Really nice to hear someone discussing the struggle of being an introvert

That weird synth at the begining was a bit much.

The way he is talking here, you know he hasn't really planned any of these answers. He's picking his words carefully but not for the sake of the interview but for the sake of expressing himself as transparently as he can.

Louis has an incredible vocabulary and grasp of the language, he expresses himself really well, you can tell he was born into a literary family, a great way with words even when he seems to be floundering

i can relate to this guy so much. socialising and conversing with people does not come natural to me either.

That has surprised me. He's very good at hiding his social anxiety. He's kind of known for having awkward conversations and holding awkward silences.

I can really relate to Louis on this. I have the same issue of where I'm very good at my job, but not good at socialising with people, specifically in regards to romantic relationships, since I have no experience with that and choose not to get experience. I'm a very reserved individual who likes to keep myself to myself.

It makes sense that people who don’t inhabit others emotions completely good at getting others to open up. Specifically; they are forced to draw the subtext or context out of a situation which others might read or infer

Steven Bartlett is literally out here interviewing all the greats, love it! 💚💯

Fascinating, thank you, I found great insight into myself watching this.

I love this interview and the idea of superpower and weakness being the same thing is an interesting thought. It makes me think that the superpower that makes me technically good (IT and comms) and a good Programme Manager is also the kyptonite that triggers something in my boss to remind me that I need to ask how my team are doing and to be less analytical and more sympathetic when they have an issue. I think the people who work for me are great and I would help them in anyway I could but unless they say they have a problem its not obvious to me to ask them.

I can relate to everything he says. I have to push myself to do social things, I wish i was one of those people who loved socializing, I think life would be so much easier. I wouldnt class mysef as an introvert at all, i just don't like social occassions.

Honor your introversion. You have the balance already. Full self love and acceptance...go for it.The world will adapt...believe me

I feel exactly the same which is weird because I was dreading going to a wrap party a while ago because I knew Louis Theroux would be there and the thought of meeting someone I admire so much made me so anxious. Somehow reassuring that he probably didn't want to be there either.

i think the fact that louis is reserved and not present in personal life is a reflection of why he dove in head first with his line of work.

such a gentleman is Louis

Louis' discussion about this topic is 100% relatable, Personally I'd say, in all honesty that a lot of women also experience this too, myself included, I'm not intelligent, but I do have introversion tendencies/characteristics.

I'm INFJ (textbook, hehe. Both the best, and worst, thing) and I find Louis very attractive (theoretically...I mean, it's not like I know him!) For me, intimacy only comes after having established that I find the other person interesting on an intellectual level, and that they are emotionally intelligent (for want of a better expression). I'm never ever attracted to someone based purely on their outward appearance, even when I can see they are beautiful.

Very Relatable Louis!!

That makes perfect sense: that he peels other people's layers back, and then retreats from tending to his own.

Omg I relate so much

I'm left wondering if Louis is somewhere on on the ASD spectrum, nothing wrong with that, he just comes across like he is observations of his interview in style and the way he communicates with others.

Louis is a classic introvert. I am myself. Many men are

Lovely to hear I’m not alone in this…

I like his honesty. And not having those things is what makes him excellent at his job.

I'm an introvert, creative, practical...I favour solitude I like my dog I like drinking tea. My head is full of cartoons that I can't draw...that's me.

reminds me of my tism

I usto be hooked on Louis Theroux Docos Theeeee BEST ❤

Always watched Louis and admired his style..you never gonna have it all x

He just sounds like an introvert. That event would have the same effect on me, the thought of all those people in one room and having to converse would make me anxious and I'm female.

That's interesting yeah, I have that thing with emotions too and I have an interest in other people. Maybe it's because it's to fill a hole in yourself and trying to change yourself can be like trying to fit a square block into a circle hole. Being able to escape yourself and inhabit someone elses psyche could make a good escape

Fuckin love me some Louis Theroux

His awkwardness makes he really watchable...great documentaries

'I don't want to do this, I am not feeling this' is my most used phrase 5 minutes before a social event or plan to my partner 😂

His father is a brilliant and prolific author of travel books and fiction. I can understand why he would be an intimidating act to follow.

If you bought some better mic stands and improved the mic position (to less of a sharp angle) it would make the speaker's voice sound a lot fuller and less sibilant. The sound of this current setup, where you're speaking above the mic at an angle of 45 degrees, is quite tiring to listen to. Sorry to criticise but I think it would make a big difference.

It’s funny because listening to Louis and reading the comments I can relate to a lot of what he says, but in a very different way. If you met me you’d probably come away thinking I’m an extrovert, confident and good with people, good at making friends and socialising. I’m a qualified teacher and now work in housing because that work-life balance wasn’t for me but this role is a CX focussed role so lots of teamwork, working for people and talking to people, it’s a senior role so lots of planning, board meetings, dealing with comms partners etc. But in actual fact I hate socialising, I’m a terrible friend to have because I never call, never text, never meet up. I can’t book a hair appointment or doctors appointment etc without shaking and spending a good half hour staring at the phone to pysch myself up for it. I make a terrible romantic partner because I struggle to be close with people, struggle with intimacy and need my own space a lot. I’m not sure what to do about that. I’d like work me to share the best of her people skills with actual me and actual me to tell work me that you can say No and still be respected and good at what you do.

I love louis theroux

It hurts everyday that I can't get any dates or meet anyone, I really need a good counterpart

It sounds exactly like me, who i am and how i feel in this world 👍

Louis the OG

I really enjoy listening to Louie. Sadly, I can really relate to him in this clip lol

he's just like me omg

I'd absolutely love 2 hours to tidy my shed also Louis

wow I guess on TV his editors are really doing some heavy lifting huh

Wow almost a life or death musical moment. Louis you have 5 minutes to undetonate this bomb

Well. I had a dream that Louis was my husband and a quite attentive one. I was moved by this dream so much so that I started binge watching his documentaries, fantasizing that he was as attentive in our imaginary marriage as he was with the subjects of his films. I suppose it makes sense now that it was quite foolish to make the presumption that I could have competed with the colorful characters that he’s had the privilege to interview. Whoops.

I'm an autistic woman and aaahhhhh this is very very me

Interview makes me realise there are two types of people- those that know 'One Headlight' and those that don't.

Likely ASD

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I feel less alone now

It's not crass to say women are better at socializing than men, that's almost every species of mammal. Where are we when being innately exhibiting common male trates is inherently negative somehow?

Rich celebrity complains to his beautiful wife and loving family about having to go to a banquet... Forgive me for not caring

Looking through my lens: Louis thinks if nipples and starts gesturing at 0:33 😅

I'm with you guys, socialising is over rated.

Is Louis neurodivergent? I never thought about that before, I’m just simply in awe with his work and him as a documentary maker. But hearing him speak here right now, and I just started to wonder. He suddenly sounds like he could be part of the neurodivergent gang. 🤔

It would be funny if Louis was a secret psychopath 🧐

Lots of 'raised inflection'

He’s got slight Asperger’s

the interviewee is just cleverer than the interviewer, which never bodes well.

He's an empath

Needs to sort that sideburn out.

That intro music doesn't fit with Louis' vibe at all, haha

Louis gives of very strong ADHD or ASD vibes

Yes definitely on the spectrum

ye no shit 😂

Wow! This is interesting. And I'm a bit gutted. I need to hear him out, of course, but 'you knew what I was when I married you'? What did he want to be after the kids were born? Sounds like he wanted to be the same... like every other man on the planet? Gutted

Don't blame you Louis, stick to the animals, you'll be safer with them! Unless it's a man eating predator, so just like them from afar!!

like he’s actually very confident but feigns being sheepish…

On the spectrum? Welcome to the club.

Who cares????

He is so about the big stage, such a phoney

My son and wife are autistic and bet my bottom dollar Louie is too, has he ever looked into it? He mentioned neuro typical so assuming he’s aware he’s neuro diverse??

I find Louis Theroux so creepy

Yes, it is just being a man. There's nothing wrong with what you are, Louis. Men live in logic, women live in emotions. No judgement about either. It's just the way it is.

All so boring