Tim may be the least well-known person to have millions of dedicated, passionate followers. You either adore Tim or you've never heard of him. if you fall into the second group, you are missing out on a remarkable experience. Tim is a "polymath," meaning that he is good at many things. He is a playwright, a writer of television shows, a comedian, a singer, a brilliant pianist, a thoughtful and articulate atheist, an excellent actor, and a highly intelligent individual. He is a compassionate human being who believes in community service. He loves and is faithful to his wife. He adores his children, including one child on the autism spectrum. He doesn't smoke or do drugs but he does curse and he loves wine. He is one of a kind

What an incredible man. He finds a way to verbalise things that most of us can never find the words for and talented to boot

I love how he seems just the same in this interview as he comes off in his songs. Smart and full of empathy and compassion. Love his songs and performances. Amazing, talented man.

This man defined my teenage experience, constantly living to his music...about 10+ years ago now

I didn't realise that he has completely given up comedy. That's really sad. But I could listen to him just talk forever. He truly is a word-smith.

Tim used to say he was not a lefty or a rightist. It felt to me he took pride in that, which IMHO is indeed something to be quite proud of, specially in this day and age. That, to me, was highlighted in his work of art The Fence. But alas, here we are and he felt like he had to the take the Eggshells Road. Such a huge loss for all of us.

Wow... there are not enough people on here who have witnessed the brilliance of Tim Minchin.

A very difficult interview to listen to because you can almost feel his pain. A wonderful man.

Tim Minchin is an international treasure.

Very intelligent guy… great comedian

I met him after a comedy show that he did in 2008/09 in Canterbury. Wonderful guy. Signed all the merchandise that I bought without me asking. xx

The song Hope in Ground Hog Day struck such a chord with me (as do so many Tim Minchin songs) in when I was severely depressed and suicidal (years later I am in a much happier and brighter place) with Phil standing there singing about hope whilst trying to end his life and how all the - kind of failed in that he was back to life the next day- suicides were the opposite to what he’s singing about on never giving up hope. To me it made me remember when I would have well meaning people telling me to not give up hope, when I had no hope left to keep and not give up. That telling someone who is suicidal not to give up is probably one of the worst and annoying things you can tell them. Another song of Tim’s that the lyrics resonated with me was Quiet from Matilda. Both as a woman with autism but also one who suddenly went deaf as an adult the lyrics work for me both ways. Both in people being hard to understand sometimes and my brain working differently but also the people who shout at me thinking it will help me ‘hear them’ when to me they’re just quiet and making it harder to lip read. Finally a none musical song of his that really hit home was Perfect, specifically the body verse. I hated my body for years and blamed it for failing me in both me being unable to stand or walk and be chronically ill but also becoming deaf too. Those lyrics made me see and remind me often that my body is still there keeping me alive and doing a good job. I love the song so much I’m about to get a tattoo of some of the lyrics. Tim’s ways with words are just amazing, even in BSL they are beautiful and so poetic. Plus the has songs for every feeling and emotion. I wish I had even half his brains in the way with words he has. He also gives amazing hugs!

I honestly couldnt love him more. He is so authentic.

At the end of this interview, when you discuss cancel culture i could have cried. Tim Minchin's deconstruction of it was btilliant, but also kind

I wish Tim knew how well loved he is amongst his fans, and let the others rot.

Mr. Tim Minchin is way beyond comedy, although I'm not putting down comedy as an art form!!! It's very much needed!!! Tim Minchin, to me, personally, is a human who's able to make me cry in happiness, sorrow and anger!! He is a treasure for the whole world!! I absolutely love his brilliant role in this life!!!

He is so eloquent. His work is delightful.

I wish I could let Tim know that I went into Groundhog Day convinced that I would hate it (only went because I got a free ticket from a crew member), and came out of it with an appreciation that quickly turned into love upon subsequent viewings. Saw it four times on Broadway, and I wish I could have gone back at least one more time before it closed...

An amazingly and refreshingly articulate fellow. Grasps slippery concepts by their pointy ends and wrestles them into comprehension.

Love Tim! His new stuff, his old stuff, his future stuff!

Prejudice is my favorite song of his. He’s such a great guy.

This man is very highly talented…As a comedian he’s hilariously clever…Also as a musician & piano player…he is like jaw dropping & epically talented. Discovered him on channel 4 about 15 years ago…I was blown away & quite stunned by his variety of talents. Would luv to see him in concert… He seems like a grounded,content & calm fellow…best of luck to him x

He's always so genuine as a person. On top of being oh so talented! I just love him, all the way from Brazil!

More Tom is heart warming. Thank you.

I feel like he is so lovely.

I found out about him because of his character in Californication. That season was a bit of a dumpster fire, but he was amazing.

Tim is an absolute treasure

What a wonderful man. But.... you can see, hear and feel his pain.

I loved his work for years. Isn't he great?

So humble. I love this man. ❤️

So proud of Tim - listen, learn, carry his words 🕊️

This man is a genius

Tim is someone i would love to meet over coffee and talk and talk

Not sure if it's this particular edit but the interviewer was cutting Tim off when he was making points. I'm more interested in what he has to say as a brilliant deep thinker who can pound the heck out of a piano than an interviewer who has to "guide" his responses. Love this guy!

I wish this was longer. 👍

No idea how I stumbled across this what a wonderful interview

I felt that every time he was developing his point of view the video was cut or the interviewer brought up another question. I would have liked a more extensive interview, nonetheless this was great too

Saw Groundhog Day a couple of weeks ago at the Princess Theater in Melbourne and it was brilliant.

His name is very similar to time machine

why does this interview has only 6 minutes? I could watch it for hours

oh, Tim. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

The guys a bloody genius

Is the full interview available somewhere? I'd love to hear the whole thing, without the cuts.

Any day fortune should shine upon me via, a bit of Minchin... It's bloody impossible for Tim not to cheer me up...if only a bit..!! xDDDDXDD

I'd love an uncut version of this interview!

Tim made me laugh so hard with his comedy albums, and sob with his serious album.

Genius.

Top bloke

Where's the full version? This is chopped up to heck.

Sir, don't feel bad about privilege. No one should. The important thing is what you do in your life, what you give to others, if you're empathetic and kind. This is important because you can't gaslight your own feelings. If you feel like you're struggling, if you feel down and isolated, you should pay attention and take care of yourself. In the big picture your struggles might not be as hard or harder than the struggles from someone born in a very poor condition in a miserable country, for example, one of the hundreds of thousands of examples I could give. But I should argue that your life matter to you. And also you cannot feel responsibility for all the problems in the world

I like Tim very much.

I admire him! 🤟

Love the man in all I've seen him do but yet it's such a shame to hear the words "gave up comedy" and gave up satire, as I .. well, I couldn't help but always feel like he was absolutely speaking my language while doing it. Exactly the way I always turn bad things into comedical through sarcasm or satire (which inspired my long time username), as it just so effectively gives criticism towards bad things, but also takes the edge off where you can find humor in it and that always leaves you elated about what otherwise can cause anxiety. So with the world just getting crazier, it would have been such a nice thing to have Tim write more new material of satire in a world that is.. almost deprived of satire because in parts it's impossible to even distinguish real absurdity of the world from satire...? Though maybe that's what'd make it so difficult now. Still, I'll definitely miss his stage comedy tours and all that... Also had planned on travelling to the UK last year for my birthday, but my social anxiety won and I didn't dare do it, so I hope he will at least keep on with some tours of the old material if not writing anything new, so some day I could witness his show when I'm.... HOPEFULLY... better. Still, thank you to Tim. He has given me a lot and I've tried to give him my measly dollars ordering his blurays in return lol.

I wish @BBC had not edited so much from this interview. It seems so choppy.

dude is smart and funny such a great philosophy too

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I think this is a very clear example of how confusing this media environment is for anyone to talk about your own successful projects.

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I thought this guy was Lars Ulrich from Metallica.

5:36 To whom does Tim throw that brilliant smile at..?? Anyone in particular, or not at all...Amy perhaps..??

bbc was missing in life of tim minchin

Road to 1k ❤

Tim! Don't abandong comedy! Please!!!!

please share with your friends and family thx,

The interviewer is quite unique...I've never heard such worded questions in an interview before..!! They're a number of loaded questions, yet it's like they were blanks almost..!! Still loud and potentially dangerous..!!

This was probably a 30 minute interview. BBC's editing is phenomenal.

...absolutely correct about the violence of 'cancel' culture and its toxicity. I always say to my clients that the truth requires no apology... but it shouldn't be weaponized, for when it is weaponized its import and wisdom is lost.

genius

Makers of a cartoon aimed at pre school children have drawn criticism after issuing social media campaigns wishing followers a “Happy Pride Month,” declaring “Here’s to celebrating love.” The UK’s Peppa Pig is the biggest kids cartoon in the country, but when the creators issued the following messages, it drew the ire of parents who point out that it is a parent’s choice whether or not to introduce their children to the concept of homosexuality and other sexual or gender identity lifestyles.

Tim Minchin is the inspiration to just keep trying. Just keep being a nuisance and one day the masses will notice

Wow, not only is his work good, but he seems like his head is screwed on right

Off topic, but I'm definitely adding "stale pale male" to my vocabulary.

Frustratingly interrupted by the interviewer's questions, and editing. No thought seemed to be able to be followed far before being cut short prematurely. In an absurdly limited time to answer these deep, broad, and personal questions, it would have been a more productive use of time to ask fewer questions, for a more complete, contextualised, and subjectively accurate answer. With this severely curtailed format, we don't know what was cut so short it was a misrepresentation of what Minchin wanted to say.

Never heard of him bbc ! 🤷‍♂️

The living embodiment of A Cunning Linguist!?!

To those who are reading this comment I pray to God for your well-being,I wish you all to be healthy and safe 🙏❤

Wheres the tate interview?

Grow up and man up Ginger! 👍🧡

He's austraillian??? Wow, the less you know, am I right?

werid montage

Mel Gibson: Google "Polygraph test of Ella Gareeva"

He is terrified of being cancelled?

People's mental health has gone awry *since the start of the Wuhan outbreak.* - Thanks China 🇨🇳!

An illegal migrant from Africa who was ‘already known to police’ and under deportation orders was arrested for stabbing a bus driver in France this week, according to reports. The disturbing incident unfolded at around 7 p.m. on Monday evening in Athis-Mons, a commune in the Paris suburbs.

Where is your 40 carore tax fraud news in India 😂🤣😎😂😂

Apologist

World News France: Bus Driver Stabbed by African Illegal ‘Known to Police’ by Dan Lyman June 7th 2023, 1:24 pm Libyan suspect was already under orders to leave France

World News Cartoon Pig Aimed at Toddlers Wishes Them “Happy Pride” by Steve Watson June 7th 2023, 6:03 am "They are trying to brainwash your children"

Tim's teeth have changed his face and he's joined the botox crew, and his cheeks have certainly seen better days.

I really hope he didn't quit doing satire becaue of his 'lefty' friends. If so, he allowed those whose ideas he skewered to win. There is nothing remotely left-wing about the conception of white privilege, it is a thoroughly reactionary term, bandied about by reactionaries whose philosophy rests on a rejection of Marxism, of the revolutionary role of the working class, while making common cause philosophically with those on the extreme right. The notion comes from post-modernism, a completely subjective and irrational world outlook, that states that ALL narratives have validity. These were the same forces that were calling for Julian Assange to be extradited to Sweden, support the Ukrainian war and the deaths of over 500,000, (and however many more it takes), supported right-wing, imperialist revolution led by Moslem fundamentalists on the CIA payroll. The same people who were tearing down statues of Jefferson and Lincoln, while claiming that the American Revolutionaries were on the wrong side of history, that the British were the side of righteousness. Seriously, to think that the most talented satirist of the last 50 years went quietly into that good night because he was frightened of the reaction of the right-wing milieu in which socialized is very sad.

Choose another career if it causes mental instability and if it re occurs every time your rejected your either not been hardened to life sufficiently at an early age or you need the help of a shrink to re train your brain to not be a wimp.

Minchin was a fantastic creator when insecure and trying desperately to make it. Then his rise, reducing his insecurities, stole his deeper talents. So, a lot like David Grey, Don McLean and countless other creators who did their only superb work as unknown, borderline depressed wannabes with abitta the Devil-may-care attitude. Tim always wanted to be a rock star but clearly would never cut it. He was awful as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar - he single handedly ruined that production due to not having an appropriate voice. Matilda is a simply awful musical. But I love Tim, he's forever redeemed by his two early beat poems, Storm and Mitsubishi Colt.

Disappointing. Thought he was smarter than this. Would be interesting to know who he thinks has been 'cancelled' that didn't 'deserve' it.

Who??? Some rando can't handle his job. Not newsworthy.

Sick of listening to whining about mental health

Stop. This is completely inappropriate for a children's programme. - Tawnyن 🇨🇦 (@the_coral_lea) June 6, 2023 “We’re not pushing an agenda on your children!!!” - SM (@smaynar3) June 2, 2023