Simon Amstell: how do you learn who you are?
The comedian on directing his first film, needing validation, and imaginary gorillas.
An episode of the Beyond Today podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "Simon Amstell: how do you learn who you are?" was published on March 15, 2019 and runs 18 minutes.
March 15, 2019 ·18m · Beyond Today
Summary
The comedian and director Simon Amstell is a familiar face who a lot of us grew up with. He visited the Beyond Today studio to tell us about his semi-autobiographical film ‘Benjamin’ in which the main character is constantly seeking external validation. We also discussed his fear of intimacy, an imaginary gorilla, and veganism.'Benjamin' is in cinemas March 15th.Producer: Duncan Barber. Editor: John Shields. Mixed by Nicolas Raufast.
Episode Description
The comedian and director Simon Amstell is a familiar face who a lot of us grew up with. He visited the Beyond Today studio to tell us about his semi-autobiographical film ‘Benjamin’ in which the main character is constantly seeking external validation. We also discussed his fear of intimacy, an imaginary gorilla, and veganism.
'Benjamin' is in cinemas March 15th.
Producer: Duncan Barber. Editor: John Shields. Mixed by Nicolas Raufast.
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