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Dear Mum … writers reflect on the unique influence of their mothers
On Mother’s Day, seven Observer writers talk about the women who shaped their lives in a host of different ways, by instilling a love of art and creativity, by navigating life’s complexities – or even through their painful absence
Allan Jenkins, Miranda Sawyer, Rhik Samadder, Séamas O’Reilly, Bidisha Mamata, Kathryn Bromwich and Alex Moshakis
19, Mar, 2023 @8:00 AM
‘I’m heavily reliant on slapstick’: Jamie Demetriou on imposter syndrome and his surreal childhood
In the Bafta-winning Stath Lets Flats, Jamie Demetriou unleashed a trail of comedy carnage. Here, he talks to Alex Moshakis about body contortions, dealing with ‘feeling thick’ and finding inspiration in the chaotic antics of his Cypriot family
Alex Moshakis
19, Feb, 2023 @8:00 AM
‘I have sad thoughts every day. I try not to be overcome by them’: Michael Rosen on coping with the death of his son
He is much loved for his daffy humour, but poet Michael Rosen’s new memoir, Getting Better, is an arrestingly honest account of devastating loss. He talks to Alex Moshakis about feeling sad, and why he’s no longer ‘carrying an elephant’
Alex Moshakis
29, Jan, 2023 @8:00 AM
‘Have I mucked it up?’: Sally Hawkins on being shy and empathetic – and not taking life too seriously
She’s one of the most gifted actors of her generation but Sally Hawkins is a reluctant star. In a rare interview, she talks about self-criticism, losing herself in her imagination and making people laugh
Alex Moshakis
30, Oct, 2022 @8:00 AM
‘We have a new capacity for pain’: comedian Rob Delaney on life after the death of his son
In 2018, the American comedian Rob Delaney lost his two-year-old son, Henry. He talks to Alex Moshakis about grief, longing – and why it’s OK to be angry
Alex Moshakis
23, Oct, 2022 @6:00 AM
‘What’s the alternative? To give up?’: Bella Lack, the new queen of green
Bella Lack, a leading voice in the next generation of environmentalists, is on a mission to redefine activism. She talks about optimism, collective responsibility and finishing her A-levels
Alex Moshakis
14, Aug, 2022 @10:00 AM
‘In France, I’d be a sex symbol’: Eddie Marsan on looks, lucky breaks and playing angry men
Over a bowl of chips in a local café, actor Eddie Marsan revels in his East End culture, and the challenges of finding a human side to aggressive male characters
Alex Moshakis
10, Apr, 2022 @7:00 AM
Track or treat: how a Netflix show gave millions a new passion for sport
As the new F1 season opens, Alex Moshakis, who is hooked on Drive to Survive, looks at how the series has changed him – and grand prix racing
Alex Moshakis
19, Mar, 2022 @2:00 PM
‘I’ve had some hairy experiences’: actor Adeel Akhtar on racism, role models and feeling hopeful
At 30, Adeel Akhtar was all but homeless, now he’s been nominated for this year’s Baftas. Here, he talks about the beauty of ordinary lives
Alex Moshakis
06, Feb, 2022 @7:00 AM
Micromanagement, credit stealing, bullying: Are you a jerk at work?
We’ve all been there: driven half mad by the colleague who micromanages, the boss who bullies, the co-worker asleep on the job… So how do we navigate the messy world of office politics?
Alex Moshakis
30, Jan, 2022 @10:00 AM
Noises off: the battle to save our quiet places
We wouldn’t condone litter in our parks and countryside, so why do we put up with sound pollution? Alex Moshakis meets the people tasked with ‘saving quiet for the benefit of all life’ and hears their stories
Alex Moshakis
16, Jan, 2022 @9:30 AM
Succession’s Nicholas Braun: ‘I feel better being honest than hiding’
He’s the reluctant sex symbol who is now partying with the Clintons. But actor Nicholas Braun is only just coming to terms with his life-changing role as Cousin Greg, TV’s favourite antihero in Succession. He tells Alex Moshakis how he is learning to embrace his newfound fame
Alex Moshakis
31, Oct, 2021 @8:00 AM
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