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The Dark Side of Richard Osman: Addiction and TV Stardom | E188

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Richard Osman is a television host, former creative director of a world-leading production company, and the author behind the biggest literary sensation since Harry Potter, the Thursday Murder Club series Topics: 0:00 Intro 01:47 Early years 10:48 Knowing the impact not to see your dad would you act differently now? 19:04 Being shaped more by your mum 21:03 Watching the TV when you were younger 24:11 Your disability 25:58 Being too tall 34:46 The 'Storm' in your 20s - your addiction 45:16 Unlocking ideas from your therapist 52:35 Why were you successful? 57:42 What is creativity to you? 01:05:02 How intentional is success 01:07:06 Groups making creatives ideas vs individuals 01:08:53 You wrote this book without showing anyone 01:10:54 Tell me about your doubts 01:13:54 What clouds did you connect to create this book 01:18:49 How has it affected your happiness? 01:20:33 What is happiness to you? 01:24:22 Family 01:26:40 Monogamy 01:31:24 What is this book doing for people? 01:32:55 The last guest question Richard: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3eG2bcD Instagram - https://bit.ly/3TBB5C0 Richards book: https://amzn.to/3EUM4lR Wait list for The Diary - Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3fUcF8q Join this channel to get access to perks: https://bit.ly/3Dpmgx5 Listen on: Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3TTvxDf Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3VX3yEw Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CXkF0d Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ss7pM0 Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3z3CSYM Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/SBExclusiveCommunity Sponsors: Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Mercedes-Benz - https://bit.ly/3yXTQI1 Amex - https://bit.ly/3TATNKc

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@TheDiaryOfACEO2 years ago If you could do us a massive favour and like the video by doing that, youre helping us out more than you know thank you. 310
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@DodderingOldMan2 years ago Not gonna lie, i had absolutely never imagined richard osman as having suffered any trauma, or having suffered at all, really. He always seems so well . ...Expand 502
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@dazmalcs10 months ago In the early 20s, i was a tv presenter, and for 1 week of live tv, richard osman was my boss. He is one of the most genuine people you' ll ever meet. . ...Expand 18
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@sarahh44582 years ago My father shot himself when i was aged 12 (in 1983) no-one asked how i was! They asked about my mother, and i was told by one hospital doctor, after she . ...Expand 402
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@ccw58862 years ago What a lovely man richard is. He' s kind! What more could you ever want in a human being. 293
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@baoboumusic2 years ago Holy crap i was looking for a light hearted interview but this hit me much deeper than i imagined. Thank you richard osman for your deep honesty! Lt; 3. 70
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@kerryclark71706 months ago I loved richard before this interview but now have more respect for him after this. My grandson is very tall and i will now think of another greeting when he visits. Thank you richard for your lovely honesty. 4
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@lilasfaves78462 years ago So much respect to richard speaking out about his shame of his shame ive been in recovery from alcohol for 27 years and only just looking at the sha id="hidden6"me and how to re parent myself with a loving kind voice! Im 72 and its better late than never, ongoing as richard says. What a beautiful, brave man!. ...Expand 218
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@christinestromberg40572 years ago What an incredible interview. What a brave man to do it. I was fascinated anyway but when he said " i" m not fit for this world" i just burst . ...Expand 191
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@janewiltshire46512 years ago Richard is such a benevolent, emotionally intelligent and frank man with greatan introvert with extraversion tendencies. Well done, steven, for allowing your guests to really talk so we can actually hear. Another formidable and formative guest experience. ...Expand 73
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@mnaus432 years ago This is my introduction to your podcast. I love richard osman, which is why i decided to watch. I too have an eatinghad gone through a weight loss program run by a hospital in our area, in 2009 and sucessfully lost 70 pounds. I had my eating under control for 9 years, never realizing that all my triggers were just waiting to be invited to resurface. During the pandemic my whole mindset changed and i am back to my ill-advised eating habits. Richard, listening to you has helped me to reassess which voice i' m going to listen to. Thank you!. ...Expand 89
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@DNQFootball2 years ago This man is angenius. I had no idea of his contributions to television until this podcast. His analogies and storytelling are immense. Great episode. 48
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@ReeLuvsWicked2 years ago Im a mum in my late twenties and i have struggled with a food addiction since i can remember. I love how candidly richard spoke about it, everything resonated . ...Expand 46
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@user-pg7sg5xd7blast year As a very tall woman, i have had people comment about how i look since i was 13. I find it strange that strangers think it is alright to just walk up and . ...Expand 42
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@mollydooker96362 years ago This was one of the most compelling interviews i have ever seen. Its made me look again at some of my own life with many similarities to richards childhood. Fascinating. 39
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@liverpond19812 years ago You said leave the world a better place than when you came into it and i agree. My worlds a little better after watching this one. Bravo richard. 26
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@ArranEye2 years ago What a wonderfully candid exchange by two lovely souls. Thank you both. 18
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@Jasmanda20072 years ago This conversation has been a lightbulb moment regarding the impact of trauma. The true north analogy was quite brilliant. Thank you. 141
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@meeganerose982 years ago So brave, raw and honest. What an incredibly interesting man. 256
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@no-oneman.41402 years ago I really hope richard reads these comments, he deserves to know how much he is loved and admired. The most informative one hour thirty six minutes and three seconds i' ve ever had. Lessons for us all. 40
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@hablin12 years ago I love this man, him and stephen fry i could listen to them all day. 17
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@sussex1382 years ago Richard is such a personable and genuine man, it' s good to hear from this type of person. I really enjoyed and learnt from this interview, i was engrossed throughout, thank you! 21
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@roseoconnor59382 years ago Sending love to richard. For coming through all your struggles that i too can resonate with family and friends. You are amazing. 9
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@wonderwoman55282 years ago This is one of the rare diary of a ceos i will be watching on repeat; my favourite guest you have had on the podcast. Every word is careful chosen and p . ...Expand 108
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@honeyclark8152 years ago That last bit where he says ' if you arent being treated well its ok to quit and find something better' has really hit hard for me. Ive just taken . ...Expand 310
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@janswimwild2 years ago I love richard, i love his presenting and his books. This interview is brilliant, honest and wise and i could listen to/chat with him for ever. Its w id="hidden18"onderful that he has finally found a romantic love that brings him happiness, he deserves it. He has not only survived his earthquakes but thrived. ...Expand 34
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@carlschumacher73832 years ago Im 43 year old man. Ive suffered with a binge eating disorder since the age of 3. I can totally resonate with richard. Thank you for sharing your story. 80
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@sophiedavis78822 years ago Richard has so many great qualities but above all he just seems like a genuinely kind person. I throughly enjoyed this episode and have taken a lot from it, thanks both! 21
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@doctorjenny2 years ago What a wonderful, brave role model! I am guessing many people will gain a lot of encouragement and even solutions to their issues, in this interview. I . ...Expand 14
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@XferiaL2472 years ago What an articulate and personable man, glad hes reaping the benefits of his success. 78
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@withwilk74732 years ago Richard, amazing analogy of true north and slowly going off course. I am 29 and currently going through this exact thing. I' ve spent years changing . ...Expand 35
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@bigbananafeet81472 years ago What an amazing man, didn' t know anything about him, but what an intelligent and lovely human x. 13
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@MrMusic2382 years ago As a person with an eating disorder caused by emotionally neglectful parents and, for a living, makes music for film and tv, this was an incredibly insightful and comforting episode. 13
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@kashkakent35112 years ago This is my third time watching this episode so much wisdom and golden nuggets from richard thank you thank you thank you. 10
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@iandettmer2 years ago This is amazing, i love how richard is so open and honest and wanting to help others. The part where he says there are two people in your head and you . ...Expand 42
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@shannapascoe5032 years ago My daughter is 10 and has had nystagmus since birth, i had no idea richard also had it, i loved hearing about the world from his point of view, feel like what an amazing episode and an incredible man!
thank you for this conversation. ...Expand 89
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@markgriffiths4092 years ago What a fantastic bloke! His take on monogamy is spot on too! 17
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@leannewarren2 years ago This is such an excellent interview & richard comes across as so open, intelligent & lovely. Thank you for this. 19
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@mikeb72242 years ago Very powerful to see how someone who experienced trauma and addiction make it out of the other side and go on to great successes! 17
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@PlanetOloo2 years ago This interview made me cry because it was resonating with me so much. I shared it with my boyfriend to explain him what i was going through in my life. Thank you so much richard and steven. 9
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@joeltham19792 years ago Lovely man and i' m so happy he has found his new love. I love all his thursday murder club books the best. So i hope he carrys on with them. 11
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@sjm51982 years ago I could listen to richard osman talk for hours. Smart, insightful bloke. Great episode to light up my thursday morning bike ride. 7
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@paulmccormack96232 years ago This podcast is incredible. I have many similarities to richard. Childhood trauma, binge eating, same age, taller than average, sensitivity etc. Currently thank you richard and stephen. ...Expand 18
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@elizabethwarren17662 years ago We had a boy at our school with the same condition as richard.
his was severe, but he could still get around and somehow managed to study. He was i so wanted to ask him about his eyes, but didn' t dare, as i was brought up by a narcissistic mother who had it drummed into me that you don' t ask anyone questions about any disability or anything that isn' t your business.
so i always chatted with billy and hoped he' d tell me about his eyes.
billy had a highly developed sense of humour, he was cutting with his remarks, and anyone who thought they could bully him got a huge surprise. ...Expand 10
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@browneyedgirlgb1308last year Great interviewer, incredible interviewee. Honesty and respect on both sides. Thank you to you both. 7
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@nathaliedufour38912 years ago I feel for him. Trauma and complex ptsd haunt you forever, and every day is a battle to escape it. 24
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@worsfoldable2 years ago What a lovely guy richard is. Thanks for the very honest and helpful insights. It was a pleasure to listen to you talk. 14
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@martyash48482 years ago This is the best one ive seen so far. Very interesting man, spoke passionately and sensibly about his life really connected with this one. 43
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@user-so7rd8cz9mlast year A very interesting, likeable and honest person. And relatable. I also think his (mostly single) mother deserves huge praise with him doing so well in television . ...Expand 5
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@jim5862 years ago I think this is an extraordinary interview. Richard wasnt just asked the correct questions, probing but gentle but given the time and space to answer. so many times celebrities are interviewed about addictions or other negatives and the result is that they speak only about themselves.
there is a generosity with richard. He seems genuinely interested in helping people who may not have the deep pockets or black book to receive help in understanding how or why theyve arrived at a point in their lives.
excellent. Well done. ...Expand 13
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@ShankojamSongsForKids2 years ago Richard osman, what a legend guy! This could well be my fave episode out of all the guests i' ve heard so far. Please bring him back for sure! 27
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@michelle_mitch_p2 years ago Such an incredible and heartfelt and honest man telling his truth. This has actually helped more than he knows. 12
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@Elemgee12 years ago Thank you for your transparency and pearls of wisdom richard. I can relate so much to the experiences you' ve been brave enough to talk about. I' m glad you' re now in a happy and content place. 10
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@peterbrown78102 years ago What a lovely, sincere man. Good on you richard: 6
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@tiffer672 years ago A wonderful, warm & wiser person you' d be hard pushed to listen to than ro. This interview is also a fantastic example of doing great research richard' s childhood experience, how it shaped him & how he came to terms with it is something i relate to hugely, having had much the same experience. The due north analogy, as you would expect from him, is perfect in explaining how you have become the person you are. For me, it was going through a divorce, that saw me ask questions of myself & start that journey of self discovery. I' d have got there a lot sooner had this interview been available 20 years ago. ...Expand 12
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@clarecadman53302 years ago This country has so much to learn about mental health and the need to work through difficulties.
the nhs would save so much money by treating mental . ...Expand 7
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@ajsctech82492 years ago Genuinely likeable man is richard osman. Really respect his candour over his traumas and insecurities and a great help and support to everyone who has mental struggles. Amazing bloke. 3
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@jackclarke92092 years ago Thank you so much stephen for releasing your podcasts every monday morning without fail. As you' ve said yourself, it really helps start someones week . ...Expand 22
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@jeanninehochet2 years ago Having suffered from anxiety and depression i thank richard for passing on his therapists tips. Being anxious about your anxiety is absolutely the way . ...Expand 35
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@sarahbraysher87892 years ago What an incredibly open and honest interview. Thank you again steven for sharing this with us. 40
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@angelanorton59752 years ago This is one of your best episodes steven! How lovely is richard osman. I totally get everything he said about being body shamed and the quips people make about whatever the aspect it is that makes you different. I' m the opposite of richard, being a shorty. It' s actually taken me all my life to say that word about myselfi' ve had soo many comments from strangers, family, friends colleagues alike about my height (or lack of) all of which i' ve heard daily. It does make you feel shamed and has a massive impact on your self esteem & view of yourself. I had to smile when richard said he thinks about where he sits in the cinema as i do the same, only for the opposite reason. I didn' t go to concerts etc because when everyone stands up to dance i can' t see a thing. It' s taken me years to accept myself and embrace what i can' t change. Great job steven. ...Expand 14
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@thedepthsofrepair2 years ago One of the best interviews ive ever seen. Thank you, richard, for sharing your internal world. Thanks, steven, for having him on. 14
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@MrPhilmullen2 years ago This is a really superb interview. The personal honesty expressed by richard osman is such an important gift to all of us listeners. I didn' t know . ...Expand 8
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@Hoops-Senior2 years ago What i really like about steven bartlett' s style is that he seems genuinely interested in the answers his guests give. The late robin day was like this and it makes the interview so much more engaging. 19
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@robmoon64422 years ago Good lord. I dont think ive heard an interviewer listen so well. Bravo! Subscribed. 6
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@anthonymullinder17552 years ago What a brilliant interview from an incredibly self-aware man. The work he' s done on himself is so impressive, but equally impressive was his ability . ...Expand 38
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@sistergamingchannel38442 years ago The interview was great but the comments are so kind and helpful. It has really cheered me up seeing the kindness. The internet is usually such a nightmare so thank you everyone. 5
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@sherryday53902 years ago This has touched my heart and soul on so many levels. Thank you for sharing as it helped me see some things differently. A little clarity and lots to think . ...Expand 7
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@oem85302 years ago Soo good when you stumble across people who are cut from your same cloth.
it sounds like me and richard have very similar personalities and have . ...Expand 8
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@oxfamshop2 years ago I like richard osman as a television personality and appreciate him more hearing his back story. 7
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@helenelvins2 years ago Richard is inspirational, him having a conversation with himself is a very good way of dealing with his issues with food, even better if he could use hypnotherapy . ...Expand 5
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@mariashepherd86502 years ago What an absolutely fabulous interview! The questions were deep and interesting but never pushy or intrusive.
ive never seen you or heard of y id="hidden45"ou but im hooked.
i am equally taken with your guest. So real and honest with such wisdom - the counsellor peaked out at every corner.
i loved the lack of sensational stories and topics and was gripped from start to finish. ...Expand 7
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@andrewfoster13162 years ago What an interveiw i was watching it and realised how down to earth and true to his self how his life is. His interview kept me rooted till the end well done and keep up this great work your doing on these interviews. 7
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@cporawlingsmark65902 years ago Absolutely interesting from start to finish and gave such informative insight that as a 1970s child could understand thank you richard. 8
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@darrylmac61502 years ago Mr. Osman just gets more and more interesting the further you read into him. 8
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@mundea2 years ago Brilliant, brilliant podcast. My mother and i love richard to bits. Great to see this conversation. 15
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@natalieclements89762 years ago Richard osman might be my favourite human ever! So honest & open this was such a great interview, with so many wise words to take from this thank you! 3
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@AndyKazama22 years ago One of the very few people i enjoy watching on the bbc. 4
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@billk98562 years ago What a wonderful, insightful, supportive interview. Thank you. 6
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@billmccreath99302 years ago This blew me away. What a fabulous person richard is and you are great at interviewing stephen. 2
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@iaindobby53452 years ago I never really liked richard as a tv presenter, or was it just the nature of his shows?
on the rare occasion i watched tv if he was on id flip t but listening to this i can now say i respect him as a person, i value his transparency honesty and humbleness here. Glad too he wants to share with others, otherwise its pointless breathing.
finally i want to thankyou for your podcasts, soulful empathy and pathos always oozes out from you on each interview. May you grow. ...Expand 8
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@robertgamble9152 years ago Thanks steven for a brilliant interview. I started watching this episode assuming it would be a bit of light entertainment but my god, how wrong i was. . ...Expand 6
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@jeanninehochet2 years ago I get richard when he talks about binge eating. I recognise myself in this as i tend to binge eat, especially at nighttime. I try to not but chocolates . ...Expand 52
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@alexnoisemaker48462 years ago Thanks for your wisdom richard. Hearing your story has helped me today.
stay smiling people. 4
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@alexandramkalinowski79122 years ago The conviction about monogamy was spot on. It' s so refreshing that people feel comfortable to deliver honesty even if it' s not what we want to hear or validating. 3
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@heathermaich89662 years ago Wonderful interview. It' s amazing how attractive the truth and self-honesty is. Thank you. 5
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@maureendabrowa75552 years ago What a fabulous interview so honest, richard osman. Thank you. 4
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@dawnross25142 years ago My daughter is 6 ft 4 ins tall & is also very tired of the comments.
what a lovely, sincere man & a fascinating interview. Thank you both x. 10
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@judithbonnick35295 months ago Richard osman, what an amazing intellect, an amazing human being, im totally in awe.
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@pennythomas2016last year Stephen you are a charismatic interviewer and your guests all seem to be so at ease with you. Im so happy that i found your channel. 2
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@RYANPJOYCE2 years ago I was not expecting this to be one of the best ones yet! Well done to everyone involved. 5
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@hotwheelsdavidlast year House of games is a show i watch every time its on. Its unlike anything else on tv. Its a therapy session of kindness, relaxation and calmness. B id="hidden53"eing nice to each other in therapy chairs. While the therapist sits back and lets it flow. Sometimes just adding comments at the right time between questions.
not all guests get it but thats unavoidable.
now i can see whats behind the success of richard. Hes just being honest and being himself.
thank steven. ...Expand 3
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@rosieHolliday58872 years ago I feel like i' ve never related to somebody else so much in my life. This is like listening to my life story. Mind blown! 17
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@dougrose2452last year Wow, just wow. Two utterly splendid people. 1
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@markashdown13142 years ago Big fan of richard and all his works. Fabulous insight. 6
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@orangeandyoghurt2 years ago I' ve no idea why i clicked on the video, i don' t know mr. Osman and don' t know the channel (afaik) what a great surprise! So much insightful, . ...Expand 4
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@kbaker98048 months ago I love his books, but i was surprised by how much i like him as well! He writes so well and speaks just as beautifully. 1
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@notbloodylikely48172 years ago Richard always impresses me when he' s on panel shows like 8 out of 9 cats. While the other guests are snarky, cynical and sweary (not saying that' s . ...Expand 193
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@aidan74132 years ago Him talking about food addiction is the first time ive heard someone talk about what i do in that way. Im probably considered chubby to most, but tha id="hidden56"ts because i fluctuate wildly. Ive gone from starving myself to binge eating my entire life but i dont think anyone around me sees it as an issue because its hidden. Sure i go from skinny to chubby but im never huge so it doesnt seem to alarm anyone. I think if i told someone how much i quite regularly eat in one day they wouldnt even believe me. ...Expand 49
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@dearbhlakerr64972 years ago Richard is so well adjusted. We all know he' s a genius. He has had the balls to own his anxiety and deal with it. I for one have less fear to deal with lifes crap because of this interview. 7