Derren Brown Interview – News Of The World
I’m at my best when I’m on my own and reading. It takes me back to my 20s when I was living in Bristol, doing magic shows. I spent the rest of my time drinking tea with my nose in a book.
Those closest to me would describe me as very different from the guy on TV. I’m a lot sillier and more friendly. I enjoy making others laugh. The telly guy is really controlling, but that’s because of my job.
One thing about my past I don’t admit easily is I had a bit of a kleptomaniac phase in the ’80s. I’d steal CDs, toys and gadgets from shops. I remember looking round my bedroom as a kid and thinking: “God, I’ve stolen pretty much everything in here.” I never got caught and stopped as I got older.
The three things I’d want on a desert island are my Mac, a router and a very long cable to plug them in. I get frustrated if I can’t keep in touch with people, plus I imagine the appeal of pornography would be strong if I was alone!
One thing I’d like to do before I die is travel more. My job takes me to Europe and America, but they’re obvious places. I’ve never been off the beaten track.
If I advertised myself on a dating site, it would read “Nice guy wants to meet nice guy.” So much these days is about being goal-driven, but being kind is the greatest asset you can have.
The thing I like least about myself is my shape. I was skinny until I was 30 so never did any sport. But now my metabolism’s changed, I have to make an effort to keep trim.
My fantasy dinner date would be my friend Joe, who lives in Sweden. I’ve met a few of my idols and they’re always a disappointment. I usually clam up and come away feeling like I’ve been boring.
The thing I value most is the quality of loveliness. It’s undervalued.
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My biggest regret is not sleeping with more people when I was younger – I was a bit of a loner.
If I wasn’t a magician I’d paint. It’s always been my first love – but I don’t know how much of a living I’d make.
Answer the following
I’m often overcome by strong emotions: Never
My friends think I’m very outgoing: Never
I love debating intellectual ideas and concepts: Always
I’m very energetic and live a fast-paced life: Never
I enjoy making people feel appreciated: Always
Kelly: If Derren wasn’t gay, – well, he would be under siege I’m sure 🙂
Derren has a leather chair?! He is so posh!
A charming read 🙂
Derren really is charming – I wish I could convince him to come and speak to the kids I teach and inspire them to appreciate the ‘quality of loveliness’. I’m sure he could make them think – actually he might need to talk to the staff as well…….!!!!
You know, I’ve just been saying all day, (after meeting him briefly last night at Llandudno,) that Derren IS THE loveliest guy I have ever met! Seriously! He was just so polite and took the time to sign/get photos with everyone and even personalise it with their name. 🙂 A lot of artists e.t.c. just don’t take the time to do that these days.
Derren – The world needs more gentlemen like you!
Thank you very much for a phenomenal night, it was just jaw-droppingly brilliant! 😀 I’ve wanted to see you live for many years now, so thanks (again) for coming to the lesser-known area that is North Wales!
I hope you feel 100% better soon ^_^ And enjoy the rest of the tour! Peace xx
Lotte – I think you are right. Totally submerged in women. A gurt big woman fest if you will. Alas, tis not an option.
Liz – are you sure you don’t just want him to hypotise the children rather than just talk to them – could be interesting…
Did Stephen achieve his childhood ambition I wonder? Coops was his assistamnt 10 years ago? I thought coops was about 12 ;-p lol. (Just kidding, think he’s my age and the big 30 is rapidly beaating at our doors.)
Funny thing, I waited to see Derren after one of his shows and then chickened out and scuttled back to the car because I was afraid of clamming up and coming away thinking I’d been really boring or even worse make him think I was really stupid :-/ Truth is, he probably wouldn’t have even noticed. Sigh. Ah well there’s always next year (hopefully).
Spread the loveliness, nice Derren loving peoples 🙂
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*assistant (not assistamnt!). Wish there was a way to edit comments after posting.
Having met Derren 9 times…i can honestly say he is the most down to earth guy..its never too much trouble to say hello to the people who go and see him, he is always happy to meet people after his shows and sign autographs and have pics taken.
A wonderful person in every way shape n form
Hes gr8…and no one should say otherwise!!!!
Gonna have to do something about this
DVB
See ya next month
Hope your pleased
*cough* Australia *cough*
I’ll beat more tracks if that’s how you like them!!!!!!
Oh wait, you want OFF the tracks…
I love Derren Brown hes an abosulte legend (: Went to see Enigma in May it was absoultely amazing ! I will go see him again without a doubt, and hopefully meet him (:
p.s love these faces aha 🙂 🙁 😀 😛 😉
I wish I was a man then I’ll have the chance to marry him, from what I’ve read and seen of him he is perfect… lovely, honest and simply amazing 🙂