"When I started acting, I hated myself. Most actors do." Getting teary, here...

He is so passionate it's beautiful

How on earth can Rose leave out his magnificent biography of Charles Laughton, whom many consider one of the greatest or the greatest actor who ever lived?

I agree my friend, this actor is so in tune with the deep talent of Shakespeare!   It is remarkable that he talks about how he felt, like he did not belong and even hated himself, but through the process of acting - being other people - be came to know himself.   Blessings!   Tim :)

If only the interviewer would stop interjecting himself and interrupting this brilliance. Yes one has to ask questions, but then get out of the way!

Simon Callow is a fascinating personality and actor.

Callow is so articulate. Speaks beautifully. I'm envious.

Mr. Grasshopper ❤❤

That last sonnet: Callow just completely nails it, straight off the cuff! A real pleasure to watch

what a treasure  this guy is.....as an aside he looks like a younger version of MCkellen

This dude was introduced to me as the villain from Ace Ventura

3:42 With Shakespeare, I'm a novice. As a violinist, I'm not, and I can say whenever I hear actors say this about trusting the part Shakespeare has created, I think of Johann Sebastian Bach's work. It's exactly this way with Bach. He's taken care of it all in the very notes, phrases, pacing, counterpoint, even timbre in terms of orchestration. All one must do almost is simply play it. That's why Wendy Carlos could put Bach on Moogs. You could plug in Bach to 50 kazoos or sampled flatulence and aside from a laugh, it would absolutely still work in all its majesty!

Thank you Mr. Muir. You've done those of us without the opportunity of attending a grand acting school the greatest favor for sharing these shows. I'm indebted to you. Even if I never get to act again I can live vicariously through your great work. Thank you sir.

Brilliant!  Fascinating!  Leagues above the stupidity of the current situation and the multitude of fools. A breath of fresh air. Loved the way he described acting as being Zen. Being in the moment which brings you alive.

I've admired Simon's work for decades. Thanks for this upload. :)

He stole every scene he was in,
in Outlander.

Wonderful interview! I enjoyed listening and seeing the spirit of a amazing writer through this passionate actor! TY for sharing my friend! Blessings! Diane : )

I am currently listening to¨A Handful of Dust¨, by Evelyn Waugh. For the fourth time. Callow takes the dialogue of Waugh and cracks it like a whip. And Waugh was no pussy.

who remembers this guy from Ace Ventrura?

Brilliant video, thank you for uploading