Miriam Margolyes: The Waterstones Interview

The cause of more dropped jaws than almost any other entertainer, ⁠Miriam Margolyes⁠ shared a lifetime of hilarious incident in her first memoir, This Much Is True. Thankfully, she has plenty more to say, and in ⁠Oh Miriam!⁠ we have more hilarity, but also reflection, emotion, and a healthy dose of passion too; all of which is on display in our exclusive conversation with her.

F O L L O W U S

[tulyar]

How to speak truth to power without toxicity. Miriam could teach many people across the spectrum to engage and criticise, honestly and freely. We could all learn something from her. A lovely interview.

[j.curiouscompany]

Miriam. Not that you’ll ever read this …. You always give me a belly laugh. When I’m a bit off, I happily listen to a mashup of your many hysterical best bits on the Graham Norton show. I could listen to your stories, and your humor, great intellect and straight ahead comments about life, and the obscenity of world politics. You are such a gift to the many.

[annesullivan]

this is one of the best interviews i have heard with Miriam, you found her in a reflective, natural state. Nice

[ruthadams]

She's a case! Extremely intelligent and a brilliant actress.A lovely person

[Earthsuitlife]

Miriam is so authentic and such a gift in this industry, her command of Dickens is unsurpassable.... and her inner child is delightfully naughty! I love her curiosity of life and people and her want to learn. At her heart, she seeks to connect and find the good... which is a credit to her.

[marcellamullen]

One of the few famous people I would love to have a chat with, or just listen to ramble on and on, she is a very inspiring and no nonsense kinda sort of woman. ❤

[sueyous]

How can you not love her? Miriam, you are a true gem.Bless you. 💖

[GreatGooMoo]

Brilliant interview. One of the best i've seen her give. Her interview with the former LBC presenter Steve Allan, was very good too. Miriam is indeed a thought provoking character. An absolute treasure 💎 of inspiration delivered with such eloquence 😊

[janufland]

A wonderful lady with a great sense of humour

[OpenOpenUT]

What a Cracking Interview with Miriam, the best I’ve ever heard with her. She’s my favourite actress and I wish I could meet her someday. Miriam is a superb actress and I’m at a loss to understand why she has been passed over when the Honours are handed out, she should be a Dame, she deserves to be in that vaulted group of elite actresses.

[pootle]

A refreshing perspective on self. Why not be proud of owning the fact that you want to be noticed. I believe this is what makes Miriam so dynamic and refreshing. She does strength and vulnerability interchangeably so well.

[tasha]

This lady is a total legend. I admire Marian's honesty, kindness, opinions and talent.

[chelseathompson]

Love her impression of her dad, the accent is spot on

[taitweigel]

I enjoy Miriam in films, in interviews and as a guest on British talk shows. She's direct, funny, and self deprecating. I imagine there are more people who like her than who criticize her earthiness.

[handelibaral]

A sensible, sincere woman without pretentions. I enjoyed the interview so much!

[jhutch]

Delightful Miriam. She reminds me of my beloved Nanny at the same age.
She is so self aware, confident, honest and down to earth. She is real.
Hilarious and compassionate.
Dear Mariam, don't fear death. Our time, when it comes, will be just the thing to go on to a new chapter!
xo

[audreybagshaw]

What a woman …a great example to us all …I bought the book yesterday and am already half way through…it really is unputdownable !

[voulafisentzidis]

Miriam is glorious and hers fans love and admire her talent, and sense of humour. Don't ever change!

[funkyswede]

What an amazing interview! Now I love Miriam even more. The interviewer is very good :)

[shirleyellis]

Love from Australia. We love this funny lady. 😂❤