EXISTENTIAL BOOZER: SHAME

At The Rose And Crown, a pub down the road from Kentish Town’s 02 Forum, Shame frontman Charlie Steen joins us for a pre-show existential pint. Proust’s questionnaire reveals songwriting tales inspired by Brazilian bandits, as well as Steen’s love for his record collection. 00:00 Intro 00:49 Perfect happiness, traits, inspirations 03:13 Extravagance, state of mind, lies 05:03 Phrases, happy moments, talents 07:11 Imperfections, reincarnation, treasure possession 09:04 Favourite writers, writing style 11:15 Heroes, historical figures 13:29 Dying, Catholicism, Shame