RUBY WAX: I DID NOT LOVE MY PARENTS

Ruby Wax is a legend in the world of interviewers; having spoken to the likes of Donald Trump and O.J. Simpson, she’s a person I’ve long admired and feel an affinity to in our interview styles, so I was really excited to have her join me on the show this week. Ruby was disarmingly charming, opening up about her relationship with her parents, admitting she never truly knew or felt love for them. Her raw honesty is remarkable as she shared her experience of depression, admitting she barely remembers being unwell, often relying on her own books to piece together those periods. She also spoke about how and why she interviews, how it hinges on a desire to be liked - something I could really relate to! This conversation offered a profound glimpse into the mind of an extraordinary person who is unapologetically herself. 00:00 Intro from Jamie 01:45 All interviewers want to be liked 03:40 It’s easier to interview people you don’t know 05:30 Trump hated me when I interviewed him 08:50 Bill Cosby tried to choke me 09:30 Jim Carrey wanted me to like him 11:00 Interviewing is like a love affair for me 13:25 OJ Simpson tried to stab me with a banana 16:40 I stayed with Hugh Hefner for a week 18:30 My interest in reality tv stars 22:15 I play a persona in front of people 23:20 My parents were torturous to me 27:10 I didn’t love my parents 31:15 I don’t believe I was clever when I was a kid 32:20 Brain development in children 34:40 None of my kids have a mental illness 36:40 What depression felt like for me 37:40 I have to read my books to remind me of my depression 42:30 My experience of EMDR therapy 45:25 What I want people to take away from my show 47:15 Why I wouldn’t do reality tv shows 49:00 My greatest accomplishment is going to Oxford University 50:00 I can become really envious of people 53:11 Final eight questions #RUBYWAX #GREATCOMPANYPODCAST #JAMIELAING If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out! -- You can also follow us on: Instagram |   / greatcompanypodcast   TikTok |   / greatcompanypodcast   -- THE CREDITS Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Assistant Producer: Gurlina Heer Editor: Dan King Video: Jake Ji Social Media: Laura Coughlan -- Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot