Music was a vitally important and almost your career in the early days. The subtitle to your book is actually an amateur against the impossible. It took me 18 months to kind of wouldn't say master it. I think people leave these things quite late. And then they think, am I ever going to be able to go back and relearn the piano? But encouraging news is it's never too late to do something that you can do. You're not just doing it for yourself. We once did a pop noodle advert, and it's the first and last time we'll ever do an advert because the people are just too annoying. Actually, the sort of music you end up producing
The literal translation of amateur is ‘lover of’ so why is it a word so often steeped in derogatory overtones? Why, when we’re asked for our hobbies, are we inclined to diminish their status in our lives? Our hobbies make us human. From pottery, to geo-guessing; orienteering to stamp collecting; it is in these small, often quiet, building blocks of life that we so often find true meaning and connection.
In this episode, Kamal Ahmed is joined by the editor of Prospect Magazine, and amateur pianist Alan Rusbridger; Senior Partner at Slaughter and May and composer Steve Cooke; comedian, writer and Adult Fan of LEGO Emma Kennedy; and, ex-property developer turned golfer extraordinaire Mark Gershinson to discuss the joy of part-time pursuits and being an amateur.
Join us for a conversation that seeks to reinvigorate the concept of the hobby and renew it with it’s true meaning: hobbies, from the run of the mill to the absurd, are about our passions; they are about self-discovery; and about building a life that fulfils us and provides contentment. Whether you’re a relentless hobbyist or have been prevaricating about booking that first violin lesson, this episode is for you: remember, it’s never too late to start.
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