I'm ADHD! No You're Not Bampot with Armando Iannucci
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Dec 5, 2024 Armando Iannucci, a celebrated Scottish satirist known for works like 'Veep' and 'The Thick Of It', candidly shares his ADHD journey. He discusses his adult diagnosis and how it transformed his self-understanding, emphasizing the struggles with deadlines and communication. Armando reveals how medication has helped him feel 'normal' and explores the interplay of creativity and ADHD. Their humorous anecdotes and heartfelt reflections make for an entertaining and insightful conversation on navigating life's challenges with a touch of wit.
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The Unrecognized Flight Companion
- Armando Iannucci and Charlie Higson were on the same flight to Edinburgh.
- Iannucci, unrecognized, chatted with another passenger about Scottish weddings, leaving Higson feeling ignored.
Last-Minute Wedding Speech
- Iannucci admits to writing his wedding speech at his wedding.
- This exemplifies his tendency to delay tasks until the last minute due to ADHD.
Lectures Written En Route
- While preparing lectures at Oxford on television comedy, Iannucci wrote them on the way to the lecture hall.
- He used the coach's Wi-Fi to finalize his lectures, highlighting his procrastination.