Intelligence Squared

How I Found My Voice: Mark Millar

Aug 27, 2019

Mark Millar, a best-selling comic-book writer known for his iconic works like Kick-Ass and Kingsman, shares his journey from a small Scottish town to the heights of Marvel and Netflix. He recounts how childhood encounters with Superman sparked his passion for storytelling and shaped his creative voice. Millar delves into the impact of a politically charged Britain on his growth, the significance of personal experiences in crafting relatable characters, and how parenthood transformed his narrative and ambitions.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

From Childhood Dreams to Comic Book Realities

14min

Inspirational Encounters and Personal Anecdotes

2min

Growing Up in a Politically Charged Britain

2min

From Politics to Parenthood: A Journey of Growth

6min

From Personal Experiences to Powerful Characters

12min

Overcoming Odds to Achieve Your Dreams

3min

This is an episode from a new podcast strand launched by Intelligence Squared called How I Found My Voice. Presented by the prominent BBC journalist Samira Ahmed, the podcast explores how some of the world's greatest artists and thinkers became such compelling – and unique – communicators. This episode's guest is the best-selling comic-writer Mark Millar, most famous for creating and inspiring the Hollywood blockbusters Captain America: Civil War, Kingsman and Kick-Ass. From growing up in a small Scottish town to discovering Superman as a child and pursuing a career at Marvel and Netflix, Millar talks about the moments that shaped and inspired his voice. To hear more episodes of How I Found My Voice go to https://play.acast.com/s/howifoundmyvoice.

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