Greg Wise on the Transcendent Dimensions of Nature, Death, and Acting
Feb 7, 2024
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Greg Wise, actor and film producer known for Sense and Sensibility and The Crown, discusses his love for rock climbing and solitude in nature. He also talks about the role actors play in shaping society and shares insights on death after caring for his sister.
Kindness brings clarity and fosters strong human connections in our lives.
The outdoors and mountains provide solace, perspective, and appreciation for life, acting as a spiritual sanctuary.
Deep dives
The Importance of Kindness
Greg Weiss emphasizes the importance of kindness in our lives, highlighting that it brings clarity to our perspective and helps build strong human connections.
Finding Solace in Nature
Greg shares his love for the outdoors and mountains, describing them as a cathedral of rock where he finds solace and a meditative state. He highlights the self-care, perspective, and appreciation for life that these natural spaces provide.
Navigating the Divide on Assisted Dying
Greg discusses the need for open conversations and legislation regarding assisted dying. He emphasizes the importance of kindness, compassion, and allowing individuals to make choices about their own lives and deaths.
The Power of Actors in Shaping Our Perception
Greg explores the role of actors in our common life, highlighting the power of storytelling, the exploration of the human condition, and the ability to challenge and provoke thought. He emphasizes that good stories and art can present alternative paths and perspectives for consideration.
Greg Wise is an actor and film producer best known for his roles in Sense and Sensibility and The Crown. In 2018 he published Not That Kind Of Love, a memoir co-written with his sister Clare about the process of her dying and him taking care of her. He is also known for standing next to his wife, Emma Thompson on the red carpet.
Greg spoke about his love for rock climbing and solitude in nature, the role actors play in our common life, and what he learnt about death after caring for his sister.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/02/07/greg-wise-on-the-transcendent-dimensions-of-nature-death-and-acting
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