Comic King of Deadpan: Interview with Rich Hall

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“Master curmudgeon Rich Hall, soon to perform at Melbourne’s International Comedy Festival, prefers to articulate his anarchic rage with a straight face, writes Jane Cornwell.”

Interview with Rich Hall for the Weekend Australian’s Review magazine (Part One and Part Two).

Environmental visionary Tim Smit reveals the secrets of Eden at WOMADelaide

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“We have never lived in such an exciting time,” says Tim Smit, dismissing the doomsayers with a grin. “The environmental movement is on the cusp of a renaissance. We’re entering a period of consciousness in which we see ourselves as of the planet, rather than simply living on it.”

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Most Wanted: Interview with Idris Elba

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“He has been ‘snubbed’ by the Academy and those Bond rumours persist, but Idris Elba, returning to TV as Luther, is unfazed. Jane Cornwell meets screen’s hottest property.”

My interview, and cover story feature, on Idris Elba. ( Cover, Part 1 and Part 2)

Irish Eyes

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“Saoirse Ronan is only 21 but already has two Oscar  nominations under her belt. Jane Cornwell tells why you need to learn how to pronounce her name.”

Feature on Saoirse Ronan for Sunday Life

Let’s Talk About It: Interview with Brad Pitt

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“Until their latest collaboration, By The Sea, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie hadn’t worked together on screen since they first consciously coupled. So, why now?”

My interview with Brad Pitt for The Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Weekend supplement.

Songlines: Interview with Natalie Imbruglia

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“After a self-imposed musical hiatus, Natalie Imbruglia is ready to re-enter the spotlight – but on her own terms.”

Interview with Natalie Imbruglia for The Daily Life’s Sunday Life magazine.

The Master: Interview with Mike Leigh

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Feature on Mike Leigh for The Australian. I have the PDF in two parts: part 1 and part 2.