Tim Minchin on fidelity, failure and fame | Australian Story | Documentary
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- When fame finally struck in 2005, @TimMinchin went from playing tiny clubs to huge arenas and the subsequent success of Matilda: The Musical established him as an internationally renowned composer. Subscribe: ab.co/3yqPOZ5
When Tim moved to LA, his career looked set to continue its remarkable trajectory but then came a series of setbacks. Returning with his family to live in Australia, Tim Minchin found himself at a crossroads.
In a candid Australian Story, Tim Minchin and wife Sarah reflect on the lessons they’ve learnt and how they dealt with the challenges Tim’s extraordinary fame presented to their relationship.
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I think one of Tim's most attractive attributes is his commitment to his marriage. Its really nice to see more of him with Sarah.
Can't believe that his turn as Judas Iscariot was not mentioned. He made that role more intense than any version I have seen - he was on fire with talent and charm which is exactly how cornered villains should be. He was born for that role.
@A Passing Ship Agreed but I feel it should have been mentioned as it rocketed him even higher in his career...
Can you please give me a link to that movie clip?
I think this guy is a genius he has improved my life.
I agree he was amazing in it. Brought me to tears
Eu vim parar aqui por causa do papel dele como Judas. Também não acredito que não tenha sido mencionado 😢
I don't understand how anyone could possibly think any other judas performance is more intense than Carl Anderson in the film. Nobody will ever touch that. Tim's the second best.
I discovered Minchin after his "Not Perfect" went viral, and attended a science fiction convention cosplaying his hair-and-eyeshadow character. Two people at this 6000-person convention asked, "Are you supposed to be Tim Minchin!?" Totally worth it.
every single time I watch him, be it a old song, a new song a musical or interview, I am left absolutely speechless!
Agreed! I’d seen this before; enjoying it again!
As someone who worked in bars for 29+ years and spent a few more years with traveling artists the song I’ll Take Lonely Tonight is one of if not the most beautiful love songs I’ve ever heard.
And true. Any woman that thinks its easy for a man to pass up easy passion has no idea how male hormones work. But severe mood changes due to female monthly hormone change is totally acceptable and can not be challenged.
@@tomakafrankconlon3207 Eyeroll.
The song will long outlast that lonely night :)
Tim Minchin is one of the most real, human, genius, Renaissance Men this world has ever known. He has literally kept me alive in some dark moments, though he's half my age! 👍💙💙💙🥰✌
Tim is about 10 years younger than I am, but he has brought me through some dark times in my life too. His amazing ability to be so diverse within the term 'artist' is a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity for us to be so incredibly thankful that he is sharing it with us. We're so fortunate to be able to watch , listen, and be completely blown away by everything he does.
Now I'm going to listen to "Drinking white wine in the sun" , and crying along with him.
@@cathismith2624 : Tim is one of those wonderful men who truly adores women. While he is attracted to pulchritude, he also is attracted to interesting, intelligent women of all ages. That's why so many of us who are so much older than he is find him charming.
@@SeasonsChange14 Yeah Cathi Smith , I agree with everyone wholeheartedly. Im 76 in June and Yeah! I'd have a Bloody Good Go On Him.
We meet up Secretly, when I'm asleep, 'coz that's where I keep him, just in case I need him, whenever I feel Blue... or it could be a DVD, coz when Im anxious I Ling-Along-a-Minchin , whatever, See you at a Concert sometime
Delighted to stumble on this. Have adored him for 15 years. Quirky, immensely clever humanist. Charming critical thinker.
I can't believe that he's actually not a bigger star. Tim is ridiculously talented!
I think that's the way he likes it.
its because he's chosen to not be a bigger star. that's the point.
Tim Michin was at the height of his fame in 2012. Riding the wave from Matilda, he did Jesus Christ Superstar, with Mel C & Ben Forster. If you remember Tim Michin was one of the biggest stars in Australia at the time & also very big overseas, especially the United Kjngdom.
He was absolutely everywhere at the time.
However Tim didn't want mega stardom as you see in this episode of Australian Story.
So after that he stepped back, & appeared less & less on the TV, Radio, Theatre, etc.
In 2012, you couldn't go a couple of days without, Tim being on the TV. It was the same with Radio. He was also plastered on & through magazines. Also Billboards through out the Cities with his name on them.
All this became less & less, because he chose to step back.
It became weekly, then monthly, then hardly anything at all for Years.
He is still working, doing some acting but a lot more behind the scenes, writing & directing, etc. This includes 2 APRA nominated songs for Missy Higgins.
So yes he was massive one time no doubt he was a mega star at the height of his fame in 2012, & he would of continued to only get exponentially bigger, If he continued to accept the many big TV & theatre jobs that were offered to him.
Tim is still young & very much respected in the industry, so no doubt, after he has had plenty of time with his Family in reasonable anonimoty, we will see him in &/or involved in something big again.
@@luurchify it is. It makes me like him even more.
I have seen Tim perform three times (two in LA, one in NYC) and have met and spoken with him. He is an utterly gracious, sincere, lovable bloke.
There's that saying about the world not needing another good musician, that what it really needs is another good man. Luckily Tim is both.
Calling Tim just a good musician seems kind of insulting, I honestly can't name anyone better at their craft. Tim is much much better than just "good"
I always appreciate a personal insight into this talented artist. I stumbled across him in 2006 and was immediately drawn to his humour and skill. He is absolutely magnetic and mesmerising live, leaving a lasting impression. His insight into the human condition is so hauntingly accurate but never earnest as he cleverly intertwines it into a comedic milkshake of songs, music and performance. His playfulness of sensitive subjects is so well observed. I find him utterly fascinating. Seeing him in documentaries discussing so honestly his fame and experiences in the business is always compulsive viewing. He is one of the most rational, self-reflecting intelligent artists out there. His genuine openness is refreshing and I admire his willingness to keep delving into new creative terrain. A true artist.
Absolute agreement here, my friend. Well written, bytheway.
Quote "his insight into the human condition......"
Absolutely! He is a very grounded, honest & thoughtful person.
With this & his abilities on stage he will continue to contribute so much.
Couldn't have said it better.... The World is a Better Place for Having Tim Minchin in it.... in it though x
I only started taking my canvas bags to the supermarket when Tim told me I should. Honestly, I didn't realise that was the way. That in its self is an incredible feat of social change from any one person. And that doesn't even touch on the rest of his career.
I already did that when I first heard that song, but it did make me question my sexuality.
Such a grounded person, creative, intelligent and manages fame well.
I really enjoyed this look inside his life with his beautiful wife Sarah. She has stood by him when he was struggling in the beginning and has been by his side through all the moves and ups and downs in his career! They seem very much in love and happy after all these years!
They've been together most of their lives, almost 30 years. That's a huge accomplishment for anyone
I've been lucky enough to have followed Tim Minchins Career for Years.... He has a Phenomenal Talent and is Refreshingly a Bloody Nice Human Being He keeps it real with a Bloody Great Supportive Wife , family and friends. I did some backing vocals with him in Cheltenham Town Hall ,Glos ,UK. I was 70 at the time , sitting in the balcony, back row. Thanks Tim for the Laughs, Music, and for Giving Yourself to the World. Your Profound Observations have Educated People of All Ages and Creeds. from another one of your Adoring Fans. Break a Leg you Beauty
I absolutely love this man. He is an amazing comic but an absolutely fabulous entertainer. I watched the Heritage Orchestra Live when I was sick in bed with a flu years ago. Then I have followed and watched Tim on everything I can talk shows, tik tok, Netflix and Californication was my favorite. This man is a genius. Even if you don't agree with everything he sings about you have to admit that his songs and poems get you thinking and laughing. My dream is to some day see him live. I have 2 dreams in life a trip to Hawaii and meeting Tim Minchin. Keep up the artistic work you do Tim I love every bit of it. Even have your books Storm was my first Tim book purchase. Matilda would be dream #3 to see. All the best to you and your beautiful wife Sarah and your children. ❤️🇨🇦🙏
I’m from the Scottish highlands and I’ve yet, in all my 45 years, to meet an Australian person I didn’t love. I was a nurse until spinal degeneration stopped me from working, and I’ve worked with lots of Australian nurses, known Australian folk who came here to work in bars and hotels and others who were passing through and every single one I met was so happy and down to earth. Tim seems to have that lovely, warm spark that the ones I know had. He’s a sweetheart and I love that he and his wife are still so in love.
He was born in England and his favourite place in the world is London you'll be annoyed to hear as Scottish nationalist, and don't try saying that you're not.
Tim got really lucky to have found a complimentary partner such as Sarah 🥰
Love this insight in to the life and work of Tim Minchin. His reference to the "angry women" on not cheating on Sarah is certainly relatable but this show gives a very honest explanation (not that one was required) in to how Tim's career came to be. Thank you for allowing us to see in to this very personal window for a moment. I SO look forward to what future Tim is going to do. Starting with watching Upright Season 2!
Thank you for this look at where Tim is now in his career and how he got there. I've loved his work for nearly 15 years now, and it's always been amazing!
Much as I love him (a lot) I often think that the wife is the catch in that relationship!
And clearly TM would agree with you.
Tim's work has brought me so much joy over the 14 years I've followed his work. Hundreds of hours of sing alongs while cooking, driving, or having a moment to myself.
I'm not sure which hole in myself his songs are patching, but I reapply as needed and find comfort once again.
Matilda was a masterpiece - I wish those lost endeavours weren't destroyed, but I wonder whether this new form that Tim has taken needed that to happen for magic to flow in a new way. Maybe a blessing after all?
I was only vaguely aware of the character he created on stage early on. I enjoyed his work, but I am doubly charmed by seeing how he crafted his success and how he had the wisdom to steer clear of the pitfalls of fame. Some people turn their entire existence into a wonderful work of art.
They also left out any smidgeon of scientific skepticism which is why I really dig him. That combined with brilliant music and comedy is a recipe of gold
Tim Minchin is an incredibly talented man, and I very much appreciate his sense of humour!
Please keep entertaining us for many many many more years Tim!
Brilliant.. talented..humble
Just 3 words to describe Tim Minchin.. have had the privilege of seeing him live.. was amazing
I've loved this guy's talent since first hearing Inflatable. He's grown even better with time. His musical and language skills are a cut above.
This piece of film is one of the best that I have seen. Tim does not need to documentise his life, because he knows others will do that, without any input from him. He does what I may do. Let those out there capture a life, and wait till those editors cram a whole life into a few minutes.
Love him to bits! Authentic, genuis, humble, hugely talented and funny as F!
I am lucky to be best friends with someone who discovered Tim by total accident back way before Matilda, in Oct 2009 - his first appearance on Jonathan Ross. She then got his early DVDs and the Rhian Skirving documentary, and we caught him live at tiny Second City in Toronto in 2010 (where he met fans outside), and at the Just for Laughs show at Massey Hall I think that same year. Then at a small club in Boston in Jun 2011. To have watched him become world wide famous to the degree that he has since then has been mind blowing. We are huge fans of Upright - the first series. And him as Judas on stage was incredible. At comedy gigs with other comics, he just blew all the other comics to smithereens, one by one, with his raw talent. Just wiped the floor with everyone. The man is a genius on so many levels. And I love, to boot, that he physically transformed himself into someone no one would have turned their head to look at, into a total hottie. Yay.
Such a wonderful unique humble all rounder Aussie you are Tim! Absolutely loved Upright and watched it back to back til the end! Thank you for sharing your journey of gratitude thus far 🙏 ❤️
What a great story. I am an American and just discovered Tim. I saw a video where someone transposed his work from the early 2000s and went looking for his stuff. I was a bit disappointed that he isn’t that same guy anymore - I thought I missed out, but he’s so much more! Love discovering his stuff and can’t wait to discover all his stuff. Thanks Tim, for being you!
I’m American too, and discovering Tim in 2019 changed my entire life! Since then I’ve made friends all over the world via his fan community, and also met the love of my life (who I married and now live in Australia with - and today is our second wedding anniversary!)
Thank you Tim!! Respect you and Sarah so much for your honesty and love.
I love this! Congratulations on a great documentary. It's journey that I love, following what Tim does and who he is and getting to see Sarah this way was also a delight and I think they are so lucky they found each other and so early in their lives! Wonderful! Thank you for this!
Some of us are alway craving to see more Tim Minchin!🥰
This man's music changed my life in a big way. I remember watching clips of his performances on my sister's Blackberry in my/my dad's room with no power (the short of the backstory: I'm Nigerian), and my tiny teenage brain wondering... How? Where? What? Who comes up with stuff like this?
Fast-forward to adult me, now trying to make his own mark on the realm of authentic art, and it would be my absolute honor to work with Tim someday. I have an entire thematic album in mind, and no second choice.
luv this ...luv them ...Aussie heart and soul ...x from Queensland ...
Love the Tim. Lovely couple, wish more stories were out there like this. Don't let fame go to your head, stay true to family and yourself
Tim Minchin, Stephen Fry, and the Weird Al Yankovic collaboration 🤩
Dan Radcliffe to round out the number
BRAVO on this piece. Tim is a treasure.
Upright is one of the best shows I’ve seen all time. Simply beautiful.
And season 2 is being released this month!!
Tim is an absolute gem, and I loved watching this and learning more about him. 💕
I think ‘I’ll Take Lonely Tonight’ is the most beautiful love song I’ve heard…❤️💔❤️🔥💔❤️
Yes and it’s applicable to anyone in any occupation that takes them away for periods of time from their partners & families.
UK here - he is a bloody legend!
I love your observations Tim. Thank you Tim and Sarah.
the fact that the title shot ( 2:35 ) reflects his opening words on fame ( 0:40 ) is an amazing piece of filmmaking from the ABC
Very astute of you to notice. The whole phenomena of “fame & celebrity” is fascinating in how it creates perceptions in others of “ who” a performer “ is and are”. And what effect that has within the performers own self placement & identity within that bubble of “ being known” to the extent of other’s perceptions.
I’ve experienced that schism that can exist, no doubt does exist for a majority of “ famous people/celebrities”, having once stayed at a friend’s home where an adored performer kindly & politely made me tea & toast for breakfast, engaged me in pleasant conversations etc . I’d never seen them on stage. About 2 months latter I did & the person I saw on stage bore little resemblance to the one I’d shared time with a short time before. It was “ a jolt”, completely dissipated when they came up to me smiling “ after the show”, and hugged me in greeting.
Tasted the reverse to from an actor I’d long admired who left me standing in midsentence to call out hello to someone they knew who’d walked up behind us, then walked away with nary an “ excuse me”. ( which I would him).
Fame & perceptions; tricky things to navigate & negotiate from both within and without. Tim Minchin does a fine job of doing both I think. 😊
Well done, Tim, keep it up! And you obviously know how important it is to stay grounded.
I actually travelled to the US from Germany to watch Tim perform BACK and I'm absolutely stoked that it's coming out on DVD soon :D
Thanks for making this documentary！Tim and Sarah look so lovely
Had not heard of Tim Minchin, but happy I know now 🙂
"I'm proud about how boring I am" Brilliant, wise❤️
Incredible guy. Love him to bits.
Great video. So human. Also, beautiful family
I thoroughly enjoyed both seasons of Upright, and am so proud of Tim as an Aussie and love watching younger people discover his comedy and genius.
Very nicely done, ABC. And cheers to Tim, one of our greatest voices.
wow I thoroughly enjoyed this such a good short insight into one of the good feet on the ground humans that show how to stay a free range human within a sometimes toxic system - a real Renaissance man. Thank you for showing this so us overseas west aussies can watch too!
SO good. Just recently I said out loud to whomever was in the room, "Where's Tim Minchin been?"
Really enjoy his work.
Love you, Tim.
His exquisite verbal comedy that jolts us into consideration of the human condition alongside loving his family & children maintains my joy, rage & care for our world.
I'm so proud that I discovered him long ago!
I’ve seen him so many times. Still in love. 😂❤
Love, love Tim. I live in Perth, had & have known of him since his first big successan, his Melbourne International Festival & Edinburgh Festival performances. I have 3 of his older vids saved in my favourites (White Wine in the Sun - which I tend to send to my older son who lives on the other side of the country when I miss him, Ginger & I can’t remember the other it’s about god bless someone?). Tim gave the speech at my younger sons uni graduation, University of Western Australia. I feel connected to him in such a way. This was a great behind the artist scene. Thank you!
We can certainly be proud of Tim.
I don't care what anyone says I love that robin hood movie and tim is one of the best bits of the film
Wow how am I so many years later experiencing this! Luv for Tim plus fam!
I love this guy, a credit to Australia
I was thoroughly enjoying this interview, passively happy.
Then the piece of Mr. Minchin singing a bit of "Aeroplane" came up, and I started crying. My Father recently passed and "Aeroplane" is so poignant. I couldn't help myself.
Like all great comedians, Tim doesn't resort to sex or genitals jokes. And like all great musicians, Tim is a Truly Fantastic Musician.
Been a fan since 2008 and love to see this insight into Tim's life and career. Love you to bits Tim, you're so ace x
Sex jokes can be really funny, if not disparaging someone, especially women - a typical slant by some men comedians.
He's a multi-faceted entertainer with enormous talent to back it up. I'm really looking forward to seeing what he does next, and knowing it could be anything, but done well, whatever it will be, because that is who he is. And at the same time, going back and seeing what he's done before and enjoying the hell out of it repeatedly, and digging up that nugget I haven't seen before. Highly impressive.
I love this human!!❤
He has such an amazing and genuine smile.
Love this guy ❤
What a rad story. What a legend 🙏
Beautiful. Just beautiful. 🥲
Seems like such a genuine, nice guy. Brilliant musical skills, way with words and sharp, gritty comedy. Groundhog day especially has a very special place in my heart, I fell in love with it completely a few years ago and had the privilege of seeing it twice last year in London.
I first saw Tim at the Melbourne comic festival in Tasmania and fell in love him straight away
I like Tim’s description of why he wrote “I’ll take Lonely” I’m a young 23 year old man and that song is something I’ve thought about now and again in my own relationships.
White Wine in the Sun ~ Just amazing talent, grounded and an incredible amount of love.
Love from Ukraine! Tim is such an inspiration.
I love that I’m alive at the same time he is!! Just so lucky!
hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.
Thank you for sharing the human and the genius.
If I say that I’ve already watched this twice would that count as stalking? Hope not. This was a beautiful piece; thank you for sharing. Hi, Sarah! ❤
Go and watch Tim in conversation with Dawkins and you will discover what a real Tim stalker looks like 😂😂
No, you hear , see and understand more, a second time round.
Discovered Tim through Upright series. But I'm here to stay haha
Upright = Brilliance, fabulous.
Glad to hear your so proud. They matter & successful relationships matter.
Thank you! :)
2008 - small theater in NYC - Tim came out barefoot. The show was kinetic. I was in love. There's more but I'll stop there ❤
Australian legend.
I love your material
I first saw Upright & was blown away by him & this 15 yr old very plucky gal. I knew this wasn’t the last time I would see either of them. I’ve seen the movie twice more because it makes me laugh, cry & love the whole movie. It will be a classic. Tim will be a classic as well as Milly Alcock. The first scene of the movie was one of the most amazing opening scenes. A car crash with Milly running across the road saying something like “You fuckwog” All Tim could say was “ Are you ok.? “ it turned out she broke her arm & it takes on from there. One of my all time favorite films, next to Silence of the Lambs. Love from Massachusetts 💜
Love piano 💞 music 🎶🙏 thanks
Brilliant☀
How am I only just now discovering this guy???!!!❤😂
awesome
Upright was incredible 👍🏻👍🏻
Never knew Tim was such old friends with Toby Schmitz. Both incredible performers.
that is ART
hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.
Such a brilliant person all round.
First time i really noticed him as more than a standup was in calcification all those years ago
He was a nice Jesus
Calcification?
@@wsc1018 I think Californication was meant (tv series) before autocorrect kicked in! 😅
An extraordinary career launched by a stroke of comedy genius👏👍