Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
On desert Island discs..
Tom Hanks has described the loneliness of his “vagabond” childhood on the BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs.
The American actor had to pause to collect himself as he discussed the impact of hearing one of his music choices, Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra – used in 2001: A Space Odyssey – on him as a teenager, after a nomadic childhood with his chef father, Amos, living in 10 houses in five years.
He told the programme’s host, Kirsty Young: “This was the ‘wow’ moment of my life going from a kid trying to figure out what’s interesting in this life to young man yearning to be an artist.
“I started asking myself: ‘How do I find the vocabulary for what’s rattling around in my head?’. Not long after I started going to the American Conservatory theatre by myself to see plays I had no idea even existed.”
Asked by Young what those feelings in his head were, Hanks took a long pause and had to compose himself. “What have you done to me?” he asked an apologetic Young.
“No, it’s all right, because I put too much thought into this list. What it was, it was the vocabulary of loneliness,” he replied.
The Cast Away actor, 59, admitted that his first marriage at 21 to actor Samantha Lewes, which produced children Colin and Elizabeth, had been to “quell the loneliness”.
Tom Hanks has described the loneliness of his “vagabond” childhood on the BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs.
The American actor had to pause to collect himself as he discussed the impact of hearing one of his music choices, Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra – used in 2001: A Space Odyssey – on him as a teenager, after a nomadic childhood with his chef father, Amos, living in 10 houses in five years.
He told the programme’s host, Kirsty Young: “This was the ‘wow’ moment of my life going from a kid trying to figure out what’s interesting in this life to young man yearning to be an artist.
“I started asking myself: ‘How do I find the vocabulary for what’s rattling around in my head?’. Not long after I started going to the American Conservatory theatre by myself to see plays I had no idea even existed.”
Asked by Young what those feelings in his head were, Hanks took a long pause and had to compose himself. “What have you done to me?” he asked an apologetic Young.
“No, it’s all right, because I put too much thought into this list. What it was, it was the vocabulary of loneliness,” he replied.
The Cast Away actor, 59, admitted that his first marriage at 21 to actor Samantha Lewes, which produced children Colin and Elizabeth, had been to “quell the loneliness”.
Re: Tom Hanks
Yes, I think Tom's quite an emotional person, but maybe can't channel it except for through his talent and acting.
He's also a perfect example of how constantly being on the move isolates folk from making lifelong friends and putting down roots.
He's also a perfect example of how constantly being on the move isolates folk from making lifelong friends and putting down roots.
Re: Tom Hanks
he has his Wife though which is lovely,
I've not heard the programme yet ...
I've not heard the programme yet ...
Re: Tom Hanks
Sort of ..... but did you read the reason for him getting married the first time? It was to quell his loneliness, which's a terrible reason to get married.
Re: Tom Hanks
of course,
we all have to find our way in life,
But we have to respect others too,
we all have to find our way in life,
But we have to respect others too,
Re: Tom Hanks
Aye Captain,
do you like any of his films?
do you like any of his films?
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Well I thought that Saving Private Ryan was superb, and I'm sure that he'll be superb - if only in voice - in Toy Story 4!!!!
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yes,
not seen 3 yet..
Castaway was really good...
Not seen or read the da vinci code..
not seen 3 yet..
Castaway was really good...
Not seen or read the da vinci code..
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Oh - I forgot about that one. Yes, he was fine in the Da Vinci Code, but since I don't watch many films, I'm no good to ask as a critic.
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we are all fans to hell with critics..Saving Private Ryan was superb..
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yes,
Spielberg is a giant in the field of direction..
Spielberg is a giant in the field of direction..
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The Green Mile was very emotional...fabulous..
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yes,
I was half cut watching that but got the jist ....that prisoner with the mouse was amazing.
I was half cut watching that but got the jist ....that prisoner with the mouse was amazing.
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Showed what human nature can be like, even under the most difficult of situations.
Re: Tom Hanks
yes..powerful stuff..
It wasn't an all doom interview but I can't get it up , sorry..
It wasn't an all doom interview but I can't get it up , sorry..