The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett: E188: Richard Osman: The Untold Story Of A TV Legend's Addiction

Richard Osman is a television host, former creative director of a world-leading production company, and the author behind the biggest literary sensation since Harry Potter., the Thursday Murder Club series. In this one-of-a-kind conversation, Richard reveals for the first time what has motored him from a working class, single parent household to the top of the television and literary worlds.  There’s more to Richard than meets the eye. He’s had to battle through self-doubt, addiction, imposter syndrome to have one of the most remarkable, multi-faceted and varied careers we’ve ever featured. We’ll let Richard take it from here.  Topics:  Early years  Knowing the impact not to see your dad would you act differently now?  Being shaped more by your mum  Watching the TV when you were younger  Your disability Being too tall  The 'Storm' in your 20s - your addiction  Unlocking ideas from your therapist  Why were you successful?  What is creativity to you?  How intentional is success  Groups making creatives ideas vs individuals  You wrote this book without showing anyone  Tell me about your doubts  What clouds did you connect to create this book  How has it affected your happiness?  What is happiness to you?  Family Monogamy  What is this book doing for people?  The last guest question  Richard: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3eG2bcD  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3TBB5C0 Richards book: https://amzn.to/3EUM4lR  Wait list for The Diary - Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3fUcF8q Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb  Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E5re0ADNKsb  Sponsors:  Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb  Mercedes-Benz - https://bit.ly/3yXTQI1   Amex - https://bit.ly/3TATNKc 
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