Theatre review site What’s On Stage has published an interview with Andy Nyman who stars in Ron Hutchinson’s play Moonlight & Magnolias where he is asked the following:

“Derren Brown has called you his “favourite mentalist in the world”. What’s the difference between a mentalist and a magician?”

“What Derren’s show is, that world of mind-reading and influence that Derren inhabits, is what mentalism is. I’m telling you, Derren is the best mentalist in the world. But I wouldn’t describe myself as a mentalist. I’m an actor. Acting is above everything else and always has been, always will be for me. The rest of it is just a fantastic, wonderful hobby that has allowed me the freedom that I think so few actors have, which is the freedom to be able to make choices in your career. Directing is something I’m very interested in, so winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment in 2006 felt like the nicest thing to happen to your hobby. I’m so, so lucky and I’ve always been aware of that. It’s been a lot of hard work, but I never ever take it for granted. I hate moaning, I hate actors who moan – it drives me mad!”

Read the full article here.

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