5 minutes with Jamie Laing
A by-turns incisive and lightweight questionnaire with the podcast host, television presenter and entrepreneur
- Words by: Gentleman's Journal
What simple thing changed your life most unexpectedly?
My knee injury – when I was 17/18
How do you get to sleep?
I watch baseball in bed
Which is the best city in the world?
London
What’s your favourite insult?
“You wouldn’t understand…”
Apart from therapy, what is the best form of therapy?
Exercise
Which podcast do you most often recommend to someone?
Well, obviously, Great Company. But outside of my work, Missing Richard Simmons
What piece of advice do you wish you’d followed?
Listen to your parents
Do you have a uniform?
Yeah, actually – all black, all the time
What is the last song you listened to?
Beyoncé, Texas Hold ‘Em
What is your favourite time of the day or night?
Summer evening, 5:36pm
Which is the finest accent in the world?
The British accent
What’s been your most extravagant ever purchase?
Oh, engagement ring
Do you have any recurring dreams?
I used to – I was always being chased. I wonder what that means?
Which is the finest aperitif?
Cucumber Sour
What is the best thing about getting older?
Having a better understanding of yourself
What is your tip for public speaking?
If you think you’re going slow, you’re not going slow enough
What was a childhood fear that you conquered?
Abandonment
Which is your favourite piece of art?
The Golden Gate Bridge – that’s a piece of art, isn’t it?
Which quotation is always stuck in your head?
“This too shall pass”
What small thing irritates you inordinately?
Lack of motivation
What is your go-to toast?
Bagel… Oh, “Good is the evil of great”
What is your favourite pair of shoes?
Running trainers
What is one thing that’s always worth paying more for?
Therapy
What is your go-to dessert?
Banoffee pie
What did you learn from your parents?
To be patient
Where does the best burger in the world?
Patty&Bun
Who is the most interesting person you know?
Well, I couldn’t choose from all the amazing guests on Great Company, but in my personal life, probably my brother, Alexander
How would you describe your personal style?
Sporty
Which famous person’s death affected you most?
Heath Ledger
What are you looking forward to doing tomorrow?
Waking up
How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who was kind
