Decent Quote by Alan Titchmarsh
“Julia Roberts was really rather lovely. I had to interview her on Pebble Mill At One years ago. You learn not to be starstruck if you're trying to get a decent interview out of someone. If you fall apart it's counter productive.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pebble Mill at One, Alan Titchmarsh, 1990
Starstruck can impede objective interviewing; staying composed yields better results.
In simple terms: Being starstruck harms interview quality; stay calm.
Key Takeaway
Prepare, stay professional, and focus on the interview goals.
Themes
journalism
professionalism
humility
Mood
calm
focused
Type
instructional
practical
When to use this quote
- Live TV
- radio shows
- press conferences
- podcast recordings
Key Concepts
Interview technique
media ethics
celebrity culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can interviewers train to stay neutral?
- What strategies keep focus on content over fame?
A Different Perspective
High‑profile guests may cause nervousness despite preparation.
![“Growing up, I always had my dreams set on being an actor, so I looked up to Julia Roberts, Audrey Hepburn. I also look up to Kate Winslet and Renée [Zellweger] and Cate Blanchett...and Diane Keaton - she's a genius. I think it's very inspiring to see these women attack such complex roles.” quote by Katie Holmes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08d/katie-holmes-6657_actors_growing-up-i-always-had-my-dreams-set-on_439630.jpg)
![“Julia [Roberts]. She's got two kids and animals, and I think she's a night nibbler. There'd be crumbs everywhere.” quote by Richard Gere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/868/richard-gere-3534_animal_julia-roberts-she-s-got-two-kids-and-ani_69118.jpg)
