WHEN INTERVIEWING AN OLDER ACTOR, there is often an odd feeling of trepidation mingled with the awe. You wonder if he’s still himself, with the person matching the persona, or if time has irrevocably changed him and made him different from how you remember him in his most iconic moments. There was no such issue with 82-year-old Anthony Hopkins. The Oscar-winning actor is still at it the old-fashioned way, memorising his lines and bringing his piercing gaze and trademark intensity to his roles, seemingly unaffected by age. Has any octogenarian actor delivered such earthshattering performances as he did in 2018’s King Lear? (Alas, Richard Harris perished at 72, and Ian Mckellen is only 79.) Probably not, but don’t count on Tony, as he insists on being called, to explain how he does it. He doesn’t know and is as surprised as anyone that his career is still going this strong.
You grew up in Wales. What do you remember of your childhood?
Wales is just a small country in the British Isles. The place where I was born was a bit cut off from the world, and I had a different accent then. I wasn’t very quick or sharp, and I didn’t shine academically. My wife once interviewed a schoolteacher of mine, who said that I wouldn’t have any chances of survival because I was so quiet. By a series of connections and accidents, I became an actor – I didn’t know what else to do – and suddenly, within a few years, I took off. It’s quite extraordinary.
Do you think success comes down to luck?
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FACING THE PROBLEM, APPLYING THE SOLUTION
British skincare brand Facetheory has landed in Sephora Malaysia.
A STEP CLOSER TO PARIS
Bistro Léa is Kuala Lumpur's latest destination for wholesome, classic French fare
The Rearing Horse meets the Celestial Dragon
Porsche Malaysia unveils the Taycan S-Turbo Celestial Jade, a one-off model part of the legendary Sonderwunsch programme
The Story Of Luxury
KOK LAI CHING, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SOUTHEAST ASIA & PACIFIC AT EDRINGTON, PURVEYOR OF SOME OF THE WORLD'S FINEST SPIRITS, AFFIRMS THE IMPORTANCE OF STORYTELLING TO THE PREMIUM OFFERINGS SHE OVERSEES.
The Future Will Be Pixelated, Probably
What are the implications on one's lived experience as online life is rife with meaning and possibilities?
Perfectly timed slam dunk
Seiko introduces two limited-edition timepieces, to celebrate the rising passion for basketball in Southeast Asia with a blend of bold style, technical precision, and a nod to the brand's enduring heritage.
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Way up high, Felix Pantone and Zenith are coming together again for yet another stunning horological collaboration.
SANTOS DE CARTIER: A NEW ERA
ORIGINALLY A WAY OF INTERTWINING THE CARTIER BRAND WITH THE DARING SPIRIT OF AVIATION, IT NOW STANDS AS AN ICON OF LUXURY AND ELEGANCE.
A LEGACY IN TIME
This year's P-Day, a global gathering of Panerai enthusiasts, was organised in Kuala Lumpur for the first time. Augustman took the opportunity to speak with Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué and Paneristi co-founder Paddy Conway to find out more about this annual assembly.
REACHING FOR THE STARS
A tribute to the past, with a modern twist-Omega reimagines the iconic, space-travelling Speedmaster CK 2998 for the contemporary collector.
