Ask Bill: Bill Nighy Gives Some Great British Advice

[@Farmgirl-iy9zc]

Met him at my airport job. Stopped to tell him how much I'd loved him on Broadway in Skylight. He thanked me really enthusiastically saying, "Thank you so much! No one ever mentions the plays!" Chatted with me for a few minutes and seemed really sincere and down-to-earth. A brilliant actor but, also, a really lovely gentleman.

[@patriciafry8634]

Skylight was terrific!!

[@Vera-kh8zj]

I watch anything with Mr. Nighy in it. Anything. And it is always worth it.

[@llchapman1234]

Bill needs his own show doing this full time 😂

[@RainyDayBookshelf]

Oh I absolutely agree🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@choupette_]

Yes please 😍

[@ritaderuysscher3535]

Bill Nighy is such a legend and the epitome of coolness, kindness, wisdom and professionalism! I absolutely adore him and watch anything and everything he is in!

[@veritysmart]

He’s cool because he doesn’t even register that he is. He is the one person that utterly underrates himself. One of my absolute favourite actors and he seems like a genuinely awesome human being that I would love to have a cup of tea and chat with.

[@jennifergarbett96]

Love his advice about switching off all social media & opening the front door!

[@ktwashere5637]

anyone over the age of 45 will tell you that.

[@vaclav_fejt]

Bill Nighy is an international treasure.

[@lorifromtemeculaca426]

One of THE coolest gents on the planet! New favourite quote: dead mod ;-)

[@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat]

It's so true. I'm 74 years old or young or whatever and my whole life I was undermining myself. Whatever lousy, critical thing I told myself was a lie. Actually, it was my mother's voice. I'll get my leather trousers. I love Bill Nighy.❤

[@s.o.3753]

Of *some* use? This is some of the best advice I've ever heard in my life.

[@Sunshine-zm1fx]

I have had a crush on him since I first saw him. What an amazing person. Lovely person. Lovely human being.

[@hellokittyangel211]

Same

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

You’re not alone.

[@katherineely3714]

What a lovely, down to earth and honest chap he is! Thank you, Bill. 😊

[@katherinelucas2161]

Kim Hill interviewed him. She was so in awe. Never heard her fall over herself doing an interview before. We all, mostly all of us, love him in NZ.

[@hrhthequeen5246]

My most favorite person on the planet 🩵 thank you British Vogue!

[@RainyDayBookshelf]

“Get with it, get hip”….. the best advice 😂❤

[@rebekahfranks4205]

Absolutely one of the best actors of all time

[@RainyDayBookshelf]

Is there anybody more FABULOUS, more hysterical, more gentile, more iconic than Bill?!? We need a show with Bill doing just this 🎉

[@siksik6]

His advice on imposter syndrome and anxiety is spot on. I always remind myself of all the times I panicked that XYZ was going to happen, and catastrophised this and that.. and how many times it actually happened... it's zero. Zero times.

[@Shaun.Stephens]

For decades (mid '70s to late '90s) I ONLY wore Levi's 501s, no other pants. Weddings, funerals the works. I had 3 pairs at all times, Best, casual and knocking around. When the best pair faded too much I bought another new pair and they all got demoted. Actually I guess you could say 4 pairs as I usually cut the legs off the oldest pair for (rarely worn) shorts / swimming. Then they started putting 'elastine' in them (5% last time I looked) and now they are no longer cool. I haven't worn any since my last 100% cotton pair fell apart. I was going to say "your loss Levis" but it's my loss too. I miss them but at my age I'm not going to wear stretchy jeans any more than I was going to when Levis ruined them. Bill, you're one cool dude.

[@Bella_Louie]

God I saw him once in the cafeteria in Tate Britain. He is so effortlessly cool.

[@grigorisgirl]

He came up to me at a theatre event once and started chatting, seems such a nice guy. The beard suits him too. I’ve never heard a bad word said about him.

[@choupette_]

He is so suave, effortlessly cool.

[@amygoeshiking]

The key take away from this is to wear leather trousers so you get Bill Nighy to come round your house

[@varunharrold1515]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@HomeFromFarAway]

That was my main takeaway too

[@hurricanecurls]

would and will.

[@suzstanci9128]

I could listen to Bill whole day!

[@josh2011miller80]

I really liked the radio being the vehicle for the interview questions. Well done.

[@HappeningKorea]

Bill Nighy always has the best advice!🌟Love his perspective on life! 🇬🇧

[@TheJonathanNewton]

0:53 Thank you, thank you, thank you for that advice. I will take it as a challenge and try to consider all negative thoughts about myself a lie. Literally made my jaw drop when I heard that.

[@jasonire]

Bill is fab. My take - What advice would you give - “Don’t take anyone’s advice - you will work it out - like we all did”

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

The best tip for staying tidy is indeed to just not own very much

[@patmaurer8541]

Instead of organizing, let things 'live' where you actually use them because it makes it easy to put it away. In a few cases, having more of something makes it easier. I have a pair of scissors and pen & paper for every room because when I only had them at my desk, they wandered off. Do what makes sense for you and your lifestyle 😊

[@kimc8764]

I would fly to London (from Texas) just to hang out with this guy. Forget any sightseeing...unless it's something Bill thinks I should see.

[@alexisnewell3672]

Adore this precious talented man Dec 2024 ❤️🇦🇺

[@priscillagoulding1169]

I adore this gentleman. Cool. Elegant. Humble. Kind. Wise. Perfect.

[@SueGittins]

Bill Nighy .Ive been mad about him since forever.Bill for head of something.

[@amazingandrea9983]

Greetings, Bill. Huge fan here! I've donned my leather pants - what time can I expect you to drop 'round my house? haaa. Happy Holiday wishes from Canada.

[@alibern4199]

😂

[@davesky538]

I wish the Charles Paris Mysteries on radio were filmed with Bill! I absolutely love them

[@melissataylor9880]

Can we have some more of this?

[@dair2656]

Man this advice was timely for me. Huge thanks to all involved.

[@pennywise333]

I love Bill Nighy ... mmuuaaahh !

[@buergerpaula]

Love this so much. Brilliant.I love him actually. ❤

[@pampratt377]

Brilliant comment. Actually. Can’t wait to watch him in it again this Christmas season! 💕

[@daisy9910]

Bill Nighy is a gentleman and a scholar. Love.

[@madiantin]

"I'll see you when I get my glasses." Perfect.

[@madiantin]

However, I do take issue on the blue suit. Grey. A nice grey suit and white shirt is really quite lovely. Or maybe it's just my husband who looks lovely in it. I do like him very much in his grey suit.

[@seraphale]

Your refusal to BS is exactly why you're helpful! I love you! In my mind Slartibartfast IS your portrayal of him and the "Hang the sense of it..." comment is something that I live by. Who cares, keep busy, better to be happy in life than right in an argument. 😌

[@giclat1098]

Excellent Boomer Advice Aunt! You should do more! The thing the youngers don't understand is the understated, real, sarcastic, useful way we think! We are far more complex because we came up pre internet and then, when internet arrived (bulletin boards then dialup) we are the original internet generation! Two useful.ways of thinking and seeing things!

[@tamsinjohnson1599]

I will be making beans on toast with marmite very soon. Plus orange 🍊juice with 🍋‍🟩

[@lamoinette23]

Bill is an absolute treasure

[@choupette_]

The authenticity- Ive come back to watch this a second time

[@john-q6b1g]

Absolutely fascinating. I could listen to him all day long. This would make a great TV show

[@andrewharris1837]

Englishness culture thru to his bones 😊❤

[@LaValeriana_]

Indeed my favorite uncle

[@MartinBaldock]

Great advice Bill, thankyou!

[@kat2743-s7p]

Totally agree - no leather pants EVER! one of my favourite actors, thanks Bill

[@maureenbleekerpaal]

Great segment, loved it!

[@violetamart4713]

More Bill Nighy, please, please, please!

[@horse_chestnut2359]

Love Bill so much, ever since I saw him in Pirates when I was young I’ve been watching all of his other films and he’s simply brilliant. Also loved his appearance in Florence + the Machine’s music video!!!

[@Jd4390]

Love what he said about reputations, SO true. I’ve seen people carefully construct very agreeable personas just for the sake of being well-liked, and it was only frequent interaction with them that allowed me to see behind the persona and spot something less perfect. This applies very much for those who post on social media, but also just for people in general in life. Also, he’s 100% right about social media - trust that the real world, most of it, is barely affected by or even present on social media. Very few things on social media have real world significance. It’s just a timesuck otherwise.

[@andypalin3287]

I love beans on toast and marmite but I've never tried them together! Tomorrow's dinner awaits! 😜

[@Crinklechip-s]

Excellent advice 👍🏻. I’d definitely watch this if it were a series. Bill is cool.

[@jacquelinedurban1461]

This was an absolute joy. More Bill Nighy advice please!

[@willtijerina5149]

Love this. Every word is wisdom well spoken.

[@deanallen927]

Huge fan, Bill! Great to see this.

[@choupette_]

We need more of this ❤

[@evidhazelbower1527]

Thia was Wonderful ! I've always been an admirer and this proves me right . And please tell me that he does this frequently .

[@glendam1148]

Love you, Bill! You’re tops at whatever you do.

[@nickimags1335]

Wonderful!

[@greyareaRK1]

Surprisingly useful tips. Usually these things are unenlightening.

[@jobopening5085]

I just love him.

[@irenejohnston6802]

Hi Bill just listening to your dulcet tones does me good. Enjoy yr amateur radio sleuthing. Yr my kind of humorist. ❤ I'm 84. Liverpool

[@handynutzerin6466]

He’s great. Don’t like the beard but could listen to him 24/7. ❤

[@infamousElle]

Thats really a collection of good, applicable advice. Some quite unique, and quite good!

[@lisabowen6637]

I Adore HIm !

[@michellewall6748]

Love you Bill😊❤

[@heritagehomesJapan]

I love this man.

[@mandyleeson1]

Thanks Bill.

[@charybdisontherocks]

Thanks Bill!

[@evieshore3270]

I think I've been half in love with this man forever .

[@jgrssi301]

He’s looking pretty good for an old geezer. Glad to see it.

[@lihicohen2792]

I'm in love. Please make it a regular!

[@alishademmery3581]

I adore bill nighy

[@susyward581]

Watch and listen to anything he is in. Great stuff

[@irenaresman5138]

Advice for young: you are making mistakes now and you will make them in the future. Not important. Important is to learn of them. Learning is the sense of life. Cruel but useful.

[@thinktwice-me7ie]

Lovely! love it. Thank you

[@Maz1066]

Brilliant !

[@TheChristineLindsay]

Love Bill Nighy

[@elizabethcox-j7c]

This is great. Can he have a regular slot ?

[@jamesnoake1]

This is wonderful

[@eileenredmond3582]

Love Bill ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vanessarobinson1080]

Bill I do exactly that with beans on toast and marmite!! Love it😊

[@maryannjordan8143]

Excellent advice from a handsome man, yes please.

[@lindajames7759]

Nice bloke Bill Nighy. I like your films very much ❤❤❤

[@dreamterry]

Does anyone know the brand name of this fabulous radio? Is it available in the US? Thank you!!

[@Thomas-dn8dr]

Dear Mr Nighy, I've been a fan ever since 1981 when I heard you as Samwise Gamgee in the BBC Radio 4 dramatization of Lord Of The Rings.

[@diannacramer3335]

Went out and immediately bought “All Fours” by Miranda July. Thanks Bill.

[@tommasobilzi690]

Effortlessly, magically cool. Innate.

[@maryfroggatt4910]

Don't worry about fashion.....love it ❤

[@KathrynMcFarlane-hu5hy]

Bill love you 🇨🇦

[@GaryMartinDobbs]

Mr Charles Paris - what a dude!!!!

[@Esthersnest]

Bill ❤😭

[@dottiebaker6623]

"Don't ever wear leather pants..." Best advice in this post! No one looks good in leather pants.

[@lizziedripping71]

Elvis looked good in leather trousers in his 68 Special ❤️

[@vallip4254]

Geeze no leather pants, well not leather perhaps but vegan, embrace the fake leather...am thinking of the lounge lizard Jim Morrison...wow leather ..but yes nowadays vegan...

[@_McCullochDavid]

THE coolest man on the planet

[@AcerW-s9e]

Love him in Harry Potter

[@mikehadlow399]

Keep it Loose Bill!

[@dottiebaker6623]

Ah, we all looked better 40 years ago! Have a lovely holiday.