“I am no nihilist. I am not even a cynic. I am, actually, rather romantic. And here’s my idea of romance: You will soon be dead. Life will sometimes seem long and tough and, god, it’s tiring. And you will sometimes be happy and sometimes sad. And then you’ll beold. And then you’ll be dead.”

British-Australian musical comedian and actor

Timothy David Minchin AM is a British-Australian musical comedian and actor. He is known for combining comedy with music, and for his work on stage and screen. Minchin has built a career around performance that blends sharp writing, songs, and acting. His work spans live comedy and acting roles, with an approach that often draws on wit, timing, and musical skill.