“I'm as strict as my parents - I have high expectations, too. I'd never ask the kids to do something outside their capabilities, but I'll encourage them not to be lazy and to try hard.”

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.