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Richard Eyre: ‘My biggest disappointment? At university in the 60s, I thought social justice was going to improve’

Richard Eyre looks back on the 1980s as his happiest period and reflects on aging and endurance.
Eyre cites failure as his greatest fear, revealing a personal anxiety in his long career.
He discusses his wife Sue Birtwistle’s illness, a central source of unhappiness for him.
Eyre recalls his social justice expectations from the 1960s, noting a long-standing disappointment.
Eyre describes his self-perception, including his desire to appear younger and his fondness for thrillers.
He lists his most embarrassing moment involving an on-stage mishap during a masterclass.
Eyre emphasizes endurance as a core life lesson, framing life beyond death with contemplation.
He remarks on his wife’s illness as a continuing source of sorrow and resilience.
The interview covers Eyre’s career highlights, including projects Iris and The Dresser.

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