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William McInnes interviewed by Margaret Throsby

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William McInnes interviewed by Margaret Throsby((Photographer: Tessa Ross-Phelan))

William McInnes is an Australian film and television actor and author.

William McInnes is a well-known and much-loved actor on the big and small screen and on stage. Best known for his roles in the Australian television shows Blue Heelers, Rake and Seachange and for his work in feature films like Look Both Ways and Unfinished Sky - he’s received numerous awards for his acting work over the years. He is also the author of twelve books including fiction and non-fiction, on topics including fatherhood, the Aussie obsession with sports and pop culture and his latest on Christmas. Margaret Throsby's interview with William McInnes was in 2014 after the publication of his book Holidays – a collection of humorous stories about holidaying.

On his mother:

"She was a cracker, a wonderful woman."

On his childhood:

"I was 95% spoilt and 5% sat on."

On self deprecation:

"I’ve got a lot to be self-deprecating about."

William McInnes music choices

Ron Goodwin: Theme from Where Eagles Dare
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Nic Raine

Elmer Bernstein: Theme from The Songs of Katie Elder
Studio Orchestra / Elmer Bernstein

Young/Washington: A Hundred Years from Today
Dean Martin (vocals)

Sibelius: Andante Festivo
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra / Neeme Järvi

Respighi: ‘Bergamasca’ from Ancient Airs and Dances
West Australian Symphony Orchestra / Benjamin Northey

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