Colin Mochrie: improv master

How has your perspective on life changed now you’re in your fifties?
I’m more relaxed now. When I was younger I was more tied up with getting jobs and being successful. As you get older, you realize the more important things in life. Things have slowed down in a really nice way, and I make sure I have more fun with my wife Deb, and my son Luke who is 19. I feel great pride in all the family stuff – I have a great marriage and a great son. It has all taken a lot of work, but at this stage in life I appreciate it all a lot more. I certainly don’t take it for granted.

What would you describe as your biggest achievement?
Marrying the right woman! My marriage and my son are great achievements for me. Deb is really wonderful at working out problems, and through her I have learned to communicate more and deal with problems as they arrive. We were worried about the empty nest factor when Luke left for New York, but we’ve adapted to being just the two of us again, and it’s nice to rediscover each other.

How would your friends describe you?
Quiet. I tend to disappoint people who don’t know me because I’m not ‘the performer’. In fact, I am very shy in real life.

What is the one thing you would have people remember you for?
I’d like to be known as a guy who tried to do his best in his profession and in his personal life. We are all constantly evolving, and constantly changing, and you can never rest on your laurels or take anything for granted.

Colin Mochrie with 22 Minutes‘ apology to America

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