I knew of Alan Cumming but never really paid that much attention and have a friend who adores him. As I watch multiple interviews with him, there's something warm and beautiful about this man. Glad I'm getting to know him... as much as you can on youtube.
Just finished reading his memoir he is truly a survivor I respect him because he hasn't allowed the abuse his father inflicted on him and his brother and mother break him
I've never read a book, other than Kafkas a letter to his father that brought me as much comfort and discomfort about a subject very very close to my heart and life.
Nov. 9th, 2017 I've enjoyed watching Mr. Cummings performances for as long as I can remember. There is something very engaging about him. I too grew up with an abusive family, and because of my own background I can empathize with Alan Cummings experience. They all have passed away now, which is a relief; I'm sorry if that sounds terrible, but it is...a relief. Now, that I have the freedom to do so, without any interruption from my family that is no longer here; I found some very interesting things about myself as well as my family. Thank you Alan Cummings for sharing!!!
Dear Ms. Buttercup, Have you ever opened up your home, gave all your money ( low wages here ) to help a woman & 2 young get free? Yes I did. Those are beautiful, calming images to believe that practical & lasting help is readily available to folks in the most die
When people have such a traumatic, abusive upbringing, they usually have difficulty in relationships in their later life. I wonder if that's true of Alan.
Why didn’t Alan’s mother protect her two sons, she should have left the violent man who was her husband, or hit him with a shovel. I cannot understand why she stayed, surely she had some relatives who would have taken her in. Shame on her.
To the person speaking of the other adult, this case mother, being able to save her children and herself, you speak from a blissful ignorance. Give generously to Safe Houses. Demand of our legislation the property addressment of domestic abuse
@@maryannehenderson6023 don’t you think his mother was to blame aswell. Why didnt she leave with her two sons . If she had no relatives to help, there would have been other options, the police, social services, the Salvation Army and other refuges.
"I have access to the darkness, but I choose to stay in the light", brilliant. Love him.
My heart wrenched watching this, such a beautifully spirited man still standing after all this time. What a hero
What an amazing survivor,he could so easily have been destroyed by such a childhood,incredible that he's managed to become the person he has.
I knew of Alan Cumming but never really paid that much attention and have a friend who adores him. As I watch multiple interviews with him, there's something warm and beautiful about this man. Glad I'm getting to know him... as much as you can on youtube.
This is one of those times that I could like a zillion times. So grateful to Alan for sharing his story.
I love the way she asks questions. -Like she's talking to the human he is instead of "a star."
Just finished reading his memoir he is truly a survivor I respect him because he hasn't allowed the abuse his father inflicted on him and his brother and mother break him
I've never read a book, other than Kafkas a letter to his father that brought me as much comfort and discomfort about a subject very very close to my heart and life.
I admire Alan so very much. God Bless you Mr. Cummings. You sure don't look anywhere close to 50!
Nov. 9th, 2017
I've enjoyed watching Mr. Cummings performances for as long as I can remember. There is something very engaging about him.
I too grew up with an abusive family, and because of my own background I can empathize with Alan Cummings experience. They all have passed away now, which is a relief; I'm sorry if that sounds terrible, but it is...a relief. Now, that I have the freedom to do so, without any interruption from my family that is no longer here; I found some very interesting things about myself as well as my family. Thank you Alan Cummings for sharing!!!
Love the characters he plays.... Alan Cummings is a survivor and an inspiration! Good Job!!!
Definition of a true artist
What an amazing man! His courage is inspiring!
There is no lovelier person. What an overcomes.
I love the way Alan hasn't allowed himself to be a victim to his father today.
kotare2010
Yes I love it too he didnt stay a victim
What a great interview
Cheers! Thanks for watching!
I JUST finished reading this . . . recommend it to everyone. (7/9/23)
Dear Ms. Buttercup, Have you ever opened up your home, gave all your money ( low wages here ) to help a woman & 2 young get free? Yes I did.
Those are beautiful, calming images to believe that practical & lasting help is readily available to folks in the most die
Oh sorry for the skip. most desperate needs. Victim blaming is cheap and easy. Solutions and aids are what's needed. PS. Thank you for caring.
When people have such a traumatic, abusive upbringing, they usually have difficulty in relationships in their later life. I wonder if that's true of Alan.
I miss Ghomeshi. A bit of a deviant, I know, but such a good host.
A _bit_ of a deviant?
Fine, a *lot* if a deviant...
this interviewer is really insensitive in her curiosity
Overcomer
Why didn’t Alan’s mother protect her two sons, she should have left the violent man who was her husband, or hit him with a shovel. I cannot understand why she stayed, surely she had some relatives who would have taken her in. Shame on her.
That’s exactly what I was thinking.
To the person speaking of the other adult, this case mother, being able to save her children and herself, you speak from a blissful ignorance.
Give generously to Safe Houses. Demand of our legislation the property addressment of domestic abuse
@@maryannehenderson6023 don’t you think his mother was to blame aswell. Why didnt she leave with her two sons . If she had no relatives to help, there would have been other options, the police, social services, the Salvation Army and other refuges.