• Film And TV
  • 28 Dec 20

Daryl McCormack: My 2020

Daryl McCormack: My 2020
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Daryl McCormack stars in 'Pixie', out now.

Your Hero of 2020?
My Grandfather Percy Thomas. He’s always been a hero of mine.

Villain of 2020?
Covid-19.

Best Personal Moment?
Seeing myself on a cinema screen for the first time.

Best Movie or TV show?
I Know This Much Is True (HBO). Mark Ruffalo’s performance was so heartbreaking and such an incredibly made show.

Best book?
Don’t Touch My Hair by Emma Dabiri.

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Best thing you saw online?
Joe Biden delivering his first speech as President.

Best record?
Beautiful Faces by Declan McKenna.

Your hope/goal for next year?
Go on a scenic road trip with my Mum.

What tickled your funny bone?
Video of a man placing a toy cowboy hat on the head of a Kookaburra.

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