DeepSummary
The episode features an interview with singer-songwriter Romy from the acclaimed band The xx. Romy discusses her transition to pursuing a solo career, the making of her debut solo album 'Mid Air', and her experiences on tour and performing more as a frontwoman. They also delve into Romy's personal life, including her upbringing, becoming vegan, and her wedding to her wife Vic.
A significant portion of the conversation revolves around food, with Romy sharing her love for chips/fries as a snack and indulgence. Lennie prepares an entirely vegan menu for the dinner, allowing Romy to discuss her vegan lifestyle and some of her favorite vegan dishes and restaurants. They exchange cooking tips and recipes throughout the meal.
The interview has a warm, conversational tone as Romy opens up about her childhood, the influence of her parents' love for music, losing her mother at a young age, and finding solace in her extended family. She also touches on her shyness despite being a performer and her appreciation for Jessie's advice to embrace being a 'pop star'.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Romy has transitioned from being part of the acclaimed indie band The xx to pursuing a successful solo pop career with her debut album 'Mid Air'.
- Romy has been a vegan for several years, and she was served an entirely vegan menu during her appearance on the podcast.
- Food and music have been integral parts of Romy's life since childhood, with her father introducing her to a wide range of music genres.
- Romy experienced personal struggles in her youth, including losing her mother at age 11 and her father's battles with addiction.
- Despite her shyness, Romy has learned to embrace her persona as a 'pop star' frontwoman thanks in part to encouragement from Jessie.
- Romy is an avid lover of chips/fries and indulges in them as a guilty pleasure, even making them her starter for her 'last supper' scenario.
- Romy's wife Vic is an accomplished vegan cook who has helped shape Romy's love for plant-based cuisine.
- The conversation covered an array of topics spanning music, veganism, relationships, childhood memories, and general life experiences in a candid, friendly manner.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “You know, I think it's been amazing to, like, the place that we got to with the xx, like, the venues we were playing and, like, what we've been able to do as a band is like, so far beyond what I could have dreamt.“ by Romy
- “So it's roasted cauliflower, actually, I wanted you to fry it in butter, but I thought, no, no, no, not for the vegan. Button's not vegan.“ by Lennie Ware
- “But there's one place in London that you can get them from the box if you get it. It's the same as my first album cover.“ by Romy
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Episode Information
Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware
Alice Williams
12/27/23
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