Patrick Smith

One of my favourite interviews ever, this. Bill Hader talked to me about Barry, anxiety, body image, Star Wars, and the roles he’d no longer play. independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

A piece 19 years in the making: my interview with The Maccabees, ahead of All Points East. independent.co.uk/arts-entertain… Really enjoyed writing this one

I spoke to Michael Shannon independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

Thanks Fiona!

I interviewed Jesse Eisenberg independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

@Sus_Richards Aww Susanna, thank you!

Really beautiful interview with Jesse Eisenberg by the most perceptive writer I have ever been lucky enough to work with @PatrickHJSmith independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

Also spoke to Tom Burke recently about culture wars, JK Rowling, on-set disputes, the time a TV channel shattered his confidence and how he copes with being considered for Bond. independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

Interviewed Richard Linklater who spoke to me about the fascination behind his Netflix movie ‘Hit Man’, sexy films, the ‘reduction of the male’ and why ‘Dazed and Confused’ wouldn’t get made now independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

Excited to say that the @Independent's Lifestyle newsletter has undergone a shiny new ✨rebrand✨ and is now called 'Lessons in Lifestyle'. The first newsletter will be out next Wednesday – you can read more and sign up here: independent.co.uk/life-style/the…

Spoke to Liam Gallagher & John Squire about collaboration, meditation and singing about the weather for today’s Independent independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

Some of our covers from the past 12 months. Big thanks to all our brilliant writers and editors. independent.co.uk/topic/the-satu…

I was first stopped and searched by police when I was 16 on suspicion of kidnap. Since 2003 I’ve been stopped almost 30 times. I’ve written about those interactions and what I’ve learnt during my time on the crime beat @thetimes. 📸Tom Jackson thetimes.co.uk/article/police…

Interviewed Andy Serkis, who talked about cancel culture, AI, being asked to do Gollum impressions, and what he hopes for his new play. Woody Harrelson gatecrashed the conversation briefly too. He was wearing sliders and socks with cannabis-leaf patterns. #comments-area" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

@edcumming @EloiseHendy @VICE lol Ed

@EloiseHendy @VICE @PatrickHJSmith you free for this one mate?

are you / do you know a very good looking man who would like to speak to me about the experience of being a very good looking man, for a @VICE piece?? (this isn't just for my own pleasure I promise) please get in touch! #journorequest

Newcastle enter international break buoyant despite late mistakes at West Ham. By @PatrickHJSmith independent.co.uk/sport/football… #nufc

Are you always interviewing @TheNational, Barton? Why yes, yes I am. This time for @Independent independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

I went on a wild ride with Natasha Lyonne independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

I also spoke to Oliver Stone about nuclear power independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…