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‘I want to hit 100’: Derek Jacobi on Aids, ageing and failing to boil an egg

The giant of stage and screen is 87 and still hates looking in the mirror. At home with his husband, he talks about weeping, sleeping with Daniel Craig, terrifying directors and the joys of white wine and a nap

‘I want to hit 100’: Derek Jacobi on Aids, ageing and failing to boil an egg

TL;DR

  • The 87-year-old actor dislikes looking in the mirror.
  • He discussed Aids, aging, and his career.
  • He shared personal anecdotes about directors and his life with his husband.