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The Boy Who Lived with David Holmes
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop
Today's episode is an incredibly special one as I'm joined by the incredible David Holmes
David is an actor, artist, stuntman, podcaster, and now author of 'The Boy Who Lived.'
He joins me for a waffle about his journey so far, the writing process, how he became Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double on the Harry Potter series, and how he navigates the world after a devastating accident left him instantly paralysed.
David's story is a story of determination, inspiration, and humour, and it was an honour to hear it firsthand. I first heard of David after I watched his documentary with my Mum. For followers of the podcast, you will know my Mum is also in a position where she requires 24-hour care after an operation went wrong. David's documentary was incredibly inspiring for us as a family and for the first time in a long time, we had hope
We also had a waffle about all things mental health, coping mechanisms, and of course music.
I really hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did and please make sure you get a copy of his brand new book, The Boy Who Lived
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