<p>In this episode, Frances speaks to Sam Veck.&nbsp;Sam is an actor, musician, writer and has worked across the UK and Europe, on and off the West End.&nbsp;</p><p>Starting as a child actor, he mostly performed in musical theatre productions (such as Oliver and the Sound of Music) before transitioning into more classical work in his late teens, following his love for Shakespeare.</p><p>Nowadays, he keeps himself busy and creative as a funeral celebrant, writing and conducting non-religious ceremonies for bereaved families.</p><br><p>Featuring: anecdotes about Rowan Atkinson, horror stories about working in a toy shop at Christmas, tips on haggling in shops!</p><br><p>Follow Sam on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sam_veck/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Check out his Humanist Celebrant page <a href="https://humanist.org.uk/samveck/aboutme/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Artwork: Yasemin Gava</p><p>Music: Dave Golbraich</p><p>Additional Editing: Kalle Jurvanen</p><br><p>Recorded June 2021</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/brokeandambitious">http://supporter.acast.com/brokeandambitious</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>