Loud And Quiet
A look back on the year, including his underrated album The Long Goodbye
It’s Saturday night in London and I’m talking to Riz Ahmed on the phone. It’s morning in L.A. for him, and despite the early time he doesn’t sound at all groggy or lethargic. In fact, he sounds the complete opposite – his mind is sharp, fast and precise. Within minutes of speaking to him it’s no surprise that he went to Oxford University. He’s tremendously intelligent. His brain whirs and buzzes with astute observations and ideas, but his thoughtful nature also means that he’s mindful when explaining his thoughts, making sure that you’re right there with him; communicating, interrogating and being curious about the surrounding world.