INTERVIEW: Sir Bob Geldof pays tribute to Malcolm McLaren,

The transcript reflects on Malcolm's fascinating personality and his role as a cultural catalyst. He was never boring and always engaging, often out-talking others. His presence was exhausting due to his constant flow of ideas. The speaker reflects on Malcolm's life, noting his impact and the stories from his family. Despite dying at 64, Malcolm lived a full life, and the speaker compares life expectancy over time.

What characteristic made Malcolm stand out according to the speaker?

• His ability to remain silent

• His endless fascination and engaging nature

• His lack of ideas

• His tendency to be boring

How did the speaker describe Malcolm's influence on others?

• He was a cultural catalyst of his time

• He was often ignored

• He was a follower rather than a leader

• He was known for his silence

What was a challenge of being around Malcolm, as mentioned by the speaker?

• His quiet nature

• His constant flow of ideas

• His lack of ideas

• His disinterest in conversations

What does the speaker suggest about Malcolm's life span?

• He lived much longer than anyone else of his time

• He lived a very short life

• He lived longer than the average life expectancy in 1946

• He lived exactly the average life expectancy

How does the speaker reflect on the perception of time and life expectancy?

• Time is always too short

• Time is irrelevant to life expectancy

• Life expectancy has decreased since 1946

• Life expectancy was shorter in 1946 compared to now