He Had a World-Famous TV Show. But He Celebrated Alone in Tears.

Michael De Souza is the creator of the iconic children's TV show Rastamouse - but his journey to success was anything but straightforward. At 72, Michael reflects on leaving Trinidad for England as a child, growing up barely knowing his own parents, finding his way from swimming teacher to writer and eventually seeing Rastamouse become an international TV success. He also talks candidly about losing 17 members of his family, rebuilding his relationship with his mum, why one of the biggest moments of his career was also one of the saddest, and the surprising parallel he only realises during our conversation between his relationship with his mother and his own daughter. A conversation about family, loss, late-life success, forgiveness and believing in yourself. 🌳 WISDOM OF THE AGES In every episode, a guest aged 60+ draws cards at random from the Box of Wisdom and answers questions about life, love, loss and everything in between. Hosted by Oli Corse. New episodes every week. Subscribe and follow Wisdom of the Ages from the very beginning! 🎥 WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT INTERVIEW Patreon:   / wisdomoftheagesofficial   📱 FOLLOW WISDOM OF THE AGES Instagram:   / wisdomoftheages.official   TikTok:   / wisdomoftheages.official   Facebook:   / wisdomoftheages.official   💻 Website: https://wisdomoftheages.co.uk ✉️ Business enquiries: info@wisdomoftheages.co.uk 00:24 Meet Michael, Age 72 00:43 Leaving Trinidad for England 02:43 From Swimming Teacher to Writer 03:20 The Rastamouse Story 05:12 What has loss taught you? 06:10 What is one of the biggest aha moments you've had? 08:06 Have you had a moment that felt spiritual or profound? 09:32 What's your biggest regret? 11:03 Final words of wisdom #WisdomOfTheAges #LifeAdvice #LifeLessons