Adam Buxton has spoken about his upcoming debut album, Buckle Up, describing how the track Standing Still was born from a moment of despair over spilled pasta. The comedian, 56, said the song's lyrics touch on existential fear and the struggle to cope with overwhelming news, with a lighthearted nod to being a 'fusilli billy'.
Buxton, who lives in Norfolk with his family, reflected on his tendency to overshare, which he attributes to watching his parents avoid difficult conversations. 'Sometimes I feel I overshare and sometimes I can hear my dad or even my mum going, “It’s too much – say less,”' he said. His podcast, The Adam Buxton Show, which began in 2015, has gained a loyal following for its gentle, candid conversations.
The comedian also revealed that recent political divisions have led to permanent fallings out with friends. 'It was really shocking when it happened, because I sat down with them and tried to get past it,' he said. 'Surely we can talk about it? ... And it was so upsetting and frightening when it was apparent that we couldn’t.'
Buxton has written two memoirs: Ramble Book (2020), focusing on the 1980s and his father’s death, and I Love You, Byeee (2025), which covers his 1990s TV career and his mother’s death. He emphasised the importance of open dialogue, noting that his guests, from Louis Theroux to Syrian refugee Hassan Akkad, have shared deeply personal experiences on his show.
