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Tim Curry Shares Princess Diana’s Rocky Horror Praise as He Releases Memoir ‘Vagabond’

His latest interviews pair the book’s debut with candid updates on his health.

Overview

  • On BBC Radio 4, Curry recounted Princess Diana telling him The Rocky Horror Picture Show “very much completed my education.”
  • Curry said he remains unable to walk after a major 2012 stroke that left his left side paralysed, calling the limitation difficult.
  • He released his memoir, Vagabond, on Tuesday, reflecting on his life and career across stage and screen.
  • He described playing Frank-N-Furter as “liberating,” said he relished taking risks, and noted that the 1970s shaped his approach to sex.
  • He said the film gives audiences permission to “behave badly,” echoing the transgressive spirit that has long fueled its cult status.