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I'm Matt Smith and this is the Wired Autocomplete Interview.
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Check it out.
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Can Matt Smith?
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Here we go.
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Can Matt Smith Sing, it depends on your attitude.
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How do you quantify a good singer?
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Have I sung?
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Yes.
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I was in a musical, American Psycho, the musical, which is coming back actually.
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So technically, Yes.
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Am I good?
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Debatable but I like it.
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Can Matt Smith grow a beard?
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No, can Matt Smith?
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Ride a motorcycle?
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No, but I used to ride a chicken when I was a kid.
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What we called a chicken was like a little moped.
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And I've ridden mopeds around Italy and stuff, but I can't mind gears and stuff.
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Can't.. what?
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That's a weird one.
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Can Matt Smith grow a beard?
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Why?
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Because I'm clean shaven a lot.
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Can Matt Smith play football?
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Yes, I can.
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Center off.
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Can Matt Smith ride a horse?
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Yes, I can.
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And I have been doing.
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Dare I say.
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Yeah.
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Okay, why Matt Smith?
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Is the best Doctor Who?
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Well, that's a matter of opinion, of course, isn't it?
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And Were I to be considered the best, why?
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I don't know.
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I had a great writer and Amy Pond and Rory, I think, two of the greatest companions.
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And yeah, Stephen Moffat was amazing.
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Who do you think is the best doctor?
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I don't know, you can't ask me that.
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That's like asking, you know, Pierce Brosnan, who he thinks the best James Bond is.
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I mean, look, we're all the same person, aren't we?
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So it's a collective effort.
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It's a team effort.
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Why was Matt Smith Regeneration's so fast.
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Well, you'll have to blame Stephen Moffat for that.
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I know, it should have been quicker.
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Or no, it should have been quicker.
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It should have been longer.
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God, Stephen.
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For God's sake, why don't you give me a longer generation?
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I mean, I don't know.
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I feel, but there was a whole, like, before it had a big speech about, You know, the doctor being me and my batai and stuff, I felt like it was, I felt He did me right on that, Steven.
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Who was Matt Smith's companion?
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Come on, you must know that.
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How do you not know that?
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Amy Pond.
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Rory Pond and Clara Oswald, the great Clara Oswald.
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How did Matt Smith become the doctor.
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Well, I had two secret auditions, and they were in hotels, and I had to check in under like a false name.
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And then I got cast, and I couldn't tell anyone for like six months, it was really weird, but it was a great time.
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I'm really proud of that show.
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I love Doctor Who.
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I love Doctor Who and it's long may it continue.
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Thank you.
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So, when was Matt Smith
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on top gear oh god i can't even remember
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but i did quite well in it i came like fourth
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or fifth and it was a
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while ago i was young is matt smith in the crown well i was i played prince philip
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who's a fucking legend by the way.
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Matt Smith, fan mail address.
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www .idontknow .com.
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Where does Matt Smith live?
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Never you mind.
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And Thank you.
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Matt Smith.
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MCU.
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Yeah, technically it is a Marvel film, Morbius, I think.
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But it was made by Sony. Who knows?
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But I was in, yeah, a sort of superhero Vampire film to varying degrees of success, you might argue.
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Here we go, Matt Smith.
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James Bond, no. Matt Smith, Austin Butler.
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Couple of legends.
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Love Austin Butler.
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What a fucking dude.
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Matt Smith, Damon Targaryen.
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Has to be, unless I play another Damon.
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Matt Smith, Doctor Who Return.
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Wow.
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You never know.
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Does Matt Smith have tattoos?
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No, he doesn't.
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Where did Matt Smith train?
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Train for what?
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Being an actor?
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Nowhere.
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Is Matt Smith nice?
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Yes.
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Fucking right, I'm nice.
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Was Matt Smith in Terminator Genisys?
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Yes, I was, although I don't know how memorable I was, but I was certainly in it.
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Where did Matt Smith grow up?
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Northampton in England.
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Yeah, it's in the middle of the country.
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And I still go back loads.
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Loads of my best friends are from there.
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Gotta keep it real, man.
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See you later.
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Okay, what was Matt Smith's First role depends are we talking first professional role?
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It was in a play called fresh kills at the Royal Court in
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London in England and I played a male gigolo in New York with one Phil Daniels and it had a brilliant
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Texan director called Wilson Malium, so it's very American actually what does Matt Smith and Do for fun.
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Drink Guinness and watch football.
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What was Matt Smith's role in the Rise of Skywalker? Who knows?
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Was I in the Rise of Skywalker?
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What is the Rise of Skywalker?
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What football team does Matt Smith support?
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Blackburn Rovers because they are the one, the only, the greatest.
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Come on.
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What is Matt Smith working on?
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Right now I'm doing a show called House of the Dragon and I play a guy called Damon Targaryen.
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And he's got blonde hair.
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There's some funny ones in there.
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Can Matt Smith grow a beard?
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Why would Google know?
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I mean, what the fuck does Google say to that?
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Thank you, Wired.
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That was fun.
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Why This Matt Smith Clip Is Perfect for English Speaking Practice
Learning English with YouTube doesn’t get more engaging than this. Matt Smith’s casual, conversational tone in the video makes it ideal for practicing real-world speech. The mix of short answers, humor, and natural pauses mirrors everyday dialogue, helping you get comfortable with the rhythm of spoken English—key for IELTS speaking practice. Plus, his relaxed delivery makes it easy to mimic, which is why it’s a great fit for the shadowing technique.
Breaking Down Natural Speech: 3 Key Phrases
- “It depends on your attitude.” This phrase is a masterclass in casual fluency. Instead of a rigid “It depends on how you feel,” Smith uses “attitude” to keep it light. Notice the contraction “It’s” (short for “It is”) and the relaxed intonation—these small details make speech sound natural, not scripted.
- “Dare I say. Yeah.” Filler words and pauses like “Dare I say” show that even native speakers don’t speak in perfect sentences. This is great for practicing spontaneity, a skill IELTS examiners love. The short “Yeah” at the end adds emphasis, a common trick to sound confident.
- “That’s like asking Pierce Brosnan who he thinks the best James Bond is.” Comparing two ideas (“best Doctor Who” vs. “best James Bond”) is a natural way to explain complex thoughts. Smith uses a simile (“like asking”) to make his point relatable, a technique you can use to expand answers in speaking tests.
A Simple Shadowing Routine for This Video
Use the shadowing technique to master Smith’s tone and rhythm. Here’s how: Step 1: Watch a 10-second clip of the video and listen closely to the stress, intonation, and pauses. Step 2: Pause and repeat the clip aloud, trying to match his pace and emphasis—use a shadowing app to record yourself if possible. Step 3: Compare your recording to the original. Did you catch the “it depends” contraction? Did you pause before “Dare I say”? Repeat until it feels natural. This loop builds muscle memory for real conversations, making it perfect for IELTS speaking practice or everyday fluency. Remember, learning English with YouTube is about more than just listening—it’s about speaking like a native.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | Have I sung · I've ridden |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be considered · was made |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.