A Q&A While the World Burns

[@leenanorms]

STAWP. Let me do your make up while we chat about the future of communal experience and the arts pls xxx

[@DanLayton]

YES. PLEASE. SO. MUCH x

[@ayamarrow1383]

Please that would be lovely

[@confusedpanda2]

Yes.

[@sarahgeddes9492]

Oh my goodness, I would watch this on repeat.

[@chiarathomas5044]

this makes me very happy

[@alicenham]

As an extention of your school comparison, this feels like when a few people in your class misbehaved so everyone had to miss their break

[@DanLayton]

YES!!! And then the teacher keeps adding on five minutes every time one of them misbehaves and it’s ALWAYS THE SAME KIDS!!!!

[@akelia_mb]

Dan, would you ever start a podcast because I could listen to your thoughts on stuff for hours!

[@HannahMarriott]

Yes!! Get on it Dan 😜

[@BuffySummersWannabe]

I totally agree about the “communal experience” of seeing a film in theaters!! I remember the first time that feeling really *clicked* for me was the moment that Han and Chewie stepped into the Millenium Falcon in the new trilogy and the theatre LOST IT! It was such an incredible moment to experience with so many other people

[@DanLayton]

And that moment is still wonderful if you watch at home! But there’s an energy and an electricity that builds from the act of getting up, travelling, buying popcorn, sitting down, hearing the first notes of the score...it’s just on an entirely different level! It’s why we watch sports at the pub.

[@themripley]

Literally 35 seconds into this and it's already iconic with that Craig David parody.

[@faerieangeltaitai]

A fuckin men

[@alec4142]

the hot pink finger splint never fails to crack me up

[@sisikaddams]

your candles are lowkey stressing me out

[@DanLayton]

then you would hate my entire flat

[@sampriceandeverythingnice]

Yeah the celebration here in GA kinda got cut short by, ya know, ✨terrorism✨

[@katiejca]

3 things : 1. Yes I love this refreshing new take with a fancy q&a I love the topic shifts to answer the questions without needing the individual questions but to answer questions in the topics in more of a thought process on the topics. Loved this! 2. Yes to a makeup videos with the talk about makeup. I am sooooo here for that! I think seeing these sort of videos would be incredibly important, interesting, and with you doing it also fun and creative and I honestly couldn't want this more! (I am a woman who didn't wear makeup until I was at college and even then it wasn't a lot and it felt soooo foreign to me to begin with over lockdown and lack of practice I seem to have lost those skills I acquired and would love to re learn with someone relatively new to the game.) also I'm bi and love people of all genders and expressions and I think that makeup is something that should stop being stigmatized and stereotyped as 'a girl thing' I think this is a series that would be immensely important to make and I couldn't think of many yt creators better to do them. Would absolutely love to see (also free idea: would be quite interesting to see someone describe the makeup application process as they do it on their own face and see how you go following their instructions/what they are doing as you do different looks for the first time.) 3. Cinemas vs watching films at home. I love both. I am an introvert who hates going outside and prefer the comfort of my home and watching things on my own but I still crave that connection of common feels and discussions about what I've watched which you cant always get / can't get as well as you can at home. I have friends who cant focus as well if it's at home so its lovely when I can watch things with them in the cinema. But also just the general crowds reaction there is nothing like laughing as one to the same thing and sharing that with more than just the people you went to watch the film with. I do love people watching and once when I watched the 2nd Kingsman I saw a man clearly only go there for Elton John cos he was dancing to his songs and laughing heavily at the Elton John parts but his reaction to the rest of the film was great and he was having the best time (he looked like he was in his 80s and he warmed my heart) that's a memory that I always remember when I see the film and I love it. I couldn't get that sat at home. I have a Limitless card and love going on my own or with friends and altho I've loved watching stuff at home over lockdown and getting to enjoy things on my own. I also really miss the joy and anticipation of watching a film at the cinema I dont miss the journey there and back or the difference in comfort and compared to watching at home but I miss the common experience you feel with the audience watching. As well as missing theatre and concerts sooooo much! I can't wait for that again. I think there is a big place for both and hope that it will find those ways to continue! Finally, so maybe actually 4 things; Thanks for this video. It honestly cheered my crappy day so thank you for existing here for us to see and for shining your creative light and sharing your brilliant self here on the internet

[@katykennedy810]

ahhh dan you have no clue how much i needed to hear a comforting honest voice today instead of "ooh everything will be fine! sunshine and rainbows"- thank you so much

[@IncongruousFox]

i've missed hearing you ramble about things! how lovely to hear that you follow Ashley bestdressed too, I love her content. sending virtual hugs, 2021 hasn't been off to the best start and i feel EXACTLY the same about lockdown and your 'good kids' metaphor but let's hope things get better x

[@missmeakat]

Been binging your old videos so was VERY excited that you're back

[@confusedpanda2]

Saaame

[@Linaker22]

Lovely! Yes to glee video! Yes to uni video! Yes to watching you follow a make up tutorial video?

[@ameliamajor9361]

there’s something about the way you end your videos that screams the thing british people do when we’re sitting somewhere, about to leave and you put your hands on your knees and you’re like ‘right’ and i love it

[@needmusicnow7]

I propose reverse resolutions! Every new year we list the things we accomplished and feel good! The key is never sharing your list, it's just for you to enjoy and be proud

[@natbatrat-d7e]

daniel j layton and ashley best dressed collab please

[@llm210]

Let me throw a challenge into the makeup idea ... get your pals on zoom and have them instruct you on how to do makeup how they would do it on you?

[@FelineFurKin]

Your voice is a hidden gem and I love that you included a Cats song in those clips, one of my favourite shows (heh, movie). I hope you make the MA decision you’re happy with. To me, if one is pulling you towards it from the gut like that, it sounds like the one.

[@okayheykae]

The "KZbin Essentials" part had me cackling. And I started watching Leena Norms and bestdressed in 2020 so even though I couldn't go anywhere or do anything I at least had some good content to watch 🎉🎉🎉

[@wtuncpdd]

That "fuckin' ell" at the start is pitch perfect.

[@dragonsgorawr1]

I watched this just to have something playing whilst making dinner and I just kept gravitating back to the screen and your voice. Watching your videos is like dropping in on a friend you haven’t seen in a while and just gladly spending hours just listening to them catch you up on their lives and thoughts x

[@chloemcdade5068]

This video felt like a catch up with a friend, in the best way. Your content is just what the world needs in 2021

[@sophiehatia4471]

The second you said you wanted to play Judas i gasped because i envisioned it and it was such a clear match

[@DanLayton]

RIGHT????

[@Lic021]

@@DanLayton have you got a cover of heaven on my mind up anywhere? because I suddenly have an intense need for that pls

[@emilywithers4849]

The vibes of this video 20 seconds in are already a big mood 😂

[@koellekind]

You know, for someone who loves acting, there is surprisingly little acting content on this channel. Why? I'm sure we would all enjoy it. A small, few-minute something, from classics whose copyright is long expired, or something improvised which you thought of yourself or picked your favourite from the ideas of your audience, with a split screen / cutaways or just a monologue - I would definitely watch any and all of that.

[@khaxjc1]

koellekind more like the Shakespeare video maybe?

[@adamngiraffe409]

When you were talking about the magic of cinema, I haven't experienced anything like that until Endgame; particularly the Thors Hammer scene. The 'I knew it' scene. And it was THE best cinema experience I have a part of.

[@wrenjackson5896]

your videos are always something comforting to me, whether baking and goofing off with friends who are family or those videos like this, where your honest self comes through and i can relax from all of my trying to appear fine and normal and perfectly put-together. thank you for everything you’ve created, and thank you for everything you will create. wren (p.s. i need to see you as judas. stat.)

[@tryingtobeeloquent]

your taste in youtubers in immaculate! both leena and ashley are FANTASTIC

[@ricardaseven6083]

Can I just give you props for how amazingly you mix casual and fancy and funny and honest in this video? Like, it's just all there! LOVELY

[@Saraem5]

just recently binged all your pandemmy vids after you posted this and your most recent baking with layton- as an american living in h*ll rn LOL, what a comfort :~)

[@tallulaashdown2720]

The candles really set the vibe :)

[@ruebrownies]

I love the drink metaphor, after the year I had, even without Covid that drink could relate to my year.

[@gracelutenske3746]

Wait, I NEED to see you as Judas! You would be absolutely incredible in that role!

[@Pencliff]

Some of the answers to this hit me too hard. I think I need a "bookish nerds who follow the rules and desperately miss cinemas" support group.

[@khaxjc1]

I don't really do new years resolutions either. Though I will reflect on what I accomplished in the last year. Also a thing I have found that really works for me is rather than tracking what I want to do, I'll write down one or two things that need to be done in that day/month/year keeping it very limited then as I accomplish things through that time I will write them down creating a list. Just like there is a thrill from checking something off there is a thrill in adding to the list BUT if the day comes to an end without much done It doesn't feel bad in the way an unfinished to do list does. Thank you for the video and sharing some things with us.

[@PagesAndStages]

You talking about going for walks around central London made me happy, I've been living here for just over a year now as a student and I love it so much. I miss going to different parts of the city and exploring but I'm so grateful to live where I do

[@hmg191]

Thank you Dan, your link with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has actually just gave me a realisation and a new focus. We are all rusty and squeaky and we need to soar.

[@seberrino8506]

hi dan i love u idk what im doing with my life but you are a lovely inspiration

[@DanLayton]

NONE OF US EVER DO!

[@elle1107]

Yes to communal experiences. And virtual communal experiences are no match for being in a room with human beings - I've seen that first-hand in my work as both event coordinator AND museum professional. I'm really, really looking forward to the boom of celebrations to come...when we can experience art and culture and each other in a shared space again. It's gonna be a partayyyyy

[@NikkiBeckett]

I've discovered Leena's channel last year and her hunger games video was my favourite too, I have watched it multiple times despite not having seen the films or read the books (although I have now because of her)

[@emmurphy2649]

Fully in tears laughing “where my friends... are DeAd”😂 thank you I’ve been feeling so flat this lockdown and your videos help so much💛

[@ravinderj1956]

I always look forward to your videos bc they feel like a much needed conversation in this depressingly lonely time

[@elsacolerus3633]

My mum told me about a Swedish study where they found that new year's resolutions actually work! It's easier to start doing something than stopping something, and it's easier to maintain something when doing it with someone else :)

[@Benatkinson616]

As a tv and film student in my final year this pandemic has really hit hard for me,my love for film and musicals have grown massively, i turned 20 in November and have been watching you since i was little and you along with the rest of the people you have done videos with have have had a massive impact on me and how a make things,i would love to make a video with you talking about adapting musicals to the big screen :)

[@annemcrowell]

On Tuesday/early Wednesday, it felt like after the months I'd spent volunteering first for the general election and then the GA Senate runoffs, we could finally pause and celebrate - and then the terrorist attack happened at the Capitol, which is only a mile away from me. It was awful both in a nationally/globally significant way and a way too close to home way. I've been especially in need of comforting things during the past few days, so I really appreciate this even more than usual.

[@ananyatiwariable]

love your videos and now just knowing that there is a shared experience between us with loving Ashley's videos, well that just makes life a little better

[@Pyxseacan]

the thing you said about us all being nerds on this channel is SO TRUE omg i feel so at home x

[@elsalter6894]

Streaming should definetly work along side cinemas. It allows people with full time jobs / single parents to be able to watch the film at a time that suits them and still be able to participate in conversations. I remember being a sad child in high school because I was never up to date with the popular films because my anxiety meant that going to the cinema wasn't an enjoyable experience. It also means people with autism / need subtitles can watch on release without having to go to stupid timed screenings.

[@rachaelbarnes7093]

Love a good old rambley vlog from Dan

[@NatalieAliciaNorment]

The world doesn't have to burn. We can still make it a better place to live. There's no need to give up just because some idiot gives you a hard time. One person doesn't have the ability to ruin the world. It takes more than one person to ruin it. Keep the faith, Dan.

[@amycoddy]

You know how you feel like you and ashley (best dressed) would be friends in real life... that's how I've always felt when I watched your videos! We have such similar interests and senses of humour (sp?) idk but I get that sentiment entirely!

[@shining_faith]

venti bad with an extra shot and whipped cream that’s gone off is such a perfect description. also the music choices were 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@tallulaashdown2720]

✨burns✨

[@elliescott3326]

im so happy to see you uploading again!!

[@colecerys123]

Santana is my absolute favourite character as a gay woman and i think the first gay woman i ever saw in a tv show god i love her, it hit quite hard with Naya Rivera passing away so i completely understand your waiting. I am eagerly looking forward to that video :) Also I watch both Leena and Best Dressed and they are so good!

[@Lic021]

my friends and I are finally caving and talking about how much we miss each other (I think we were trying to avoid it before because it felt so...pointless, I guess?) and have decided that when it's safe, we just want to go to one person's flat (they have the biggest space with a big sofa bed that we pull out when there's lots of us over) and just like...lay on each other and stare at our phones for hours. we don't even want to /do/ anything, we just want to be near each other again

[@elyssashackleton3094]

this is completely marvellous

[@_hannahpress]

I’ve just finished a musical theatre degree (2020 grad lol fml) and I’m also looking at masters courses. I also know some great singing teachers if you need pointing in the right direction!

[@daisybrightt]

I genuinely lost it at the New Years Resolutions. Bravo X

[@theqwertykeyvoard100]

dan describing the 2 biggest asmr personal attention triggers...does he know they're asmr things?

[@pallavibelgaumkar9750]

I wish this video were 20 minutes longer, I just love listening to Dan talk

[@CanIAtLeastHaveFun]

My drama school has a 50/50 stage and screen split! It’s called The MTA, it’s a diploma so no funding but it’s 2 years and it’s honestly brilliant for people who want to try it all

[@bettyreads222]

Appreciate you so much. That intro, amazing. Yess to that video by Leena just giving all the inspiration. Best of luck on your goals!

[@caorgi]

so good to have you in our subscription boxes, Daniel!

[@anadefreitas2335]

For many reasons I think that Trixie and Daniel could collab beautifully together because they're both musical theater nerds, singers, youtubers, actors and Trixie loves to see people paint themselves as her. Shoot that email on over, Dan!

[@Anna-kc6ll]

Daniel, could we get more videos please? Any content, anything will do, at the moment... Really. They are so relatable and making me laugh. Not much makes me laugh recently so bro, thank you for YOU.

[@ruebrownies]

Dan from the makeup thing, you need to watch Asmr

[@sarahferragoni]

ashley!!!! She’s my fav youtuber too. I’m here for this friendship

[@phoebe3799]

oh my god yes to the full-length masters video pls i need to find the motivation to write these motivation letters

[@Ellie-yt3op]

As someone in NZ where covid is basically gone other than in quarantine hotels: I went to the movies last month and OH MY GOD the experience of cinemas vs watching on a tv or computer is so wildly different

[@tomclark7612]

2021 IS SAVED!!! You uploaded 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@albaruizdunbar4565]

MAKEUP WITH LAYTON WHAT A CONCEPT

[@albaruizdunbar4565]

making with layton?

[@emilysainsbury3359]

thanks dan, just when i needed a video like this. there is hope in your realism.

[@DanLayton]

PRACTICAL IDEALISM 🔥

[@GeorgiaAwkward]

i am pretty sure you are the youtuber i relate to the most, we share a lot of the same opinions on movies and musical theatre and things in general. Crazily i also want to take up singing lessons at somepoint (and i may have finally on my 3rd year joined the Glee club at University but then 2020 so we haven't actually been able to do anything) i find that my voice actually isn't too bad similar to yours, not quite idina menzel but still kind of good, i want to be able to learn how to control my voice better and oh yeah my life long dream is to be in a production of Cats so there's that reason as well. (Demeter from Cats is literally my dream role)

[@Maryam-mz7jo]

okay on the topic of hair i absolutely loved your hair in "the sheer terror of going outside" video so if you want to grow it out DO IT

[@millie296]

you're a lovely man and your videos bring me peace, cheers 4 that

[@laurenfitton5677]

The use of music in this was *chefs kiss*! If you’d had it behind you talking I think it would have been too much 😂

[@aimeebrooks948]

Okay but the Craig David 2021 trill was the best thing XD

[@tallulaashdown2720]

Rusty is 100% how I feel

[@GaveEmHell]

God I miss going to the cinema... The last time I went was to see Jojo Rabbit on my own. But the experience of the star wars triple Bill or the Avengers double bill with all my friends just HITS DIFFERENT

[@izzymoxham3269]

this put a smile on my face, which was definitely needed after this hell of a week 😂

[@emilywithers4849]

I really hope Ashley sees this video xx

[@productionXerror]

I want to go to the cinema so badly again it's one of my biggest small pleasures in life

[@maral9812]

the thing you said about cinema's reminded me of that one scene in La La Land

[@kaltespopcorn4087]

I have the same inhaler!

[@cellopie]

I enjoyed this! It was lovely! Thank you x

[@JohnVDenley]

Also I technically own a film production company (Glenhart Productions Ltd) we have never done anything, but if you have any ideas, it was mean to be for scifi movies with SFX, but honestly, something that makes some kind of commercial success would be awesome! I do have an idea of my own, it's a kind of romcom with a personal development message & slightly autobiographical!

[@anfisachern8570]

also you liking bestdressed is legends supporting legends

[@donaderic5124]

the craig david parody was a beautiful start to this video

[@dwightarmy]

As someone born in LA, for film you’d want to live in Burbank or North Hollywood. Not as “impressive” as Beverly Hills, but actually more affordable and close to all the studios for auditions via metro.

[@DanLayton]

Oh this is after I’ve already done well enough that they’ll pay to have me travelled, you understand.

[@dwightarmy]

@@DanLayton My apologies, then you’ll also want a home in Calabasas. Old money is in Beverly Hills, New money is in Calabasas. ❤️😊

[@DanLayton]

I once travelled through Calabasas and the only bit of trivia I was given was “The Kardashians live here” so that scans.

[@tallulaashdown2720]

That, and a spice girl

[@confusedpanda2]

40 seconds in - you're already making me laugh at a shit, useless day - thank you.

[@elimeg]

yayy this is exactly the kind of chatty video i needed tonight :)

[@sophlandtoo]

I miss the cinema so much; it's my happy place 😊

[@anna-maymoon1001]

I had you on in the background while getting ready, just glanced at the screen and thought you were gesturing with a highlighter... then connected "Oh yeah broken finger" ...good Monday, sorry carry on

[@dovestone_]

Singing lessons are great!

[@SimplySophieLou]

"I'M CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG" Big mood

[@peteredwoods1470]

Yes he’s back to blonde! Shave in a ‘tache and I’ll have the wedding vows sorted by tomorrow!

[@chloe-mariereid8350]

This video was a journey

[@Nkp_09]

Gods you are gonna be unstoppable with singing lessons. Can't wait for it