An Evening with Stephen Fry | Part 1

[@stepheffhelene]

Every time I hear Stephen Fry speak I am enthralled. The way he has with words is so akin to Wilde, and yet so modern that I am always in awe.

[@susieg4185]

I have absolutely nothing but love, respect and admiration for this man

[@laupstad]

Does he really do these shows, just walk up to stage and talk for an hour, in different venues around the world without a pre-written script and different subjects every time? Remarkable man!

[@BiGbEaR2070]

this man is a true inspiration, he has opened my eyes on so many levels and i think i will never get tired of listening to him

[@LaLaLaAllDayLong]

I love how he describes language as musical paint.

[@xv1distort]

Stephen Fry is the greatest thinker of our time. If he lives to be 120, he'll have left us too soon.

[@georgiewalker1069]

Thank you from South Africa 🇿🇦 I love the wisdom of Stephen Fry

[@avisheshjha6152]

Him and I share two things in common. The first is that we both spent time in libraries while other boys played on the field and the second is that we both had a moment where we realized that language can have both beauty and power.

[@MeonLights]

The way he is talking about language and music makes me wish I could meet him at least once to tell him that he is not only my favourite person to listen to when it is about language and linguistics but also my favourite musician. Even though he says he can't sing or dance. The way Stephen Fry uses language is - as people say - music to my ears.

[@HinrikS]

This reminds me, gotta get my hands on that movie about Oscar Wilde starring Stephen Fry.

[@Zakarum420]

What a thing to have Stephen Fry to compliment one's country. God, I love this man.

[@johncraske]

I'm not sure about the greatest thinker. But he certainly is the most multi-talented and engaging person of our time. Given his level of intellect, he should really be an arrogant shit - but, of course, he's not. That, combined with his searing honesty and humour, is why everyone seems to love him. And rightly so.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

John Craske, where did it begin that with intelligence of a certain level came arrogance by default?

[@RiverChaopraya]

It's always a happy moment listening to Fry. Such brilliance, such kindness. Thank you so much for the post. You just made my day.

[@yomomma5347]

I'd love to just sit there and listen to stephen fry talk because its always quite interesting :)

[@GoldenXBoots]

Such a wonderfully charming man. We Dutch could really learn a thing or two from Mr. Fry.

[@parkviewmo]

Thank you so much! It is just wonderful to hear these stories woven by the master of language.

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxB]

Stephen fry is amazing! He would also make a very good preacher - the way he talks about the beauty of literature and its ability to touch out lives is how many people feel about God.

[@midcitygym]

You wonder why Fry is full of self loathing, I love him, would loved to have attended this event, great man

[@jesa1337]

Nice reminder of a brilliant evening. Thanks ABC

[@LordGeorgeRodney]

My God Mr Fry is so right about history! The protestant work ethic! Amazing absolutely!

[@karinaandersen2618]

to touch the written word is divine, read a book then it takes you to another book

[@creepycraig73]

He is our Wilde. Appreciate him, please, as he lives.

[@Ottelien87]

I missed it too! I cried.

[@lauracwhitney]

Yes.....when he was young, and now, as well!

[@painxtreme]

@creepycraig73 I had never considered that, but I will have to say, I think you are spot-on, and he is a treat for the mind and soul.

[@91jgphonecall]

i found this book store in two minutes on google earth without typing it in the search bar.

[@Amalekites]

Nice talk from the great one! :) Too bad there is a mobile phone interference in the middle.

[@Bastiat90]

Pray tell which comedian? I remember it because I watched an old episode of Ed, Edd n Eddy

[@chrish12345]

I definitely enjoyed the plays more than Dorian Gray - I'm really drawn in by the wit and colour of the plays, like most people. Must have been amazing to have had a convo with or to even have met Wilde but I think a difference between WIlde and Fry is that Wilde didn't put all his art into his life, which he claimed to have done, but held some back for his works. I do like Fry and find him interesting but I'm still waiting for that killer novel or poem or something.

[@ripdbtpoo1441]

You have read "The Hippopotamus "?

[@murmurrrr]

What the hell!! He speaks some Dutch, I like him even more all of the sudden :D

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

I didn’t realize that I was gay until I was about to turn 18, and my mother and father were the first people I told. I can understand where Steven is coming from when he was afraid to divulge to his own mother about his sexual orientation, even though he wasn’t expecting his mother to have known it before he died, but I was pretty sure when I divulged it to my own parents they would not condemn me. What immediately struck me as funny at the beginning of this video is how he brings up the delineation between the Dutch who refer to their home as “the Netherlands“, and the rest of the world population whom refers to it as “Holland“. I used to have a friend and neighbor who was a Dutch immigrant named Joost Van Berge that referred to his mother country as “Holland“ instead of “the Netherlands”.

[@antbarton]

Thanks for this

[@Bastiat90]

I much prefer Seneca old chap, but thanks anyway for taking out the time to adjectivally blast me. I appreciate it.

[@cmasseylynch]

Why are our politicians not like this?

[@ripdbtpoo1441]

Because they want power.

[@Nicole-fp9cy]

Sorry, The SAP were still in my home controlled my internet and after 35 websites I could ot find a help number, I found out my roomate specialist in audio.

[@malabolha]

Yes! Very much!!!

[@NigelLloydCyrilFelix]

Oh my god I love him, "being an irritating dick disorder." hahahaha brilliant!

[@Bastiat90]

You didn't enjoy Dorian Gray? It's basically a Victorian update of the Greek idea of platonic love between two males. Wilde was one of the most intelligent classicists of his day. Didn't he get a double starred first at Oxford?

[@Bastiat90]

Really? For me, the plays were always second fiddle to the novel: I believe it to be his magnum opus, but to each his own. One man's rubbish is another man's treasure and all that. I think Wilde lived the life of his work: decadence, sex, drugs etc. A rock star if you will, like Mozart. I think he lives vicariously through Lord Henry Wooton.

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxB]

check^ Use of the subjunctive :) x

[@chrish12345]

I agree about Wilde maybe not about the book

[@chrish12345]

yeah I see now this 3rd party stepped in and threw all these insults at you, the original guy probably isn't aware he made all these great waves. Anyway, as Wilde would say, 'If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you'

[@Bastiat90]

Now, Oscar Wilde was a true genius. Far more interesting and profound than Fry. The Picture of Dorian Gray is perhaps the pinnacle of Victorian literature. Every page contains some beautiful aphorism.

[@KungfuCow5]

So... your definition of "profound thought" is old material from some comedian you saw once, doing a gig in a hotel?

[@mheslop]

Nothing could be more funny than sneaking into the changing room of a swimming pool during a swimming class and shitting in other peoples underpants. Hehe!

[@Bastiat90]

Just last night I thought about how feet can smell if they don't have a nose

[@xv1distort]

Actual misanthropes tend to avoid even detached social interactions like KZbin commenting.

[@kccollin11]

If I was a gay man, I so would go after Stephen Fry. I would not want him to become strait, I would not want to change him.

[@TheBestCommenterEVER]

swearing in church, like a boss.

[@Ucanttunafish]

WELL SAID :D

[@hammyhog1]

Oh please, don't you dare insult Oscar Wilde!!!!!!!

[@KungfuCow5]

Prove it.

[@Balstrome1]

Christopher Hitchens on the Ten Commandments 9. Turn off that fucking cell phone.

[@chrish12345]

next time maybe don't rush in to attack someone when they show a bit of vulnerability and say something they mean

[@annnnnnnnnnnnas]

how he speaks' dutch -correct your self sir

[@Devendle]

How* speaks* Dutch* yourself* sir.*

[@diazconias]

In a rare intelectual way...

[@Bastiat90]

I don't know why that comment is directed to the person that called me an abortion of a waste of skin and organs. All good fun

[@tomEwylde]

TURN THAT FUCKING PHONE OFF!!

[@phayxu]

Why is he so itchy! :D

[@ridanann]

i stop reading after wilde an thought eww necrophile but with good taste if he was alive id get my hands on wilde lol

[@hammyhog1]

An evening with Stephen Fry, a big headed know it all, the idiots Oracle. Who would want to spend 1 minute with him let alone a whole evening.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

hammyhog1, would you listen to anybody else matching his description, right down to the sound of his voice and the clothing he wore, just because he had a different position in the world? Please ix-nay the ypoxrisy-hay.

[@KryzMasta]

He's in a church, and he has a strong allergic reaction from religion.

[@Bastiat90]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! I have more profound thoughts on the can!

[@Nicole-fp9cy]

Please don't believe everything you read online.

[@Kverul]

Considering the fact that he doesn't believe in God and often speaks out against religion, no, he wouldn't be a very good preacher.

[@Bastiat90]

No, I'm a miserable misanthropic piece of suit. Not bright at all sir

[@camillanonbinarylegend]

talking so great about our country just so we'll buy his book -_-

[@vermilliongecko]

Stephen Fry is never insincere.

[@ameagher2]

I can't determine whether you're a cynic, or, insightful. I'll have a small vego pizza please ... just send it to Oz and I'll share it with Stevie Fry. Thanks.

[@camillanonbinarylegend]

ameagher2 on it's way!

[@ameagher2]

PizzaPunk ish Ha! I'm not sharing it with anyone! I was in Dembos and sampled "Bossa Balls"? ... large balls of cream surrounded by chocolate. Toss in a couple of those and we'll say no more. In return I'll send you a big jar of Vegemite ... win/win. Free information: please start each sentence, with a capital letter. Apart from that, you seem to be a decent kind of Punkish person.

[@Bastiat90]

I was being sarcastic but I will still correct you. KZbin is perfect for misantheopes: a form of non human interaction

[@getting_Started]

sapiosexual?