Helena Bonham Carter on poetry and her favourite poems.

Helena Bonham Carter talks to Jolyon Connell, founder of Connell Guides, about poetry. Helena also reads her favourite poems, including 'Warning' by Jenny Joseph (also known by its famous line "When I'm an old woman I shall wear purple").
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I wish she was my mother, or a teacher, or a neighbour, or anyone else, I just want a woman like her in my life

[@hanahanifah9282]

Thought I was the only one who really need someone like her

[@buckshot1488]

We'll share her. LOL

[@elenahermosillo1]

GIRL DONT WE ALL PLS

[@MARYANNE269]

Yes.. I think that. There are certain people you see and you do think, I'd like to know them or for them to be you Freind, some one to hang out with or just chat.. X I miss my kids being babies meeting mums/people at play groups ect.. Life just changes all the time.. X

[@feorh1919]

There's approximately one thousand of us...

[@Vesnicie]

I used to have a professor who smiled just like him, and I could never tell if he was heartily agreeing or quietly laughing at me.

[@jojo-fj7lw]

I read this while watching exactly at 0:24 AND I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING RN🤣🤣🤣

[@Sunny-zs3ee]

@@jojo-fj7lw lol thanks for the laugh🤣🤣

[@tuts351]

We all had professors like that lol

[@fairydoll.2052]

lmaooo

[@doloresfigueras3903]

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[@katietots89]

If she had an album of poetry readings or just her talking I would buy it.

[@stonejo]

I believe she does. love poems

[@sampielouw]

Me too if I had any money to my name

[@normadesmond6017]

my too. she does it beautiful

[@elenahermosillo1]

i would spend all the money in the world

[@nanonano03]

she does have a lot of poetry readings. 'A Poem for Every day of the year'; 'The Book of Hopes' to name some. and she reads some books too, and recorded some plays. My personal favorites are: her reading of 'The Secret Garden', HBC as Rosalind in 'As You Like It', and as Amanda in 'Private Lives' which can be found here in YT. ^_^

[@anabonn3044]

I love her messy hair, her messy stuff around her. Zero glamour, very authentic

[@Steve-si5nq]

Zero glamour lmao, that sounds a lot harsher when read out loud. But I guess

[@stevesmith5883]

@@Steve-si5nq I guess it's meant as the "glitz and glamour" meaning often used to talk about celebrities. She's still beautiful (glamorous) but doesn't see the need for any fakery, posing or an on camara persona, instead just being herself.

[@tobos8909]

Is it weird that I find her total lack of glamour really attractive

[@sampielouw]

There is hope for me yet🤭😜just a woman too

[@sampielouw]

@@stevesmith5883 what a nice guy Steve

[@emily9577]

I could listen to Helena read poetry out loud all day! She is so lovely!

[@buskingkarma2503]

😍 She certainly is lol

[@grahamtaylor8912]

@@buskingkarma2503 I think she sounds great when she does a Yorkshire accent. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqanhYRshJd6ba8

[@jasmineviolet4971]

@Yes Sir! agreed friend 😁

[@BoxofCarrots]

Imagine having a cup of tea with her out on the porch, swinging comfortably in one of those old fashioned flower printed benches, books and poetry in hand. What an image.

[@anna91.x]

@The Marquis De Quigley omg this SENT me 😂😂

[@cocobeanie4704]

@The Marquis De Quigley oh.

[@TheTsar1918]

Pure peace

[@Ledprostate]

She reminds us that poetry must be read out loud

[@mariamgotsiridze8053]

yes right

[@sarahkay8436]

She should make an audio book for children...

[@CaptainAMAZINGGG]

And also me.

[@crackshipsarelife]

CaptainAMAZINGGG You won everything

[@glipk]

And scar them for life? No thanks

[@AnnaGamov]

@@glipk what?

[@alex._.6557]

@@glipk what?

[@lillykawaiifox]

She could even read a check list from the grocery store and I would be like: wow. That's beautiful. Her voice just give me a "thing"

[@DrLiaraTSoni]

Helena: "when i'm an old woman i shall wear purple" Helena: *is already wearing purple*

[@briechilli4496]

And chipped nail polish, because who cares ! I adore her 🦋

[@skinkychap889]

@@briechilli4496 Same, so much, I adore her so much

[@miacouri9551]

i love her sm, my fav celeb

[@sophiafakevirus-ro8cc]

She would wear purple, the royal colour because she is a Rothschild

[@florencemarone5195]

Hahahaha

[@mmmmmok8165]

Even when she is little messy, she still being a beautiful woman, and she is sooooo charming, and badass at the same time, can she adopt me?

[@estebanb7166]

Yes, she is. Oh my.

[@TheToneBender]

Helena after reading a poem: *Z* *E* *N* Me after reading a poem: *Visible confusion*

[@FluidlyWillful]

Some poetry is more 'confusing' than others -- i.e. requires more reading into or connecting with than others. But by and large you get better at 'understanding' poetry as your read more of it. Not every one will necessarily click with you, and sometimes you might come across a poem that is completely baffling at one point of time in one mood, but is utterly sublime in another.

[@AnnaGamov]

HAHAHA WHEN I TELL YOU I WHEEZED THIS IS A WHOLE MOOD!!

[@helenarosno]

every poem should be read at least twice. sometimes a poem will get stuck in your head and you won't be able to forget about it for a long time. but maybe you will experience something similar to whatever it was that inspired the poet to write what they did, and then; aha.

[@ladykay9834]

She could read anything and it would be calming to me....

[@GNplayer1]

She's an actress a narrator & a POET!!!! I used to hate her for her evil roles, but now I realized that she's a perfect actor for making me hate her!! **Oh yeah one more thing!!! I used to think that she is Johnny Depp in disguise

[@A_T__]

GN 😂😂😂 love that!

[@mvc1412]

When she reads the poem is like she's acting it, lol. She's lovoely! I like her.

[@lachlansmith2361]

Helena saying "just do things now because this ain't a rehearsal" is my new inspirational quote. ❤️

[@hanawana]

I love her chipped nail polish

[@chloemcdermott2978]

I just want to cuddle up next her. she's just so cute.

[@AisforArtemis]

Me too

[@adityakhanna113]

Yesssss

[@sae-mikim9385]

I love the way Helena speaks. So full of grace and character. She was born to be an artist.

[@sae-mikim9385]

@velveteyes79 I think she is an artist. I consider acting a form of art. :)

[@sae-mikim9385]

@velveteyes79 Yeah, believe what you want. I like to think acting is a form of art. To me, each actor creates their own interpretation of the script and in the act of doing so, they're creating something original themselves. Hence the term, 'performing arts'. To be a great actor, you need originality, emotion, creativity and imagination. What's not artistic about that? Her acting style is original to me, like many other great actors. Children act as a part of lying so that they can get what they want. Actors act in theatres to impress people. You go to a gallery to be impressed by an artist's work. What's the difference? I don't know why you're so against this notion.. but you and I disagree. Deal done.

[@katieswan6716]

But acting is a form of creation

[@sae-mikim9385]

@velveteyes79 Painting and photographing is a form of skill, surely. Sculpting is a form of skill. But you call these 'creating' but call an actor creating a character in real-life 'fake'?

[@sae-mikim9385]

@velveteyes79 You. Have. Got. to be kidding me. You must live in a world of enclosure to think art is only limited to the things you describe of. Wow. I don't think there's anymore we can discuss. Wow. I was an art student and for years, was told to think outside the box. But hey, everyone's different right? You're seriously offending thousands of artists out there but who cares? It's just an opinion. lol

[@standingstrong4916]

5:50 “I can read it much better” how it was already read beautifully the first time ☺️

[@AdrianasWonderland]

I want her to be a TED speaker, a teacher on University, an Oscar winner, a poet and queen of England. She is everything the humanity needs.

[@kiarasangronis5176]

Such a stunning woman, stunning in all senses. Physically, mentally. She is stimulating to the mind. There is something she mentions in the video on how good television or poetry eases, brings us calmness. Her energy does the same to me. HBC is so special for this reason.

[@kiarahiltz2996]

i agree completely. she’s like.. platonic soulmate quality, if that makes sense?also hi name twin!

[@enochduah3066]

@@kiarahiltz2996 I don’t think she have social media

[@Marissa-ys4qp]

i love how she somewhat gets into character when she starts reading

[@eggthedog]

if helena was my english lit teacher in secondary school, i wouldn't of missed a second of the lesson

[@-bellatrixlover-]

I love English I just adore it I adore her I feel the exact same 😍😍

[@MrMelmott]

“Wouldn’t “have “ missed “ 😂

[@MrMelmott]

“The tragedy is not that we are old .. it’s that we are young ..(Oscar Wilde )

[@HivanGrosny]

I am going through a difficult situation and cannot access my medication, I cannot even foresee a future when I am old and safe enough in order to regret not shaking off my constraints - so when she's read "when I am old I shall wear purple" I simply burst out crying. She's truly amazing.

[@jakebesaw]

Sending you some nourishing love. 🤍

[@HivanGrosny]

@@jakebesaw Thank you, kind stranger 🤗

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[@estebanb7166]

I'm sorry to hear that. Please try to remain hopeful. Life contains kind surprises, too. Best to you.

[@josephinemendoza9114]

Oh lord I really love her voice, Helena voice is very relaxing to listen and not to mention she's really beautiful lady

[@TheChroniclesofBausier]

Specially for 54 years old

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

deep for someone so small sized.

[@WinterStorm93]

Dear god I could listen to Helena reading poetry all day.

[@irishelk3]

Shes great man, she should do an audiobook, i could fall asleep listening to her.

[@chloemcdermott2978]

Irishfox omg yes

[@warbylpunkrock4804]

Thank you, Helena for mentioning that poetry must be read aloud

[@charmaineclayton2018]

The poem , "Lady in Purple 💜 it just made me smile , it made my day .

[@arturospeaks]

I MUST WEAR PURPLE NOW. AND ALWAYS.

[@stevesmith5883]

Already my favourite colour so I'm halfway there, never heard that poem somehow despite studying English Literature at university, do like it very much, even more so when read by Helena.

[@lottis1675]

I really like this poem by Emily Dickinson called "I felt a Funeral, in my Brain". It's not a very happy poem but it definitely takes me somewhere else. Here it is: I felt a Funeral, in my Brain, And Mourners to and fro Kept treading - treading - till it seemed That Sense was breaking through - And when they all were seated, A Service, like a Drum - Kept beating - beating - till I thought My mind was going numb - And then I heard them lift a Box And creak across my Soul With those same Boots of Lead, again, Then Space - began to toll, As all the Heavens were a Bell, And Being, but an Ear, And I, and Silence, some strange Race, Wrecked, solitary, here - And then a Plank in Reason, broke, And I dropped down, and down - And hit a World, at every plunge, And Finished knowing - then -

[@lazylucietv22]

what does it mean

[@jeromeaparri8752]

You should read Lady Lazarus by Sylvia Plath

[@soundslike1life]

This literally gave me the first smile of the day. Those poems were uplifting and it's such a pleasure hearing her recite them.

[@divadaedalus]

“Now I Am Six” was my favorite poem as a child. What a joy to hear it read by Helena Bonham Carter!

[@bellatorres3438]

she has such a soothing voice. i love when she reads poetry.

[@RB-oz1mm]

Love all the background noise! It’s a real home not a soundstage. Blender, weed eater, faucet running.

[@naomiotten1605]

I love her sooo much ! ❤️ she's my pain killer, i could listen to her voice all day !!

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Pasquale Davino Sorry, what ???

[@lyralestrange1957]

Naomi otten My Gosh me too ♥

[@TheChroniclesofBausier]

She should do audiobooks and guided meditations

[@grahamtaylor8912]

@@TheChroniclesofBausier Sounds a bit different on this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqanhYRshJd6ba8

[@angelalisle6914]

I love the poem ‘When I grow old I shall wear purple...’ it brings to mind the human condition and how webbed we are in gossip that we should wait to old age to wear purple. Because when all is said and done people believe what they hear and they judge you on it even when they’ve never met you.

[@namesurname773]

when i first read harry potter, this was the voice inside my head.

[@katherinepoindexter4380]

I could listen to her read poetry all day with that beautiful accent.

[@helenarosno]

i love poetry, especially when it's playful or when it makes you think. so much of it can be subjective, but that's the beauty of it

[@andrewlambert7464]

It's a true tribute to her genius artistry that within the first few words and her quick glance at the camera she was the person in the poem... And I felt it...

[@coreyloucks4865]

She's such a brilliant woman!

[@stephenleonard5722]

An Old soul, an amazing actress and human being. Her Grandfather, I believe, helped Jews escaping Germany during Hitler reign. Gave them amnesty into Spain.

[@RH-td7vc]

She's part Jewish herself

[@JJ-ov9hl]

She reads Anne Frank's diary on audible. It was strange watching this video as I now associate her voice with Anne Frank!

[@austinbombard1941]

Wil Sain what’s that supposed to mean??

[@RDFR-vl2my]

@Wil Sain now i get it Lol

[@harshpherwani6590]

Austin Bombard exactly what you think it’s supposed to mean, ignore the type of people like him. Don’t feed them attention, they thrive on it.

[@Adriana-eu6ty]

She has an asmr voice 💛

[@charlychips]

Love Helena. She is unique and a classic. She can play anything.

[@averagejudy2596]

There's something so calming about hearing a wonderful person reading a wonderful poem

[@rievans57]

Poetry is a transfer of emotion.

[@lucydoran2470]

It’s beautiful the fondness with which this man looks at Helena. I loved hearing her read these poems, particularly Milne’s poem, as I have a six year old and love him at this stage! I agree with another comment here, a collection of children’s stories read by hbc would be incredible ❤️

[@fatbudgiekillen8997]

She has a wonderful way of delivering a poem.

[@werson100100]

Her laugh is the best thing on this planet

[@misfit2022]

She is so lovely. I agree I did not have a television for many years and now I watch far too much. I love poetry. TS Eliot is my favourite.

[@TheChroniclesofBausier]

The old possoms books of practical cats

[@misfit2022]

Kat Baugh “April is the cruelest month” but also yes. Poetry suits lockdown so I have been re-reading Wordsworth, Shelley, Byron etc.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Emily Dickinson's work inspires me. So good at imparting so much while being so concise.

[@misfit2022]

deborah lariscy “Because I could not stop for death” is how I feel most days. Even in lockdown I am busier than ever. Strangely I just had a check up recently now need to go to hospital for a few days, which can turn into more, and that can be boring so rather than carry my 5;000 best poems which weigh a ton around. I went out today looking for a slim volume but where every poem is gold and found it. It does not contain many different styles and only a few poets but like I say all gold Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley and Keats. Just what the Doctor ordered :)

[@lisagiesbrecht7088]

Oh I love hollow men by ts Elliot!!

[@Rav3r916]

I could listen to her read poetry, all day long.

[@hannahpavletich683]

I love Helena so much.

[@valuecalc]

I can understand why, too.

[@hannahpavletich683]

She is the best😍😍

[@valuecalc]

Certainly! What a lovely lady.

[@hannahpavletich683]

I agree

[@valuecalc]

I haven't seen many of her films, but I think I wish to love her, too. I am not totally certain why.

[@kettle2293]

She's so humble and down to earth.

[@naoistavora6970]

i love and admire this woman so much i wanna cry

[@brandiecopeland2937]

Her voice is SO soothing 😌

[@vylestyle2749]

I hope gentle and guest focused interviews like this would make a resurgence.

[@Oma11179]

Anyone from TikTok 😊

[@addisonrawlins3100]

I could listen to her read all day

[@Emily-ox6eg]

She is absolutely amazing!!

[@NemeanLion-]

I like how amazing these poets are at effortlessly transporting the reader into the feelings of what they’re describing. They write a line of words and you feel as if you’re watching a movie.

[@kuroliszek2311]

Gods, I love the sound of her voice!

[@mellisabellaa]

I love this lady smmm she feels like a long lost aunt

[@peter89013]

I absolutely adore Helena Bonham Carter, she's such a funny, charming, lovely individual. ❤

[@gigijones7067]

I could listen to Helen forever...

[@cupofteawithpoetry]

I love Helena's passion for poetry and the way she's able to put into words what poems can do for us. She comes over as such a genuine and natural person too 😀

[@annanannee2156]

I really like the background noises! It makes it very natural and relaxed.

[@jean897]

She’s just too perfect. I love her so much.

[@Euroviking86]

"I could read it much better." Really? 'Cause that sounded more than perfect to me, wow!

[@LINASARSAK]

omg the way she reads poems is so bewitching its like her own voice is a poem itself

[@ubebabe.]

I am so entranced by Helena, she’s so elegant

[@srishti1322]

There’s something so special about her

[@maybaez]

thank you Helena for sharing the poem "When I am old". It is now my favorite.

[@VampirexEva]

Omggggg I need her in my life! I’m only 21 and we have the same beliefs on poetry and she’s like my idol

[@marissa0379]

Shes so talented and beautiful.💕

[@ekunina5410]

I 🖤 her style. She’s beautiful in every way.

[@muhammadrafiqulislamkhan6994]

So nice of you. Your speciality is you deliver your expression with your recitation and this mixing makes a sweet milksake . Thank you.

[@Fruity_Cutie]

Well. This is just lovely.

[@jens6553]

she has always been and will always be my role model

[@kiralouise4001]

This whole video is so soothing ❤❤

[@justanotherkpophoe3750]

She makes me happy 😭💖🙏🏾

[@naomibarretto6325]

This whole video has been so warm to the very core of my soul. I feel safe and at home. Gosh i love her

[@SK-gs8vs]

Love it! Beautiful reading. Huge fan of Ms. Bonham Carter.

[@savannahmulder1919]

There’s nothing on this video that doesn’t give me joy and this instantly made me fall In love with the art of poetry.

[@nika_sk8848]

She is wonderful and these poems are also absolutely wonderful

[@geyj1]

She has inspired me to read more poems ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tedl7538]

Now that's unqualified charm, ease, intelligence and warmth, thank you Helena!

[@micahjohansson7573]

She is such a rare beauty. Behind all her crazy looks and looking like a living corpse. She is beautiful.

[@joao-jw8hb]

man I don't think living corpse and beautiful can be on the same phrase

[@faisalm3250]

Sooo are you complimenting her or insulting lmao. If someone told me that I’d be confused af

[@micahjohansson7573]

@@faisalm3250 how am I insulting her? I just mentioned her looks on the movies she does but I never said anything wrong about her.

[@tizzie2636]

@@joao-jw8hb false, the corpse bride is beautiful ✨

[@joao-jw8hb]

@@tizzie2636 yes but the corpse bride is a actually corpse and helena isn't so ??

[@yvonbee]

i just wwant to hear her read poetry to me all day

[@agstinacueva1673]

That last one is beautifully charming

[@verzrc2772]

Helena is such a sweet, insightful and eccentric person, everyone needs someone like her in their life

[@streamdynamite8279]

this was recommended to me. Woaah! She's my fave actress.

[@drunkenangel5029]

Hearing her read this is so soothing 💜

[@Zorroninitor]

Uttery brilliant! Thank you.❤❤❤

[@annaxf2932]

whatever she would read i woud loovve it sooo much cause she is my live

[@ledgendary6124]

I love her, both of us have soo much in common and she’s so relatable, I love her personality and the way she speaks is soo soothing and understanding. God bless her

[@mtrotter325]

I need more more more of HBC 😍😍

[@mohamadadib4955]

We love you helena

[@lyralestrange1957]

mohamad adib All of us ♥

[@evelynmartinez2475]

She is absolutely lovely!!

[@Centigonos]

Helena Bonham Carter is a gift to humanity!