St. Crispin's Day Speech in Times Square (100 subscriber special)

We hit 100 subscribers! Thank you, everyone! To celebrate this momentous occasion, I wanted to do something challenging, that forced me out of my comfort zone, and that somehow related to Shakespeare (since he is my favorite). I thought that it would be a cool idea to perform the St. Crispin's Day speech from Henry V in Times Square. So that's what I did! I absolutely love this monologue, and I have included the full text of it down below if you're interested (I made some little cuts for the sake of time). Thank you to everyone who subscribes and supports the channel. I absolutely love making videos and like I have said before, I have no plans on slowing down anytime soon.
HENRY:
What's he that wishes so?
My cousin Westmoreland? No, my fair cousin:
If we are mark'd to die, we are enow
To do our country loss; and if to live,
The fewer men, the greater share of honour.
God's will! I pray thee, wish not one man more.
By Jove, I am not covetous for gold,
Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost;
It yearns me not if men my garments wear;
Such outward things dwell not in my desires:
But if it be a sin to covet honour,
I am the most offending soul alive.
No, faith, my coz, wish not a man from England:
God's peace! I would not lose so great an honour
As one man more, methinks, would share from me
For the best hope I have. O, do not wish one more!
Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host,
That he which hath no stomach to this fight,
Let him depart; his passport shall be made
And crowns for convoy put into his purse:
We would not die in that man's company
That fears his fellowship to die with us.
This day is called the feast of Crispian:
He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named,
And rouse him at the name of Crispian.
He that shall live this day, and see old age,
Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours,
And say 'To-morrow is Saint Crispian:'
Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars.
And say 'These wounds I had on Crispin's day.'
Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot,
But he'll remember with advantages
What feats he did that day: then shall our names.
Familiar in his mouth as household words
Harry the king, Bedford and Exeter,
Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester,
Be in their flowing cups freshly remember'd.
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remember'd;
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in England now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.
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[@zekeward]

This was nuts, but I'm definitely down to do it again! What should the next subscriber special be?? Lets get to 1,000 quick!

[@1701patrick]

I just watched this King Henry! I stood up and cheered at the end! Give me a sword and let’s go!

[@zekeward]

@@1701patrick Yes!! It's such a good play! Let's go!

[@shpongle7322]

It’s pretty sad how this speech, one of the greats in all language, is said and nobody seems to even know what it is. Read your Shakespeare everyone. There’s a reason he’s considered the best of all time.

[@zekeward]

👏👏👏 Agreed

[@sangkim7504]

At the very least, watch the movie. Pretty good adaptation I thought.

[@raymofarrell19]

​@@sangkim7504which one: Olivier's or Branagh's?

[@sangkim7504]

@@raymofarrell19 only seen Branagh

[@raymofarrell19]

@sangkim7504 the best version!

[@theblackknight5389]

''Tis be not a dishonest deed I most humble pray gods blessings upon thee from a man of most honest honour from England

[@jntdhome]

Were I there, I'd have given you a loud huzzah!! A piece of literary history that never fails to deliver chills.

[@gray3553]

Great job mate, shame you had an uncultured audience more interested in their fucking iPhones.

[@robinj.9329]

The crowd was full of those great unwashed masses that never had opportunity for an Education. Which would have given then reason to both enjoy AND APPRECIATE your performance! Bravo!

[@zekeward]

Hahah well this made my day, thanks for saying that, Robin! :')

[@jimslancio]

If you know nothing else about Shakespeare’s St. Crispin’s Day speech from Henry V, then know that it’s where the phrase “band of brothers” came from.

[@jimslancio]

It’s the greatest pre-game pep talk ever given.

[@1701patrick]

We need this speech for the Western world before it falls completely. To see those ignorant tv repeaters just staring at there phones like the living dead shows us where we are as a society... I wish I could do what you did that day

[@zekeward]

I appreciate you, man. The world is messed up, but it's never so dark that you can't pursue the light. Also you absolutely could do that! It's uncomfortable at first, but then you realize that you're doing what most people wouldn't dare to do and that's empowering. Just breathe and take the plunge.

[@adriang6259]

Bugger me, one of the best renditions of the speech but lost on that audience. And a ballsy effort, Mate, well done. You just got another subscriber.

[@zekeward]

I appreciate you, sir! Thanks for the encouragement and leaving a comment! You don’t know how much it means 🙏

[@Mark-xh8md]

I would have definitely played along and gone with "My Sovereign lord, bestow yourself with speed! The French are bravely in their battles set, and will with all expedience charge on us!", lol 😂

[@ianrayner7522]

Good for you - that took some balls! Almost as much as staring down 25,000 of the pride of France with only maybe 6,500 of your own, many of whom were weak with dysentery. And Shakespeare was right, here we are 400yrs later and we still remember their names: Harry the King, Bedford and Exeter, Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester!!!

[@DavidLamb123]

Great stuff, just subscribed and look forward to your next.

[@richardballinger784]

Oh, that we now had here. But one ten thousand of those men in England that do no work today. Nice rendition.

[@hs7394]

This was the speech that got my son the lead in his high school play

[@vindolanda6974]

Doing this needs the same balls as fighting the French

[@RachelGrace_Fearlessly]

Haha that was so awesome! :) Can't believe I didn't see this a while ago

[@zekeward]

Thank you!! I posted it last year so I’m sure it’s been buried 😆

[@newyorkpeggi]

Everyone on their phones 🙄🙄🙄

[@jamesstephens198]

I love your enthusiasm! Why do we recite this great speech? It gives me hope that there are many more young and old men out there willing to fight for noble causes. Keep it up! Be bold and courageous and do valiantly! That is Reality! The morass of much of humanity pulls the plug on many a man's aspirations to do great things. Silence plus apathy equals complicity. So true of our society. When one hears a soulful Solzhenitsyn speak one is moved to greater heights. Keep taking risks. God created us to reach for the stars, not to grovel. We are frail children of dust, feeble as frail. And yet God is mindful of us. A gifted man will one day stand in the courts of kings and not before obscure men. Humble yourself before the LORD Jesus Christ and ask Him for inspiration and He will be your guide, mentor and rock. We are watching, we are writing those screenplays. Time will arrive, in the meantime prepare and don't settle for less than excellence, and bring dignity to the stage and screen.

[@zekeward]

Thank you so much, James! This was an incredible comment. I want you to know that this comment really encouraged me and brought me a lot of hope. You have some wise thoughts, I very much appreciate you taking the time to write this out and inspire me. I will continue to do my best in pursuing excellence and preparing my fields for rain! Thank you thank you!!

[@alexvalerie4678]

This... is amazing. ZEKE WARD EVERYDAY!

[@zekeward]

You are amazing! Thank you, Alex!

[@Fanky_Milton]

Loved the sub title at the end

[@zekeward]

Thank you very much 😂

[@flame876]

That was epic

[@zekeward]

You're epic

[@davidparmly8828]

Saying it right along with you!

[@10percentDan]

As a talent agent.... YES SIR. I LOVE THIS THIS. You are a champion! ONCE MORE TO THE BREACH!!!!!!!

[@zekeward]

THANK YOU!! I appreciate it, that means a lot. More to come! Yes! Once more, dear friends!

[@volkertstoll5261]

Bravo !

[@chorltondragon]

Can't believe no-one cheered this fine performance!

[@SeanSenior-f8b]

Growing up on a rough council estate. I was watching Henry_V 1944 version. I was hooked. The best things is I learned was history, English grammar, people. I was 10 at the time. I am 52 now but I still get goose bumps when I hear it. For England.

[@TheTarget1980]

Great! Just great! Better than Kenneth, i would say.

[@zekeward]

Wow, now that is high praise! Thank you!

[@TheTarget1980]

@@zekeward i really mean it. Your welcome.

[@sjohnson1216]

You are IT. fantastic

[@zekeward]

YOU are it! 🙏

[@texandadd4343]

That was motivating asf!! Well done sir, well done!

[@zekeward]

Thank you very much, sir!! 🙏

[@Touch-interactive-power]

“ From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remember’d; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; “ Speech: “This day is called the feast of Crispian” BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (from Henry V, spoken by King Henry) 💪🏽💪🏾🙏🏽💙💦

[@zekeward]

🔥🔥🔥

[@olivergill2903]

Love -it! They will have got it by now ha ha ha ha

[@zatoichi101]

Good job! I would have applauded!

[@retrac62]

Interesting choices for camera angles/filming style. Guy on stage talking was okay.

[@zekeward]

Thank you, bubba

[@hendriagustiawan]

Awesome bro...

[@zekeward]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@isabelsusanviolet1730]

I am so proud of you Zekie. I love you so incredibly much!

[@zekeward]

Thank you, Sissy! Love ya too, you make me a proud big brother

[@BelfastBanters]

Great work! #BelfastBanters

[@zekeward]

Thank you!

[@mark_lifts_things]

Great job!

[@zekeward]

Thank you so much!

[@DoroteoVilla]

Gotta say, that's a ballsy move! It's almost as ballsy as what Richard V did at Agincourt. Taking on the greatest speech in HISTORY in Times Square AND adding the music from what is IMO the best recitation of this speech, Kenneth Branagh's in the movie version of Henry V. Fortune favors the bold. Well done sir.

[@zekeward]

I very much appreciate the fact that you know where the music is from! I agree with you, Kenneth is the best. Thank you very much and for leaving a comment! 🙏

[@jaylee5835]

oh shit... this is like something self embarrassing... it's really hard to see. Sorry.

[@zekeward]

Ha, well our greatest moments of growth happen outside our comfort zone. It was a bit embarrassing, but it was also very empowering for me as a performer

[@sjohnson1216]

no, he is da man

[@TheLocoUnion]

I thought it was awesome and am sorry I missed it…. I certainly would have screamed and begged the leading of the voward!

[@MailMe2Japan]

Wonderful and Well Done

[@zekeward]

Thank you so much!