The One Person Who Makes Will Ferrell Laugh the Most

Will Ferrell, the star of the new musical ‘Spirited,' reveals what he’s learned as a parent, the most extreme thing he’s done for a role and the phone call that changed his life.
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In “The One,” WSJ. Magazine talks to tastemakers and creators about “the one” secret to their success-the one mentor they lean on in a crisis, the one habit they wish they could break, the one call that changed their lives forever. From actor Nicole Kidman to “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, iconic cultural figures open up to WSJ.
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[@xxyanlixx]

He says, "the one element i look for in a script is... how much theyre gonna pay me." With a straight face proves hes a comedic legend.

[@ohdaesu9395]

It wasn't a joke

[@MichaelLudden]

Glad he took this seriously.

[@VisitingEarth777]

Will Ferrell is a gift to humanity

[@enlea]

"The overriding lesson I've learned is that I hate children" 😂😂😂

[@gloria88246]

That's the part that got me, made me laugh so hard i choked on my water. His children are use to him and they're probably uhh thats our pop lol 😆 😂 🤣

[@pinkiegirl27]

😂😂😂😂

[@delamcallister7928]

😂🤣 this one got me good too! I’m a mom of 2 young kiddos, so I can very well resonate!

[@alexisb.9287]

Felt this in my soul hahaha 😂❤

[@kawaiiafangirl]

This could go on for another 30 minutes and I'd bet that Will can still continue to improvise hilarious lines.

[@deletebilderberg]

He was a blast on Epstein Island by all accounts.

[@VidaBlue317]

Few people have made me laugh as much as he has over the years. He's done some shit movies too, but he didn't do Shazam.

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

100%... He's crafty and quick. So much fun to watch. I wish this video was longer! 😊

[@ricardoparis4845]

Yes indeed. He’s a natural funny man. I like this guy.

[@MusicAsWeMakeIt]

I think he was being real when he said learning how to skate while losing weight...Blades of Glory.

[@roger7918]

the Lionel Ritchie answer was hilarious!

[@tchrisou812]

This guy has brought a lot of joy over the years to a lot of people. I admire him for that.

[@scottwallace1]

Will Ferrell is this era’s greatest comedy ambassador. He doesn’t need to have a movie or show or special. He just IS comedy itself. We are lucky.

[@unknownhaircolor]

Chaz Michael Michaels IS figure skating ✊🏻

[@Wh4L205]

Talladega nights, step brothers. My all time favorites

[@Kinuhbud]

@@OneIssueVoter had to have seen it on cocaine. lol no that movie did suck, but it wasn't the worst

[@TomNoles007]

​@OneIssueVoterWhoa savage movie review bud, but thanks for saving us from watching it and wasting 90 mins of our lives 😅🙏

[@missbasma5231]

The fact that he's the executive producer of Succession is so random but so real 😭

[@user-iy6wr4kk3m]

I love his type of comedy u know he’s joking but at the same time he’s so serious and just never breaks a smile or laugh at all

[@aimhigh3701]

This man made my childhood wonderful. The laughter he created amongst me and my friends was legendary. Anchorman was and will always be the greatest comedy of all time. At the time it was so unique and strange. I love this man.

[@dcool2u2]

Love the deadpan delivery!! I don't think anybody can do it better 😂

[@matthewbarnes7753]

Ryan Reynolds comes pretty close!

[@studioborgatta3504]

He was on my soccer team in the mid 70's in Irvine California, he was our goalie and yes indeed he was always a good athlete. I still have the team picture to this day..

[@starlitshadows]

My brother played again his son a handful of years ago and Will was at the game. Was he funny back then too?

[@internziko]

The man is effortlessly funny. You gotta be born with that.

[@miacrawford4662]

“Being a parent is a huge responsibility, you learn a lot of lessons. But the overriding lesson I’ve learned, is that I hate children.”

[@Brotelho]

Will Ferrell is on constant shit talking mode and I love it. The man has never given an honest answer. I also respect that he said his most quotable in is on one of my favorite songs "GET'S THE PEOPLE GOIN!"

[@IsThisHandleTaken]

I love that he grabbed the 'Ladyhump' quote. That's always been my favourite line of his, and Blades of Glory I feel was super underrated. "No one knows what it means but it's PROVOCATIVE."

[@scorpiusbalthazar4327]

I need to watch that movie again. I've only seen it the one time.

[@IsThisHandleTaken]

@@scorpiusbalthazar4327 do it! It remains possibly my favourite Will Ferrell movie (tied with the Campaign), simply because his character Chaz Michael Michaels is peak Will Ferrell over-the-top confidence

[@pkizzlebeats]

“It gets the people going!” 😂😂😂

[@AbbaZabbaOlyFrn]

Grew up watching this guy since i was a kid, enjoying staying up late on a Saturday night watching SNL. He shaped my sense of humor, he showed me its okay to be goofy and silly, just be yourself and keep everything light, put a smile on people's faces

[@kevinfager.]

Love this dude. Hope he can break his shop lifting habit. We’re rooting for you.

[@rondajones1489]

He is sooo funny! I love how he can BS his answers so seriously!!😂😂

[@marlabrown8022]

Omg I can imagine just wanting to scream “can you just be serious for once!!” 😂😂😂

[@dodgersdoon1130]

He's a genius, also this needs more views

[@Anonymous-wk9zg]

That’s what I said!

[@TC8787-yq7og]

That Lionel Ritchie answer killed me 😂😂😂😂

[@vovahimself]

Can you explain?

[@unpeople]

@@vovahimself Isn't it totally obvious?

[@katsetuis5ryan600]

​@@unpeopleno

[@christopherschreiber5805]

One of those situations where you'll probably never guess, but it actually makes a lot of sense when you think about it.

[@katsetuis5ryan600]

@@christopherschreiber5805 I don't understand

[@djtrakakadrunkpoet8598]

Will Ferrell is such a natural

[@ydkmn-pb2bc]

Whenever I don’t feel so good I just yt this guy

[@johnsmithsonian4712]

The squirrel joke would get a laugh anywhere honestly 😂

[@darkdragon88]

I don't know why I clicked this thinking that there could be serious answers. I laughed at every answer.

[@tomsevcik1792]

It astonishes me honestly how many movies he has done because I don’t know how anyone can not burst out laughing during a lot of his scenes.

[@koryleistico6102]

His acceptance speech after receiving the Mark Twain Prize still gets me....

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Especially when he thanks his ex-wives and Samuel Jements

[@MusicAsWeMakeIt]

He nailed that. 😅

[@brewtank6738]

"Shoplifting" LMAO. Yeah, I love Will Ferrell LMAO.

[@daviddees7354]

One of my favorite comedians of all time and truly a huge part of my life.

[@rickkearn7100]

Hilarious human being. Untouchable.

[@Moltrosity]

"No one knows what it means! Buts its provocative!"

[@paulolima6407]

Amazing improv! 😂 You gotta be a fan of this guy.

[@TOTHETOMBANDBACKGAMING]

Love you Will. Thanks for all the Laughs.

[@shinigami146]

"Learn nothing about Will Ferrell as he is unable to answer questions with actual answers" is the real title, haha.

[@AM2PMReviews]

Shazam with Sinbad was what we all remember for some reason 😂

[@SK1MD]

God, he’s gold

[@amandawebster7244]

I love him. I do. An American treasure.

[@lionleo9939]

I just love this guy ❤

[@tommynikon2283]

I laughed out loud...too many times. Great questions...to prompt even better answers.

[@scottmasson3039]

He’s truly a funny human.

[@ariasim]

This is comedic genius, at its finest!

[@saucey99]

This was brilliant!!!!!

[@CrystalNicole13]

The only comedian who's hilarious 100% of the time just by...being.

[@VanPebble]

Ew...

[@astrofive620]

By being what?

[@CorbCorbin]

Swear on tha baby Jesus it’s true.

[@scootaymildo1070]

Larry David fits the bill too. Consistently hilarious.

[@kelleylmiller]

It really doesn't matter what he says. I will laugh. His delivery is impeccable.

[@Grapesss]

The go bag is what really got me lmfaoooo

[@kapkoW99]

Rattlesnake venom 🤣

[@gloria88246]

rope and duck tape too lol 😆 😂 🤣

[@pitamorales08]

My favorite person. 😂Gracias por las risas ❤

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

Love the man. Ridiculously funny.

[@PiazzaGurl]

😂😂😂😂😂 all his responses 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Anonymous-wk9zg]

Why doesn't this have more views?

[@daveb5998]

The Epstein list might have something to do with it, maybe ?

[@ryan.m.weisgerber]

The typography of the questions is really poor. They're difficult to read (i.e., ALL CAPS, and the kerning is too tight) and they're on the screen for too little time.

[@socratesvato]

Genius….my favorite comedic actor of all time. To quote coming to America …Dat boy good!

[@draganvelickovski280]

I absolutely adored him as Salvatore!

[@Monsterdrumma]

Will is the best and to think I never got him all through SNL up until he said milk was a bad choice then I lost it and a switch went off for me then I was hooked!

[@JayCrosby32]

He brings up shoplifting a lot. I think he actually does shoplift lol

[@SouthCountyGal]

It would fit his perverse sense of comedy.

[@gardenlover9663]

I noticed a bulge. He is hiding something.

[@TommyShlong]

I noticed that too. If Farrell walks into your store, never turn your back on him

[@REALcupofnoodles]

I love will!! ❤🔥😂😂😂

[@mantleofelijah]

Literally no question answered truthfully 🤣

[@Bob-fj7lr]

My dad is a 66 year old man who has not missed a Knicks game, a Mets game, a Giants or Jets game since the 1970s, and has not missed an episode of American Idol, literally, since 2007. Lionel Richie is now one of the judges and I actually think it's now more popular than ever.

[@thingimajig]

Do you have to keep the words of the questions on the screen for so long? Gawd! It's like, get back to Will already!

[@lornasmith1141]

😂he's just got funny bones! Xx love him x

[@LeahreTard]

8 months late but you know what they say, the video finds you.

[@SoulWhisperCreations]

Comedic genius. Enough said.

[@SammySarzoza]

Nice to know that when you reach the top, money is always there to motivate you to keep working.

[@BelleTolles]

Brilliant

[@Salena905]

Love Will , he's hilarious, and the thing I like about him is that he's never afraid to go wild ,and yet also he comes across as a guy you van meet but the things he says, you're never really sure if he's kidding around or actually means the things he says. 😂😂😂❤

[@BLOXKAFELLARECORDS]

😂 me too 😂

[@herbythechef7624]

I never know if hes serious or not lol

He is just the best.

[@jamelldevans9326]

🍿bringing smiles to faces

[@owenchang2290]

0:55 totally get it 😂

[@KrisMavericko]

Effortlessly funny!

[@spAZZZ82]

I lost it at Lionel Richie, I'm laugh crying and can't stop and I'm at work trying to hide it. HAHA

[@valeriebumblebee7607]

I'm sitting in the dark "city", windows open bc it is hot af, laughing very loud while yelling "Lionel Richie" every ten to thirty seconds. My neighbors must love me.

[@spAZZZ82]

@@valeriebumblebee7607 hahah

[@MrKelso85]

Why?

[@spAZZZ82]

@@MrKelso85 your fun :)

[@TommyShlong]

@@spAZZZ82 LOLOLOL Not as fun as Lionel Richie

[@lorrainemarcone6912]

He cracks me up every time he speaks 😂😂

[@hawtmess66]

Ive been a fan of Will Ferrell since his SNL days. He absolutely saved that show. Hes the BEST guest on every talk show and his movies are are comedy gold.

[@solarnaut]

Nothing washes down my crazy pills like a sip of Will Ferrell. B--)

[@justynajustyna4367]

I've never seen a serious interview of Will Ferrell. That's a great strategy on his part and hilarious for the audience :)

[@claywegner4961]

LIONEL RICHIE IS THE ONE😂

[@DoctorDoom69]

I was gonna say Lionel Richie …man oh man that guy is funny

[@Nestor123057]

He was really good in several sports and still holds his school's record for most points scored in football as a kicker.

[@tridentcheckit2640]

Used to love this guy, then he sang that song imagine song and that was it for me

[@tuomoluukkanen2621]

"Prepare to be underwhelmed", he says before overwhelming us with a shower, nay, a geysir deadpan gems.

[@sonofgodalmighty]

Easily one of my fav comedians next to Jim Carrey.

[@redeyestones3738]

His first line in this video was so amazingly accurate

[@cruisematt8585]

This man 😂😂😂😂

[@thanduxolojamela9581]

This will always be THE guy.

[@jeanee1228]

Idk why after all this time I expected Will not to do a bit and answer sincerely. 😂😂😂😂

[@joeyflowers5071]

“How do you get a squirrel down from a tree. Pull down your pants and show them your nuts” 😂😂😂 Will Ferrell is hilarious

[@southsideman4891]

Lol he didn't give ONE STRAIGHT ANSWER!!

[@Wuzzittstan]

You're my boy Blue!!

[@miyakegaijin]

He’s not joking about being a good athlete. I heard he held High school record as a football kicker for a long time.

[@brakstonmorgan8473]

This was fantastic. Now I wish to get the serious real answers because all of this was him being “on”

[@treymoneymansion]

Gold

[@aroha9090]

It must be exhausting being 'on' all the time

[@johnnyboycassidy749]

I hear ya, but he's not even close to the level Robin Williams was.

[@aroha9090]

@@johnnyboycassidy749 God yeah. RIP Robin.

[@defAngel]

“Shaquille O’neal’s portrayal of a genie….” 😂

[@spongebobsquarepants7615]

When is megamind 2 coming out does anyone know when its going to come out

[@Wayne-Kerr_Rudy-Zarzoff]

He never mentioned he is a sensational drummer and is in the red hot Chili peppers

[@3radHill]

Did you hear about the guy who poured glitter on his junk? pretty nuts eh?

[@michelbouwhuis8731]

Searching for his wage in the script 😂😂😂

[@dr.frequency1716]

The title should be "Will Farrell is asked questions and just answers with random shit."

[@seamusdoyle6618]

This would read so much better if there was more space in the title cards

[@TimSmith-db1iu]

This was a master class in improve...and I would know because I WAS that kid in school that sucked at sports and the kids hated me, so I learned to make them laugh. Not true, I was home schooled. Also not true, my mom never really taught me anything which is why I am living with her still, unemployed, and commenting on youtube videos at 8:10am on a Tuesday.

[@angeloiodice9304]

I seldom laugh, but he made me laugh!!!