If You Have An Idea - Stan Lee Inspirational Speech

Stan Lee was an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. He rose through the ranks of a family-run business to become Marvel Comics' primary creative leader for two decades.
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Mission:
We want to Inspire the World!

[@CrazySpongeHour]

He inspired me to start animating. Thanks Stan for an amazing childhood

[@astro_sanitydaniassomeknow]

Yes he also inspired me to animate but I dont animate well

[@liamwhittaker8691]

He was the main inspiration for me to start trying to write... he really was an influence to more people than he thought...

[@JamesGalaxy41]

He inspired me to do KZbin :D

[@Rahab111222]

He inspired me to be an old man in glasses someday.

[@naeemahlewis5217]

He inspired me to write poetry and comics

[@BobaBoi2000]

Publisher: “Stan that’s the worst idea ever” *Spider-Man instantly becomes, and still is, the most iconic and popular Marvel superhero character ever*

[@jakepark890]

stan do you remember hero that we both love about

[@shayneoneill1506]

Yeah, old spidey is probably up there with Superman and Batman, I think the only Marvel characters that really come close to the popularity of Spiderman would by the Hulk and Ironman.

[@visionmindsetnetwork6]

This speech is touched. Thank you for inspiring me.

[@muhammadsayyar2338]

Yeah

[@daisukegori2112]

In the 80s calling something touched is like saying it's crazy. Funny how much that term has changed

[@radioactiveseaotter]

I hate I read this for a split second as “this speech is inspiring. Thank you for touching me.”

[@Superawsomesuperkai]

4:22

[@Superawsomesuperkai]

1:18

[@mpampinosboi]

I am definitely not crying...

[@AlexNiedo]

I am everyday

[@Max-md2vo]

this speech really hits me as a creator myself. im a young artist that wants to make comics of all sorts. the amount of times people think of me as foolish for wanting an art career is quite a lot. i may have only started to get into stans works 4 or so months but i wish i had appreciated his stuff sooner. he is an angel of a man and i hope he is having the time of his life with his characters up in the sky. R.I.P stan, we miss you

[@bethanymorris5750]

I know this probably late but don’t let anyone stop you from doing something you love. Those that do only see how they want you to live. Just know that you shouldn’t let anyone tell you can’t. Practice, work hard and do your best.

[@williampowell3378]

True

[@user-gm5wg8dp8h]

Spiderman was a genius idea. The fact that he has personal problems and isn't perfect makes him relatable and the fact that he is so unique from any hero or villain created before or after him is what makes him even better

[@shayneoneill1506]

That was Stan Lees genius really. All his better characters had troubles. The X-Men where an analogy for the struggles the jewish and black community where facing in the civil rights era and earlier. The Hulk's Bruce Banner was deeply troubled and on the run from his alter ego, Dr Strange was about a man having to reinvent himself after falling from the heights of fame and accomplishment, and so on.

[@brofistbro]

Another great guy said this too. "When you pull it from yourself, No One can influence it." He and Stan Lee are right. 👍👍👍

[@DEESEPTAKONN_]

As a teenager, Stan Lee is my inspiration. I'm pretty good or alright at storytelling at this age and I hope to get better. Rest In Peace.

[@deanomood]

4:16 I'm not all too interested in Stan Lee's work, but this quote right here is something I would quote in a speech Legendary line

[@TheaterLenora]

As you can see there are no dislikes, and if I weren’t heartless it would bring a tear to my eyes

[@yododosd716]

Someone disliked

[@rryzensmh]

@@yododosd716 only one

[@hu45stuff24]

3 dislikes. Why people

[@Mirhaz300]

@@hu45stuff24 it 5 now

[@Mirhaz300]

What the minute you dislike?

[@sandeepprasad9927]

Stan Lee, he himself was a superhero🔥🔥😊

[@rutesh1902]

here comes the tears.....

[@arcious60]

This speech inspired me to never give up on my dream job

[@mrhumanman6138]

RIP Stan lee, we shall forever have a special place in our hearts for you.

[@upfan1943]

Stan Lee, 1922 to 2018, just to begin to understand your intelligence regarding comics and superheroes is so far beyond so many today could I hope you're watching over them and make them better to be the best they can be that is my thought in my prayer stand thank you very much you've inspired me to be a hero and take one step more. The amazing and humble...RIP.

[@blakecleveland1315]

Love Stan thank rip Stan ❤️ bless everyone

[@carver5424]

Rest In Peace Stan he was a true legend.

[@aku8354]

Yeah...

[@betaedition3503]

This speech inspired me to learn Japanese, well, it was the final push I needed to learn Japanese, my entire family was like “dude, this is probably the worst idea you have ever come up with, you can’t possibly learn Japanese” here I am a month after originally seeing this speech learning Japanese!

[@kazthehero5053]

I’m starting my own Comic franchise bc of this man, he inspired me when I was a child, I’ve been writing comics for a while now but I’ve been coming up with the characters for those comics for 10 years now. I was heartbroken to hear he left this world…

[@joeking2885]

Glad to hear it friend! Stan Lee also inspires me to become a comic writter and artist too. Without him and his amazing mind, i don't know where would i be at this point... besides, What's your franchise is called? I would like to read some of your work. 😊❤️

[@APXSTUDIO]

May we all know ur franchise work?

[@chidefes4903]

What is your franchise called

[@kazthehero5053]

@@APXSTUDIO I can't draw and I'm too poor to hire an artist. When I say I can't draw I literally can't. My hands are too shaky and my ADHD makes my hands shake more..I do have a 300 page summary of part 1 of the Manga I'm writing which is making its way to be an anthology series (part one being its own story that's already fully written just got to get to writing the MASSIVE script, seriously the summary is like bare bones of what happens in it, the plot line is like a goddamn rollercoaster from some dimension where the concept of physics doesn't exist. The story is inspired from Berserk, Vinland saga, And some other stuff, the story it self has a whole world of lore already written, a beastiary for me, a whole fantasy world, and a shit ton of moving parts. Part 2 takes place on the same dark fantasy world but now through the eyes of someone who goes deeper and deeper into insanity until he convinces himself that the Mad god chose him to kill the other gods of the world before a God war happens. And a bunch of other comics focused on Superhero stuff, and then a different spread focusing on a varity of philosophical ideas of Identity, The Idea of a human, what makes a world, what moves us specifically as humans, and plenty more. Basically All these scripts are done but no artist. The franchise im trying to start is called Cage Comics (could change, not really liking the name) Long reply but when you've been sitting on this stuff for four years you kinda get pent up with it...

[@APXSTUDIO]

@@kazthehero5053 oh sorry to hear abt that Also ayeeee your plot sounds very good Well for now I think u can write Great Novel with that when u earn money from it then u can hire artist to draw ur comic Also Cage Comic sounds very good to me it has nice ring on it Also even I have my franchise which I am starting to make but first it's through a game like I am learning to make game with my plot in it. Even I wanted to make comics but my drawing is bad plus I don't wanna use my parents money only my earned money which is yet to come from my game.

[@LightfulWingsYT]

Remember everyone, he may have left this world but he left his legacy behind to many who treasured Stan Lee's creations, characters and so on. No one will ever forget Stan lee.

[@potatoiskindagoodngl4769]

This guy was amazing. He inspire so many and spread so much happiness. Rest In Peace, we will never forget you Stan

[@alexpadron1719]

Truly a living legend. Rest In Peace.

[@Grimdock]

I needed this so badly. I really really needed this.

[@elpolo6667]

Thank you Stanley for everything you've given us your imagination inspired us thank you

[@darthxerxes5468]

I'm an aspiring comic writer. I have characters and a universe I'm in the process of building, sometimes i think, "i don't know, comic books are such an oversaturated industry, and I'm never going to be able to compete with marvel or DC," whenever i have that thought, i remember this speech. And remember that I'm that idiot trying to talk myself out of doing something i believe in. Stan Lee was and still is such an inspiration, and i wish from the bottom of my heart that i was able to meet him. He is my hero.

[@williampowell3378]

Go for it.

[@GOODYGOODGOOD789]

Publisher: Spider-Man is the worst idea ever. Spider-Man: I'm gonna put some dirt in your eye.

[@stormrave5371]

Wise words from the GREATEST himself. R.I.P.

[@bowserbreaker2515]

Rest in peace, Stan (The Man) Lee. He lived up to his comics, fantastic and amazing.

[@treechopper2980]

Old man's famous wise words will never die

[@ethanmax8330]

I miss him so much

[@livininamericawithhunterco741]

This man has touched my heart many times he has also given me much entertainment, inspiration, and that little push to get me through a hard day. The world will miss him. RIP Stan Lee

[@user-hd9nc7zp1v]

After all the years reading and admiring his genius along with Kirby and Ditko, I have done my own creative writing. Thank you Stan Lee for inspiring me after all these years.

[@Diablo3364]

As someone who writes fanfiction this really helps me ignore all the stigma 😊 around my group of people.

[@patriciusthehumanfighter3642]

This man was part of the inspiration behind me writing my novel, and keeping up the creative habit with my art. After watching this speech for the first time in a long time, it seriously made me smile. Thanks, Stan, for being an inspiration to us all.

[@Confideo1]

4:22

[@izanth1]

Thank you so much.

[@Confideo1]

@Luke King ok, i made this for a personal use lol

[@soldier_76_darkknight]

🥹 R.I.P. Stan Lee. You have given me a Marvelous childhood.

[@bowserbreaker2515]

Fun fact, a part of Stan's inspiration for Spider-Man was something he said that hardly anyone knows. He read Pulp stories when he was younger called "The Spider." He had no powers, but the stories and name stuck with him.

[@BasketCase420]

Wisdom. I miss Stan Lee. I was so devastated when I found out he passed away.

[@grzegorzreszel]

We will never have individuals like Stan Lee in our common world. They were raised by different problems and challenges that nobody can fully understand without living them by they're own. You will be missed

[@DGCpicturesEntertainment]

What a wonderful person. Stan Lee, you are my superhero. I hope I will meet you someday in the clouds. May you rest in peace.

[@AM-zi5tk]

Ultimate motivation 💪 Stan lee sir ❣

[@APThunder_]

Thank you Stan Lee, Spider-Man is still the most Iconic Superheroes till this day.

[@xdrstevox7805]

As someone that's loved Spiderman since I was a kid, thank you Stan for teaching me what My favourite character is made to be. With great power, comes great responsibility.

[@phoenixrisingstudios2044]

I really miss him…he inspired so much people through all his creativity! Rest in peace Stan Lee

[@randomguy3080]

And thus the greatest hero ever was born, what a legacy to leave behind, RIP the legend Stan Lee

[@Jayreed4Jesus]

This really really touched me. I was discouraged with an idea I had by one person however everyone else loves it. But because this one person is more advanced than I am, I stopped this week. I’m not stopping anymore. 💯

[@nerd9347.]

Stan? Thank you for being both & my hero. Forever, & always in my prayers. -EXCELSIOR!

[@filipsarky8558]

Stan Lee is my biggest idol and inspiration. He is so gigantic icon that I do not believe somebody could be bigger than HIM. All Hail to the biggest Maestro ever lived. All Hail to the King of kings. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jeremypalmer4125]

I have had some recent backlash with my family about starting a business and I listen to this to remind myself that if I believe it's genuinely a good idea that I'm gonna do it well and they won't steer me away from it.

[@monker_editZ]

A man who inspired many, Made a great franchise the world would come to love, He created hundreds of amazing characters, He made those characters for the world to enjoy, RIP Stan lee, We all miss you.

[@yunamoonlight1015]

As an aspiring fantasy book writer who has had doubts about my ideas in the past, I can say that this video made me cry. And it really motivated me to keep going.

[@zoro_the_navigator8822]

R.I.P legend , your creation of Spider-Man and other Marvel Characters have inspired me to become a better person.

[@ForTheSuperEarth]

One of the best geniuses ever been in the story telling world.

[@Dalentrantham]

We lost a legend but his legacy continues on for years to come he will inspire generations to come and one day when I will see him in the great beyond I will tell him how he changed my life a legend of the ages Stan lee

[@surfmorworkless]

This speech by him always moves me and makes my eyes water up honestly. Makes me remember to keep trying on my short stories. One has been published. One has been turned down a few times. But I know my stories are good. I deeply feel they are, and when I see this speech I feel like Stan Lee himself is cheering me on. There will never be another Stan Lee. ‘Nuff said.

[@Thegabah]

Stan is the reason I started drawing and now blessed to say that I have a career in art. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING ❤

[@fandomsgirl1236]

RIP Stan Lee!!!!! Thank You for all of your amazing stories! We love you!

[@SpongeSven]

I think Spiderman was Stan's favourite creation and also my favourite superhero bcs i can relate to him a lot, i always loved Stan's works, rest in peace stan lee, we love you

[@ThatOneDude1509]

Stan Lee is the reason I wanted pursue going into the video game industry, I stepped away for mental health reasons but I plan on going back. He was a true inspiration and taught me that I could do anything if I put the work in and did my best to reach my goals, there will be some trips and falls like I’m in right now but I can get there if I just keep going one step at a time.

[@UItraVice]

I once wanted to created my own Superhero world. I started with small concepts that grew into hundreds of characters and storylines that may or may not ever exist outside my head. I avoided one in particular... I wanted to create a Spider themed hero named Atrax. Named after the genus of funnel web spiders (the world's deadliest). I told myself..."You can't do that. That would be copyright hell. Marvel would sue if you did. Even if you did get away with it, you'd be compared to spider-man! You could never live up to it." I told myself there are many heroes with fire abilities and similar powers but bat or spider powers always seemed off limits. After hearing this speech though... After meeting him in real life back in Dallas. After his sad departure from us... I decided to push through. Peter Parker was always inspired by Uncle Ben's words "With great power, comes great responsibility!". Well in honor of Stan Lee, Atrax will be inspired by a "Fictional" writer in my universe that he looks up to named Stanlee Parker ...he will say "If you have an idea, that you genuinely think is good, don't let some idiot talk you out of it!". Thank you Stan! I will never get your level of success but I will create my comic as a simple tribute to you. You were my idol.

[@BladeLigerV]

A legend that has touched the hearts, minds, and spirits of countless generations.

[@williamsboys8348]

One of these days I'm gonna make my own indie animated series and be an animator! Thank you so much Stan Lee

[@James10Ultra]

Damn it i wanna cry. I miss you Stan. Rest in peace.

[@Shxngg]

This just hit me so hard because I’m trying to start a business. I’m actually so proud and happy that I heard this a day before I showcase it off to the world. This motivation is exactly what I needed to keep driving myself to do it. Aside from all the negative comments, I will push on because I do genuinely think it’s an amazing idea. Thank you Stan Lee.

[@Jackkenway]

He inspired millions, including myself! We usually think of superheroes as heroes with inhuman abilities, so they can seem hard to relate to, but if we think about it, they are more than that, they inspire us in so many ways, they teach us how to become better, how to keep fighting when life gets hard and remind us to never give up! Him and Bob Kane are my heroes.

[@Johnston212]

As someone who is a creative writer and has a strong dose of adhd/autistic rejection sensitivity, I needed this. I'm going to create a playlist to watch when I wake now.

[@attackonponyproductions4927]

Stan Lee has inspired me to be a better person than I am currently. His characters, his writings, and even the soapboxes drive me to be better.

[@j__berd9940]

the one person that disliked this video has no brain

[@endgame1807]

Those better be miss clicks

[@bananaslayer3101]

They are probably that idiots that stan is talking about.

[@meme8905]

hes just a hater

[@beehive6641]

5 brainless people now....

[@ToxicKvrma]

7

[@DragonSilverlight]

This man, this legend, is someone I have a huge amount of respect for. He created one of my favorite universes. He made me smile so many times. I miss this legend. I never got the chance to meet him. I wish I did but I never got the chance to.

[@Christopher-ct9qp]

Thank you for your word Stan Lee rest in peace 🌹

[@thecerealprovider3831]

The true hero of marvel. A true believer. A true Marvel of a man.

[@parneetkaur6612]

this man was the greatest man who ever lived. we all miss him

[@mikethaison432]

Look up what he did to Steve Ditko. He was a charlatan who stole everything from others.

[@JamesGalaxy41]

Thank you stan lee 😭 you inspired me to make youtube videos and its going well huge respect

[@randymarshislorde]

Holy crap, seriously... I randomly saw a little clip of stan in an interview saying something about spiderman and so it gave me the idea to search videos of Stan talking about how it actually got started, thats what led me here. Spiderman isnt even my particular favorite hero either, hes somewhere in my top 15 i guess for superheros specifically. What I did NOT expect was to hear Stan Lee drop 5 minutes of wisdom and manage to leave me with ACTUAL goosebumps. Its like I was living through the whole scenario in his shoes myself, that kind of super immersive story, but he told it like a campfire story. Im having trouble grasping exactly what happened there.

[@icantbelieve_official]

Stan Lee is a Legend

[@odak1694]

This is the most inspirational speech I’ve ever heard

[@ginalipkin4849]

You cannot be more than a real, true, honest person and this reflected in Stan and his imagination, creations of characters and stories who were relatable hero's trying to help other people in trouble and needing help themselves. Thank you for opening new doors and new worlds into hero's we can love, learn from and aspire to role model, just like the role model you are to us Stan, so pleased you got to live the way you chose and didn't listen to the idiots you had to work with, you made your own world dispute their attitude and mindset towards you. So proud of you for doing that, our world is forever richer because of you, love is always wherever you are resting x

[@Crude.Critter]

Spider-Man was made from pure will and determination That's what i always loved about him He shows you can do it too if you reach for the stars

[@domseg5391]

Spiderman is my fav thx stan i litterally had tears actually felt like he was talking to me personally

[@jacobbinns3644]

We will miss you Stan.

[@The_Oak_Boat]

This is the only speech that has actually sounded genuine and useful instead of all the other speeches I've seen

[@immajikaze8532]

He inspired me to start writing. Thank you Stan.

[@christopherbradley6714]

Stan Lee is a Legend rest in peace 🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊

[@Amplifymagic]

No one is truly ever gone.

[@sagithebrave6475]

Thanks and RIP Stan

[@sammyboysam9664]

It still feels weird knowing Stan Lee is gone, and it sickens me that Cancel Culture are trying to cancel him, make people hate and forget him. But little do they know, legends never die. Rest in peace Stan, Excelsior.

[@leonjacklyn5033]

Why are people trying to cancel him?

[@user-lx3qt8zg5f]

@@leonjacklyn5033 some abuse claims from what I’ve heard

[@higherthanlife]

stan lee will always be alive in our minds n hearts 🙏💚

[@meh1059]

I'm watching this 5 years after his death I miss him so much

[@sarasherifi2944]

This is the best speech I ever heard❤

[@erikgenis4113]

This is amazing what he was saying hit me emotionally I've always Ben told what he was saying now i feel more empowered to do what i want without being told different thank you stan we all miss you vary much

[@TalkingHorses]

Humble Honesty of a true journalistic revolutionary genius. Thanks for sharing. ☺

[@Levidieter_]

Rest In Peace Stan! Legends are truly never dead

[@arthousemkd]

He inspired me to be better graphic designer. Thanks Stan Lee and rest in peace!❤️🫶

[@pezznut177]

I think this is the best speech I've heard of

[@mohammadrizwan1304]

This is so inspiring. My family members always talk me out of my ideas that I actually think are amazing, so I never even tried it out, now I will, now with high hopes, but if it does succeed then ill be so darn happy

[@Wildbluemist-]

Rest in peace Stanley we thank you.. all of us. By God damn you are the real hero everybody loved.

[@kelvinoke6414]

I feel so inspired... this man was a legend...... indeed sometimes the weird ideas things turns out to be the best things...💯💯💯💯

[@hollywoodkid1342]

You know what? After watching Across the Spider-Verse, this means so much more an a whole new level

[@alexrosario96]

He inspired me to study what I really wanted for a long time. I wasted 5 years more or less of my life studying 📖 on something that it wasn’t for me because people thought me in to it but one day I realized what i have done and then i saw this video of Stan and then i decided to study and become what i really truly wanted and now am determined and am going to brake my limits and do what a want and for that i say thank you Stan Lee you may be gone but you continue to inspire the world.

[@Dziadaszek92]

Stan the F*cking man ! Thanks for memories and my sons love your cameos ❤️📖

[@spidermax9002]

I came here because I was devastated by people loving The Boys. But I never give up, I leave those people helpless and endlessly look for other kids like me. Stan, if you could see me now, you'll be proud of what kind of real-life superhero I am.