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All the people that abused Quentin in the streets and in public and private are forgotten. They mean nothing to this world. But he made history and will be remembered and respected and loved and spoken about in history for many hundreds of years from now ❤
Excellent point
Thats like a 12 year olds idea of success "Yes, but Im popular " or "I am remembered " . True revenge is happiness and Quentin never managed it What is interesting is his view on trans
@@burtdandy5755 Oh! What's wrong with her ! 😂
"...the great weapon is boredom. Once the public gets bored with homosexuality then freedom will be here." words of wisdom. This man was an amazing pioneer.
That makes no sense to me how would they get bored when they Lynch these homosexuals and transgendered they usually think it's fun
@@foodbank2391 We're not there yet, but it was something we can aim for.
@@foodbank2391 When did that last happen? You are saying that in recent times, people have been killed and the people that did it , think that it's "Fun"? That's simply not a fact. No decent person would stand for that , and to insinuate that this country is like an Muslim society is just an outright lie.
We ARE bored with it. No one really cares what a person does in their personal lives. However, wanting to force others to accept your lifestyle, when in reality then can only "tolerate" it at best. There is nothing hateful or wrong with feeling that way. People have a right to believe what they want, and should never be forced to accept something that they never will.
I think people are starting to think the yearly parades and whole months dedicated to debauchery are getting obnoxious.
Still not bored! LoL
Beautiful, Quentin in his prime, the first flush of his international fame. I was so lucky to meet and talk with him several times and I can assure you, he was exactly as he appears in this interview, gentle and witty and kind.
In his calmness, he is incredibly convincing. A truly inspired man.
We're talking about a man who wore mascara and dyed his hair crimson in 1930s England - now THAT'S courage, folks.
Yes. Crisp spent the last years of his life in New York, but he was born, raised, and spent most of his adult life in the UK.
Well, uh duh ;-) I like the military scene! It would appear that this TV movie never actually appeared to a US audience for let's say a while ;-)
amen!
i try to brave it out too i wear some mascara and eyeliner and powder why not,its hard though to be judged ,just cause u look a certain way doesnt mean one is a terrible person
guydreamr
Also wore sandals with painted nails!
"And what you can't wear, you can carry." - Beautiful.
Brilliant George Reid is this unique one! I'll love him till the day I die! Wit transferred oh so like his thoughts!
This guy is addictive. I cant stop watching him
A wonderfully delightful man.
Totally agree peter
I believe that might be the greatest compliment one could offer Quentin Crisp.
What a gentle, beautifully spoken, thoughtful man. Thank you so much for sharing this interview with this courageous man.
A fluent educated speaker. Not one 'eh' or 'umh'. I could listen to him all day.
Exactly the same as Margaret Thatcher. She never hesitated and Quentin actually sounded like her too. In fact it's almost as though she modelled herself on him !
I felt like welling up, with tears forming in my eyes. What a gentle and kind soul. He gently persisted being himself. Never an advocate of reactivity and aggression. Instead, a soulful character whose strength lies in being free and being his happy, natural self. Bless his soul ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Quentin Crisp was an honest, open, and brave man. Excellent writer, too.
Did he make any money from his books and speeches?
@@benisturning30 yes.
Brave? I'm not sure even Quentin would agree with that. He just was!
I can't thank the universe enough for bringing us this man.
What an extraordinary human being. He seems to personify an entire philosophy of life unique to himself. Eloquent beyond measure. Wittily ironic. Measured. Clear-eyed. A person profound humility.
A beautiful, charismatic, gentle human being.
What a sensitive interviewer back in the 70s of the eternally brave Crisp. Bravo!
Not one "Err" or "Umm" in his speech. It was flawless, eactly the same as Margaret Thatcher. She never hesitated and Quentin actually sounded like her too. In fact it's almost as though she modelled herself on him !
The difference is this person is not only extremely intelligent but kind and humorous and witty
"it made me less alone"... 😢
i like this interview. the interviewer asked pertinent questions and didnt pry too much and spoke so intelligently
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Gzowski
Yes, he’d have no chance of being an interviewer or chat show host nowadays
He'd be fired & run out of town for asking such rude, judgemental & hetero/binary gendered questions today. Massive props to Quentin for gracefully tolerating & answering these biased & ignorant questions. What a heroic survivor they were! ( I say "they" because with today's better understanding of human genders, it's obvious QC was not a binary gendered person. Unfortunately, society & even QC confused gender & gender expression with sexuality. They are 2 separate things. )
@@kriskabin ...Quentin doesn't need categorising. Like he says you need to be the person you want to be and that doesn't need a label from anyone else. An incredible guy.
@@kriskabin Is it really "obvious" - as you say - that he was not a binary gendered person? What makes you think you can apply contemporary classifications to people from other historic moments? How dare you assume he confused gender and gender expression in a time when none of both were even considered a thing?
You are of course entitled to your own opinion, but I myself, think this man did way more for the "non-cis-hetero-crowd" (to put it in the reductive terms that you can can understand) than any of today's "gaysplainers" and friends.
The interviewer did a great respectful job and Mr. Crisp responded in the same professional and unbiased level.
Something that we unfortunately don't see very often today.
Thanks to these folks i dont have to live a lie i can be myself .
This was so interesting. I could listen to this man for hours…🏴🇬🇧
Special people are born into this world to teach us about something we don't know or understand.
“Nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first understood.”― Leonardo da Vinci
Mr. Crisp remains an inspiration for me to this day. Thank you for sharing this.
Quentin Crisp is my hero. HERO!
My spirit animal for 3 decades. Honesty of another order.
I have so much respect for Quentin. He is so brave and honest. A thoroughly lovely man.
Same here.
My spirit father ❤❤❤
Quentin was remarkable.
" If it doesn't cause a stir, it doesn't cover any ground."
What a very enlightening interview from a wise person, a modern shaman of our time and a pioneer of our LGBTQ rights.
who's the interviewer? seems a much more well-spoken and astute thinker than the clowns on cbc these days.
Perter Gzowski. Later he had a radio show that ran for many decades.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Gzowski
Yes but don't let people think you're old fashioned
An absolute genius of a human being.
Incredible guy. His thoughts about being the person you want to be applies to everyone. He's eloquent and precise when he's expressing himself. He's an absolute joy to listen to.
Very thoughtful & eloquent man. I watched the film 1st in the 70s when it came out, a real eye opener, before that homosexuality was just vague gossip which was not openly discussed. And thanks to John Hurt for his incredible portrayal.
I knew him when I was in my early 20's (late 90's). This piece was humorous, but there were parts that were considerably painful to hear.
Damn! He's good! It would seem that even in "normal" conversation, his wit was subtle and also rather shocking.
Its good to hear somebody explaining what gay is to him, like he said not all gay men are effeminate, its something ive struggled with all my life. Im gay but i dont identify with being effeminate so ive allways felt out of place, made to feel out of place by other gays. The gay world is far more homophobic than the straight world sadly but this guy has it spot on, pitty more people dont educate themselves in a similar way.
Chris Dans Keep the faith, sir.
The reality is, people are people. There is more that unites us than divides us. It's sad that many people focus far too much on what divides us. Sexuality for example is just a fact of life, it's not a choice, it just is. I have never felt the need to objectify anybody, they just are who they are. I prefer to mix with people who feel the same. Good luck to you.
@@gunner678 totally agree with you Matthew
Matthew Dobbs
You’ve written such a lovely, tactful, and gently-uplifting comment here! Though your words may not apply to me personally, I still appreciated reading them nonetheless. 🙂
I’m certain that the intended recipient of your comment, Rocky Dans, could also gage your sincerity with how you addressed their own complicated inner turmoil that they expressed they personally believed was triggered by how they felt their identity was unfairly judged by the particular community to which they felt they were a member. I truly hope that your kind and loving words gave them a real sense of peace and acceptance with the fact that their hurtful experience was not at all due to a personal fault on their part, but was actually due to the certain type of unfairly judgmental individuals that unfortunately occupy all the darkest corners of society! Likewise, I hope that your uplifting post also provided them with the strength to rise above such adversity!
In conclusion, your beautiful and insightful words were truthfully a pleasure to read, my Friend, as you could honestly tell that your encouragement was obviously coming from a place of genuine heartfelt concern. 🥰Cheers to you! 😃❤️
Rocky Dans
Greetings to you! I know you made your comment years ago, but in terms of your personal experience with your own identity and the particular people surrounding you, I sincerely hope that life has since been less complicated and easier to bare! As humans, a sense of belonging is crucial to our well-being, and I hope that in the time since you made your post, that you’ve finally been able to better experience such a necessary and critical aspect of human existence! 😃
Much love to you, Rocky! ❤️
What an amazing man!! Hats off to you sir, you are legendary!!!!
John Hurt says: After 4 years, the dirt doesn't get any worse.
Wonderful to see a younger Peter Gzowski doing this interview. (He became the much-loved host of CBC Radio's "Morningside" show, 3 hours/day, Mon-Fri, for years, and authored books.)
Rediscovered him yesterday and appreciate him 100 fold than before, but always an admirer. Going to watch The Naked Civil Servent tonight. A huge fan of John Hurt too, win/ win.
I am curious, if he had grown up decades later and was alive today if he would identify with the trans community or perhaps self-identify as non-gender-binary or gender variant. I say this because he says that as a child he thought of himself as female but then "had to live in the real world" - during his time there was very little representation or widespread awareness of Transgender people or the idea of gender not being defined by sex.
Yes he certainly was very conservative, however also quite radical in that way. He would definitely be a bit of a pariah if he was around today! And you're right, he was certainly quite clever! ;-)
Greetings from Germany!
+Nicholas Miniaci He would have said the same thing. Transgenders need to live in the real world, and stop expecting everyone to carry their baggage.
I disagree
Nicholas Miniaci
Fine.
We think alike, you and I! I have often wondered if he was trans & didn't know it.He did tlk about wishing he'd 'had the op' which is something few gay people say unless they identify as trans as well.
Amazing just How WISE is 'Dame Crisp'-in His case,Distilled from the Crucible of Suffering. Wonderful to hear him Speak.
Thank you for sharing this. Its wonderful- an important part of history.
This man was so brave to be who he was. No one has the right to condemn ANYONE for something they don't understand, or approve of.
The interviewer is as important as the interviewee...there is no name as far as I can see for this placid and interested man in this particular piece but to me me both of these men are simply heroes ..
So sad he had to go through such pain and suffering for being a person he wanted to be.
Yes ! I hope you not joking
He turned it into something great for himself though.
Always an inspiration, so wonderful!!
It's a little know fact that Crisp had 8 professional fights as a boxer. He won 7 of those, and was once in the running to challenge for the British welterweight title.
I'm rolling in the aisles with derisive mirth! My belly is cramping up! Love
Craig Beasley
It's one of those 'alternative facts' lol
Links?
Everyone knows this. It’s old news.
Good one - subbed.
Excellent interviewer.
Loved The Naked Civil Servant- Quentin was so strong in just living. Making his statement by just being himself. I also appreciate how this interviewer treats Quentin- with respect and humanity.
I heard him speak once many years ago here in Seattle and he was wonderful, The most honest and giving of himself.
I adore him. There seems to be some sadness internally...he gave so much of himself to others, but didnt allow himself to fall in love...and that must have hurt.
@AMT me too!😘
I regret I never spoke to him when I saw him so frequently in NYC. 😪
@AMT Well, Im long time actress and singer...as well as animal rescuer. Empathy is a huge part of that. As QC would say, "Thank you for these kind words." ♥️
@AMT oddly enough, in my career in NYC and Hollywood...I met lots of celebrities...dated a few. So why could I not speak to QC? I never understood that.
He reminds me of my grandmother. Same hair and lips.
Seemed a very likable man.
What was it? 1908-1999? Remarkable man was "who" he was! Detested most of his life, and finally revered closer to the end and onward.
A dear wonderful person was he!
Don't ya' wish "everyone" could have that "something" he possessed?
@@craigbeasley1 A beautiful , quiet wisdom. Spiritual, but down to earth and humorous. What gave him his strength was probably his feeling that that he had a purpose in life. I think it's amazing, too, that he didn't judge people who judged him. Captivating person.
Very eloquent.
@ 2:25 If today's generation were introduced to this wisdom today, most people today are still stuck in a 'dream world' and are encouraged to stay there by the media and the establishment!
His bravery should shame so many
who is the person interviewing him? and this is Canadian tv I reckon?
Love listening
Amazingly brave.
He looks like Dame Hilda Bracket In this interview, bless em both!
What film are they referring to?
The Naked Civil Servant. Starring John Hurt as Quentin Crisp. 1975
Late in life Quentin became a foster father to a young lad named Apple.
Steve Jobs? LOL
8:24 wow... visionary torch bearer,..gives me goosebumps.. "I think someone had to make a statement of some kind so ultimately other people could make a further statement."
What is the movie they’re speaking of?
The Naked Civil Servant
A real trailblazer 🌹
❤Wonderful man
Interesting. When he was young he thought of himself as a woman, but then as he grew up felt he had to live in the "real world." Maybe if transition and acceptance of being transgender were available as options he may have well pursued that course since it would have then offered a "real world" action.
💭 Many Indiginous American traditional societies looked up to & honored their LGBTQI people. They were the councilors, advisors & prophetic visionaries for all the people in the tribe or clan. **Quentin Crisp was also one of these special & gifted people. It's high time we recognize this & value the special gifts LGBTQI people bring to liberate all human societies.
Very elegant
what did he mean'when youre young you can use as much makeup as you want...what you cant wear you can carry?'' why did everyone laugh...
Maybe it was the women in the audience. who knows.
He’s still my hero.
he said some time before he died he thinks he was transgender.. , no matter his gender, sexual orientation,he was a remarkable human being ❤️
The indefatigable Quentin Crisp!...He was so fascinating in interview. I just wish the CBC posting had mentioned what the program was...would like to have known the name of that moderator as well.
The interviewer was Canadian broadcaster extraordinaire, Peter Gzowski, (pronounced - probably incorrectly, by everyone as "Zoski"). He was unmatched as an interviewer: remarkably astute, articulate, informed, personable.
His national, weekday, morning show on CBC Radio, "Morningside" came to define Canada for Canadians. His occassional shows from the Canadian Arctic made the northern part of our country real to Canadians who had no mental image of that part of the country.
He was magnificent. Witty, brilliant, exacting in his research and unmatched in his strategic interview style.
As an ardent listener, I am so annoyed with him for not giving up smoking years before it prematurely killed him.
@@UneVoixMondialeThank you so much for this! :)....I remember him now, yes he was remarkable :)
Peter Gzowski
I have no idea who Quentin Crisp is ?
He was great wasn't he. Such a shame there are no more sensible and resolute role models like him around anymore. I'd love to know what he would have thought about the trans debate. I have a feeling he would have been scathingly dismissive.
His only ever crime was to be himself.
compare him to caitlyn jenner...! There is so much difference. Jenner is accepted and is going places witheveryone expected to accept his transgender status...This poor man didnt have that liberty..He was ostracised, ridiculed, and the worst things happned to him. Yet he chose to be brave and live hisown life.which he did...In the most outrageous and later dignified manner.....Now thats courage and defiance to the core..Jenner winning the Bravery award? Only in america. This man has more courage in his little frame than jenner ..the olympic winner.
Quentin Crisp was a real transexuall. Even without hormones or surgery, Quentin was more woman than Caitlyn Jenner could ever be!! Caitlyn Jenner is a transvestite (Heterosexual man that dresses up in woman's clothes for a fetish)..Quentin Crisp had a feminine heart feminine manners and a feminine soul......Transsexual to the core !!!
Jenner lived with all those krazy women.
The award was probably for that alone.
@@celladora31 ha ha. Yup. Hes brave! Glad he got out fr his sanity. I like Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner. Not afraid to speak her mind. And the truth!
This is the norm now.
id really like to meet him, one day.... Yes, I do know he died
He would be on puberty blockers if he were a teen today. Is that good or bad?
Just different. I like him just the way he is.
Some wish to transition, some don't
@Raluca Funnily enough, I read elsewhere online that before he died, he said he wasn’t a homosexual man, that he was actually a heterosexual woman. 😲🙁
He would not have taken them. He was too strong willed and sure that his authentic self was right just as it was and entitled to a place in the world.
he looks and sounds like Margaret Thatcher who was a middle class middle brow person like him
He was anything but middle brow.
More like Dame Maggie Smith... Downton Abbey...
@@DeepScreenAnalysis He was pretty Pedestrian I had a freind who used to play scrabble with him
@@yes-gm5ts thats what you tube comments are all about for the time being, a forum for people to share their points of view and often those views do not agree
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play this for the trans boys and girls please..
Famous US actor Golden Age of Hollywood and color television Everet Horton a sissy character
Crisp is a dullard
That's a weird thing to say. He seems very insightful to me.