Laid back thanks to his druggie habits? Has he actually stopped snorting cocaine, his drug of choice? His choice to be a junky for some years, and I have no respect for such feeble people who then try and make money from selling their autobiographies a few dismal, needy years at a time.
Peggy Webb So you're judging someone purely based on a chemical they put into their body, of their own free will, in private. He's an incredibly intelligent and articulate man who's been through a lot of hardships. Maybe its not good for him, but I see it as pretty pathetic to judge him on something he did in the past that has affected no one but himself.
Agree! He's witty and amazingly intelligent, yet down-to-earth and frank at the same time. There are a lot of famous people I like, but very few I /really/ respect, and Fry's gotta be one of them.
***** "....and beneath that of course, we find...the floor....does the floor 'work' for you?...Is it a fatal floor?" (I remember that 'fatal floor' gag got an affectionate groan from the audience :) and my personal favourite.... "I'm reminded of one of those occasions where one is asked to sleep with someone one doesn't know particularly well, consequently i was nervous, and the whole thing was a disappointment." That made me laugh so hard because it pretty much describes every one night stand i've ever had :)
xD! You know it so well! I love the critics sketch. -"It's not your cup of tea?" - "No, no" *points to a mug* THATS my cup of tea.." xD Hugh and Stephen are geniuses!
love how well he can articulate his views, not aggressive at all or forcing his opinion on you. He just tells it to you fair and straight (no pun) and is truley genuine about it, can never get over what a nice humble guy he is
What a very intelligent, eloquent, thoughtful man Stephen is. One of the very best guests on this show by far, and as far removed from pompous as it is possible to get.
"You told people what was wrong with the stuff they would do. And you did that all your life? You know, I think that is just a terrible waste of life."... Isn't that exactly what Saint Peter does?
I think he was on about professional critics, whose life revolves around insulting peoples work, and how they can spend no more than a few paragraphs totally slating a whole group of people which has taken a great deal of work to complete. And I agree with Stephen.
Well I'm pleased that worked! I just felt like seeing Stephen Fry's 101 so I typed "room 101" into the search bar, lo and behold this video is the first in the list. No need to search for Fry, the they just assume you are if not specified xD
The only reason I looked him up was because of the Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip song where he says "thou shalt not question Stephen Fry". It worked out great, I'm happy to say!
I remember seeing this in the 90s. I was a teen and I have always remembered it. Great episode -I'm not sure if this was 2001 - Oh it was: 12 March 2001
This is one episode that I never get tired of watching. Stephen Fry is the dog's bollocks (that means he great, for those who have no understanding of certain phrases), he probably could have stopped Hitler just by speaking to him. Steve is the man!
There's a slight difference in the fact that critics are paid to do it as their job, and he was voicing his opinion on something, which is the point of Room 101.
Fry is a homesexual Atheist comedian and is extremely inteligent. I am so proud to have been alive in the same time and place. That's why he is a treasure. He is also one of my 5 eternal diner party guests.
Best episode ever. I agree with everything Stephen says on this. I love Stephan, He's funny and you can actually feel yourself getting more intelligent from watching him.
Stephen's northern irish accent (i.e. MY accent) is actually quite good. Another reason to adore him, methinks lol (in a totally platonic way, of course).
If there's one thing that seems to unite most of Britain's film & TV critics, it's a hatred of Stephen Fry. They often accuse him of being "smug", or the "stupid person's idea of an intellectual". Very much the ultimate pot and kettle case.
He wasn't saying that man always ruins nature. He was saying that nature is unconditionally beautiful, and that the only ugly things you will see are man made. He acknowledges that man can create beauty, but at the same time is reposnsible for 100% of the uglification of nature.
Let's be honest shall we? Every single person in that audience would have voted by show of hands with confidence if Stephen Fry had said: "I think we should put feathers in Room 101. They're terrifying things." It was Stephen Fry who said it, after all! :)
One day, I hope to see Stephen Fry's face on currency. Just like a hundred dollar bill can be called a "Benjamin", so a hundred pound note could be a "Stephen". :)
@Shadrach1 well said mate. Stephen Fry is a jewel in the British crown, he's loved from the upper class right down to the common man. He is a genius but so down to earth and humble, I love him. Peace.
is there any about clowns, because i'm doing this for my English course work and i'm looking at this for ideas but i really need help, let me know? thanks :)
one of the definitions of beauty (according to the aust. oxford dictionary 2nd edition) is "a fine specimen". whatever you may think of a cockroach aethstetically, it is a fine specimen of an organism. it is possibly the most resilient of macor-organisms on the planet. p.s. adore stephen fry:)
I don't care if he is a posh comedian .. I say he's a national treasure and laid back .. he's been through shit and survived
Laid back thanks to his druggie habits? Has he actually stopped snorting cocaine, his drug of choice? His choice to be a junky for some years, and I have no respect for such feeble people who then try and make money from selling their autobiographies a few dismal, needy years at a time.
Peggy Webb You mean the three that he's published, 1997, 2010 and 2014.
Peggy Webb So you're judging someone purely based on a chemical they put into their body, of their own free will, in private. He's an incredibly intelligent and articulate man who's been through a lot of hardships. Maybe its not good for him, but I see it as pretty pathetic to judge him on something he did in the past that has affected no one but himself.
+neomcghee I would make a cake for that party.
+samwiseshanti is cheese cake a real cake or just cooked cheese?
"oh god...oh god it's a collector's plate."
I will watch that again and again and still find it funny.
Classic. Pure pleasure listening to Stephen.
The last minute of this is GOLD!
stephen fry has always been so well spoken! he's quite amazing. legend.
The point Stephen makes at the end is just brilliant : ) I love that glorious person!!
Agree! He's witty and amazingly intelligent, yet down-to-earth and frank at the same time.
There are a lot of famous people I like, but very few I /really/ respect, and Fry's gotta be one of them.
I love the way Stephen Fry talks.
"She does make me vomit, I'm sorry to say." Ha.
I love the few lines from "A Bit Of Fry And Laurie"!
Mary Kelly Yes! The film review bit !
***** "....and beneath that of course, we find...the floor....does the floor 'work' for you?...Is it a fatal floor?"
(I remember that 'fatal floor' gag got an affectionate groan from the audience :)
and my personal favourite....
"I'm reminded of one of those occasions where one is asked to sleep with someone one doesn't know particularly well, consequently i was nervous, and the whole thing was a disappointment."
That made me laugh so hard because it pretty much describes every one night stand i've ever had :)
xD! You know it so well! I love the critics sketch.
-"It's not your cup of tea?"
- "No, no" *points to a mug* THATS my cup of tea.."
xD Hugh and Stephen are geniuses!
*****
Yes they are. Quite so, quite so, quietly so, quietly sowington :)
xD I read that in Stephens voice
"It seems to me it works on several levels" - thats class, go on the Fry.
We should petition that everything be presented by David Mitchell
I enjoyed this on 4 levels.
+stinkypants Really, only 4? I counted 6. I supposed you could even say there were 8, maybe even 10...
+samwiseshanti Quite possibly 12
wow i have believed that comment on beauty for years, but how can he so eloquently put it into words? Stunning.
love how well he can articulate his views, not aggressive at all or forcing his opinion on you. He just tells it to you fair and straight (no pun) and is truley genuine about it, can never get over what a nice humble guy he is
Stephen Fry would be one of the top guests to invite at your dinner party.
i love how steve can just slay someone with only two or three words.
loll... whenever he talks about TV critics... it reminded me of "and now, welcome to 'Oh no, not another one'"
xD
it's good to know that both DLSVSP and Stephen Fry are getting noticed
Oh my gosh, that must be new. Thank you.
Stephan is so brilliant, no wonder he is so well liked. He is amazing XD
The 'works on 5 levels' thing is in the 'Argue the Toss' sketch from A Bit of Fry and Laurie!
I think Stephen makes a great arguement. I love the way he talks about things.
What a guy, what a comedian... 'Nothing against the Northern Irish... indeed, who would dare?' fantastic.
What a very intelligent, eloquent, thoughtful man Stephen is. One of the very best guests on this show by far, and as far removed from pompous as it is possible to get.
It's impossible to dislike Stephen Fry
"You told people what was wrong with the stuff they would do. And you did that all your life? You know, I think that is just a terrible waste of life."... Isn't that exactly what Saint Peter does?
He's had his life, chilling in the Canaan with his mates.
I learn things when I watch this man speak, so I think this is worthy of my time.
That critique at the end of man made beauty was so true.
i could listen to this guy for hours , if i had a quarter of his intelligence and wit id be a happy man
That Northern Irish accent was spot on lol
I love this man.
I both love & hate him.
He's fantastic.
how very true. i could listen to him for hours. a very witty and intelligent bloke. a national treasure. i love this episode.
atvmidlands uk
I can't agree more. In fact, can't we have a show where Stephen Fry just talks about what he hates?! Haha
A Greek style party to see her and the plates off could be a smashing idea. :-)
I think he was on about professional critics, whose life revolves around insulting peoples work, and how they can spend no more than a few paragraphs totally slating a whole group of people which has taken a great deal of work to complete. And I agree with Stephen.
What a beautiful mind he has x
Well I'm pleased that worked! I just felt like seeing Stephen Fry's 101 so I typed "room 101" into the search bar, lo and behold this video is the first in the list.
No need to search for Fry, the they just assume you are if not specified xD
The only reason I looked him up was because of the Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip song where he says "thou shalt not question Stephen Fry".
It worked out great, I'm happy to say!
Amasing speech at the end there.
I remember seeing this in the 90s. I was a teen and I have always remembered it. Great episode -I'm not sure if this was 2001 - Oh it was:
12 March 2001
haha, nice flashback to A bit of Fry and Laurie by Stephen :D
Stephen Fry is a credit to humankind.
This is one episode that I never get tired of watching. Stephen Fry is the dog's bollocks (that means he great, for those who have no understanding of certain phrases), he probably could have stopped Hitler just by speaking to him. Steve is the man!
We should petition for hour-long lectures by Fry on our screens in the style of the one he gave at the end about guilt.
Room 101 is truly a remarkable program :)
Poets and philosiphers are the people who say what intelligent people dont feel the need to say...
I love them :D lol
There's a slight difference in the fact that critics are paid to do it as their job, and he was voicing his opinion on something, which is the point of Room 101.
Fry is a homesexual Atheist comedian and is extremely inteligent. I am so proud to have been alive in the same time and place.
That's why he is a treasure.
He is also one of my 5 eternal diner party guests.
Best guest ever!!
Best episode ever. I agree with everything Stephen says on this. I love Stephan, He's funny and you can actually feel yourself getting more intelligent from watching him.
I love watching the changes in hairstyle Stephen and Paul have. :P
I would like to banish Room 101 anyone who uses the word "iconic", closely followed by anyone talking about "national treasures".
That's a pretty good indicator that I will enjoy the person's work. Their other favorite target is Ken Branagh, and I've loved most of his films.
As parodied splendidly by Fry and Laurie in their "Argue the Toss" sketches.
Oh, God I love him. He says what I want to and people actually listen.
How can anyone help but adore a man who can be describing a "collectible" plate and trace a path between it and the ugliess and violence in society?
Stephen's northern irish accent (i.e. MY accent) is actually quite good. Another reason to adore him, methinks lol (in a totally platonic way, of course).
If there's one thing that seems to unite most of Britain's film & TV critics, it's a hatred of Stephen Fry. They often accuse him of being "smug", or the "stupid person's idea of an intellectual". Very much the ultimate pot and kettle case.
I just thought I should watch some Stephen Fry to make myself feel better, so works
Stephen Fry is a legend
a modern day Oscar Wilde
Fry nicely twigged Merton's 'working-class' act at 3:47 Merton's facial reaction was classic.
"this is simply, loathesome" lol
Thank you, at least someone understood what was meant. =)
He wasn't saying that man always ruins nature. He was saying that nature is unconditionally beautiful, and that the only ugly things you will see are man made. He acknowledges that man can create beauty, but at the same time is reposnsible for 100% of the uglification of nature.
I love the old Room 101
Let's be honest shall we? Every single person in that audience would have voted by show of hands with confidence if Stephen Fry had said:
"I think we should put feathers in Room 101. They're terrifying things."
It was Stephen Fry who said it, after all! :)
Love Stephens Northern Ireland Impression. Absolutly perfect
youtube commenting is a tragic waste of a life too.
One day, I hope to see Stephen Fry's face on currency. Just like a hundred dollar bill can be called a "Benjamin", so a hundred pound note could be a "Stephen". :)
1:57 for those looking for Fry's Mark Cousins impression
Adore Stephen Fry - wouldn't he make the best uncle ever?
In a way it's really sad that Fry doesn't like professional critics, because as he showed when discussing the commemorative plate, he's superb at it.
your such a happy fellow
i actually found his plate-based remarks on beauty quite moving, damn you stephen you emotional bloody ninja
All I can say is that I wish I had a vocabulary like Stephen Fry. Help me meet the smart chicks. :)
The problem with the floor is, it only works on one level. And it's not even a fatal floor.
How I would love to sit and talk to Stephen...
that man is just a genius
if you're talking about his stance on critics, charlie brooker is a writer as well
Oh shit. My phyciatrist Dr Fry has identified my anger management issues. Guilt.
They did not say anything about torturing them, they just implied that they would just sit there quietly and be banished from the world.
@Shadrach1 well said mate. Stephen Fry is a jewel in the British crown, he's loved from the upper class right down to the common man. He is a genius but so down to earth and humble, I love him. Peace.
Note that I typed argument like
that -> 'argument' to show that it wasn't really an argument.
Stephen really deserves an applause near the end of this part (which theres was no gap in the spoken words to do so sadly).
I completly agree.
Oh, collector's plates.
In my mind, there is nothing more disgusting or painful. I think they were designed just to induce rage in normal people.
"No-one ever erected a statue to a critic" ~ Jean Sibelius
They both look so young!
Paul looks like noel gallager in the first bit
i''ll bet anyone who saw it thought it was beautiful and hilarious
putting in criticism on a show that showcases criticism, brilliant
Stephen Fry is indeed very smart.
Stephen Fry is lovely lovely.
Mum, is that you?
is there any about clowns, because i'm doing this for my English course work and i'm looking at this for ideas but i really need help, let me know? thanks :)
How the FUCK did I not know about this guy at all? Brilliant man.
Bipolar disorder is also called Manic Depression. I suffer from it, too. It's not that bad when your in the high, but the lows are f***king awful!
one of the definitions of beauty (according to the aust. oxford dictionary 2nd edition) is "a fine specimen". whatever you may think of a cockroach aethstetically, it is a fine specimen of an organism. it is possibly the most resilient of macor-organisms on the planet. p.s. adore stephen fry:)
stephen is on his A-game here