he's one of the best things humanity has created..(yes i went there)..his existence is redeeming to the concept of people, (im a real fan).....he is so real, full of introspection......its so realllll.....he voices it all..making many feel less alone
Oh my god I spent the entire time watching Do Nothing wanting to know if Simon Amstell is alright. He should have included an addendum saying he was okay.
Simon Amstell is absolutely lovely :) There's just something in him that I don't see in many other stand ups and comedians that make me feel that he's on the same level as us and it just makes him the most likable person on the planet
you've named my feelings for him! you gave my feelings words! I never felt so much empathy (not pity, god no) for a stranger. I want to listen to him for hours. and hug him through out
Simon I think you may be my favourite person. I really do enjoy the fact that you base your comedy on your vulnerability and problems, but that's probably because I can relate to you.
I could not do stand up while people like Simon are natural, I have never thought deep about stand up comics until I saw man on the moon, Andys story gave me a different angle to view a comic as he hid in one of his many acts to a point of not knowing the real Kaufman, Now Simons name is enough to draw a crowd as his material made him a must see act,
Two points FIRST: 0:57 sheesh, that was a shot at noel..... SECOND: This is why i love simon. he's such an (i dont want to say unorthidox but i will because i cant think of the other word) comedian, he doesnt say what we expect, its such a deep look into his life and heart.
Haha! I swear he's talking about Jerry Seinfeld - His stand-up revolves around talking about mundane things like forks and airplane toilets. Also has his own line of shiny designer suits and wears them on stage.
I absolutely love this video. I've always wanted to get into stand-up, so I'll devour anything in which a stand-up I respect talks about their experiences doing it. I've seen Simon live a couple times live now and it's always been fun.
I take it that final woody allan anecdote is aimed at us the audiance. It must be a good part of why so many peole enjoy Simon, he is showing his uncertainties and weakneses. We all have these to some degree. So it's like being told, your odd and imperfect but thats normal. Pleasently reasuring.
He's a really interesting character. I just read a guardian interview that pretty much portrayed him negatively. I think that sometimes people can take his honesty completely the wrong wrong way and misunderstand where he's coming from.
@TinyTeaza2k7 its also saddening since he seemed like such a :)-y guy on buzzcocks. It's great seeing different aspects of one person and realizing they're an actual human person
I was thinking about Craig Ferguson when he said that. I loved him on the Drew Carey show and his talk show (especially when he interviewed Simon), but I was very disappointed when I saw his act.
loved Grandma's House and I think he's rather talented but I hope he changes his shtick soon. there's only so far you can go with talking about your insecurities
I don't know if Simon is the right person to be teaching people about stand-up, he grew up in the public eye and is known primarily for his work as a host on a panel show, and apart from that he is extrememly young for a stand-up. It's much better to learn from people who made it as a stand-up like Eddie Izzard. People go to see Simon Amstel because they know him from the show
I really enjoyed both series of the alternative situation comedy Grandma's House, but Simon Amstell's one man stand up comedy show is both rather repetitive and boring. These insecure, anxious and self-deprecating comedians are in essance just poor clones of Woody Allen.
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he's one of the best things humanity has created..(yes i went there)..his existence is redeeming to the concept of people, (im a real fan).....he is so real, full of introspection......its so realllll.....he voices it all..making many feel less alone
He is so cute!!! He seems like a really nice person and I understand a lot of what he talks about ... seemed like he was tearing up there :/
I agree with everything he says except he IS a good-looking stand-up. Incredibly beautiful!
Oh my god I spent the entire time watching Do Nothing wanting to know if Simon Amstell is alright. He should have included an addendum saying he was okay.
Thank you Simon, for being so you.
"Sometimes I'm annoyed that they're laughing. I think "Why're you laughing? You should be asking if I'm alright!"
Simon Amstell is absolutely lovely :) There's just something in him that I don't see in many other stand ups and comedians that make me feel that he's on the same level as us and it just makes him the most likable person on the planet
you've named my feelings for him! you gave my feelings words! I never felt so much empathy (not pity, god no) for a stranger. I want to listen to him for hours. and hug him through out
Good interviewer, really asked the right questions
When I die and angels ask me what my favourite thing in life was I'll say it was Simon Amstell ♥
Simon I think you may be my favourite person. I really do enjoy the fact that you base your comedy on your vulnerability and problems, but that's probably because I can relate to you.
I adore him.
where he talks to the camera, the door in the background is giving me mad optical illusion vibes!!
There's a sadness about Simon, that makes me feel so deeply for him. I just want to give him a hug and be his friend...
i love u simon xxx
Awww I love the way he is gorgeous but he just dosnt know it! X
two of my 3 favorite comedians
"Confident, loud, shiny suit" - He might as well just call Michael Mcintyre by name.
"well fuck you cause - I'm quite famous" I love this man
I could not do stand up while people like Simon are natural, I have never thought deep about stand up comics until I saw man on the moon, Andys story gave me a different angle to view a comic as he hid in one of his many acts to a point of not knowing the real Kaufman,
Now Simons name is enough to draw a crowd as his material made him a must see act,
why are you laughing? you should be asking if i'm alright.
he's ridiculously quotable considering his stuff is so thoughtful and perceptive.
He must KNOW that to many people - people he will never have to meet - he is adorable......
Two points
FIRST: 0:57 sheesh, that was a shot at noel.....
SECOND: This is why i love simon. he's such an (i dont want to say unorthidox but i will because i cant think of the other word) comedian, he doesnt say what we expect, its such a deep look into his life and heart.
Haha! I swear he's talking about Jerry Seinfeld - His stand-up revolves around talking about mundane things like forks and airplane toilets. Also has his own line of shiny designer suits and wears them on stage.
hahaha and so does noel fielding
"What's the deal with cat food?! Amirite?"
Then Jim carry comes out and makes a stupid face. God bless American comedy....
I exploded when I heard the Dave Brubeck Quartet song playing at the start.
I absolutely love this video. I've always wanted to get into stand-up, so I'll devour anything in which a stand-up I respect talks about their experiences doing it. I've seen Simon live a couple times live now and it's always been fun.
It’s been ten years. Have you done stand-up yet?
@@brandomontes Lmao
someone needs a hug
I take it that final woody allan anecdote is aimed at us the audiance.
It must be a good part of why so many peole enjoy Simon, he is showing his uncertainties and weakneses. We all have these to some degree. So it's like being told, your odd and imperfect but thats normal. Pleasently reasuring.
He's a really interesting character. I just read a guardian interview that pretty much portrayed him negatively. I think that sometimes people can take his honesty completely the wrong wrong way and misunderstand where he's coming from.
wonderful!
really well done profile of a really swell funnyman. great points on comedy as well.
we are soulmates.
I have 2 sinks!!!!
@TinyTeaza2k7 its also saddening since he seemed like such a :)-y guy on buzzcocks. It's great seeing different aspects of one person and realizing they're an actual human person
It's funny that he became the epitome of someone he would have roasted relentlessly on buzzcocks
well, I don't know who made this video, but that Dave Brubeck - Blue Rondo a la Turk in the beginning caught my attention!
Think that the confident, loud, shiny suit bit is a dig at Jimmy Carr.
really cute
Simon makes me realise how lonely I am :'(
He has also has really handsome guys coming to see him. I'm pretty sure he's in his element.
"Very good looking people" ..........I'd put Simon in that company
"I don't like the comedian who comes out confident and in a shiny suit"
Kinda like Mark Lammar lol
Anybody else see that optical illusion in the window during the interview where you see the dots?
How was he born in 1979?!?!?! He looks like a high schooler!!!
2:41 blonde audience girl in the 2nd row middle left of the picture is really cute
hahaha okay, thanks for the laugh x
Same..
@Iheartlungs can't agree more ;)
You misspelled "definitely". And "doesn't", but I'm assuming that's just a typo.
@rabbitwho shiny - it's spelt shiny. Just saying.
I want to be Simon's friend. Simon lets be friends.
I was thinking about Craig Ferguson when he said that. I loved him on the Drew Carey show and his talk show (especially when he interviewed Simon), but I was very disappointed when I saw his act.
did he only do one special?
Everything after 6:43... Omg...
@TinyTeaza2k7 Don't a lot comedians do that? Well, the likable ones at least.
I think he has realised emptiness
well it makes sense regarding you :)))
i guess i haven't found him amusing for the past several years. thanks for letting me know.
sorry my bad ..I dident recognize it until somebody told me^^
did... did you not see the pretty boys?
Simon has the same humor as Louis CK, but the two have completely opposite deliveries. It's really interesting.
how old are you? you seem pretty adolescent. damn it I'll have a good time with you in here :)) Do go on
I have one.
One step closer than you :P
loved Grandma's House and I think he's rather talented but I hope he changes his shtick soon. there's only so far you can go with talking about your insecurities
AAAND ....friendzoned ^^
Russell Brand brought meh her
I only just found out Simon was gay from watching this XD He's awesome.
has he had botox or just had an allergic reaction to something in the interview?
A comic should never blame the audience for the joking not working!
Taking it abit seriously isnt he
Simon is not pathetic. What's with all these empathetic comments for?
I don't know if Simon is the right person to be teaching people about stand-up, he grew up in the public eye and is known primarily for his work as a host on a panel show, and apart from that he is extrememly young for a stand-up. It's much better to learn from people who made it as a stand-up like Eddie Izzard. People go to see Simon Amstel because they know him from the show
boooo woody allen.
u mad?
I really enjoyed both series of the alternative situation comedy Grandma's House, but Simon Amstell's one man stand up comedy show is both rather repetitive and boring.
These insecure, anxious and self-deprecating comedians are in essance just poor clones of Woody Allen.
Ugh, he's insufferable
I find him hilarious!