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.
***** "....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!
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.
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.
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
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.
"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.
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!
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).
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.
@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.
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.
My second language is French ( live in Belgium) so I was pretty sure, but took your advice and looked it up and it said; knap, intelligent, slim, wijs, geleerd, wijze which is Dutch for smart, bright, learned,...
@amazingrandy900 I kinda have you beat on that, in the couple days after I watched this video I blew through the first three seasons of it. My favorite show by far right now. Is Rich Hall really popular in the UK? He always gets really healthy applause.
dose anyone know if there is going 2 b another round of QI soon i just love that show and stephen fry and alan davis they made the show worth watching if anyone knows please tell me love u stephen and alan please come back we miss u.
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.
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!!
The last minute of this is GOLD!
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
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 this man.
I both love & hate him.
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
I love the way Stephen Fry talks.
"She does make me vomit, I'm sorry to say." Ha.
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
"It seems to me it works on several levels" - thats class, go on the Fry.
The 'works on 5 levels' thing is in the 'Argue the Toss' sketch from A Bit of Fry and Laurie!
Stephan is so brilliant, no wonder he is so well liked. He is amazing XD
I think Stephen makes a great arguement. I love the way he talks about things.
I learn things when I watch this man speak, so I think this is worthy of my time.
Oh my gosh, that must be new. Thank you.
loll... whenever he talks about TV critics... it reminded me of "and now, welcome to 'Oh no, not another one'"
xD
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.
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 love how steve can just slay someone with only two or three words.
We should petition that everything be presented by David Mitchell
it's good to know that both DLSVSP and Stephen Fry are getting noticed
That critique at the end of man made beauty was so true.
It's impossible to dislike Stephen Fry
What a guy, what a comedian... 'Nothing against the Northern Irish... indeed, who would dare?' fantastic.
i could listen to this guy for hours , if i had a quarter of his intelligence and wit id be a happy man
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
Amasing speech at the end there.
He's fantastic.
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!
Room 101 is truly a remarkable program :)
haha, nice flashback to A bit of Fry and Laurie by Stephen :D
Oh, God I love him. He says what I want to and people actually listen.
Stephen Fry would be one of the top guests to invite at your dinner party.
I love watching the changes in hairstyle Stephen and Paul have. :P
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
I just thought I should watch some Stephen Fry to make myself feel better, so works
Fry nicely twigged Merton's 'working-class' act at 3:47 Merton's facial reaction was classic.
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.
"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.
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.
That Northern Irish accent was spot on lol
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.
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.
Best guest ever!!
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!
Love Stephens Northern Ireland Impression. Absolutly perfect
I love the old Room 101
Stephen Fry is a legend
Poets and philosiphers are the people who say what intelligent people dont feel the need to say...
I love them :D lol
A Greek style party to see her and the plates off could be a smashing idea. :-)
your such a happy fellow
that man is just a genius
Stephen Fry is a credit to humankind.
"this is simply, loathesome" lol
I can't agree more. In fact, can't we have a show where Stephen Fry just talks about what he hates?! Haha
Thank you, at least someone understood what was meant. =)
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).
Stephen really deserves an applause near the end of this part (which theres was no gap in the spoken words to do so sadly).
As parodied splendidly by Fry and Laurie in their "Argue the Toss" sketches.
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.
@ThreeWordsFirstWord Original Air Date-12 March 2001, from IMDb!
i saw him recently on top gear, he looks great!
How I would love to sit and talk to Stephen...
"This works on X levels"
Fry and Laurie sketch reference :D
1:57 for those looking for Fry's Mark Cousins impression
i miss Room 101, i think it's time for a comeback!
@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.
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.
I just noticed that this guy is from BONES. He's Sealy Booth's Phsyciatrist :D i love bones
he's well clever i wish i could talk like him
They both look so young!
Paul looks like noel gallager in the first bit
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 Fry is lovely lovely.
Stephen Fry is amazing. All hale the stephen fry.
Adore Stephen Fry - wouldn't he make the best uncle ever?
if you're talking about his stance on critics, charlie brooker is a writer as well
i actually found his plate-based remarks on beauty quite moving, damn you stephen you emotional bloody ninja
a modern day Oscar Wilde
How the FUCK did I not know about this guy at all? Brilliant man.
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.
@supercatwd
totally agree. just started watching his stuff today and i love this guy already
that would be so good.
"Who would dare?!" XD
stephen he know what he is talking about
I couldn't agree with him more!
On the few occasions I've seen Fry seem to get angry (on TV) he's been in the same room as Anne bloody Widdicombe.
aaahaha i LOVE him.
he has an amazing way of being clever, well spoken and negative but in a reassuringly non patronising way.
I completly agree.
My second language is French ( live in Belgium) so I was pretty sure, but took your advice and looked it up and it said; knap, intelligent, slim, wijs, geleerd, wijze
which is Dutch for smart, bright, learned,...
@amazingrandy900 I kinda have you beat on that, in the couple days after I watched this video I blew through the first three seasons of it. My favorite show by far right now.
Is Rich Hall really popular in the UK? He always gets really healthy applause.
Mum, is that you?
stephen is on his A-game here
dose anyone know if there is going 2 b another round of QI soon i just love that show and stephen fry and alan davis they made the show worth watching if anyone knows please tell me love u stephen and alan please come back we miss u.
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:)
Fry is the man