Stephen Fry: “Lost, alone and I wanted to take my life” | E201

To call Stephen Fry a national treasure would be underselling him. One of the hardest working names in British media, you name it and Stephen has done it; writer, actor, director and comedian. The size of his contribution to British culture in over four decades as a public figure is staggering.

Topics:
0:00 Intro
01:44 Early context
08:42 Credit card fraud - getting arrested
10:52 Feeling like an outsider
15:39 Going to Cambridge
18:48 Why acting?
23:31 Where happiness really comes from
34:15 How can we change who we are?
38:17 What has changed from the core of your younger self
44:40 Lowest moment in your life
50:38 Manic depression
59:36 Your relationship with social media
01:06:06 Depressive lows
01:15:22 Why have you been successful
01:18:15 Are we all artists?
01:28:34 What creates a good life for you?
01:32:13 Last guest question

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