Author, actor, comedian, journalist, media presenter, screenwriter and social activist - Yes, it pretty much sums up the life of Stephen Fry. Coping with distressed young years, two school suspensions and three months of imprisonment for credit card fraud, Fry ultimately surfaced as a popular English media personality, known for his outstanding performance in ‘A bit of Fry & Laurie’, Blackaddar, Kingdom and Stephen Fry in America (a travel series). He has also done voice-over for all 7 books in the Harry Potter series, UK’s audiobook, animated movies and videogames. Multi-talented Stephen was a long-time host at QI quiz show. The legendary actor won Golden Globe nomination for Wilde. However, his epic Emmy award winning book ‘Stephen Fry: The Secret life of the Maniac Depressive’ earned him worldwide recognition. The world applauds his remarkable documentary aired on BBC where Stephen reveals the struggles of bipolar disorder sufferers and inspires millions of patients to win the losing battle. He has contributed to several articles, newspaper columns and novels like Moab is My Washpot. His life is an inspiration for teens struggling with behavioral issues. We all know Stephen Fry's wit is edgy and sharp. He articulates very well with clarity of perception. His thoughts and witty one-liners are very popular quotes. We have excerpted his quotes from his books, shows, writings, films and life in general. Here are some of Stephen Fry's quotes for you to read and enjoy.
The short answer to that is 'no.' The long answer is 'fuck no.
Stephen Fry
The only reason people do not know much is because they do not care to know. They are incurious. Incuriousity is the oddest and most foolish failing there is.
Stephen Fry
My first words, as I was being born [...] I looked up at my mother and said, 'that's the last time I'm going up one of those.
It is the useless things that make life worth living and that make life dangerous too: wine, love, art, beauty. Without them life is safe, but not worth bothering with.
Sometimes there just isn't enough vomit in the world.
Stephen Fry
Self-consciousness, that's what it is. Always my abiding vice. I keep seeing myself. Me watching myself watching others watch me. How do you lose that? What's the trick?