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Famous As: English Actor, Writer and Director Known for His Films: ‘V for Vendetta’ and ‘A Fish Called Wanda’

Born On: August 24, 1957

Born In: London, England, United Kingdom

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.

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Books are no more threatened by Kindle than stairs by elevators.

Books are no more threatened by Kindle than stairs by elevators.
Books
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You are who you are when nobody's watching.

You are who you are when nobody's watching.
You
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An original idea. That can't be too hard. The library must be full of them.

An original idea. That can't be too hard. The library must be full of them.
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Stop feeling sorry for yourself and you will be happy.

Stop feeling sorry for yourself and you will be happy.
You Yourself Will
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The short answer to that is 'no.' The long answer is 'fuck no.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
Time I
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I am a lover of truth, a worshiper of freedom, a celebrant at the altar of language and purity and tolerance.

I am a lover of truth, a worshiper of freedom, a celebrant at the altar of language and purity and tolerance.
I
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No adolescent ever wants to be understood, which is why they complain about being misunderstood all the time.

No adolescent ever wants to be understood, which is why they complain about being misunderstood all the time.
Time
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Hell, I am young. I am free. My teeth are clean. The sun shines. To hell with everything else

Hell, I am young. I am free. My teeth are clean. The sun shines. To hell with everything else
Young I
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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.

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.
Life Love Art Living
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Having a great intellect is no path to being happy.

Having a great intellect is no path to being happy.
Stephen Fry

It is a cliche that most cliches are true, but then like most cliches, that cliche is untrue.

It is a cliche that most cliches are true, but then like most cliches, that cliche is untrue.
Like
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I like to wake up each morning and not know what I think, that I may reinvent myself in some way.

I like to wake up each morning and not know what I think, that I may reinvent myself in some way.
Think Like I
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Education is the sum of what students teach each other between lectures and seminars.

Education is the sum of what students teach each other between lectures and seminars.
Stephen Fry

How can one not be fond of something that the Daily Mail despises?

How can one not be fond of something that the Daily Mail despises?
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People who can change and change again are so much more reliable and happier than those who can’t

People who can change and change again are so much more reliable and happier than those who can’t
Change
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Sometimes there just isn't enough vomit in the world.

Sometimes there just isn't enough vomit in the world.
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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?

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?
You Me I
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The sort of twee person who thinks swearing is in any way a sign of a lack of education or a lack of verbal interest is just a fucking lunatic.

The sort of twee person who thinks swearing is in any way a sign of a lack of education or a lack of verbal interest is just a fucking lunatic.
Stephen Fry

Enthusiats are used to being mocked, maligned and misunderstood. We don't really mind.

Enthusiats are used to being mocked, maligned and misunderstood. We don't really mind.
Stephen Fry

Sex without smiling is as sickly and as base as vodka and tonic without ice.

Sex without smiling is as sickly and as base as vodka and tonic without ice.
Stephen Fry

Compromise is a stalling between two fools.

Compromise is a stalling between two fools.
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Seriousness is no more a guarantee of truth, insight, authenticity or probity, than humour is a guarantee of superficiality and stupidity.

Seriousness is no more a guarantee of truth, insight, authenticity or probity, than humour is a guarantee of superficiality and stupidity.
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Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will always hurt me.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will always hurt me.
Me Will
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Better sexy and racy
Than sexist and racist

Better sexy and racy Than sexist and racist
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Wine can be a better teacher than ink, and banter is often better than books

Wine can be a better teacher than ink, and banter is often better than books
Books
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I'm fat because I'm greedy, and if my mind is fat it's because I'm curious.

I'm fat because I'm greedy, and if my mind is fat it's because I'm curious.
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Old professors never die, they just lose their faculties.

Old professors never die, they just lose their faculties.
Never
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A real education takes place, not in the lecture hall or library, but in the rooms of friends, with earnest frolic and happy disputation.

A real education takes place, not in the lecture hall or library, but in the rooms of friends, with earnest frolic and happy disputation.
Friends
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