Many people would no more think of entering journalism than…

Many people would no more think of entering journalism than the sewage business - which at least does us all some good.

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Other Stephen Fry Quotes

Beyond question, the north Norfolk coastline is the place where I feel happiest in the world: from Dersingham to Blakeney is just superb. It’s the beaches, the tide, the skies, the birds and the fishermen, the people who live and work there. It’s in danger of becoming Notting Hill-by-the-sea, it’s so desirable. - View Quote Details on Beyond question, the north Norfolk coastline is the place where…
It is a cliché that most clichés are true, but then like most clichés, that cliché is untrue. - View Quote Details on It is a cliché that most clichés are true, but…
There is so much we can learn from TV. It’s a window on the world. - View Quote Details on There is so much we can learn from TV. It’s…
It is, I know, for I have experienced it perhaps twice in my life, an awful privilege to be too much loved and perhaps the kindest thing I ever did in my life was never to let Matthew know to what degree he had destroyed my peace and my happiness. - View Quote Details on It is, I know, for I have experienced it perhaps…
We’ve all got 3 minutes to live! What would you do? I know what I’d do- I’d have a peanut butter sandwich! (Stephen Fry in American) - View Quote Details on We’ve all got 3 minutes to live! What would you…
I was asked to be on that Grumpy Old Men programme and I refused because I said, ‘If I go on, I will be grumpy about grumpy old men.’ I think there’s nothing more pathetic than people moaning about mobile phones. - View Quote Details on I was asked to be on that Grumpy Old Men…
Oh, I love TV. I’ve got cable with all the bells and whistles. Sunday nights are perfect for sinking into a Foyle’s War or a Midsomer Murders. - View Quote Details on Oh, I love TV. I’ve got cable with all the…
I spent a long time in the school library listening to [music], but I was always frustrated that I never seemed to be able to really get inside the music. I used to conduct as I listened. Wildly. Some children did air guitar… I did air baton. There’s a piano in my house, and I play when no one’s around - but as soon as anyone listens, my confidence goes and I lose my sense of rhythm. - View Quote Details on I spent a long time in the school library listening…
If I had a large amount of money I should certainly found a hospital for those whose grip upon the world is so tenuous that they can be severely offended by words and phrases and yet remain all unoffended by the injustice, violence and oppression that howls daily about our ears. - View Quote Details on If I had a large amount of money I should…
My vocal cords are made of tweed. I give off an air of Oxford donnishness and old BBC wirelesses. - View Quote Details on My vocal cords are made of tweed. I give off…