John Cleese talks creativity, freedom of speech and blacklisting himself from Cambridge University

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  • @staggeredpotato6941
    @staggeredpotato6941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +878

    'if you can't control your own emotions,you end up controlling someone's behaviour' ... what a good line.

    • @AnnabelleJARankin
      @AnnabelleJARankin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      So true as well!

    • @staggeredpotato6941
      @staggeredpotato6941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@AnnabelleJARankin Oh behave! ....(see what i did there?)
      :)

    • @AnnabelleJARankin
      @AnnabelleJARankin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@staggeredpotato6941 Yes dear.

    • @remaincalm2
      @remaincalm2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      This quote is gold and explains a lot about what's going on in people's heads these days, specifically those who are telling others what they should be thinking and are, by no coincidence, act excessively offended if you say something they disagree with.

    • @Cantbuyathrill
      @Cantbuyathrill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That IS brilliant. A great way to put it!!!

  • @normanmacfarlane2867
    @normanmacfarlane2867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +584

    John Cleese has never been more relevant .
    I completely agree with wirh him
    This is a brilliant interview.

    • @Cantbuyathrill
      @Cantbuyathrill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I always enjoy interviews with Cleese.

    • @sabejreid2072
      @sabejreid2072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Interview? He was brilliant and relevant - despite the rather unimpressive Host.

    • @JB-ti7bl
      @JB-ti7bl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WOKE fundamentalism.

    • @JIMDEZWAV
      @JIMDEZWAV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WOKE WANKER'S ON A MISSION

    • @warplanner8852
      @warplanner8852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's an incredible phony.

  • @albert21able
    @albert21able 3 ปีที่แล้ว +444

    The British had a sense of humour known for it throughout the World, Now being destroyed by a very small minority, People need to stand up to these bullies

    • @Cantbuyathrill
      @Cantbuyathrill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Gallows Humour is offensive to Woke nannies.

    • @tropik5724
      @tropik5724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The little hat people.

    • @richardmycroft5336
      @richardmycroft5336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @NotTheBBCNewz I've seen it on the right as well.

    • @eudaemoniac3449
      @eudaemoniac3449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@richardmycroft5336 Well, you would have . . but that doesn’t negate the observable fact that there’s a massive preponderance of this sort of thing coming from the left nowadays. Hence the ever-growing disillusionment leading people away from the left, and hopefully from partisanship in general

    • @downeybill
      @downeybill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It’s not so much the sense of humour that is missing, (though it is), it’s that men and women of the Python generation had a REAL liberal arts education.

  • @andydixon2980
    @andydixon2980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +575

    John Cleese is one of the few people left who talks any sense in this increasingly restricted society/world we live in.

    • @keyboarddancers7751
      @keyboarddancers7751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There are plenty of others. I enjoy listening to them as well.

    • @coolhand1966
      @coolhand1966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@keyboarddancers7751 citation please

    • @keyboarddancers7751
      @keyboarddancers7751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@coolhand1966 Obviously a rhetorical request.
      Here's a few to start with. Should be enough there to upset and please a lot of people in equal measure.
      John McWhorter
      Coleman Hughes
      Douglas Murray
      Ayaan Hirsi Ali
      Yanis Varoufakis
      Chris Hedges
      Richard Wolff
      Robert Reich

    • @salzerilli4789
      @salzerilli4789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is what happens when you don't have the mafia around to beat stupid people. You get crazy men in dresses demanding that they are a woman and other morons actually defending their demands. Just beat the sh@# out of them and call it a day, already...

    • @chriswaters3442
      @chriswaters3442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@salzerilli4789 What a creative response! Or, we’re you just playing?

  • @s3tifpv941
    @s3tifpv941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    This was the most intelligent, eloquent, entertaining thing I have heard in a while.

  • @tonynagy2042
    @tonynagy2042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    This was a brilliant insight, I agree with 100%... Cheers.

  • @no.7593
    @no.7593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    A very wise man and comedic genius for good measure, is offering a lifetime of wisdom and yet worryingly is met with muted response from the young audience.

    • @SMacCuUladh
      @SMacCuUladh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A sign of the times.

  • @momotheelder7124
    @momotheelder7124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    He is a brilliant comedian but being able to verbalise and deconstruct creativity so effectively is a rare talent itself-this is so insightful because it provides the underlying psychological reasons behind needing to adopt certain habits in a creative field!

  • @jamesmaybury7452
    @jamesmaybury7452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    I came here to express respect to John for cancelling himself and standing up to woke tyrannical nonsense. Thank you Sir.

    • @afgor1088
      @afgor1088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      what woke tyrannical nonsense?

    • @sabejreid2072
      @sabejreid2072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too!

    • @afgor1088
      @afgor1088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @glyn hodges so... Protesting is tyranny now?
      Gee I can't wait to move to the freedom loving democracy of North Korea. No protests there
      Get a grip snowflake

    • @afgor1088
      @afgor1088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @glyn hodges not worth the effort when it comes to your kind tbh

    • @afgor1088
      @afgor1088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @glyn hodges wow dude don't get so triggered

  • @slavkas.6552
    @slavkas.6552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    I love to listen to those famous people who didn’t sell their souls to the devil in order to be famous!!!
    God bless John Gleese🙏

    • @rickstoic6907
      @rickstoic6907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      God bless John Cheese!!

    • @dr.2335
      @dr.2335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      God bless John Crease!

    • @iga279
      @iga279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lsbfilmproductions Fleas?

    • @ericwalker1834
      @ericwalker1834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cod, cress, AND cheese.

    • @dalemason5970
      @dalemason5970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Con~fess bum cheese!? 🤔

  • @whu58
    @whu58 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I could listen to John for hours, he is so right about our educators, almost everything today is taught through a diatribe sequenced process rather then gaining experience through trial & error or free thinking = this is why many can`t think on there feet or adapt to solve a problem out of the ordinary.

    • @sabejreid2072
      @sabejreid2072 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I actually think he is as good as the adored gay guy - forget his name. John Cleese is highly underrated.

    • @southerncomfort7490
      @southerncomfort7490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Being in higher education - at a Russell Group university - I completely agree. Their job is to stifle innovation and eccentricity, not to nuture it.

    • @southerncomfort7490
      @southerncomfort7490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Andy Mann Clearly, you have never been to a university. When you have, just get back to me.

    • @southerncomfort7490
      @southerncomfort7490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No university would trust you with a leaf-blower, never mind as a lecturer. The nearest that you have ever got to Higher Education has been watching 'University Challenge.'
      More to the point, I have examined your correspondence with others with regard to this clip. To put it mildly, you are to balanced mental health what Goebbels was to public service broadcasting. Still, with your all too obvious anti-Semitism, you probably regard that as a compliment.
      Now go to 'Troll City' and jump off the multi-story car park. By doing this you would be doing civilisation a massive favour.

  • @waynemcleod6767
    @waynemcleod6767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Creativity is the foundation of innovation as well as artistic endeavor.

    • @SMacCuUladh
      @SMacCuUladh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Artistic endeavour can be innovative or derivative.

  • @555pontifex
    @555pontifex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The wisdom on display here is unusual and hugely gratifying.

  • @AnnabelleJARankin
    @AnnabelleJARankin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    'You have to realize that most people don't know what they're doing...' Love it.
    Sorely miss the old days when we would have dinner conversations like this.

  • @MC-jm7hi
    @MC-jm7hi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    John Cleese: an absolute icon of British humour, and an advocate of common sense. God bless you John.

    • @NellieKAdaba
      @NellieKAdaba 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      👍🏾

    • @joeboudreault2226
      @joeboudreault2226 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Notice how the top Brotish comic, Michael McIntyre, doesn't have any barriers and doesnt need to be 'correct' or vulgar...and does it on every topic imaginable...

    • @thepianoman1010
      @thepianoman1010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@joeboudreault2226 McIntire simply ain't funny!

    • @ellied.violet7372
      @ellied.violet7372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Advocate of common sense? He's a diehard brexxie. Doesn't add up.

    • @joeboudreault2226
      @joeboudreault2226 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thepianoman1010 you are a very dour human, then.

  • @jesusjohnny8286
    @jesusjohnny8286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    The fear in the audience to agree is tangible. He makes the point regarding emotion and controlling behaviour to silence. That is telling.

    • @BoxLaneProductions
      @BoxLaneProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't worry that's just everyone taking it in

    • @Acemanveryspecial
      @Acemanveryspecial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not everything requires whooping applause. The audience was listening intently.

    • @jesusjohnny8286
      @jesusjohnny8286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Acemanveryspecial I certainly hope so.

    • @mikelheron20
      @mikelheron20 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drivel. You just see what you want to see. It comes from being prejudiced and not terribly bright.

    • @jesusjohnny8286
      @jesusjohnny8286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikelheron20 you could be right, then again you could be wrong. Who decides that? You?

  • @jobenvy
    @jobenvy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    John is brilliant - keep it up mate!1

    • @RasMajnouni
      @RasMajnouni 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You forgot to say he is also the biggest Hip-o-Critter on video

    • @blixarollins9115
      @blixarollins9115 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RasMajnouni he has contradicted himself at times for sure.

    • @RasMajnouni
      @RasMajnouni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@blixarollins9115 Of course he & all of the Monty Python are amazingly talented but after 48 years of being a fanatic fan I always saw only in him an angry streak a mile wide.He himself says he left the troupe because the others were having fun and he was "bored". Here in Israel there grow a cactus fruit called "Prickly Pear" and he is that.(Besides I have a mean streak 1/4th a mile wide myself and can get over-opinionated like Cleese so "well, shut my mouth.Lands"

    • @blixarollins9115
      @blixarollins9115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RasMajnouni hahaha! do we not all have that "prickly pear mean-streak" at times my friend? - lol. i tend to be far more angry as i age it seems and as the world dies bitter...i am sadly not Christ-like w/my forgiveness and patience. all the best to you.....ps - i too am over opinionated "like cheese" - lol! cheers!

    • @RasMajnouni
      @RasMajnouni 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blixarollins9115 Blixa, you made a great point. From my early teens on everything made me mad or sarcastic. The older I get since we learn ways to realiize that anger is misplaced we learn to use our brain to control negative emotions. Its a life long job but slowly it has its effects.You obviously are a person who is wise or you wouldn't have wrote what you did!!!

  • @sparkledarkle.
    @sparkledarkle. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    So refreshing to listen to this speech! Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @baxtronicxavier
    @baxtronicxavier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The summary of the book he gave instantly prompted me to think of how I’m approaching my own creativity at the moment and seriously gave me pause. And well done Sir for taking a stand against the intolerant woke ideologues.

  • @ranjitmainkar804
    @ranjitmainkar804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Bravo. This is my first time commenting after over 10 years of TH-cam viewership. This is a topic I have thought about a few times in my field of engineering. I have always felt my thoughts are always incomplete and disjointed but listening to you a felt as though you read my thoughts and gave them form and structure. Hence, bravo once again.

  • @mattfm101
    @mattfm101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Its truly shocking how in tune, John is with the modern world, while being, famous, rich and old.

    • @melska
      @melska 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That's because he's not stupid.

    • @sooky2253
      @sooky2253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The woke agenda is a reflection of the communist agenda behind it - neither contain any creativity at all

    • @jackcrane7853
      @jackcrane7853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe its PRECISELY because of THAT!?

    • @haigw
      @haigw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Respect one's elders. You have, unfortunately, got this backwards: dismiss your elders.

  • @RuneRelic
    @RuneRelic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I remember at school, that my whole generation literally took it upon ourselves, to think up as many innovatively offensive insults to each other that we could muster.
    It was literally a competition in offensiveness, that was almost guaranteed to end in uncontrolled hysterics, at the climax of a good round robin session.
    The point being, once you reach the stage where there is nothing left to offend you, you can actually freely talk about anything.
    Maybe with an occasional giggle thrown in.
    To me, this is what goes straight to the heart of free speech and the essential social need of the clown and comedian.
    If you didnt take yourself so seriously, you wouldnt take offense, and would be happy to return the banter in equal measure.
    You can literally ...speak freely.

    • @mickymillersson4376
      @mickymillersson4376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Up north, calling your mate a twat has been a term of endearment for ever.

    • @nedludd7622
      @nedludd7622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You might sound like you know something if you could learn what "literally" means and not use it. Here all you needed to do was write the one line about taking yourself seriously. So there are only around 22 words that are important.

    • @jamesmaybury7452
      @jamesmaybury7452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Micro aggressions, or what we used to call banter.

    • @loafersheffield
      @loafersheffield 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In the court of a tyrannical king, the only person who was allowed to speak the truth to power was the court jester.

    • @jamesjoseph7508
      @jamesjoseph7508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@nedludd7622 Comedy gold.....replying to a post on free speech ....by saying the poster should have "written" less.
      And decreeing what is and isnt important.
      Jesus wept...

  • @michelekett8450
    @michelekett8450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A true teacher is always remembered and they’re few and far between. They are inspirational, and encourage inquiry.

  • @kingfisherphil
    @kingfisherphil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    A lot of wisdom in his words! Well said John.

  • @michaelhobbs8935
    @michaelhobbs8935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This talk almost moved me to tears. It felt like someone saying something I'd always known but fought against because I didn't think it was right or fair. I feel like I've been given permission to be creative without feeling guilty.

  • @zumamaya2396
    @zumamaya2396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've worked in creative indusries all my life. That's a great explanation of why decisions are put off by creative people...I always felt guilty for procrastinating. Wish I'd known it earlier.

  • @BANKO007
    @BANKO007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Cleese is a national hero. Thank God he has sussed woke and the nonsense of taking offence. He represents true British values. We need to fight to get them back again.

    • @markschattefor6997
      @markschattefor6997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think John Cleese would be very grateful if you could keep any kind of god(s) as far away from him as possible.

    • @Macca-rb5ok
      @Macca-rb5ok 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cleese would laugh at the very idea of there being "true British" values.

    • @sabejreid2072
      @sabejreid2072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      National treasure.

    • @ciaran6309
      @ciaran6309 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well he said london wasnt british nomore.hence the only major city that voted against brexit

  • @onetripwonders
    @onetripwonders 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Why are there empty chairs in a small room for a chat with John Cleese? If I could have transported from Canada I would be there. TH-cam is the next best thing. Thanks for posting.

    • @DoReMeaCulpa
      @DoReMeaCulpa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @onetripwonders, John Cleese WAS in Canada recently. He appeared for several evenings at a comedy club in the Vancouver area about a month ago. It was well worth the ticket price, and in my view was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

    • @francoisewalot4433
      @francoisewalot4433 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      because he is an ardent supporter of Brexit...

    • @baronbullshyster2996
      @baronbullshyster2996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The empty chairs have got all the invisible people in them. Normal they have to stand up.

  • @HowardARoark
    @HowardARoark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Highly pertinent comments from John Cleese. Very interesting comment about how the art expert knew a fake because it made him feel ill. I always rate John Cleese because of the sheer genius of his characterization of Basil Fawlty, which has probably brought more laughter and joy to people than virtually any other comic creation.

  • @TheLMC323
    @TheLMC323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wonderful interview with a brilliant legend. Love this man!

  • @isabellelachambre5051
    @isabellelachambre5051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    John Cleese is the best. Brilliant, witty, always spot on ! You can't help but loving his humour.

  • @glenbirbeck4098
    @glenbirbeck4098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John is doing some of his most valuable work now in sharing his ideas, experience and learning.

  • @wowhausstudios5514
    @wowhausstudios5514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    His description in how creative people think and do is dead on!

  • @angiutv5897
    @angiutv5897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    John Cleese is a bloody LEGEND!!!!!!

  • @aristatibb7
    @aristatibb7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great Interview

    • @sabejreid2072
      @sabejreid2072 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It wasn't an interview, Cleese interviewed himself in my view. The Host didn't ask anything real or 'difficult' and why can't the audience ask 'live' questions?

  • @willmurphy6663
    @willmurphy6663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Brilliant John.... good to hear you, I still give out families and how to survive them....

  • @Budda773
    @Budda773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    John Cleese truly is someone to be respected...

  • @daveericson2320
    @daveericson2320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    wow -that was really brilliant, sage wisdom from an accomplished gentleman, deep thinking, very smart

  • @rodneil4734
    @rodneil4734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    10:17 "If people become anxious they revert straight to the stereotype." Creativity goes out the window.

  • @substitute91
    @substitute91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is definitely a very refreshing and Intelligent conversation to watch.. especially these days. Thank you John Cleese. I've always respected this man. He's just simply a smart guy. What a relevant man.

  • @lowandodor1150
    @lowandodor1150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His summation and explanation of creativity is so spot on, what a bloke!

  • @korrinschilling9909
    @korrinschilling9909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John Cleese is a legend and cannot be canceled in the heart and minds of those who love him. Love from Washington, USA 🇺🇸!

    • @richinderbyshire4779
      @richinderbyshire4779 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its great to have love from the USA for John. Love back from UK.

    • @peterkoch3777
      @peterkoch3777 ปีที่แล้ว

      He cancels himself and laughs at himself before any other woke fsck does. Genius🤣

  • @gregsg2351
    @gregsg2351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I like this man even more every time I hear him speak.

  • @deckard3755
    @deckard3755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    John Cleese is a legend. And if he's ever allowed into Cambridge again, I fully expect him to walk inside in full Basil Fawlty get-up, goosestepping with his finger held beneath his nose with a big f-off grin on his face.

    • @malinkarlsson4656
      @malinkarlsson4656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True 😂😂😂👍

    • @julieclonan2427
      @julieclonan2427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh yes please 😂🇬🇧

    • @hotchpotch3278
      @hotchpotch3278 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's allowed into Cambridge. He cancelled a booking. Whether he's invited to speak again depends on the occasion and what other choices present themselves at the time.

    • @stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733
      @stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hotchpotch3278 you mean he didn't want to go to place that teaches cultural marxism...in every module.

    • @stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733
      @stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Andy Mann universities a indoctrination camps for marxism.

  • @TheFlagMaster.
    @TheFlagMaster. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Absolutely fantastic interview

  • @DomsDocs
    @DomsDocs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What an amazing interview. I have found creativity to be like this, you get creative ideas when not trying to come with ideas - the unconscious.

  • @petercastles5978
    @petercastles5978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good. I am determined to play again. Thank you John.

    • @sabejreid2072
      @sabejreid2072 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great! Yes he is to be celebrated and listened to - the Bath people should hang their heads in shame.

  • @UncompressedWAVmusic
    @UncompressedWAVmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent talk by John Cleese. I really enjoyed the insight he shared throughout this talk. He is very often funny as well here.

  • @mjklein
    @mjklein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rather profound, and profoundly useful information.

  • @markc1234golf
    @markc1234golf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank YOU JOHN CLEESE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE TO YOU AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THE YEARS OF LAUGHTER AND THOUGHT PROVOCING CREATIVITY FROM YOU AND THE MONTIES!

  • @bcfc18751
    @bcfc18751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    A true legend of comedy!!

  • @wolffenhaus
    @wolffenhaus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love you Cleese.

  • @joematthew8350
    @joematthew8350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Most people don't know what they're doing. Wahaha, reminds me of a Monty Python sketch, Ken Cleanairsystem the boxer acted by John Cleese. Doing his training, running on the street, runs up to the rear of a car and doesn't know how to run around the car, stares for a short period, totally confused and just turns around and runs back the way he came. Brilliant sketch.

    • @infinityBBC
      @infinityBBC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      loved that one! "he's got a small brain in his skull"... "he's almost completely stupid"! 🤣

    • @chriscoffee9070
      @chriscoffee9070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Classic python name too, while the sketch is surely Cleese, I smell a distinct whiff of Chapman about the name, nearly as good as Raymond Luxury Yacht (pronounced 'yatcht' of course).

  • @peterf90
    @peterf90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Cleese hit the nail on the head. A great comedian, some of those Monty Python skits were pure genius.

  • @PompeyBoy66
    @PompeyBoy66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Man this guy is good, super smart and articulate.

  • @rushelm8101
    @rushelm8101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Intellect plus, thank you Mr. Cleese.

  • @1MasterBates
    @1MasterBates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He speaks with wisdom and knowledge, this should be shown and heard in all schools globally 👌🏻

  • @amanitamuscaria5284
    @amanitamuscaria5284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    21:28 Lady in blue dress, she is not happy or impressed pure gold :-)

    • @chriswaters3442
      @chriswaters3442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Toad Creature from the bog of intellectual constipation.

    • @missq3989
      @missq3989 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chriswaters3442 brilliant response

    • @egverlander
      @egverlander 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the Woker with the tittering, fingertip clap.

  • @alanyoung3012
    @alanyoung3012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The culture JC describes isn't about "sensitivity" - it's entirely about imposing control.

    • @silverlight2004db
      @silverlight2004db 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It isn't 'about' sensitivity...it 'uses' certain peoples sensitivity as a mechanism to impose control.

    • @ianpritchard6375
      @ianpritchard6375 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. If a comedian wants to use racist tropes to try to be funny, that's entirely up to them. The fact is that nobody, except fellow racists, find that stuff funny any more.

  • @dudedude869
    @dudedude869 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i would like to start by saying Thank You Mr. Cleese for the endless hours of joy you have brought to all of us and to the situation at hand thank you for being a voice of sanity and truth . John Cleese absolute fucking legend !!!!!!!!

  • @visitor55555
    @visitor55555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The fact you have to check and re-check everything so many times means you get nothing spontaneous is an absolute gem.

  • @philedmonds1901
    @philedmonds1901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John Cleese, don't ever ever change :)

  • @ketchup5344
    @ketchup5344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a big kid who's never grown up ive made masive mistakes and it cost me dear. But anything i ever did that was really good and any fun that ive had that was really fun came as a result of this. Therefore my only prayer each night includes: please god make me anything you like but dont ever ever let me grow up.
    John Cleese-brilliant chat from a bone fide legend 💘✌

    • @ketchup5344
      @ketchup5344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Rob Ert if only that was my worst 😥😂

    • @ketchup5344
      @ketchup5344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Rob Ert Do you want to write a sketch?😂

  • @missuszee70
    @missuszee70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How lovely to listen to an intelligent man encouraging the rest of us to join in. PEACE ;]

  • @mataform
    @mataform 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He describes the creative process perfectly.

  • @garethbliss
    @garethbliss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Watching this as I cook dinner with Uncle Ben’s Rice now named Ben’s without a picture of Uncle Ben. Absolute madness taking over.

  • @Revenuism
    @Revenuism 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent Real thought playfully put. ‘Is this a piece your brain’

  • @wnicklas
    @wnicklas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, amazing John. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @tyronewhitehead3123
    @tyronewhitehead3123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fascinating interview thanks John I want more. I understand every thing you Said 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @raynabateman3715
    @raynabateman3715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John Cleese is amazing. A brilliant, sharp witted man

  • @rollicker3139
    @rollicker3139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Fascinating stuff. I'm going to check this book out. If I have any criticism about this interview at all, it's that he didn't enter while doing the funny walk.

    • @JO-kp6lk
      @JO-kp6lk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I only hope he is still able to do it.

    • @infinityBBC
      @infinityBBC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JO-kp6lk yes, and that might perhaps be one of the reasons he didn't! ;-)

    • @jameshadfield5624
      @jameshadfield5624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      at his age, just any kind of walk is a bonus. but I have to say I was thinking the same thing. the parrot sketch is also hysterical.

  • @lukemccann
    @lukemccann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man is class. God Bless

  • @bengray4149
    @bengray4149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Last of the Titans. If anyone can rally the troops to cancel the cancellers it is this fearsome and righteous dude.

  • @spiritofseventysix1155
    @spiritofseventysix1155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    John Cleese articulate, sharp mind, concise and yet delightfully and elegantly playful from within and with the interviewer, the audience and the viewers watching from afar...an amazingly adroit feat.

  • @benphilips9918
    @benphilips9918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good on you. John this stuff needs airing. Once upon a time we called it common sense. It seems to be the first time the audience has heard it judging by the expression on some of their faces.

  • @erikdenhouter
    @erikdenhouter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best 22 minutes I spend the last 10 years.

    • @jamesdettmann94
      @jamesdettmann94 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel for your partner then

    • @erikdenhouter
      @erikdenhouter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesdettmann94 If would have a partner I would have said: "Best 22 minutes I spend here the last 10 years" 😜

  • @TheZagiello
    @TheZagiello 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God Bless you John Cheese.

  • @dannialeflowers6440
    @dannialeflowers6440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A very wise discussion. I very much enjoyed it.

  • @michalkochanik6418
    @michalkochanik6418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    there is still some common sense in this world

  • @thepianoman1010
    @thepianoman1010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John Cleese speaks wise words and makes wisdom sound funny! A rare gift!

  • @subjectandpredicate7172
    @subjectandpredicate7172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm creative every Friday and Saturday night about 3am after imbibing much alcohol. People have afterwards called me unconscious, but I protest that I was just being creative and point to Cleese as an suthority

  • @nickiewilson6985
    @nickiewilson6985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💘 Love John Flees, and met him personally in 1980 at the East Vancouver Cultral Centre. My sister best friend's a couple, played him & Sybil. What a great night & he was impressed with it. 🇨🇦 ❤.

  • @rodneil4734
    @rodneil4734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    13:27 "You have to realise that most people don't know what they are doing. The problem is they don't know they don't know what they are doing and that gives them confidence."

  • @Jaded-Wanderer
    @Jaded-Wanderer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great, thank you.

  • @Peter4253
    @Peter4253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant and from my perspective so true!

  • @peterludvig517
    @peterludvig517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this guy. John Cleese you are a living legend.

  • @davidhandyman7571
    @davidhandyman7571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My father always had a pencil and paper on his bedside table for when he would wake up in the night with a design or idea. He would make a sketch or notes and then go back to sleep soundly. In the morning he could then remember and develop his idea.

  • @jerrybailey5797
    @jerrybailey5797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John Cleese making sense .... this is brilliant 👏 👌 🙌 😀

  • @adrianryan5654
    @adrianryan5654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Mediocrity is the norm! Just look at our leaders…

  • @monicaangelini3324
    @monicaangelini3324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gosh! Really love this man. He is in my "ideal dinner guest table"

  • @chriscoffee9070
    @chriscoffee9070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is why I like working and writing at night, you have the whole day to sort out all the dull necessities of day to day life, any phone calls that were going to happen probably already have and any jobs or errands you didn't do today will have to wait for tomorrow anyway. In the dead of night your mind can wander.

  • @donerquebab7801
    @donerquebab7801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    True word's. Very inspirational. Mr Cleese is the BEST.

  • @bt3722
    @bt3722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    End the insanity! Shut down Twitter!

  • @RICKRATT1
    @RICKRATT1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John Cleese is brilliant and wise. Great vid.

    • @sabejreid2072
      @sabejreid2072 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      AGREE WE NEED TO HEAR MORE FROM HIM!

  • @mmypainting
    @mmypainting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love John Cheese....... Cleese. Profound and thoughtful.

  • @suolonatio32
    @suolonatio32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a sensible analysis of what is necessary for creativity to prosper. For creativity we need freedom. Hard to be creative when fundamental human rights are denied to you by tyrants.

  • @_Mentat
    @_Mentat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Every word he says is genius.

  • @broeklien3817
    @broeklien3817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow
    This is amazing information.
    Creative people sit out deadlines, need an anxiety free playful situation to be productive, and don’t really know what they are doing.
    And we want recognition more than they want money.
    Thanks allot.

  • @tonybennett638
    @tonybennett638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this ...

  • @JoeScottish
    @JoeScottish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John Cleese was a genius, and after listening to him here, he still is :)