I've never had any illusions about being a lead actor in films, because lead actors have to be of a certain kind. Apart from the beauty of looks and figure, which I cannot claim to have, there's just a particular kind of ordinary-Joe quality that a film star needs to have. Stephen Fry actorbeautyclaim share on social
They are just 100 per cent bear, whereas human beings feel we're not 100 per cent human, that we're always letting ourselves down. We're constantly striving towards something, to some fulfilment. Stephen Fry bearbeingcent Change image and share on social
I am a lover of truth, a worshipper of freedom, a celebrant at the altar of language and purity and tolerance. Stephen Fry altarcelebrantfreedom Change image and share on social
Having a great intellect is no path to being happy. Stephen Fry greathappyintellect Change image and share on social
Philosophy is an odd thing. When we use the word in everyday speech, you know, you sometimes hear it hilariously. Stephen Fry everydayhearhilariously Change image and share on social
There is no particular Socratic or Dimechian or Kantian way to live your life. They don't offer ethical codes and standards by which to live your life. Stephen Fry codedimechianethical Change image and share on social
My parents were marvelously educated people. Stephen Fry educatemarvelouslyparent Change image and share on social
No, I love the idea that someone changes. As an actor it's always the thing that you look for. He is someone who starts off bright, cheerful and confident and then has everything taken away from him. It's a wonderful journey to take. Stephen Fry actorbrightcheerful share on social
Old Professors never die, they just lose their faculties. Stephen Fry diefacultylose Change image and share on social
I don't watch television, I think it destroys the art of talking about oneself. Stephen Fry artdestroyoneself Change image and share on social
