Stephen Fry: “Lost, alone and I wanted to take my life” | E201

To call Stephen Fry a national treasure would be underselling him. One of the hardest working names in British media, you name it and Stephen has done it; writer, actor, director and comedian. The size of his contribution to British culture in over four decades as a public figure is staggering. Topics: 0:00 Intro 01:44 Early context 08:42 Credit card fraud - getting arrested 10:52 Feeling like an outsider 15:39 Going to Cambridge 18:48 Why acting? 23:31 Where happiness really comes from 34:15 How can we change who we are? 38:17 What has changed from the core of your younger self 44:40 Lowest moment in your life 50:38 Manic depression 59:36 Your relationship with social media 01:06:06 Depressive lows 01:15:22 Why have you been successful 01:18:15 Are we all artists? 01:28:34 What creates a good life for you? 01:32:13 Last guest question Stephen: Instagram - Join this channel to get access to perks: Listen on: Apple podcast - Spotify - Follow: Instagram: Twitter: Linkedin: Telegram: Confidential helplines and sources of support: Samaritans 116 123 Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide 0800 068 41 41 Maytree A sanctuary for the suicidal 02072637070 Calm Campaign Against Living Miserably 0800 58 58 58 Sponsors: Intel - use our code evoceo15 for 15% off at John Lewis Mercedes-Benz -   Huel - BlueJeans -