What does Stephen Fry say about language?
“Let there be rapid firecracker phrases and language that oozes like a lake of lava. Words are your birthright.”
What languages can Stephen Fry speak?
EnglishStephen Fry / LanguagesEnglish is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family, originally spoken by the inhabitants of early medieval England. Wikipedia
What is Stephen Fry known for?
Stephen Fry, in full Stephen John Fry, (born August 24, 1957, London, England), British actor, comedian, author, screenwriter, and director, known especially for his virtuosic command and comical manipulation of the English language—in both speech and writing.
Is Stephen Fry still living in America?
Fry married Spencer, 28, who is a comedian, last year and the couple currently live in Norfolk, England.
Was Stephen Fry in Harry Potter?
7 Stephen Fry Speaking of veterans, it is hard to imagine why the legendary writer/actor/comedian never made it to the Potter films. He did, after all, appear in a bit role in the last two parts of The Hobbit franchise as the despicable master of Laketown.
What school did Stephen Fry teach at?
University of Cambridge
| Stephen Fry | |
|---|---|
| Fry in 2016 | |
| Born | Stephen John Fry 24 August 1957 London, England |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge (BA) |
| Occupation | Actor broadcaster comedian director writer |
What word can Stephen Fry not say?
Their alleged bad blood was said to stem from a patronising comment Fry once made to Rowling, and his inability to say the phrase “Harry pocketed it” when he was dictating a Potter audiobook. According to the the story, Rowling deliberately used the phrase in subsequent books because she knew Fry struggled with it.
What word cant Stephen Fry say in Harry Potter?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone “Harry pocketed it” was the exact phrase in the book. It turns out this phrase was particularly hard to say, with Fry accidentally saying “Harry pocketeded it” every time except for when speaking very slowly.
What is Hugh Laurie’s real name?
James Hugh Calum LaurieHugh Laurie / Full name
Hugh Laurie, in full James Hugh Calum Laurie, (born June 11, 1959, Oxford, England), British comic actor perhaps best known for his role on the television series House (2004–12).