Can we all take a moment to appreciate the brilliant acting skills of this man and the way he uses his mesmerizing voice for his roles? He didn't just read a simple letter, he performed it in the most beautiful way possible
I was about 90 seconds into this when I had to question my reality for a moment and ask... "wait a second, Cumberbatch is a Brit, right??" His accent (or lack of it) is fantastic.
I've listned to a little to much of this treasure of a man speaking so I could hear immediately he was doing his American accent but it was still so wonderful
Kurt Vonnegut was so amazing! I got to meet him when he signed a book for me and I felt such awe just standing with him. I got to listen to him speak in Portland, Oregon. He was such an incredible speaker as well as writer. He explained the main story lines through all literature and I have always remembered that. What a great and very thoughtful man.
One of the most brilliant, thought provoking, disturbing and entirely relevant short presentations I have had the pleasure to watch on RUclips. One could break this letter down to paragraph by paragraph, and each paragraph could stand completely on it`s own merits - extraordinary - not to mention being presented in such an outstanding way, with skill and clarity :)
@@sgddfgfghfgh Indeed - and seasons greetings to you :) Regarding you suggestion, and to put it succinctly - I f I could, I would, but I can`t, so I won`t :(
@@IMSerious209 No. It's from his book Slaughterhouse Five. A great book if you're looking for some classic sci-fi to read. Although even though it's a classic don't think for a moment it isn't prescient. There is one scene in the book that is heart-wrenching and as an allegory for the human condition is so sad and scary. What makes the book even more compelling is it is based on his actual experiences during WW2. Not the science fiction parts (time travel) but the real world war stuff.
Mine will always be "Make me Young" where the ageing main protaganist of Breakfast of Champions, recognizing Kurt Vonnegut Jr in a bar as his creator, begs him for youth. Of course "Take a flying f*ck at a rolling donut" was always a favourite too.
If only mankind actually TOOK ACTION. At all, really. But mostly, it's been more about *Time* than anything else. When you ignore the data, you're clicking down to the final hours and minutes via ignorance and pride, not due to reason and logic. This should be an obvious sign that overall, HUMANITY DOESN'T CARE. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)
Many intellectuals throughout history have always known. The "brutal nature" he's talking about beating back are the predators that own and control everything. Even the Greeks 2000 years ago knew that "democracy" would always become an oligarchy under this predatory system of "commerce" that we've basically always had heh
A visionaire as always. You and your voice are missed Kurt. Now, when the world seems a gloomier place than ever before. How he would rage against the powers that be. Bless you, where ever you are
"One should be careful listening to voices from the past" 💯! But while we don't actually have an overpopulation problem, we still do have an inequality of food:population, but that's a resource (mis)management issue. @@zbend It's surprising that he could see billionaires wanting to escape the planet on rocket ships, but couldn't see the greed of a broken supply chain.
Given that we're only about 1/3 of the way from the writing of this letter to 2088, it's crazy how close we already are to the future Vonnegut described at the end...
We are listening and learning. It's the politicians we keep electing. Please, everyone on planet earth, elect politicians who want to save us, not enslave us.
*It's too late for mankind.* To be clear, I'm not exactly ecstatic about this, but given what I've experienced over the past 40+ years... there is NO possibility that I'll return here after I pass beyond the void veil. It was a hopeful experiment, but humanity has failed itself beyond the probability of repair. This is what the data points--ALL OF THEM--demonstate. Acceptance is key. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)
A reminder why Kurt Vonnegut was such a wonderful writer and one of the most engaging authors for me as a young adult. We need to wonder about the universe and what is happening around us with thoughtful guidance by intelligent humans. I know there are people out there that think this is radical. It's not. KV - MY HERO!
well done!! a timely warning from the past, that seems to echo loudly given the modern "climate" a message from one of my favorite authors, delivered flawlessly by one of my favorite actors
This is yet another great example of Vonnegut's writing, wit, and wisdom. One of the best ways I ever heard the power of nature described was, "Mother Nature always bats last."
I now feel like an A+ student, with all the answers in my head, dozing off in class during a review when the Professor slams a book on the table and wakes up the whole f'ing class. Stunningly blunt and truthful with a dash of humor that just stomps your soul. Pow.
That could not have been a simple letter to read, as one would expect from Vonnegut's rich but direct prose. Cumberbatch did a wonderful job conveying the message, and all in a perfect accent too.
Ever since I read SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE 5⃣ decades ago, Vonnegut has been one of my favorite existentialist philosophers. He cuts to the chase cleanly. It's a shame that no one is listening. People are worried about the fact that there is a shift in upward population trends in places like Japan. The ignorance of those who think finite supplies (like fossil fuels) can be used/destroyed in a geometric fashion is phenomenal, and all you hear when mention is made is: "Oh, it'll be OK. Science will take care of that. I do care what is coming for my grandkids and great grand kids. It's past time to make a stand.
Kurt actually kinda nailed the future, and he was actually being pretty snarky about it... Great author, after I finished Slaughterhouse-five, I read each chapter in a random order, just as the Tralfamadorians would see fit.
In 1968, a Librarian at my highschool recommended a book called "The Sirens of Titan". Thus commenced a lifelong love for the bitting satire of Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Only once (Slaughterhouse Five) have his works been translated successfully to film, and so we have been saved, in this era of sci-fi and super heroes, from his works being ruined through lacklustre CGI adaptations. (Nick Nolte's reluctant propagandist in 'Mother Knight' was a valiant effort, but the film was ultimately a failure - albeit not as horrid as 'Happy Birthday Wanda June') Perhaps we could have Mr Cumbebatch read Player Piano or Cat's cradle, so that this brilliant 20th century author and social commentator could finally garner the popular recognition he deserves. Welcome to the Monkey House Kilgore Trout.
We all need to respect nature and do everything in our power to protect it…but we also need to remember that in nature nothing is perfect…and Mother Earth is going to have the final say if we do not start to heed her warnings now.
Love Kurt Vonnegut. Let's start helping our children and grandchildren, shall we? While we are still here, the last generation who remembers being able to drink from a stream? Or spend a day unsupervised (by adults or technology)?
The short story Harrison Bergeron lit my brain on fire in eighth grade. Not assigned, but in the textbook. Every time I reread it, I am reminded that 'equal' is different from 'the same.'
It's interesting to me to recall how, in the '80s, we were still focused on overpopulation as the major environmental threat (definitely still an issue), but not quite on-board the climate change bandwagon. Of course we knew about it in the 1980s, but it wasn't a headline topic just yet. I'm also a bit taken (aback?) by the idea of Nature as, "enemy," and "cruel." Those feel like such antiquated concepts, but then it's easy to forget that Vonnegut was of an antiquated generation. Because he was so forward thinking, I always imagine him younger. At any rate, as always, it's a beautiful reading and wonderful to hear.
Our ignorance can be divided into problems and mysteries. When we face a problem, we may not know it's solution, but we have insight, increasing knowledge, and an inkling of what we are looking for. When we face a mystery, however, we can only stare in wonder and bewilderment, not knowing what an explanation would even look like. -Noam Chomsky
Should be read from every available pulpit, lectern, mass media and governmental platform. Not only relevant but critical as we do not have much more time (2035?) to act.
"5. Stop thinking that science can fix anything if you give it a trillion dollars", then turn around and say "science is no good" when it's about evolution vs creation ! And, looking back at your accomplishments, I want to say thanks for being you, Mr. Cumberbatch 🏆
When people criticize science, they're actually criticizing scientists -- you know, _those_ people, just one of a wide selection of groups to choose from to blame for everything. If more people respected science itself and its principles a lot of the problems of this world would become childishly easy to solve. But most people will go on blaming everything and everyone but themselves.
Well, that was depressing, but it felt true. And Benedict Cumberbatch's American accent is better and better every time I hear him. (One tiny correction: we here in the USA say "glay-sher." Not as elegant as "glassier", but that's how we do it.)
😂 I was thinking that was one of the most annoying American accents I’ve heard yet. Like he might think it’s passing 😂 Feelings arent facts and thank the gods for that ❤
"MoonWatcher had no idea of it's cause, much less of it's cure, but *discontent* had come into his soul, and he had taken one small step into humanity". From the novel 2001: A Space Odyssey. Like Vonnegut, Arthur C Clarke understood that no matter how much we progress technologically, we are still base, low animals that let the lizard brain rule us. (PS, the novel is full of great one-liners, and eminently quotable).
I've read several of Vonnegut's books, and have always looked up to him. I'm now 72, and have been espousing many similar concepts (in blogs and books), however, not as eloquently as Vonnegut. I go further, actually considering the useful effects of nuclear holocaust: in the sense it will lessen the burden of human overpopulation. Less people = a healthier planet.
We cannot Tame nature. We don’t know how our bodies work, what makes us sick, much less know the meaning of life. What is the purpose of being alive? Are we not frantically chasing after ideas to improve our condition? How to live harmoniously? First, realize that we cannot control our own bodies, nor are we in charge of coordinating the organs to do their work, but we believe we own the earth and can take, manipulate it’s contents to make our dreams/ideas come true. Bringing children into the world is an act of violence, against yourself and others, especially the children you make, and we all do the best we could only to end up dead. We begin to age at birth.
Can't wait to see how much value my life brought and looking forward to a plan for me to move on using my degrees. We need to stop wasting my time and energy.
Benedict cumberbach fell in my estimation when he spoke about reverse snobbery but I have to concede that he delivered this warning from the past brilliantly
" A lie will travel halfway around the world before the truth can you get his boots on". Twain. Unfortunately, the internet is the perfect platform for spreading complete BS, and the capitalistic profit motive is why it is allowed to continue to do so. Twain also said that "travel is the best inauguration against prejudice", but travel costs money and therefore many people are not able to; or, when they visit other countries, other lands, other peoples, the traveler brings their prejudices and preconceptions with them and are loathe to ditch them along the way.
Yes it is. It was adapted by AA as their 11th Step prayer. Some will say that an American theologian created the prayer but he too took it from Saint Francis. He may, however, be responsible for its most common wording.
How is it tht British actors imitate American accents so convincingly- but we Americans sound awful when we try to imitate theirs? This is so impressive.
And he wrote The best insult " hey you, why don't you take a flying xxxx at a rolling donut ; why don't you take a flying xxxx at the moon " Rest in peace monkey Man . 💚💚💚
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Can we all take a moment to appreciate the brilliant acting skills of this man and the way he uses his mesmerizing voice for his roles? He didn't just read a simple letter, he performed it in the most beautiful way possible
Reading KV has given me insight and truth. I'm 70 and glad for his words. We could all do better.
There’s something wise about the phrase we could all do better
Kurt Vonnegut was an amazing person, his books have a way of changing the way we view the world.
KV’s letter should be broadcast on every corporate media available. His truth holds. Thank you Benedict Cumberbatch for your flawless reading!
Benedict using an American accent for Kurt's letter. Bravo.
I was about 90 seconds into this when I had to question my reality for a moment and ask... "wait a second, Cumberbatch is a Brit, right??" His accent (or lack of it) is fantastic.
This is such a performance. He is Kurt.
Damn. He’s so good I didn’t even notice 😂
I've listned to a little to much of this treasure of a man speaking so I could hear immediately he was doing his American accent but it was still so wonderful
Kurt Vonnegut was so amazing! I got to meet him when he signed a book for me and I felt such awe just standing with him. I got to listen to him speak in Portland, Oregon. He was such an incredible speaker as well as writer. He explained the main story lines through all literature and I have always remembered that. What a great and very thoughtful man.
One of the most brilliant, thought provoking, disturbing and entirely relevant short presentations I have had the pleasure to watch on RUclips. One could break this letter down to paragraph by paragraph, and each paragraph could stand completely on it`s own merits - extraordinary - not to mention being presented in such an outstanding way, with skill and clarity :)
You should go to one of the events, they're great. Mixture of comedy and serious letters
@@sgddfgfghfgh Indeed - and seasons greetings to you :) Regarding you suggestion, and to put it succinctly - I f I could, I would, but I can`t, so I won`t :(
This not new, as yet you have just woken up. You young people are not the center of any universe,. You are a blip
So, get real, Actually, as y'all say
And so it goes with everything that Kurt Vonnegut wrote.
"And so it goes." One of my favorite quotes from Vonnegut.
Hi ho
Is that where it came from! Thanks for that, I use it a fair bit too.
@@IMSerious209 No. It's from his book Slaughterhouse Five. A great book if you're looking for some classic sci-fi to read. Although even though it's a classic don't think for a moment it isn't prescient. There is one scene in the book that is heart-wrenching and as an allegory for the human condition is so sad and scary. What makes the book even more compelling is it is based on his actual experiences during WW2. Not the science fiction parts (time travel) but the real world war stuff.
I came to the comments specifically to say "And so it goes." My heart is warmed by the fact that you beat me to it!
Mine will always be "Make me Young" where the ageing main protaganist of Breakfast of Champions, recognizing Kurt Vonnegut Jr in a bar as his creator, begs him for youth.
Of course "Take a flying f*ck at a rolling donut" was always a favourite too.
Kurt Vonnegut, always having the right of it. Benedict Cumberbatch, always reiterating the message perfectly.
If only mankind actually TOOK ACTION. At all, really. But mostly, it's been more about *Time* than anything else. When you ignore the data, you're clicking down to the final hours and minutes via ignorance and pride, not due to reason and logic. This should be an obvious sign that overall, HUMANITY DOESN'T CARE.
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
"Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again."
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
--Diamond Dragons (series)
Vonnegut knew things…. He knew things better than most people.
Many intellectuals throughout history have always known. The "brutal nature" he's talking about beating back are the predators that own and control everything. Even the Greeks 2000 years ago knew that "democracy" would always become an oligarchy under this predatory system of "commerce" that we've basically always had heh
Touche' very appropriate timing for this much needed reflection! My dear Mr. Cumberbatch, you are an eloquent speaker.
Powerful and thoughtful 🧐 😑🫡🫡🫡
He’s reading someone else’s words.
Ok, at the end that got fighteningly accurate
We always forget that Nature is not cruel or kind.... just indifferent.
Can’t go wrong with Vonnegut and Cumberbatch!
Stop poisoning the water, the air, and the topsoil 5:10 👍. Agreed.
You’ll need to give up some things you’re quite accustomed to.
@@biffalobull2335 Good.
A visionaire as always. You and your voice are missed Kurt. Now, when the world seems a gloomier place than ever before. How he would rage against the powers that be. Bless you, where ever you are
I'm sure he would agree he was dead wrong on over population and that one should be careful listening to voices from the past.
"One should be careful listening to voices from the past" 💯!
But while we don't actually have an overpopulation problem, we still do have an inequality of food:population, but that's a resource (mis)management issue. @@zbend It's surprising that he could see billionaires wanting to escape the planet on rocket ships, but couldn't see the greed of a broken supply chain.
well, an old genius SF-writer meets a modern actor genius ... absolutely stunning performance - and message!
Wow that completely blew my mind and totally relevant today more than ever!!!! CHEERS!
Given that we're only about 1/3 of the way from the writing of this letter to 2088, it's crazy how close we already are to the future Vonnegut described at the end...
1988, 36 years ago. When will they/ we ever learn or listen
We are listening and learning. It's the politicians we keep electing.
Please, everyone on planet earth, elect politicians who want to save us, not enslave us.
We are THEY,.....and I didn't hear a thing lol😅
That's Simples!
Never.
*It's too late for mankind.* To be clear, I'm not exactly ecstatic about this, but given what I've experienced over the past 40+ years... there is NO possibility that I'll return here after I pass beyond the void veil. It was a hopeful experiment, but humanity has failed itself beyond the probability of repair. This is what the data points--ALL OF THEM--demonstate. Acceptance is key.
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
"Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again."
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
--Diamond Dragons (series)
@@haggielady unfortunately not everyone has the option to vote. 😔
Beautifully done
A reminder why Kurt Vonnegut was such a wonderful writer and one of the most engaging authors for me as a young adult. We need to wonder about the universe and what is happening around us with thoughtful guidance by intelligent humans. I know there are people out there that think this is radical. It's not. KV - MY HERO!
What a fantastic letter 👏. Benedict brings everything to life and I can listen to him for hours.
We need more beautiful minds like Kurt Vonnegut in our lives
well done!! a timely warning from the past, that seems to echo loudly given the modern "climate"
a message from one of my favorite authors, delivered flawlessly by one of my favorite actors
This is yet another great example of Vonnegut's writing, wit, and wisdom. One of the best ways I ever heard the power of nature described was, "Mother Nature always bats last."
Well said, and well read.
Mr. VONNEGUT read a similar letter at my college graduation in 1974. He was both prophetic and encouraging. How have things not changed?
😪
I now feel like an A+ student, with all the answers in my head, dozing off in class during a review when the Professor slams a book on the table and wakes up the whole f'ing class. Stunningly blunt and truthful with a dash of humor that just stomps your soul. Pow.
That could not have been a simple letter to read, as one would expect from Vonnegut's rich but direct prose. Cumberbatch did a wonderful job conveying the message, and all in a perfect accent too.
A much needed series.
Ever since I read SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE 5⃣ decades ago, Vonnegut has been one of my favorite existentialist philosophers. He cuts to the chase cleanly. It's a shame that no one is listening. People are worried about the fact that there is a shift in upward population trends in places like Japan. The ignorance of those who think finite supplies (like fossil fuels) can be used/destroyed in a geometric fashion is phenomenal, and all you hear when mention is made is: "Oh, it'll be OK. Science will take care of that. I do care what is coming for my grandkids and great grand kids. It's past time to make a stand.
This needs to be shared with everyone of every age immediately.
Cumberbatch then ignited his rocket belt and flew off stage.
Nothing short of brilliant.
Kurt actually kinda nailed the future, and he was actually being pretty snarky about it... Great author, after I finished Slaughterhouse-five, I read each chapter in a random order, just as the Tralfamadorians would see fit.
In 1968, a Librarian at my highschool recommended a book called "The Sirens of Titan". Thus commenced a lifelong love for the bitting satire of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Only once (Slaughterhouse Five) have his works been translated successfully to film, and so we have been saved, in this era of sci-fi and super heroes, from his works being ruined through lacklustre CGI adaptations. (Nick Nolte's reluctant propagandist in 'Mother Knight' was a valiant effort, but the film was ultimately a failure - albeit not as horrid as 'Happy Birthday Wanda June')
Perhaps we could have Mr Cumbebatch read Player Piano or Cat's cradle, so that this brilliant 20th century author and social commentator could finally garner the popular recognition he deserves.
Welcome to the Monkey House Kilgore Trout.
Right about then I was introduced to KV in a high school literature class. I went down the rabbit hole then.
God, that was surprisingly good! Thank you
Benedict, fantastic reading of a massively brilliant man's letter!
Could be followed by Carl Sagans little blue dot speech.
Kurt Vonnegut... brought to me in the early 60s by my Yalie brother home for break. One of the elements from which I became made.
Great job Benedict Cumberbatch
We all need to respect nature and do everything in our power to protect it…but we also need to remember that in nature nothing is perfect…and Mother Earth is going to have the final say if we do not start to heed her warnings now.
Truly brilliant and absolutely relevant...KV through the looking glass of time...❤💛💙
Love Kurt Vonnegut. Let's start helping our children and grandchildren, shall we? While we are still here, the last generation who remembers being able to drink from a stream? Or spend a day unsupervised (by adults or technology)?
I miss him, Kurt is up in Heaven now.
lmao, so it goes
Vonnegut was such a treasure. I had hoped to meet him while he was alive but sadly time ran out
Dang. I love you, Kurt Vonnegut. ❤
Very thought provoking. Unfortunately the lessons of history are doomed repeat itself.
If you're watching this and haven't read any Vonnegut yet, may I suggest starting with "Cat's Cradle".
I started with "Slapstick" and became a lifelong fan.
Slaughterhouse five personally my favorite
Breakfast of champions
The short story Harrison Bergeron lit my brain on fire in eighth grade. Not assigned, but in the textbook. Every time I reread it, I am reminded that 'equal' is different from 'the same.'
Cat's Cradle was my intro to his work, a life-long fan ever since.
Brilliant letter, brilliant delivery.
Very moving 😪 we know this is the future and yet people have large families who will be left to face earth deteriorating all around them !
Damn!!! How true even now!
Worse now!😢
The words of a truly brilliant man.
Good old Kurt and well read Beni.
Boom.
Brilliantly, bracingly written and read.
So it goes.
@@ravensdotter6843 and ... The most prominent word in the Bible. And so it goes...
"So it goes..."
-Billy Pilgrim
In 2088, people could do a lot worse than continuing to read Kurt Vonnegut.
Lee Joel Rosenthal showed me this write. He was my soul mate I miss him even 15 years later.
It's interesting to me to recall how, in the '80s, we were still focused on overpopulation as the major environmental threat (definitely still an issue), but not quite on-board the climate change bandwagon. Of course we knew about it in the 1980s, but it wasn't a headline topic just yet. I'm also a bit taken (aback?) by the idea of Nature as, "enemy," and "cruel." Those feel like such antiquated concepts, but then it's easy to forget that Vonnegut was of an antiquated generation. Because he was so forward thinking, I always imagine him younger.
At any rate, as always, it's a beautiful reading and wonderful to hear.
Our ignorance can be divided into problems and mysteries. When we face a problem, we may not know it's solution, but we have insight, increasing knowledge, and an inkling of what we are looking for. When we face a mystery, however, we can only stare in wonder and bewilderment, not knowing what an explanation would even look like.
-Noam Chomsky
Implying we have been told "what's really going on". Surely people in control wouldn't sell us a lie.
Best letter ever written ❤❤❤❤
Many will soon wake up to this...
Should be read from every available pulpit, lectern, mass media and governmental platform. Not only relevant but critical as we do not have much more time (2035?) to act.
"5. Stop thinking that science can fix anything if you give it a trillion dollars", then turn around and say "science is no good" when it's about evolution vs creation !
And, looking back at your accomplishments, I want to say thanks for being you, Mr. Cumberbatch 🏆
When people criticize science, they're actually criticizing scientists -- you know, _those_ people, just one of a wide selection of groups to choose from to blame for everything. If more people respected science itself and its principles a lot of the problems of this world would become childishly easy to solve. But most people will go on blaming everything and everyone but themselves.
Well, that was depressing, but it felt true. And Benedict Cumberbatch's American accent is better and better every time I hear him. (One tiny correction: we here in the USA say "glay-sher." Not as elegant as "glassier", but that's how we do it.)
😂 I was thinking that was one of the most annoying American accents I’ve heard yet. Like he might think it’s passing 😂
Feelings arent facts and thank the gods for that ❤
and someday he'll master 'penguin' lol
"Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, man gotta wonder why, why, why." -Bokonon
"MoonWatcher had no idea of it's cause, much less of it's cure, but *discontent* had come into his soul, and he had taken one small step into humanity". From the novel 2001: A Space Odyssey. Like Vonnegut, Arthur C Clarke understood that no matter how much we progress technologically, we are still base, low animals that let the lizard brain rule us. (PS, the novel is full of great one-liners, and eminently quotable).
Please please upload his other performance that night! A letter to the gym member! That one is magnificent
I think we can all be glad that the word Penguin wasn't anywhere in there
“The good Earth-we could have saved it, but we were too damn cheap and lazy.” - K. V. "A Man Without a Country"
I've read several of Vonnegut's books, and have always looked up to him. I'm now 72, and have been espousing many similar concepts (in blogs and books), however, not as eloquently as Vonnegut. I go further, actually considering the useful effects of nuclear holocaust: in the sense it will lessen the burden of human overpopulation. Less people = a healthier planet.
Amazing American accent. Powerful truth. Thank you.
I first saw Mr. Cumberbatch on PBS' Masterpiece Theatre.
Oh Curt, you always could turn a phrase.
Cheers laddie
He was an amazing person.
Brilliant, and sad.
Spectacular American accent on this one.
We cannot Tame nature. We don’t know how our bodies work, what makes us sick, much less know the meaning of life. What is the purpose of being alive? Are we not frantically chasing after ideas to improve our condition? How to live harmoniously? First, realize that we cannot control our own bodies, nor are we in charge of coordinating the organs to do their work, but we believe we own the earth and can take, manipulate it’s contents to make our dreams/ideas come true. Bringing children into the world is an act of violence, against yourself and others, especially the children you make, and we all do the best we could only to end up dead. We begin to age at birth.
Nicely done
Wonderful ..❤🎉
Wonderful and powerful.
Made me cry.
Appropriate and timely. Since disqualification this week will appear to spread like ICE-9.
perfect , hugs
Can't wait to see how much value my life brought and looking forward to a plan for me to move on using my degrees. We need to stop wasting my time and energy.
Benedict cumberbach fell in my estimation when he spoke about reverse snobbery but I have to concede that he delivered this warning from the past brilliantly
Thanks, Sherlock!
Well in truth we are staying home and connected to the Internet around the world
Yep. Doin' that right now.
" A lie will travel halfway around the world before the truth can you get his boots on". Twain. Unfortunately, the internet is the perfect platform for spreading complete BS, and the capitalistic profit motive is why it is allowed to continue to do so. Twain also said that "travel is the best inauguration against prejudice", but travel costs money and therefore many people are not able to; or, when they visit other countries, other lands, other peoples, the traveler brings their prejudices and preconceptions with them and are loathe to ditch them along the way.
I think that the quote might actually be by St. Francis of Assisi.
Yes it is. It was adapted by AA as their 11th Step prayer. Some will say that an American theologian created the prayer but he too took it from Saint Francis. He may, however, be responsible for its most common wording.
@@nancyholcombe8030 Thanks
How is it tht British actors imitate American accents so convincingly- but we Americans sound awful when we try to imitate theirs? This is so impressive.
We grew up with American TV.
Is that the reason? Wow. So impressive.
Bravo.
Thank you. 👍
Stunning and brave...
And he wrote The best insult " hey you, why don't you take a flying xxxx at a rolling donut ; why don't you take a flying xxxx at the moon " Rest in peace monkey Man .
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How on earth does he do such a perfect American accent?
Because he's very talented in what he does. Hey Joan, hope your joint pains will soon go off, and your health gets better. We will pray for you.
@@Portospolgo bless your heart, get off the internet
@@JBBost Not sure what you meant, but it seemed unnecessarily mean.
Didn't have to wait a 100 y. Most are here now. 😂❤
Wow. On point, for sure.
"Tubby or not tubby, that is the question" - Hamlet deciding whether to diet.
Cheers