Forever a remarkable man. It takes truly gigantic balls and an iron personality to admit on tv that you were a rent boy in your younger days. Kudos to you Quentin, RIP
There's a magic to Quentin, an affect and intensity I cannot put my finger on. One of the wittiest, gentlest, and most beautiful people to have ever walked this earth.
Thank you so much for uploading this. Quentin seems quite pleased to be there and he is not on "automatic pilot" at all, he would answer in a quite fresh and candid fashion. And the interviewer was so nice and respectful. Thank you again for this, Tim.
Nice 1996 interview with Mr. Crisp. We were practically neighbors in NYC and crossed paths often. We attended a few art exhibits as well. Yes, he was listed in the phonebook and quite accessible. Was fortunate to do a photo shoot at my studio. Such a sweetheart.
Dame Quentin Crisp being interviewed, surely? Also, in the remote possibility this snippet should ever be read, I highly recommend Quentin's book "Manners from Heaven" A superb and practical guide to negotating society to one's own advantage by the practice of good manners and charm. It really is unlike anything else I have ever encountered and has helped me greatly through my years in this vale of lunacy.
@@kriskabin You are most welcome. I read it as a young man and was fortunate to do so. The insightful advice for making one's way through the pitfalls of society is pure gold.
I was always so happy to know that he got to live to a time where he was truly appreciated and enjoyed. From one extreme to another. Despised... to idolised. You can see that he loved it and there was not a hateful, nasty bone in him.
Yes. When you watch the original documentary that began his fame he talks about having come to "the end of my personality" and that he's ready for death. Then he gets to America and a whole new life begins, that was "more like the movie than the movies." He was truly happy and accepted there.
@@timchipping which documentary is this? was this before or after the naked civil servant? I just learned about him yesterday and want to know everything :)
@@Istarnio Hi, it was a film made for World In Action in 1968 by Denis Mitchell, but not shown until 1970. If you search those details you should find it online. It's before Naked Civil Servant has become a success so he's not yet famous, and convinced his life is at its end. It's an incredible film, especially when you know his life was actually about to begin.
And thank you also for recording this from this interview the interviewer was brilliant and I'm pleased people still regard quentin as a brilliant soul
In 1984 Quentin performed in New Orleans to a packed house. I had to pleasure of seeing his performance which left a lasting impression. His performance was unforgettable, and it leads me to wonder what Oscar Wilde would have been like had he been given the opportunity to age.
I saw him a few times around London’s Soho. I only wished I’d asked him the secret of the Universe. Soho cafes were not much those days, but listening to him would have been a wonderful education.
Intelligent, witty and sharp as a tack at 87. The best you can take from Quentin is be the person you want to be not what you think society expects you to be. His conversations are still so interesting and relevant today.
Learned about this amazing individual not too long ago. Been watching everything about him since. Wish I could have known him. Apparently, he would let out his phone number and talk to those who'd ring him up. What a wonderful person. Wish I were as brave...
A link to an excellent documentary before he moves to the USA and before the book and movie made him famous. ruclips.net/video/wTRntQUhipc/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Absolutely Outstanding Gentleman Of Artistically Creatively Reinventing Within His Own Pathway Which He Has Inspired And Influenced Which Some Haven't Never Been Honest Within Themselves. Quentin Crisp Has Always Been Honest Within His Own Self Which He Has Always Been Highly Honoured Respected By Some Honest People Who Have Always Regarded Him Absolutely So Precious Soulful Amazing Unique Of Love And Of Gentleness. Whom I Have Always Admired And I Have Always Respected Quentin Crisp With Love Thank You For Sharing This Wonderful Remarkable Interview 💝💖🌠🌟
And again Crisp is bang-on with his evaluation of Lady Di. She was "one of them" regardless the fantasy story about her being a lowly kindergarten teacher and the rest. She was groomed for the job she married into. Ah, Crisp. They how they hate the truth!
He could listen and he could talk. Harmoniously. And therefore always a pleasure to listen. Sensitivity is in danger to be destroyed or to be onesided, that is one forgets other people's feelings easily. Dirk bogarde did a good portrait of such a personality in death in venice. Crisp must have been enormously strong because he did not loose his humanity.
I do not see the comparison between the two personalities. Bogarde as Aschenbach was "a man of avoidance, of dislikes, a keeper of distances," as Alfred accused him. He was self-focused and solitary. His interest in Tadzio was an aesthetic one, not a personal one.
He reminds me of mae west gifted with the repartee..Oscar wilde wud have been proud of this highly intelligent remarkable individual.kudos guys for producing this excellent video. I almost met him in 1972 in beckingham at the art college where he too was modelling. He reminds me also of lloyd Wright another fine man. Adieu
Ha ha. Until now I'd always assumed it was the make of a particular police van, but I've just Googled it for the first time and it was a slang term, like "paddy wagon". It always makes me think of the Tom Robinson song Martin: "We used to nick motors for a joy ride / 'Till we rammed a Black Mariah in this XJ 6".
His acerbic pokes at modern gay culture are even funnier as he’s actually making fun of all those sat watching and talking to him. He’s an anti-gay gay. One of his most lucid interviews.
He definitely was a great character. And as Rodolfo Rojas says he wasn't a bitter man, and sorry to say, but he had enough excuses to have been bitter. I've just seen "An Englishman in New York". and I highly recommend it.
A gift to mankind…truly a treasure to humanity.❤️❤️❤️ In spirit, I confidently feel, that she would’ve been referred to as a woman - she deserved this and it’s a great way to love and perpetuate her essence.☺️🙏❤️
He’s a hero! He brought awareness what we call now the LGBTQ+ community. And also: Is it me or does his profile view, especially when he smiles, look exactly like Maggie Smith?
What happened to Burt Tyler-Moore? I remember watching this show at the time (I was about 20), "It's not daytime - it's GAYtime!!" I'd just started to go out to some places in Liverpool and met a guy through an ad in the local paper.
@jamessheridan4306 ... I'm English and I didn't know who the lovely host was either, so I looked it up. His name is Bert Tyler-Moore. This show is from the 90s.
![Seven Men - Quentin Crisp (1970) [full World in Action programme]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wTRntQUhipc/mqdefault.jpg)
Forever a remarkable man. It takes truly gigantic balls and an iron personality to admit on tv that you were a rent boy in your younger days. Kudos to you Quentin, RIP
In those days he couldn't get a regular job so he has to survive. His mother helped him get a real job.
You obviously haven’t seen The Naked Civil Servant
Its extremely common nowadays and not such a big deal thankfully
@@pjlav6304 what is extremely common nowadays ? Having iron balls like this man ? I strongly disagree
Not a gigantic personality either.@@goldenmattew1
The presenter did an excellent job of interviewing Quentin.
There's a magic to Quentin, an affect and intensity I cannot put my finger on. One of the wittiest, gentlest, and most beautiful people to have ever walked this earth.
I'm not of the Christian faith so on December 25th we celebrate Crispmas which is the day Quentin was born.
@@davidralphs4 Likewise
Old school style which is long gone.
I exactly get what you're saying. It's hard to define; just genuine, gentle charisma What a brilliant next-door neighbour he would have been.
Couldn't agree more. And his books are wonderful.
The way he co-opted the prejudices of his time into his own unique philosophy is really a marvel and a shining example for all outcasts of the world.
what is an outcast....
....but a man beyond his time....
Never a hopeless case. Always a wonderful human being 🙏
Thank you so much for uploading this. Quentin seems quite pleased to be there and he is not on "automatic pilot" at all, he would answer in a quite fresh and candid fashion. And the interviewer was so nice and respectful. Thank you again for this, Tim.
+1!!
I love this man's honesty what a legend and a true person
Quentin...always so articulate and the interviewer did a sterling job with an interview that would not have been easy. Well done!
Jesus, how human. It's like God gave him no choice but to be himself.
Nice 1996 interview with Mr. Crisp. We were practically neighbors in NYC and crossed paths often. We attended a few art exhibits as well. Yes, he was listed in the phonebook and quite accessible. Was fortunate to do a photo shoot at my studio. Such a sweetheart.
“Nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first understood.”― Leonardo da Vinci.
I've never heard that before but it is SO true.
Amen
Dame Quentin Crisp being interviewed, surely? Also, in the remote possibility this snippet should ever be read, I highly recommend Quentin's book "Manners from Heaven" A superb and practical guide to negotating society to one's own advantage by the practice of good manners and charm. It really is unlike anything else I have ever encountered and has helped me greatly through my years in this vale of lunacy.
👌👏 You write well. Witty & amusing too. (Rare for YT commentary.) Thanks for the book suggestion.
@@kriskabin You are most welcome. I read it as a young man and was fortunate to do so. The insightful advice for making one's way through the pitfalls of society is pure gold.
yes....Q.C. says it as it is....
what you see is what you get....
a good read....
Thanks
Thank you for the advice.
Don't you think Dame Maggie Smith would be a great Quentin?
Cheers from Paris!
How could you not love and admire this wonderful man. Wish I could have had a chance to meet him😪🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was always so happy to know that he got to live to a time where he was truly appreciated and enjoyed.
From one extreme to another. Despised... to idolised.
You can see that he loved it and there was not a hateful, nasty bone in him.
Yes. When you watch the original documentary that began his fame he talks about having come to "the end of my personality" and that he's ready for death. Then he gets to America and a whole new life begins, that was "more like the movie than the movies." He was truly happy and accepted there.
@@timchipping which documentary is this? was this before or after the naked civil servant? I just learned about him yesterday and want to know everything :)
@@Istarnio Hi, it was a film made for World In Action in 1968 by Denis Mitchell, but not shown until 1970. If you search those details you should find it online. It's before Naked Civil Servant has become a success so he's not yet famous, and convinced his life is at its end.
It's an incredible film, especially when you know his life was actually about to begin.
It's in RUclips I just watched it.
@@WindTurbineSyndrome
Curious how you and the poster both watched it, but niether of you give the title...
So that others can find it more easily...
What a wonderful man. Truly unique and a beautiful soul. Adore him.
Good interviewer. And Quentin Crisp - what an inspiration! Courageous, authentic and prophetic.
And thank you also for recording this from this interview the interviewer was brilliant and I'm pleased people still regard quentin as a brilliant soul
Witty, intelligent and entertaining. I would have liked to have met him. His stories are so interesting.
I'm not gay but I love this guy!
Wise words, You can only regret things if you had an alternative.
Wise words!
He never really had any option…
Yes, this!
In 1984 Quentin performed in New Orleans to a packed house. I had to pleasure of seeing his performance which left a lasting impression.
His performance was unforgettable, and it leads me to wonder what Oscar Wilde would have been like had he been given the opportunity to age.
I would love to have heard more about gay life in the 1920s. I could listen to him all day.
Love him SO much. A gift and thank you.
He was such a lovely bloke, so honest and wise.
This man is a treasure.
I could listen to him all day.
He was such a great character.
Lovely! A real pleasure to view this old footage. Quentin forever!
I LOVE LISTENING TO HIM,HE SUSSED OUT WHAT HIS LIFE WAS ABOUT.
Fabulous fascinating adorable man ....I would have loved to meet him
I bet he had so many unbelievable riveting stories to tell ❤
A truly unique, open, witty and wonderful human being.
I saw him a few times around London’s Soho. I only wished I’d asked him the secret of the Universe. Soho cafes were not much those days, but listening to him would have been a wonderful education.
Intelligent, witty and sharp as a tack at 87. The best you can take from Quentin is be the person you want to be not what you think society expects you to be.
His conversations are still so interesting and relevant today.
Wonderful person , unique personality and amazing intellect
I thought Quentin crisp was a very brave and wonderful man
The interviewer is excellent
Who is he?
@@davidockley2987 Bert Tyler-Moore?
Learned about this amazing individual not too long ago. Been watching everything about him since. Wish I could have known him. Apparently, he would let out his phone number and talk to those who'd ring him up. What a wonderful person. Wish I were as brave...
A link to an excellent documentary before he moves to the USA and before the book and movie made him famous.
ruclips.net/video/wTRntQUhipc/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Wise, witty and stylin' right on through, he looks great in black and that gold medallion is to die for.
Totally agree
Absolutely Outstanding Gentleman Of Artistically Creatively Reinventing Within His Own Pathway Which He Has Inspired And Influenced Which Some Haven't Never Been Honest Within Themselves. Quentin Crisp Has Always Been Honest Within His Own Self Which He Has Always Been Highly Honoured Respected By Some Honest People Who Have Always Regarded Him Absolutely So Precious Soulful Amazing Unique Of Love And Of Gentleness.
Whom I Have Always Admired And I Have Always Respected Quentin Crisp With Love
Thank You For Sharing This Wonderful Remarkable Interview 💝💖🌠🌟
And again Crisp is bang-on with his evaluation of Lady Di. She was "one of them" regardless the fantasy story about her being a lowly kindergarten teacher and the rest. She was groomed for the job she married into. Ah, Crisp. They how they hate the truth!
He could listen and he could talk. Harmoniously. And therefore always a pleasure to listen.
Sensitivity is in danger to be destroyed or to be onesided, that is one forgets other people's feelings easily.
Dirk bogarde did a good portrait of such a personality in death in venice. Crisp must have been enormously strong because he did not loose his humanity.
I do not see the comparison between the two personalities. Bogarde as Aschenbach was "a man of avoidance, of dislikes, a keeper of distances," as Alfred accused him. He was self-focused and solitary. His interest in Tadzio was an aesthetic one, not a personal one.
Excellent post I really enjoyed this. Thanks.
His comments on the late great John Hurt are brilliantly insightful.
Absolutely. And his comment on Princess Diana is nothing but the shocking truth.
I'm so glad this man lived. A real social pioneer...
Cant help watch everything about mr crisp legend thank you for the Frank yet respectful way you interviewed him it was not patronizing
What a lovely man with a great sense of humour x
Pleasure to listen to this person and his extra ordinary way of expressing the most simple things in life others are unable to see.
A true pioneer Thank You
Have a good sleep
Your battle is over RIP
I still haven't accepted the death of this divine creature.
For a long time he was 'The only gay in the village' .
Perhaps not the only Gay in the village, but the only gay whom would admit to being gay.
@@Larkful_Dodger Yes.
@@Larkful_Dodger so true Ian
He had guts - real guts.
@@phillipecook3227 he really did Phillipe
His comment about Princess Diana is nothing but the shocking truth.
In fact, his comments over the last five minutes in particular show what a great observer of life he was, generally.
@@markandresen1 absolutely.
A very likeable and intelligent man. Had interesting views on many topics not just about being Gay. Much missed.
YEARS AGO I MET QUINTEN CRISP AND BARBARA WINDSOR ON ANOTHER OCCASION THEY BOTH WERE REALLY NICE PEOPLE ❤❤
Queten Crisp is obviously a remarkable man!
To switch from chuck yeager to quentin crisp here on yt is one of the few delightful opportunities the internet has to offer.
The male condition.
Lovely man. ♥️
Clever of you to record this gem. Thank you 😊!
Wonderful and extraordinary Quentin x
What a great, interesting and intelligent person 😊
What an amazing and brave man. I particularly love his comments on the late Diana.
Watching this makes me feel so lucky. I didn’t start going out on the gay scene until 2004. I think some people take it for granted these days.
Wow. What a life! Such a wise and witty person.
Absolutely brilliant ✨
Quentin was a wonderful man.
Quentin will forever be fascinating ❤a true genius .
He reminds me of mae west gifted with the repartee..Oscar wilde wud have been proud of this highly intelligent remarkable individual.kudos guys for producing this excellent video.
I almost met him in 1972 in beckingham at the art college where he too was modelling.
He reminds me also of lloyd Wright another fine man.
Adieu
never knew about this colourful giant . I had a new wave song with the name , and now i find out 35 years later who this person is
Some people leave a legacy of having played a small part in making the world a better place.
If only everybody left such a legacy.
I never spoke with him, but I did see him about Manhattan.
He kind of looks like Maggie Smith.
Haven’t heard the term BLACK MIRIAH for many years
Ha ha.
Until now I'd always assumed it was the make of a particular police van, but I've just Googled it for the first time and it was a slang term, like "paddy wagon". It always makes me think of the Tom Robinson song Martin: "We used to nick motors for a joy ride / 'Till we rammed a Black Mariah in this XJ 6".
I could watch him all day
He was authentic and funny,brilliant man
what a wonderful character.
He was so funny!! I’m just now finding out about that. Didn’t really know him until the last couple of weeks.
Yes me too suddenly he is on the algorithm
His acerbic pokes at modern gay culture are even funnier as he’s actually making fun of all those sat watching and talking to him. He’s an anti-gay gay. One of his most lucid interviews.
❤️👍👍👍Soooooo Good! Thank you! Very interesting! Love you!❤️👍👍👍
I wonder what were people laughing at? He was saying such beautiful and honest words, so wise.
They're laughing at his wit, phrasing and timing, as he intended.
@@timchipping Absolutely right. He was such an extraordinary talent.
The police sang about him and gave him a great honour
@davidoffon "An Englishman in New York" was written about him. According to Sting.
You should say the "band Police," instead. It's confusing in your comment. The law police would never have sang & honored Q.C., or any LGBTQI person.
He definitely was a great character. And as Rodolfo Rojas says he wasn't a bitter man, and sorry to say, but he had enough excuses to have been bitter. I've just seen "An Englishman in New York". and I highly recommend it.
the host is charming!
very sexy
The host is overmatched.
veryyy and who is it? Can't find him
@@kidnap2010 i think the host is Richard Tyler-Moore. Cute.
A gift to mankind…truly a treasure to humanity.❤️❤️❤️
In spirit, I confidently feel, that she would’ve been referred to as a woman - she deserved this and it’s a great way to love and perpetuate her essence.☺️🙏❤️
Quentin love you
I love Quentin! ❤️
He’s a hero! He brought awareness what we call now the LGBTQ+ community. And also: Is it me or does his profile view, especially when he smiles, look exactly like Maggie Smith?
A remarkable person.
Thank you 😊
He never found the love of his life. Thats tragic and unfair.
What happened to Burt Tyler-Moore? I remember watching this show at the time (I was about 20), "It's not daytime - it's GAYtime!!" I'd just started to go out to some places in Liverpool and met a guy through an ad in the local paper.
He's still a comedy script writer, as he was then. This was his only presenting job.
The interviewer was really nice and non judgmental.
Very good interview
What magnificent human being
Delightful.
Quentin is brilliant. And that first host is so cute. :P
Fantastic X
Lovely , frankness ...
Being an American I never had the chance to see this show. Who IS that gorgeously hot host?
@jamessheridan4306 ... I'm English and I didn't know who the lovely host was either, so I looked it up. His name is Bert Tyler-Moore. This show is from the 90s.
The host is now in his 60s!
@@davidlondon2810 What a coincidence; so am I.
@@jamessheridan4306 so am I! 🤣😂
I miss him so.
Legend
what a wounderful thing to bump into QC meandering in New York, and ask "what is the secret of the universe?" - and go for a coffee