Daniel Howell: What it’s really like to be YouTube famous

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Күн бұрын

“My career is an accident.”
Daniel Howell had no idea he would become internet famous when he started uploading comedy sketches on KZfaq video fifteen years ago.
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@mishandmash09 11 күн бұрын

Josh Hutcherson is screaming from the drawyer.

@frogsfoot 11 күн бұрын

STOPPP 😭

@majorcrayon8515 11 күн бұрын

*whistle starts**gunshot*

@aidaadib2937 11 күн бұрын

What a professional setup, I'm sure it always looked like this

@noxhsw 11 күн бұрын

HELPP

@annaodonnell6476 11 күн бұрын

It feels so lonely without my tiny friend lurking

@mishandmash09 11 күн бұрын

Reminds me of one of those sad beige moms

@aidaadib2937 11 күн бұрын

Jokes aside I'm so proud of him and his book

@clarabirch123 11 күн бұрын

Wheres Josh I miss Josh

@alixgodbillot8390 11 күн бұрын

baffled by the fact that dan keeps saying he saw his audience as loving and accepting when there was a time the fans were so so toxic, i’m so so glad this is the way he sees us.

@papricotic 11 күн бұрын

yeah this lol

@papricotic 11 күн бұрын

we owe him an apology

@rowanredwood9316 11 күн бұрын

My sister is an Internet famous artist, she cant disparage her followers at all because they pay her rent, that could help dan in being charitable to us. but also I think he has a nuanced view of his followers, knows they're not a monolith and has met a fair few, and doesn't discredit all fans with the actions of some

@JolynesSister 11 күн бұрын

I guess because those once cringe teenagers are now adults and overall are more understanding and respecting him now. So I guess that why Dan feel so appreciative. But obviously 2012 Dan would have different perspective so I'm glad that now Dan love the fans even in his sarcastic tone. 🥺❤

@littlewiseowl9858 11 күн бұрын

He is aware that a lot of us were teens and preteens when we found him and Phil. And that the demon phannies out there were prob just a loud minority 😅 Doesn't excuse everything we did as a fandom but it does explain some things. A lot of us have grown up alongside them... It's both fascinating & amazing to have been a part of & still am 😅

@misguided_ghost 11 күн бұрын

Dan always speaks so well and its very admirable. i also do like how they changed up the background and removed josh hutcherson and the dan vs phil board to give the office a more professional look. i think the fact that this interview was during the day and not a 2am also makes that true haha. thamk you for posting the interview!

@cocofawn6058 11 күн бұрын

😭😭please

@Fesgtrsa 11 күн бұрын

like fixing your apartment before your parents come to visit 😂

@thegreatwhitecloud 11 күн бұрын

I love that hypothetical “straight” lawyer Dan is 10 years older.

@dasha_ucko 10 күн бұрын

Being in the closet really aged him

@patriciatique 3 күн бұрын

I also thought this, I'm laughing so hard

@lidiapojar1506 11 күн бұрын

ngl dan writing a book is one of the best things to happen to him. i love seeing how proud he is of it, even though he feels awkward about promoting it. i'm so proud of who he's become

@Fesgtrsa 11 күн бұрын

He shouldn’t feel bad about promoting it. I’ve not read it yet because I’m on my own mental health journey rn (LOL) but it sounds like a fantastic achievement - I really love how he’s got professionals to give their medical advice in his book, and how it’s focused not just on his story but helping other people too. He’s great. Proud of him.

@lilajanick 11 күн бұрын

I love that he's becoming so consistently authentic.

@bie_00 11 күн бұрын

thank you for uploading the full version ❤

@Sabrinaaa36 11 күн бұрын

thank you for interviewing him and being so kind!

@muffin._.milk. 11 күн бұрын

i grew up watching daniel, genuinely from when i was 7 which is slightly concerning, but his videos on mental health helped me so much as a child who was struggling with their own mental health. he changed me for the better and i’m always thankful for his presence in so many peoples lives :) thank you dan

@WishGender 11 күн бұрын

I was 12 when I started watching him and now I'm almost 21. It's crazy and I love him and Phil so much. they have definitely played a big part in my upbringing haha

@muffin._.milk. 10 күн бұрын

@@WishGender i’m 18 now! definitely glad i kept watching them :)

@elliott.8599 9 күн бұрын

@@muffin._.milk.discovering Dan at 7 genuinely shaped my life in so many ways I don’t think I’d be where I am now if I haven’t I constantly thank that interview him and Phil did with Anthony back in like 2012/13

@muffin._.milk. 8 күн бұрын

@@elliott.8599 i found him through my sister watching phil is not on fire in 2012 too! (my sister had been recommended them by a friend) they were the first youtubers i watched, and i appreciate them a lot!

@papricotic 11 күн бұрын

I read a comment about a person was reading Dan’s book on a train and the guy sitting next to her started reading along with her, and when she turned a page too fast he commented on how good of a book it was and how he wanted to keep reading it. It was awesome and it’s exactly what Dans said about the book reaching a wider audience :D

@dillydoodle8726 11 күн бұрын

I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see Dan thriving and happy these days, I hope he does truly know the amazing impact he's had on so many people, I've been watch him since I was 12 (now 21) and I still get the same joy and excitement from seeing him post as I did 9 years ago. He is one of the greats

@kays5377 11 күн бұрын

i didn't know dan was 32. logically i knew he was older than me but for a moment i was like woah

@bie_00 11 күн бұрын

he is still so young! he started his career so early and became successful at such a young age, doing world tours,writing books and even owning and designing his own house! (which is unheard of in this economy) I'm so proud of him for coming back to the internet and making content after the hiatus! 🤍

@blueXwren 9 күн бұрын

It's moments like these that I realise just how articulate and intelligent Dan is.

@Purplezazabean 11 күн бұрын

Dans videos about depression and existential anxiety made me realise I’m not alone, his videos got me through all my anxiety attacks and I cannot thank him enough for it, luv u Dan 🩷

@ErikaBuilds 11 күн бұрын

Dan has literally saved lives, I’m so proud of him and proud to be a long time fan. ❤

@sarty 11 күн бұрын

What a wonderful interview. Thank you so much for uploading this. Daniel is so very honest and cares so deeply for people, and I admire his ability to take the hardships and pain from his life and turn them into something so positive and helpful to others. Hank Green once said that Dan uses his power for good, and I really agree with that sentiment. The book is really good, and I'd encourage anyone who wants to learn about mental health and how to feel better to get it.

@nikibear_7236 10 күн бұрын

Wow, I love that thought, you’re right, Dan does care so deeply for people

@angelwayman2277 11 күн бұрын

He was doing so well and the creite happened 🤣 we love you Dan 🧡🖤

@adeloconnell1220 10 күн бұрын

I caught that too 😂poor Dan and his word flubbers

@knerke 11 күн бұрын

i miss josh hutcherson in the background

@madeleinetanner104 11 күн бұрын

I love how dan has become so much more confident - he's not the same awkward 20 something year old on bbc breakfast

@maggielaw6320 11 күн бұрын

I don't think anyone makes me laugh as hard as Dan Howell. He's so genuinely funny!!

@starrynaie 11 күн бұрын

always so proud of you dan. it’s so admirable how you take the adversary in your life and create something raw honest introspective and incredibly profound out of it. whether it’s this book, your stage show, or the fifteen years worth of your career that you have dedicated to us, your fans, to the internet, and to the world at large. you are an inspiration to all of us

@joanaduarte1255 11 күн бұрын

a beautiful interview. you could tell how genuenely interested and empathetic the interviewer was. and dan's answers were tip top! since doing media training I'm always amazed at how people don't crumble under the pressure of live stuff

@mishandmash09 11 күн бұрын

Excellent video btw... I love the way he speaks. This book has helped me through some real dark days and I will always be grateful towards him.

@AlenaLea94 11 күн бұрын

This man is a gem

@bec7440 11 күн бұрын

We love you so much Dan ❤️❤️

@ukiyo12117 10 күн бұрын

I was one of the people who didn't want to accept that what I had was depression until Dan's video came out and basically all of our symptoms matched. It was what finally gave me understanding and courage to seek help. If it wasn't for this video (and also Phil's videos which always made me feel better), maybe I wouldn't be here today. I'll never be able to tell them but I'll always be deeply grateful to them ❤

@kingcalliope 11 күн бұрын

Dan has been such a big help on my own mental health journey 💕

@nomdomify 11 күн бұрын

He quite honestly saved my life. I will always support Dan and wish him happiness ❤

@ThePhandomMenace 11 күн бұрын

I am so grateful that he openly talks about his experiences, and that he uses his success as a KZfaqr to the advantage of helping others who have a similar experience. He's helped me understand my depressive episodes and not feel so alone/weird about it, and Phil has helped me feel more understood about my anxiety. I'm very glad I decided to watch their content just a bit over a year ago, it was a great decision and their videos help me to calm down and cheer me up ^-^

@kadrinof 11 күн бұрын

really good questions thanks for uploading!! so proud of dan

@gkeller1031 11 күн бұрын

I was going through a really rough mental health period in 2017 when Dan uploaded his video opening up about depression, and while my mental health struggles weren't depression specifically (I was in the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD while in my first semester of college and my emotional regulation was pretty much nonexistent) it was such a comfort to know that I wasn't alone and that things can get better. And for me, they have. Thank you, Daniel.

@papricotic 11 күн бұрын

It helps that most of his audience is gay and depressed too. Having him to look up to in my preteen years changed my life forever for the better in so many ways. As a gay man, Dan is such a healthy positive male role model for me!

@crowded_stranger 11 күн бұрын

It’s always so strange and amazing to hear Dan talking so professionally, I’m very proud that he (and all of us really) got here. Seeing the phandom change over the last decade that I’ve been in it has been a beautiful journey. He should be very proud of his book, it has helped so many people including me. Justice for Josh in the drawer though

@Riachan93 9 күн бұрын

Dan is such a genuinely kind person in all his endeavors

@saferoundhouse5910 11 күн бұрын

He's so well spoken despite being a socially awkward nerd ^^'

@thomasd4738 11 күн бұрын

one of the best interviews I have seen on this channel

@spectrumspectre 8 күн бұрын

I don't know if Dan is ever going to see this, but I wanted to thank him (and Phil) for saving my life. In 2017, my father died in a horrific accident, and little 14 year-old me became convinced that life wasn't worth living anymore. But the next morning, I got notification that PINOF 9 had been uploaded, and my mom told me that she got me tickets to see Interactive Introverts. I realized I had so many things to live for, and still do, thanks to two goofy British men on the internet.

@Julia-jk4hw 11 күн бұрын

Great interview! This guy is so inspiring

@falkon26 11 күн бұрын

Famous! Never heared of him,but its always good to talk about mental health.

@muffin._.milk. 11 күн бұрын

he’s probably most popular with teens and people in their 20s! he had a larger fan base a couple years ago before he took a hiatus!

@TabbyeLynne 11 күн бұрын

The bulk of Dan's audience is made up of young women and gay people in their early twenties, judging purely on your profile picture, I'm not surprised you never heard of him but trust me, he is very famous

@sypersonified 11 күн бұрын

quick crash course: I'd say from 2010 to 2019, he and phil lester were the most talked about duo on the internet. From which then their content slowed down drastically and so they lost quite a bit of the hype but they still have a loyal fanbase. Careers spanning across multiple youtube channels, but they were also radio hosts award show hosts. 2015 was their peak I'd say, and they came out in 2019, Dan's coming out video gaining 13 million views. A lot of internet culture originates from them and their fanbase.

@oliviavera9522 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for being so nice! :-) lov u danny

@edentitycrisis 11 күн бұрын

Great questions, great answers. Amazing interview both of you!

@IvyHale151 6 күн бұрын

Dan is so strong. He gives me so much strength just watching him. I found his videos when I was in college and I like to think his humor gave me the courage to keep kicking. Maybe its the perfect time for me to pick up that book

@samara_8741 11 күн бұрын

I just finished his audiobook this morning and it was great! Highly recommend

@cheesalicious163 9 күн бұрын

I found Dan’s channel during his hiatus and it’s been such a pleasure to see him posting again and seeming genuinely happy and flourishing! excited to keep following the talented madmans career :)

@noxhsw 11 күн бұрын

thank you for uploading!!

@ur_lina 11 күн бұрын

Dan's videos have been so important to me throughout my life because within them there is a progression that helped me realize how depression can look like on the outside 💛

@lissaslunacy 11 күн бұрын

Wonderful interview!

@carolinerene 11 күн бұрын

so lovely! the book is a wonderful read, i may have to grab a paperback copy as well.

@clarabirch123 11 күн бұрын

Ordered my copy cant wait to read it!

@jamiep-s6775 8 күн бұрын

What a great interview!

@SaplingsCo 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for everything you do Daniel 🧡🧡🧡

@YourRyeBread 10 күн бұрын

That room being so sunny makes me so happy ahhh I hope we can see more sunlight in there in the future

@kai_winchester_66 11 күн бұрын

thank you for uploading the full version 💖I love how eloquent Dan is with his answers and I hope he knows how proud we all are and how much we love him and Phil 💛💛🖤🧡

@user-wu6ub7ez5v 10 күн бұрын

he's the best youtuber right now

@palominojoy1899 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for uploading this so we can see it in Australia 💗🇦🇺

@karli3154 10 күн бұрын

this was fantastic 💗 I love Dan and have for years, he’s helped me in ways he’ll never know.

@FennKNyen 9 күн бұрын

This is so cool! Great job Dan!

@bm6891 11 күн бұрын

Great interview!!

@soso4741 4 күн бұрын

What an amazing set of really interesting, respectful and thoughtful questions. I really enjoyed this interview 💞🫂

@insectbah 10 күн бұрын

Great questions and great answers!

@ChloeStockhall 11 күн бұрын

I love this interview so much

@aestheticdreamer3520 11 күн бұрын

great interview 🥰

@Fesgtrsa 11 күн бұрын

I’m so proud of our boy ❤

@Terrestriellie 11 күн бұрын

Daniel and Depression legitimately changed my life. I was a tween, depressed and didn't understand why it felt like i was outside the rest of the world with how low i felt. It made me feel seen and encouraged me to work on myself. The first release of the book meant a lot to me, and I'm sure the new book will be even more profound as ive grown up and developed (especially during a pandemic). A fantastic interview, love you Dan ❤

@valentina7590 11 күн бұрын

i met dan a year ago and it did feel like what other people would equate to meeting the queen, everyone there was excited and dan was super nice

@SerenityRoseThorn 11 күн бұрын

Seeing Dan achieve his dreams and get better helped me hold out hope

@ShellyZadorozny-cb2cg 11 күн бұрын

Very good interview

@StevenDavisonYT 11 күн бұрын

Oh my god, his name is [ D A N ]

@cruisematt8585 10 күн бұрын

“Trapped inside with the people you hate”- and Philly took that personally! lol jk I love you and Phil so much and I deeply appreciate your vulnerability and openness. I suffer from depression and at times it has been crippling. It’s genuinely meaningful to hear you talk about your experiences ❤

@vampiredinosaur 11 күн бұрын

Dan! Nice interview!!

@doddy3456789 11 күн бұрын

This was lovely ❤❤

@soa3986 11 күн бұрын

love you dan!!!!❤❤

@atticuspml 11 күн бұрын

very well done interview :^>

@lorbaborb 11 күн бұрын

fascinated by how much dan defines himself as a twitter girlie

@springdints 11 күн бұрын

Proud of Dan! 👏

@michaelabradham8828 10 күн бұрын

Girly pops the fact that it’s weird and hits different is why we love you

@ryeofoatmeal 11 күн бұрын

wait so dan is 32, I'm 30... i thought all these years he's like 5-8 years older than me 😭😭💀 bcos i was watching him since I was 16-17. so he's also just a baby like me, clueless teenagers 😭😔

@mooooon413 11 күн бұрын

I love him

@felinefurkin4275 11 күн бұрын

Oof, jumpscare photo at the end, so many British politicians. Good interview, would like to know who’s doing the asking too.

@Fesgtrsa 11 күн бұрын

TW: British politicians 😂

@elodiecrumbs3351 11 күн бұрын

josh hutcherson erasure

@Iheartraytoro 10 күн бұрын

Ily dan

@thePinkKitty3 11 күн бұрын

Yay dan!!

@MrNinjaFish 7 күн бұрын

5:25 Also it's amazing how many millions would still marry this man and have his babies

@kateharpie 11 күн бұрын

“with people you hate” felt unnecessary but okay

@sypersonified 11 күн бұрын

that's our Dan

@flameprincexx5705 9 күн бұрын

Dan is the perfect person for this

@charmainechapman2233 11 күн бұрын

Go dan!

@jf9144 10 күн бұрын

Is there an audiobook of it ?

@bie_00 9 күн бұрын

yes! it's on audible and Spotify i believe

@annaodonnell6476 11 күн бұрын

🥰

@Nyob 11 күн бұрын

Where's the board? Josh Hutcherson?!

@stumpies 11 күн бұрын

HAI DANNNNN i say louder than anyone else

@janisc3683 11 күн бұрын

Ah yes, it's that time of year where our childhood pops up in the tradish media

@taylorharvey3980 11 күн бұрын

"showed acceptance for" = wrote god awful fanfic about

@lininacrowne1941 11 күн бұрын

Trapped inside with people he hated? 😢

@moonchild9841 11 күн бұрын

he is obviously talking about the general experience everyone had during lockdown :)

@kateharpie 11 күн бұрын

@@moonchild9841 still

@bluejeanbabey 11 күн бұрын

Dan speaks in hyperbole often. I think some of us who cohabitate were faced with some uncomfortable readjustments to seeing the same people every day at home during lockdown. Some people left those situations, and others learned to deal.

@kateharpie 10 күн бұрын

they be fighting words