An alternative title to this video: Charlie spends 9 minutes complimenting his man-crush Craig Ferguson :D

I would LOVE a FULL breakdown on Craig. Him and Russell Brand quick wit is brill!

1: Lower your Filter 2: Dont be literal - be playful with the conversation and give answers that are more just fun for you to say, rather than necessarily answering the questions directly. If the asker really wants to know, they'll ask again, but often its more fun to give a non-answer that directs the conversation in a fun/ridiculous direction. Be literal when you need to be/ the asker is seriously insisting, but otherwise just play around. 2.5: Be playful and relaxed - enjoy yourself and laugh 3: Make your jokes kind/flattering/complimentary 4: Purposely misinterpet what the other person is saying and roll with it for a while. Play the fool. 5: Don't rush your jokes. 6: Rolodex method / make jokes that relate to what was previously discussed. 7: Playfully Self-deprecate. Make a joke of the compliment (playfully disarm compliments directed at you without making people think you hate yourself) 8: Be Enthusiastic with your compliments. Try to be excited for the conversation even if you're tired/don't like the person. Putting a bit of enthusiasm in has a higher probability of making the conversation more fun for both of you, even if you arent the best of friends. 9: dont be too stressed about making "different" jokes each time, just enjoy the conversation by playing with language and what was previously said. Not every step was in the opening question list, but I think I summarize most of what was said.

Complimenting fashion choices over physical features is incredibly smart. The subtext changes from "I noticed something attractive about you that is exceedingly obvious and not under your control" to "you have made good choices and have a good sense of fashion", which is obviously a much more significant compliment.

Something I've found extremely valuable, if you can't be funny then be fun. Funny will come later but you'll be shocked how people perceive you as funny just by being enjoyable to be around. Then when you start having fun in social situations you will start becoming funny naturally

I used to watch Craig Ferguson for years and until now I believe he is still the best Host. I would like to see more deeper breakdown of Craig. Thank you.

Completely unmentioned and yet so very important: Craig has seen it all and done it all. The highs, the lows, the bad, the ugly. And being as grounded as he is now as an adult with a loving family and kids; that's what his confidence and relaxed attitude are based on. You don't learn it you earn it.

I've just watched 9 minutes and 21 seconds of fangirling

He was the best late night host. Love him!

we need a full craig breakdown man, his game is on point. look up his interview with kate mara

I remember when I stumbled upon one of his interviews and was immediately hooked, couldn't stop binging his videos for a while. I wish he was still hosting something...

I miss Craig, he was the best late night host. Such sharp witty humor.

I finally found someone else who thinks that Ferguson is the best!

The fact that the guitar behind him is still plugged in makes me so uncomfortable.......

Also: Craig is THE only late night host who never talked politics. He just kept it real and kept it fun.

"how do you think i got this job" was like the perfect thing to say. hes so good

Craig Ferguson is one of my favorite people in the world! I was a depressed kid that didn’t sleep enough, so watching him in the middle of the night was some of my greatest solace growing up. I cried when his show went off the air. Nice to see him getting some recognition in 2020. Thanks Charlie 🖤🖤

FINALLY! Ctaig is charisma and humor personified. I miss watching him every night.

The fact that you recognize Craig's charisma and ability to entertain means you know what you're talking about. Great work!!!

The confidence to tell a silly joke, have it not elicit the response you were hoping, but keep having fun with it, is the level of confidence and positivity that I aspire to. Craig keeps you on your toes and doesn't follow an exact formula, which helps people stay in the moment. He really does have a gift. One of the sexiest men in show biz 😍

Absolutely, Craig is a genius and I'd love to see more about how he operates.

The Most UNDERRATED talk show host of all time!!!

I'm a foreigner so sometimes it's hard to understand all the comedy, but with ferguson i immediately connected, is a real genius and was a pleasure to watch for his natural style that now lacks. I saved a lot of episodes from the Late late show with him because it deserve. I remember also a monologue when his mother died, completely improvised and was touching like nothing else

_Craig was the best. Hands down._ The only one that could ever begin to rival him was Conan (improv only).

Craig is a lot like how I think I am when drunk.. 😂

This guy should have been the first person you reviewed, like ever. He's so good. And fun. And he's a great person.

5:50 "Playfully disarm him" Disarm is the one he works out. Dat arm is the weak one.

YES YES YES. Craig for me defines charisma, confidence, presence, humour, charm, everything we're looking for

Craig and Graham Norton and by far the best hosts, hands down

Delightful and refreshing video! I didn’t watch Craig when he was on air but I find myself digging thru his videos on KZfaq. Such a magnetic and easy going guy. Thank you for sharing these notes!

Yes more Craig please. He's definitely a great interviewer and the show was unlike any other talk show by far

Responding to questions or statements with intentional misunderstanding is one of the best things I’ve started doing. Started practicing this around people I’m close with so if it falls flat, it’s not too embarrassing, and have expanded from there. It’s good advice and really makes a difference.

You should do a video on Uncle Iroh from Avatar the Last Airbender. He’s one of the best mentor figures in fiction and so many people would benefit from his wisdom and the way he lives his life

Hes incredibly underappreciated, his humor and ability to disarm people is legendary.

I glean so much from this channel. Having said that, I always figured it would pay off to work on the primary qualities of a person, like integrity, honor, respect, loyalty, honesty. It always pays off even when you're nervous or not confident about things. Integrity always pays off.

That Robin Williams interview is absolutely legendary. That's when I realized Craig was a totally different breed.

This guy had a genuine interest in his guests! I loved watching him!

He is THE BEST Late Show host of all times. Conan and Graham Norton are having the second place, nearby, having different style. Dude, Craig is a Legend. I suggest you to watch his show. And, yes, Charlie, go for full "breakdown".

Something I’ve always been proud of, is my ability to be a quick responder with a joke. I’ve always believed I get it from my father, so learning that back and forth was an amazing experience. Craig Ferguson has always reminded me of my father, with us also being Scottish, he’s got the confidence, the looks, sense of humour and mostly the charisma. A great example for people to learn from in the celeb world.

Should help me to talk to my ex when I'm bored Your videos are so good and entertaining. Your charisma and enthusiasm really motivated me to start my own channel

This was one of the most entertaining and light-hearted videos on your channel. It had a certain newness, a shift from what we're habituated to see on this channel. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I hope we'll get to see more videos of the same kind in the future. ❤

Love that You're kinda-sorta back on Your channel, the new format is much more friendly, approachable and it invites me into a conversation rather than watching a lecture, so i very much appreciate where You're evolving. Definitely more on Craig please, he is a communication genius who's coming from a totally different mindspace than most late show hosts and media personalities with a broad platform, so his presence shall be somehow reincarnated in the media landscape now. Your 'fangirling' is very complimentary and insightful, it's coming from a place of emulating not mindlessly copying, so it's inspiring instead of disempowering. And beautiful to watch!

Craig was my favorite late night host by FAR and I was so sad when he retired. That man is so so wonderful!

It's easier in an interview, there's an automatic dynamic. They're both getting paid to advertise themselves, therefore they are both more enthusiastic

5:35: Playfully self-depricate ... that's how almost every one in Ireland reacts to a compliment.

Yes yes yes more Craig Ferguson breakdowns! I absolutely love Craig and I'm so glad you did him! Also any chance you could get a zoom interview with Craig? Have you thought about doing zoom interviews with subjects of past videos if they're up for it?

I used to stay up late just to watch Craig's monologue and was never disappointed. Love "I'll Be There" as well - wonderful movie.

Being fully comfortable in your own skin is important to be that outgoing

Reads title. Immediately thinks. "Be witty" 😂

I’ve been a huge fan of Craig Ferguson. His was the best late night since David Letterman. Those two and Johnny Carson were interviewing geniuses. I’m not panning other greats, but those three were exceptional in their own ways. Kudos for adding a summary and time stamps to the description. Many KZfaq creators will publish a video of, say, “ten basic safety tips for motorcyclists” and not share even a summary list, much less quick time stamps to refer back to them.

I still think Craig Ferguson was one of the best talk show hosts of recent times. He kept things real and didn't fake laugh with his guests. My favorite moment of his is when his opening monologue was a serious talk about Britney Spears and her mental breakdown. You have to watch it because you get a good idea of who Craig really is.

I loved Craig Ferguson! Next to Conan one of my favorite late night hosts

What's wrong with saying nothing?

This guy has the most, joker, like mouth ive ever seen. Muahaha. Lol.

As someone who's always been considered and labeled charismatic, this channel helped me fine tune all the tricks up my sleeve that i'd initially considered instinctive, into a full quiver of laughter and fun. Craig Ferguson has long been a inspiration, however you're appreciation of Ferguson throughout multiple videos provides massive validation..... All this is a really long way of saying 'cheers I like your channel', actively recommend it to anyone struggling with social interaction, and i'm legitimately considering investing in myself with your full online course.

Would love more on Craig! Just an amazingly entertaining conversationalist and especially his laid back style of flirting is legendary.

Be Scottish or Irish and you’ll be fine.

I currently have Crag Ferguson on my to do list to remind myself to have a high loving fun energy. And I literally have the same reactions when I see him about how fast he responds with such wit. Watching him interacting with Russell Brand is mind blowing.

""He is job up there'' was the best example of laughing at yourself. Teaching us in real-time

Me at work when a customer tries to say something funny 0:08

A compliment is verbal sunshine. The simple compliments mean the most. Make someone’s day 🖖

I was literally about to leave a comment in any of your videos and ask if you've made a video on Craig, and then I just came across it. Thank you man!

I appreciate your genuine joy and admiration about Craig. Its charming and watching you interact with his videos teaches a lot in itself.

Craig was, hands down, the best talkshow host! I used to binge watch his stuff for hours and hours. Such a man crush lol. I would love to see a full breakdown on him. Keep it up!

Long story short: don't be literal, just the sufficient for the message being delivered and the rest is opening for role-playing.

I'm old enough to remember when his stage name was Bing Hitler.

Your introduction/exposition on Craig is what makes him hands down the best late night show of all time imo. I can’t speak on someone like Carson since it’s out of my time and I don’t have to much knowledge on they guy. The only other late night show host I saw come close to Craig’s was Conan.

Trying to remember all this will make me even more socially awkward 😬

Charlie, can you do a video on charisma in online interactions? Like in video calls, remote work, etc?

I love the point where for someone to seem spontaneous and full of humor and quick witted they actually practice only 1 kind of joke, and apply it to many situations as it becomes habitual.

Craig was my all time favorite talk show host. I wished he still had his show.

Been Wanting a breakdown on Craig Ferguson for a LONG time

Can't tell you how many of life's difficult times I've navigated with your advice. Thank you so much.

Another video about Craig please!! I never knew about him before this vid, but man, he’s so good at getting involvement from his guests and making them feel disarmed! I’d also love to hear more on your thoughts about the Rolodex method!

Omg! I was just watching this video to keep seeing this boy smile. I’ve never seen a more attractive smile ever ...... like seriously, that smile is so incredibly attractive..... it’s ridiculous 😳🤦🏾‍♀️

MORE OF CRAIG PLEEEEASE! I watch that Robin Williams interview everytime i want to have a good time and just lough and lough 😂😂👍🏻

Ur smile & laughter makes me smile eventhough I was having a bad day

Before meetings these days I come here to get my charisma where I need it to be for meetings. It helped me much in the past and continued use I’ve seen nothing but positive results.

I’ve always thought that Craig is a master conversationalist. Watching his Join or Die show that was on History channel was another MasterClass in topical conversation. He will always be my favorite late night host. @joshrthompson was the best “sidekick” or “sidearm” 💀. He and Craig had the best riffs and improvs. Never giggled more than when those two were freestyling.

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO COVER THIS GENIUS! THIS GUY IS MY FAVORITE PERSON IN THE WORLDDDDDDD

More Craig!

my thinking is that what he is doing is a gift. He is not naming all the conversation techniques he does or not thinking much about what he will say, its just come out naturally and this is why he looks so skilled at what hes doing..

I’m for the full breakdown. He is hilarious and I love your tips alongside his humor.

This is honestly your best video you've done yet, I would LOVE a full breakdown of him and more videos in this style. Seeing how you actually respond to the charisma is a brilliant format. Thanks for your great content!

Gimme a full breakdown. I love this guy.

I worked with a guy who would CONSTANTLY do the purposeful misinterpretation, and it WAS ALWAYS FUNNY - he would often do it in this one particular way where as soon as you said something to him he would repeat it back at you but all jumbled up or misunderstood and with a confused expression, and then you'd repeat yourself reflexively and he would do it again until you realise he's pulling your damn leg for the 1000th time. One of the funniest and most charismatic people I've been around.

Yes Craig is my FAVE! Haven't seen people talk about him enough, thanks for this

I lived in Scotland (in the east) and can say with all honesty that every person I met from the west of Scotland was just as charming, charismatic, and witty as Craig Ferguson. People from the east?... Not so much.

The Kewano fruit joke probably wasn't something that just popped into his head...since there was a sticker on the fruit 😆

PLEASE *DO* a FULL breakdown I mean... a 50 min breakdown wouldnt cover it all down bc he is GENIUS

Tips for me on general small talk/like ability: 1) Confidence! 2) don’t focus on yourself 3)don’t always be literal

Oh definitely more of Craig, I never realized how brilliant and subtle he was

Who else's day is better when Charisma on Command posts a video? :)

Ferguson was my favorite. Why doesn't he still still have a show is beyond me!

Yes please his work is gold. All love for Craig Ferguson

I’m definitely interested in a full breakdown. I’ve been a huge fan of Craig’s for a long time and miss him a lot!

Awesome video, I would love a full breakdown! He’s my favorite talk show host ever!

I wish I could be that quick. Craig is in a league of his own. One of the most brilliant interviewers of all time.

Yes please. More Craig.

You need a breakdown on the show "The Mentalist". I think it has a really good sense of body language and humor