This is still one of my favourite (and in my opinion, one of the best) solo shows of all time. He was doing vulnerability before it was cool, and when it was definitely off brand for him. What an amazing thing this show was.
@TLOU23811 ай бұрын
Same!
@user-ys3nx2rh6z10 ай бұрын
I learned English by watching his videos, absolutely love it.
@lukemclellan21416 жыл бұрын
"You can't change other people. All you can do is let go of your limited perspective of them." - Powerful Simon Amstell
@marp15173 жыл бұрын
This monologue should be framed and kept in the british museum 🤣🥰
@sleuthed9 жыл бұрын
simon is so adorable. i can relate a lot to lots of this, lmao. social anxiety fucks you up
@presa6098 жыл бұрын
+sleuthed He's alright. Though I hear, within his delivery. the dominant influence in his life was his Grandmother . Maybe he might read Narcisus and Goldmund and give heterosexuality a chance. He seems to be missing the ability to look favorably upon women.
@gingganggoolie8 жыл бұрын
+Dan V. "might give heterosexuality a chance" I hope you're joking
@presa6098 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone hope for insincerity? It's you that needs understanding.
@gingganggoolie8 жыл бұрын
+Dan V. A joke isn't the same as insincerity. No point starting an argument. Some people can't be convinced
@noneofyourbusiness82528 жыл бұрын
+Dan V. Who are you? Freud?
@MayaJagger8 жыл бұрын
This stand-up was somewhere between a stand-up and a TEDx talk XD
@MayaJagger8 жыл бұрын
I know! I think it might be one of the best stand-ups I've ever seen! It's persona but not in an irritating sort of way
@fangbanger35565 жыл бұрын
Talking to ourselves, are we?
@fangbanger35565 жыл бұрын
Shhhh! Don't butt in!
@quickstrike77774 жыл бұрын
Mayart , obviously, there is something wrong with you (considering you were typing to yourself).
@elonwhatever4 жыл бұрын
@@quickstrike7777 is there though?
@EnzoFoove8 жыл бұрын
"there's no one more thin or vulnerable than Jesus Christ" I LOST IT
@Dako1084 жыл бұрын
In his Netflix special he still has his vulnerability, but he seems much happier, more carefree. more integrated and confident. It's nice to see his personal evolution over that span of several years.
@leirgauk9 жыл бұрын
It's such a joy to see someone who over-analyzes shit as much as I do!
@OoYesIKnowOoYesIKnow9 жыл бұрын
Whose that, then leir?
@leirgauk9 жыл бұрын
OoYesIKnowOoYesIKnow What?
@OoYesIKnowOoYesIKnow9 жыл бұрын
leirgauk Whose that then? Who over-analyzes shit as much as you do ?
@leirgauk9 жыл бұрын
OoYesIKnowOoYesIKnow Who do you think!? OBVIOUSLY the guy in this video who ISN'T Simon Amstell, DUHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
@OoYesIKnowOoYesIKnow9 жыл бұрын
leirgauk Obviously you aren't very analytical at all, you were not able to answer my question, in the first instance. . I'd guess the comedian is more competent than you are, at many things. . Deux !
@LolaWestham5 ай бұрын
Ive been his fan for 10 years. And just last Sunday I saw his work in progress which he started with « I am quite happy » . he talked about having a boyfriend and having a pretty blissful life + jokes. But it was a delightful experience as if the circle was drawn and this part of his healing journey has come to a happy end ☺️
@OfficialFingazMC5 жыл бұрын
This was like therapy for me...
@ChrisMcKennaCMK9 жыл бұрын
Most interesting stand up I've seen in years. Funny, touching and inspiring.
@MrAlanFresco Жыл бұрын
I've only just realised upon re-watching this that the friend who says "we must join you" is surely Russell Brand
@roshantulsiani75758 жыл бұрын
This ends so beautifully...it closes very well ...like a beautiful pattern!.......ALSO, this is comedy and philosophy and self help - which is so fresh!
@kitty.m20887 жыл бұрын
I genuinely found this so uplifting despite the apocalyptic undertones
@ohnotagain8512 жыл бұрын
This man is the only one I keep rewatching out of all the stand up shows and I've seen a lot. I adore his sense of humor and his mind in general. God I wish there were at least 20 of these....I don't even laugh at most stand up shows but this one...this is the one that kept me laughing and I am a woman, I can only relate to some parts but still...it's just so, so good.
@thecultofjohnnydelr.soulsw70102 жыл бұрын
He's homosexual 🤦🏻♂️
@campasjamie6 жыл бұрын
he was totally in love with ben whishaw
@OhCmonItsFunny9 жыл бұрын
"There's nothing we can do about the fact that he was 18. There's nothing you can do, there's nothing the police can do...." LOL
@alexfenton229 Жыл бұрын
His stand up is magnificent! I love the way he uses his fears and sense of inadequacy in life but then threads them through his development and lightbulb moments. This was a seriously therapeutic piece of stand up for me.
@DelfinaHanna9 жыл бұрын
this was the hardest i've ever laughed while watching a stand up comedy show. i think i've found my favorite stand up comedian.
@autumnatic4 жыл бұрын
"Your beauty in Requiem for a Dream detracted from the narrative!" This is how I feel about Aidan Turner in everything he's done.
@PhillyFrank16 жыл бұрын
Such an uncanny visage -- and a perfect description of self-narration, over-analysis of social situations, and magical thinking. His taste in men -- thin and vulnerable -- definitely resonates with me. Hope he finds what he's after. Despite his self-deprecation, I'd bet he's a catch and fun in the sack. He's brilliant and adorable and I wish he'd been around when I was younger.
@IdahoDali4 жыл бұрын
I am near mute with long hair and learning difficulties. It's actually really, really comforting to know that someone could find this attractive.
@everwhat0135 жыл бұрын
he is hilarious. anybody else here after watching him on netflix?
@heyimrobee5 жыл бұрын
#metoo
@jakehix81325 жыл бұрын
Nope. But I'm headed to Netflix. Thanks.
@gemini310115 жыл бұрын
@@jakehix8132 did you go? Saw Set free yesterday.
@FA8T5 жыл бұрын
Waves
@Niphredyl4 жыл бұрын
No, i was obsessed with never mind the buzzcock when i was younger
@namnamlee32617 жыл бұрын
I started learning English to understand his comedy entirely. He is amazing.
@seallofapproval6 жыл бұрын
namnam lee hope that's going well for you :) I'd love to learn another language one day
@Clip7heApex4 жыл бұрын
@@seallofapproval Why wait for that elusive day? Just start... now. Pick one and start learning it. I was going to say good luck but it isn't about luck it's about doing.
@rainblaze.4 жыл бұрын
Eleanor Taylor yeah I'd love to learn french.... such a beautiful language its like talking cutesy-coo but without the sex..... not that theres anything wrong with that..... well not if your doing it right anyway😶
@alinacalm4 жыл бұрын
same here! I remember watching this show back in the day with subtitles in my native language and now I can watch this and understand everything :)
@ElizabethLCRandom9 жыл бұрын
"But when I danced people heard" so hilarious
@MrSlothJunior4 жыл бұрын
@Qiqi Wang It probably doesn't mean anything. Dancing is not meant to be heard that's why it's funny. He wasn't good at the things he did, but when he danced, people heard. It's just an unexpected and partially nonsensical remark with good delivery. Not to say that you can't dance loudly by stamping, being vocal, or the like.
@SubZXD3 жыл бұрын
@Qiqi Wang Some people never get any attention from the public untill they do one big act. And they often use the line "when I did this, everyone heard" as if to signify that people are paying attention to them now. He's parodying the line by saying his dancing was so uncoordinated and loud, they all heard it
@---fi2ml9 жыл бұрын
this is my favourite stand up video ever
@bonybackbailey5 жыл бұрын
This stand-up changed me
@MP-uz9xi7 жыл бұрын
I am female and hopelessly in love with you Simon. You are a genius. I'll settle for being the greatest of friends....
@fangbanger35565 жыл бұрын
Ugh... you have GAS. Grace Adler Syndrome.
@99lum7 жыл бұрын
It's fascinating to watch someone be so honest about themselves. The jokes almost ruin it. Shows you how fucked society is that this particular show is such a unique experience. Not to detract from Amstell's genius. No other comedian could pull off this stand up. Truly inspiring. Jolly good show. Maybe get some therapy though before you turn into a Bond villain...
@summer2011leggo9 жыл бұрын
This guy is my spirit animal!! His shows are better very late at night I don't really know why
@julian_frazer5 жыл бұрын
I rewatch his maybe once every eight months or so. Always gold
@TheActualCathal6 жыл бұрын
I was watching this as about 5am, felt like I was having a stroke when he spent two minutes trying to say my name.
@margaritaiov3305 жыл бұрын
Do I Know You WHAT IS YOUR NAME!?
@OhCmonItsFunny9 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. The only thing that bothers me is that he says he's so lonely and then recounts the MANY stories of when he was out with his friends/lovers. He has to be the most well connected "lonely" person ever. I'm sure it helps to be amazingly good looking like he is-dear god, I'd pick him over Jared Leto any day.
@SnoopPixel9 жыл бұрын
***** You can go out with friends and have sex and still feel alone inside yo, trust that.
@OhCmonItsFunny9 жыл бұрын
Perp Derp Nah, I saw a interview with this guy and they asked him point blank, are you really lonely or is it just an act? Paraphrasing he said, back when he was younger and had not grown into his looks life was difficult and that's where he gets those jokes from, but now being a an internationally known comedian and excepting his own personality/physical identify he no longer feels that way most of the time.
@NYJALB9 жыл бұрын
***** I saw him on the tube once...having watched this, I wish I'd said hello to him now.....8-)
@AECSRQ6 жыл бұрын
Nice blend of humor, philosophy, spirituality, and vulnerability. The influence of his mate Russell Brand is clear.
@FutureChaosTV7 жыл бұрын
"Also, I worked really hard since about the age of fourteen to get to wherever the hell I am today, so if she is taking any enjoyment out of my work I think I have earned her child" Had me in tears :-))))
@BeatlesBiitch5 жыл бұрын
Simon Amstell is incredibly funny, I can't wait to see more from him
@KR-xd2rz7 жыл бұрын
He is an amazingly beautiful soul.
@niall27754 жыл бұрын
Got so invested in the story that i forgot he was actually talking about someone who didn't even exist lol
@dragoncurveenthusiast6 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of him before, but I absolutely love his humor. And him a bit.
@johndifrancisco36425 жыл бұрын
I am SO happy I clicked on this. He's AMAZING!! My mood went up and down and up and down. 2010 it was made, I looked, but I'd still be to old for him :( I hope he gets or has his Mr. Right.
@roshantulsiani75758 жыл бұрын
real talent. this is real talent! this is my reference of what talent looks like.
@ghjfghj83187 жыл бұрын
60 people had an existential crisis thanks to this.
@mfsperring7 жыл бұрын
Wow what a great show. I have a whole new view of him now.
@zeldagoblin8 жыл бұрын
He sort of reminds me of Russel Brand, but without arrogance and ego, and much more relatable.
@moopr6 жыл бұрын
So... he's a British comedian is what you're saying? (Badum-bum tss)
@nitaigauranga38496 жыл бұрын
and actually funny, charismatic and not a twat?
@punkisinthedetails14705 жыл бұрын
@@moopr XD yes.
@davesvens86975 жыл бұрын
Russel is a fucking idiot.
@lindamaygregory5 жыл бұрын
Russell Brand is fabulous now. He has really got his act together and contributing. He used to irritate me but now I really like him. Clever guy.
@JohnyBuzzkillKidd9 жыл бұрын
That was much better than I thought it would be. Well worth watching
@alexh89835 жыл бұрын
Magnificent, Loved every second of it.
@dutchess21214 ай бұрын
God I love him. Favorite comedian. It's just so comforting to listen to.
@bernardwallace4355 жыл бұрын
This was really good! Being my first time hearing/seeing Simon, im pleased and hope to find more of his stazndup!
@TheGomezdotcom9 жыл бұрын
Simon Amstell is the real life Patrick from Perks of Being A Wallflower
@EliKat947 жыл бұрын
thank you! I knew he reminded me of someone but I couldn't figure it out
@loucaskaterinahadjiyiangou74737 жыл бұрын
midnightsnowangelmnf
@shrubhosale6 жыл бұрын
oh yes!!
@joskimengstrom28535 жыл бұрын
Now he's an obscurio
@timothyfloogle4 жыл бұрын
No! That mantle is still on the shoulders of the actor!
@kristi.s99226 жыл бұрын
i am crying and laughing through and through. He is a fantastic comedian. And best host of Never mind the.....I would like to see him back...anywhere.
@laurencelikeit4594 жыл бұрын
I do not recall how this found me, but am very glad it did. This fellow is well worth watching. Now I am off to find more of him. LOL :)
@nicoleyatawara58256 жыл бұрын
that ending, that made all the self-deprecating and humiliating stuff so so worth it. what a wonderful human being.
@piramaniak8 жыл бұрын
My god this is genius!
@PeterBurt586 жыл бұрын
Brilliant performance, thanks for posting.
@Fwhiskey9 жыл бұрын
It was quite touching and moving at the end there
@AndromedaHadoukenbreakherlegs7 жыл бұрын
Omg, I relate to him so much. He's kind of amazing.
@jamescoffee27414 жыл бұрын
I've never seen this person before, but I like what I hear. "the battles already been won", "oh look at me I'm a helicopter"!!!
@TheLadyDelirium5 жыл бұрын
Anyone still watching this is 2019?
@michaelreay28205 жыл бұрын
Yep.still laughing too
@wilbersays46335 жыл бұрын
Yes. April 2019
@lindamaygregory5 жыл бұрын
I am indeed! ☺
@racheledwards71135 жыл бұрын
Yep July 2019
@bernardwallace4355 жыл бұрын
Im about to!! Ive never heard(of) this dude before but the "thumbs up" to "thumbs down" ratio of the video looks good. Even more encouraging(and _extremely_ surprising) is the fact the comment section is overwhelmingly positive. _Who are you and what have you done with the _*_real_*_ YT comment section?!?!?_ hehehehe
@anaritacosta78339 жыл бұрын
His crush on Ben Whishaw is just perfect.
@drsalka7 жыл бұрын
I just discovered Simon after watching Carnage. What have i been doing all this time, i wonder. 🙏🏻💜
@cherylfanson18156 жыл бұрын
drsalka carnage is brilliant!
@belfastroastmaster38476 жыл бұрын
Have you seen him in Never Mind the Buzzcocks?
@AlmiNia8 жыл бұрын
Jesse Eisenberg is really good at standup.
@SamuelBoy19918 жыл бұрын
+AlmiNia Hahaha... halarious, never noticed that he looks like Jesse... and the actor that he has a crush on (Ben Whishaw), I've always felt to be the British Jesse Eisenberg.
@seriously30258 жыл бұрын
Shit In batman Vs superman though simon, shame on you
@DasKarussel8 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I've been confused for a long time about Michael Cera and Jesse Isenberg, and then Simon Amstell pops up and now in my mind this is so fucked up.
@briankelly86977 жыл бұрын
AlmiNia I thought Jesse Eisenberg and Michael Cera as soon as he came out
@m786sohaib7 жыл бұрын
AlmiNia hahahaha i was looking for this comment.
@FinlayLavery3037 жыл бұрын
"Death is coming, death is coming, death is coming" sums up 2016 pretty well.
@cosmiclounge5 жыл бұрын
Beautifully written.
@yaojiang92215 жыл бұрын
I’m not very into those stand up comedians who are just being cynical and sarcastic and use such characters to make money. I personally really like Simon’s standup which genuinely makes me feel that he’s as sad and detached as I am, and he’s not using them as advantages.
@ladycrystalr-u.s.a3 жыл бұрын
Awww, just an awkward boy who wants to share his sink(s). So sweet.
@clairerivers46077 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I've ever watched anything better than this. ❤️
@alimac10525 жыл бұрын
Beautifully crafted!
@MlMZY6305 жыл бұрын
Waking Life has been my favorite film for years... I can't believe I just heard it referenced. Such shock!
@joshuafraser60266 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful. Thank you, I needed to see this.
@mintyulip8 жыл бұрын
i love him so much, i always find myself relating to his anecdotes
@keyzersoze28344 жыл бұрын
Genius! It's rare to fine brilliant comedians these days.
@andrewiangillies6 жыл бұрын
So much genius here. Where is he these days? Seems like he should be in the public consciousness a lot more than he is.
@politesociety5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@only1utdanditsleeds8 жыл бұрын
Clever. Articulate. Interesting. Gay comedians who"s whole act is about being gay, black comedians about being black, predictable, boring boring boring. This guy, self deprecating, thoughtful, intelligent, confidently insecure in a very real likeable way.
@sew1547 жыл бұрын
only1utdanditsleeds , its not about being gay, its about relationships, and he just happens to be gay
@only1utdanditsleeds7 жыл бұрын
I entirely agree and if you read my comment again you might see that was the point I was trying to make....obviously not very effectively.
@sew1547 жыл бұрын
only1utdanditsleeds just re read your comment, and yeah i agree with what you saying, i missed the last bit
@hol-upLIL-bit7 жыл бұрын
only1utdanditsleeds I understand you can relate a lot to him etc etc but you can't deny he's like the others that he's wrapped in his culture. he have a harder time making people laugh if they were all black.
@Tiger-Baby6 жыл бұрын
only1utdanditsleeds watch him hosting never mind the buzzcocks. Totally different lol. Love Simon Amstell
@panop17254 жыл бұрын
He is my favorite person on the planet.
@matador49645 жыл бұрын
if this is stand up /comedy/, why was i crying the entire time?
@ModularMoose4 жыл бұрын
Never be timid: death is coming.
@haroldgraham444110 ай бұрын
He is fantastic
@user-qp5vt6kd8w5 жыл бұрын
Simon is charming by showing his weakness. I found surprising that people now talking about self awareness, buddhism and such stuff in the stand up. Seems like it becoming more common. Am I understood right that he is 30? Than wow. Thank you so much. I had a pleasant time watching.
@Kyrmana7 жыл бұрын
I'd like to hug him
@fangbanger35565 жыл бұрын
DIBS!
@VengeanceBG6 жыл бұрын
I watched it for a second time and I liked it even more.
@redrumax9 жыл бұрын
He is so brilliant lol
@TheMrJamHot8 жыл бұрын
Being from Romford I feel his pain
@OhhSoSophie7 жыл бұрын
I have actually never heard someone speak about things in a way that resonates like this with me fuck man me and Simon amstell are like .... the same... the thoughts about not living in the moment and describing that "memory" to someone else in the future and liking deathly skinny people and so much in between. Im shook rn
@Umbrella28 жыл бұрын
He is really cute.
@naomijautee8 жыл бұрын
"the only difference between a potato and a human being is the fear of rejection" ha ha ha.. (:
@LordmonkeyTRM6 жыл бұрын
I have a huge Simon Amstell shaped hole in my life, I wish he was still on TV, I would watch it again if he was... Actually no wait... I wouldn't watch it on TV I would just wait til someone posted here. LOL Like I would actually watch TV...Yeah I'm going watch TV right between reading a newspaper and listening to the gramophone . A.I.R??
@Niphredyl6 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christiano I used to be addicted to Nevermind the Buzzcocks, with him being the host
@bahhumbug9824 Жыл бұрын
This was 12 yrs ago??? I'm just discovering Simon Amstell now and this was fantastic. Does he still perform?
@TLOU238 Жыл бұрын
He does. I went to see his show spirit hole last year, it was great.
@MelliaBoomBot4 жыл бұрын
a delicate soul with lovely hair
@shrubhosale6 жыл бұрын
That was brilliant. This man, idk when I hear someone like him I have this feeling while I'm looking at them like they know something.
@dougal2219 жыл бұрын
My money's on his friend who's good at getting numbers was Russell Brand, has to be.
@sammyhill699 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!
@SomethingSoOriginal8 жыл бұрын
+dougal221 You are correct
@psychosissafari5 жыл бұрын
or.. someone not famous?
@Nounismisation5 жыл бұрын
Derren Brown?
@Xosidhe7 жыл бұрын
This show is amazing
@corinaHojan6 жыл бұрын
This is just my inner monologue.
@DodderingOldMan8 жыл бұрын
I'd go gay for Simon. However, it seems like I'd also have to lose about 25 kilos. I think that may be the greater challenge.
@TalynStormcrow7 жыл бұрын
lol
@thenobleandmightybeaver44117 жыл бұрын
David we love you just the way you are.
@alexf30365 жыл бұрын
Same.
@SaintSwithinsDay5 жыл бұрын
He's lovely and sensitive and charming, and I would bang him like a screen-door in Scrabster.
@xrotarebil5 жыл бұрын
It's been 3 years. How are you faring with the weightloss? ;)
@jenjungwoon5 жыл бұрын
he only has become a msacot for my lonliness. "what´s he called?" ..."solitude." ... "no, you don´t have cat aids...you´re not a cat"....so effing brilliant.
@threeleafclover60034 жыл бұрын
Turns out "the last supper" was actually just a date between Simon and jesus
@jadagod8 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the his pick up artist friend was Russell Brand!
@j.elizabeth46216 жыл бұрын
Lmao I do the same thing "I am having so much fun having experiences"
@FriedEgg1013 жыл бұрын
I'm thin and vulnerable. I would heal him so hard.