'if you can't control your own emotions,you end up controlling someone's behaviour' ... what a good line.

The British had a sense of humour known for it throughout the World, Now being destroyed by a very small minority, People need to stand up to these bullies

John Cleese has never been more relevant . I completely agree with wirh him This is a brilliant interview.

This was the most intelligent, eloquent, entertaining thing I have heard in a while.

John Cleese is one of the few people left who talks any sense in this increasingly restricted society/world we live in.

I came here to express respect to John for cancelling himself and standing up to woke tyrannical nonsense. Thank you Sir.

"When people can't control their emotions, they have to control other people's behaviour" 👌

A very wise man and comedic genius for good measure, is offering a lifetime of wisdom and yet worryingly is met with muted response from the young audience.

He is a brilliant comedian but being able to verbalise and deconstruct creativity so effectively is a rare talent itself-this is so insightful because it provides the underlying psychological reasons behind needing to adopt certain habits in a creative field!

This was a brilliant insight, I agree with 100%... Cheers.

The fear in the audience to agree is tangible. He makes the point regarding emotion and controlling behaviour to silence. That is telling.

I love to listen to those famous people who didn’t sell their souls to the devil in order to be famous!!! God bless John Gleese🙏

Creativity is the foundation of innovation as well as artistic endeavor.

'You have to realize that most people don't know what they're doing...' Love it. Sorely miss the old days when we would have dinner conversations like this.

John Cleese: an absolute icon of British humour, and an advocate of common sense. God bless you John.

Cleese is a national hero. Thank God he has sussed woke and the nonsense of taking offence. He represents true British values. We need to fight to get them back again.

I could listen to John for hours, he is so right about our educators, almost everything today is taught through a diatribe sequenced process rather then gaining experience through trial & error or free thinking = this is why many can`t think on there feet or adapt to solve a problem out of the ordinary.

Its truly shocking how in tune, John is with the modern world, while being, famous, rich and old.

The culture JC describes isn't about "sensitivity" - it's entirely about imposing control.

The wisdom on display here is unusual and hugely gratifying.

John is brilliant - keep it up mate!1

I remember at school, that my whole generation literally took it upon ourselves, to think up as many innovatively offensive insults to each other that we could muster. It was literally a competition in offensiveness, that was almost guaranteed to end in uncontrolled hysterics, at the climax of a good round robin session. The point being, once you reach the stage where there is nothing left to offend you, you can actually freely talk about anything. Maybe with an occasional giggle thrown in. To me, this is what goes straight to the heart of free speech and the essential social need of the clown and comedian. If you didnt take yourself so seriously, you wouldnt take offense, and would be happy to return the banter in equal measure. You can literally ...speak freely.

Highly pertinent comments from John Cleese. Very interesting comment about how the art expert knew a fake because it made him feel ill. I always rate John Cleese because of the sheer genius of his characterization of Basil Fawlty, which has probably brought more laughter and joy to people than virtually any other comic creation.

John is doing some of his most valuable work now in sharing his ideas, experience and learning.

John Cleese is a legend. And if he's ever allowed into Cambridge again, I fully expect him to walk inside in full Basil Fawlty get-up, goosestepping with his finger held beneath his nose with a big f-off grin on his face.

10:17 "If people become anxious they revert straight to the stereotype." Creativity goes out the window.

John Cleese is a bloody LEGEND!!!!!!

The summary of the book he gave instantly prompted me to think of how I’m approaching my own creativity at the moment and seriously gave me pause. And well done Sir for taking a stand against the intolerant woke ideologues.

So refreshing to listen to this speech! Thanks so much for sharing!

Why are there empty chairs in a small room for a chat with John Cleese? If I could have transported from Canada I would be there. KZfaq is the next best thing. Thanks for posting.

Most people don't know what they're doing. Wahaha, reminds me of a Monty Python sketch, Ken Cleanairsystem the boxer acted by John Cleese. Doing his training, running on the street, runs up to the rear of a car and doesn't know how to run around the car, stares for a short period, totally confused and just turns around and runs back the way he came. Brilliant sketch.

I've worked in creative indusries all my life. That's a great explanation of why decisions are put off by creative people...I always felt guilty for procrastinating. Wish I'd known it earlier.

Bravo. This is my first time commenting after over 10 years of KZfaq viewership. This is a topic I have thought about a few times in my field of engineering. I have always felt my thoughts are always incomplete and disjointed but listening to you a felt as though you read my thoughts and gave them form and structure. Hence, bravo once again.

This talk almost moved me to tears. It felt like someone saying something I'd always known but fought against because I didn't think it was right or fair. I feel like I've been given permission to be creative without feeling guilty.

there is still some common sense in this world

A true teacher is always remembered and they’re few and far between. They are inspirational, and encourage inquiry.

A lot of wisdom in his words! Well said John.

John Cleese truly is someone to be respected...

Mediocrity is the norm! Just look at our leaders…

21:28 Lady in blue dress, she is not happy or impressed pure gold :-)

His description in how creative people think and do is dead on!

John Cleese is a legend and cannot be canceled in the heart and minds of those who love him. Love from Washington, USA 🇺🇸!

Man this guy is good, super smart and articulate.

Cleese hit the nail on the head. A great comedian, some of those Monty Python skits were pure genius.

Watching this as I cook dinner with Uncle Ben’s Rice now named Ben’s without a picture of Uncle Ben. Absolute madness taking over.

He's still got it, at 82.

Last of the Titans. If anyone can rally the troops to cancel the cancellers it is this fearsome and righteous dude.

Wonderful interview with a brilliant legend. Love this man!

The fact you have to check and re-check everything so many times means you get nothing spontaneous is an absolute gem.

I like this man even more every time I hear him speak.

Great Interview

End the insanity! Shut down Twitter!

Love you Cleese.

John Cleese, don't ever ever change :)

A true legend of comedy!!

wow -that was really brilliant, sage wisdom from an accomplished gentleman, deep thinking, very smart

Brilliant John.... good to hear you, I still give out families and how to survive them....

‘England doesn’t quite look like England anymore..’ - John Cleese. How true.

Absolutely fantastic interview

He describes the creative process perfectly.

God Bless you John Cheese.

Intellect plus, thank you Mr. Cleese.

His summation and explanation of creativity is so spot on, what a bloke!

Rather profound, and profoundly useful information.

This is definitely a very refreshing and Intelligent conversation to watch.. especially these days. Thank you John Cleese. I've always respected this man. He's just simply a smart guy. What a relevant man.

i was taught at school that sticks and stones would break my bones but names will never hurt me

John Cleese is brilliant and wise. Great vid.

What an amazing interview. I have found creativity to be like this, you get creative ideas when not trying to come with ideas - the unconscious.

Excellent Real thought playfully put. ‘Is this a piece your brain’

Most people don't know what they doing. And most don't know that they don't know. Excellent

Excellent talk by John Cleese. I really enjoyed the insight he shared throughout this talk. He is very often funny as well here.

I'm creative every Friday and Saturday night about 3am after imbibing much alcohol. People have afterwards called me unconscious, but I protest that I was just being creative and point to Cleese as an suthority

Every word he says is genius.

i would like to start by saying Thank You Mr. Cleese for the endless hours of joy you have brought to all of us and to the situation at hand thank you for being a voice of sanity and truth . John Cleese absolute fucking legend !!!!!!!!

John Cleese making sense .... this is brilliant 👏 👌 🙌 😀

Fascinating interview thanks John I want more. I understand every thing you Said 👏👏👏👏👏👏

He speaks with wisdom and knowledge, this should be shown and heard in all schools globally 👌🏻

Love this guy. John Cleese you are a living legend.

thank YOU JOHN CLEESE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE TO YOU AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THE YEARS OF LAUGHTER AND THOUGHT PROVOCING CREATIVITY FROM YOU AND THE MONTIES!

Brilliant and from my perspective so true!

My father always had a pencil and paper on his bedside table for when he would wake up in the night with a design or idea. He would make a sketch or notes and then go back to sleep soundly. In the morning he could then remember and develop his idea.

John Cleese is amazing. A brilliant, sharp witted man

True word's. Very inspirational. Mr Cleese is the BEST.

This is why I like working and writing at night, you have the whole day to sort out all the dull necessities of day to day life, any phone calls that were going to happen probably already have and any jobs or errands you didn't do today will have to wait for tomorrow anyway. In the dead of night your mind can wander.

13:27 "You have to realise that most people don't know what they are doing. The problem is they don't know they don't know what they are doing and that gives them confidence."

Took me right to the end to truly grasp this...brilliant

Very good. I am determined to play again. Thank you John.

As a big kid who's never grown up ive made masive mistakes and it cost me dear. But anything i ever did that was really good and any fun that ive had that was really fun came as a result of this. Therefore my only prayer each night includes: please god make me anything you like but dont ever ever let me grow up. John Cleese-brilliant chat from a bone fide legend 💘✌

Thanks for this ...

Thank you, amazing John. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Thank you Mr Cleese.

Lets put him as a leader of the West, to many special snowflakes these days... Great interview 👍

Wonderful.

Gosh! Really love this man. He is in my "ideal dinner guest table"

Thx 4 sharing

Yeah he's correct school kills creativity, from about 6 or 7 I could write poetry, play the piano and create pieces of music and paint, my art teacher in high school told me I couldn't join in on the lessons because I was disabled, I lost the use of my right arm and hand, I painted an oil painting at home and brought it to school, I was allowed to join the class, I have a Batchelor of arts those classes where quite restrictive too, like you have to paint only this thing but I do understand that's kinda the point.

Fascinating stuff. I'm going to check this book out. If I have any criticism about this interview at all, it's that he didn't enter while doing the funny walk.

This was great, thank you.

A very wise discussion. I very much enjoyed it.

Good on you. John this stuff needs airing. Once upon a time we called it common sense. It seems to be the first time the audience has heard it judging by the expression on some of their faces.