Five Mantras for life by Rik Mayall, Honorary Doctorate of the University of Exeter

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The comedian and actor Rik Mayall was given an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Exeter in 2008. In his entertaining acceptance speech he gave the rest of the year's graduates an insight into his guiding principles.

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@oliverscampton5833 2 жыл бұрын

I was in the audience here during my own graduation, I come back about once a year to rewatch this speech, those 5 mantras currently serving me well. 👏🏼👏🏼 RIP Rik ❤️

@SeanHendy Жыл бұрын

Oliver you were very lucky to have witnessed this in person. The equivalent at my graduation was some nameless pianist who began his speech basically by saying that he hadn't written anything and was just going to say whatever came into his head. Cue 10 mins+ of mindless drivel that was totally forgettable and meant nothing. Rik was a one of a kind that's for sure.

@americanpatriot2999 11 ай бұрын

Young ones, Black Adder, Drop Dead Fred. What a comedic genius!!!

@egyptology22 Күн бұрын

The best memories to have. You're very lucky. Can I add a 6th mantra? Listen to Ricks 5 mantras!

@winniewinston8377 5 жыл бұрын

Found this very touching, met him once in a hotel bar in Leeds 25 years, had a few pints together - he was wonderful company , one of my most treasured memories. I doubt he'll be resting in peace , rather he'll be shaking things up a bit

@sundaypeople5791 Ай бұрын

Around 95 then, few years before the quadbike. Not yet 40, enjoying it altogether at a height: success, friends, drinking, family, life! Was one of the few famous people who didn't shy away from being known in public!❤️❤️

@badhamian Жыл бұрын

A bright light went out when this great man passed away but it shines on us brighter than ever as the years pass by. Thanks for being gloriously you Rik x

@sundaypeople5791 11 ай бұрын

That's such a sweet answer and each word is true, he shines on! Now and then new young or old ones come to get to know him and the moment you know him you love him!❤❤

@adods9824 6 ай бұрын

Well said ! 👍😁

@frazzleface753 4 жыл бұрын

Rik Mayall was a rare light in my life when it was almost complete darkness. Thank you Rik. RIP.

@steve-r-collier 3 жыл бұрын

why didnt you buy a light bulb?

@johnman559 2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-r-collier Stop it, my sides are splitting.

@christopherdean1326 2 жыл бұрын

Dr Rik Mayall. Actor, Comedian, Force of Nature, and wonderful human being. RIP.

@garyt3039 10 жыл бұрын

And all the punks and skins and Rastas held hands and cried for there fallen leader,and the parents said but why are the kids crying?coz Rik is dead, the peoples poet is dead...RIP RIK.gone but never forgotten,a national treasure, Un-replaceable, thanks for all the big belly laughs Rik we all loved you. Now God has a Jester.x.

@thesprawl2361 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Gary, brilliant

@matthewtymaja3760 2 жыл бұрын

Watch the last film he made, ‘one by one’ (2014). He died shortly after so that is is last work

@ndflips9565 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewtymaja3760 he knew

@kevinbirge2130 2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@kevinmayhew8738 2 жыл бұрын

now and then a person comes along who enriches society in one form or another, whilst there would have been undeniable chaos at times, I would have dearly loved to have known Rik Mayall personally.🥺🇬🇧

@MrFinnov8 4 жыл бұрын

I come back to watch this glorious speech from time to time, you were one of a kind Dr Rik Mayall and a marvellous human being, RIP you magnificent b’stard!

@christianlesurfmusic 5 жыл бұрын

1. All men are equal, therefore no one can ever be your genuine superior. 2. Your future is as bright as you make it. 3. Change is a constant of life, so you must never ever lose your wisdom. 4. If you want to live a full and complete human life, you have to be free. 5. Love is the answer.

@sidb37 5 жыл бұрын

Say what you see Le Surf!

@freidaswift4163 5 жыл бұрын

And now he's gone. I hope everyone remembers what he's said...miss you Rik

@christianlesurfmusic 5 жыл бұрын

@@freidaswift4163 I actually have those five mantras on a post it on my computer to remind myself of his beauty.

@jamusjackson9779 4 жыл бұрын

@stephen noonan I think he was summarising, so as not to rattle on for too long. While I most certainly agree with your statement, my perception of what he meant is that the as the world changes constantly and technologies inevitably become obsolete, one day the world could change so completely that you may find yourself without the contemporary luxuries you've become accustomed to, and all you have to survive is what's inside your head. Knowledge is power.

@mrsolodolo5770 3 жыл бұрын

@stephen noonan only if you dont understand rhe meaning of it

@dannobeats8702 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic human being. A genuine national treasure for us here in the UK.

@jaceelliott7659 5 жыл бұрын

A man should of lived into his 80s and more. I was devastated when I heard he had died.

@kyronwalsh 2 жыл бұрын

Or had been killed… What some say (because of his last film)…

@dfernand101 10 жыл бұрын

Floella Benjamin giving Rik Mayall an honorary doctorate ... you couldn't make it up. amazing.

@RogueBrit 5 жыл бұрын

Met her she was amazing and lovely.

@RyanJohnson-ox3py 5 жыл бұрын

Floella Benjamin use to kiss the TV when she was on playschool still a beautiful lady

@daviddickinson936 4 жыл бұрын

Had the pleasure of being a volunteer in rehearsals for graduation at Exeter - I "received" three degrees from her in that time and she was lovely to meet.

@mrhed0nist 3 жыл бұрын

I think she was the first woman to give me the horn. And I was racist then, as it was fashionable in the 70s.

@thesprawl2361 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jack__Reaper

@PersonalityMalfunction 8 ай бұрын

Rik Mayal is the man who helped me survive those horrible, awkward teenage years of acne, bad haircuts, desperate, crippling social anxiety and fear of making a fool of myself in front of friends and girls! Bless you, Rik!

@marksummerfield9103 Жыл бұрын

When I get low, I ALWAYS come back to this speech. Thankyou for the smiles and laughter!

@kateballam6942 3 жыл бұрын

I cried for a fortnight from the day I heard Rik had died. I still miss him. He was a beautiful soul.

@SteveWilsonGU1 Жыл бұрын

me too

@donewithyourshit7303 Жыл бұрын

I still do... Miss him so much, he is the brightness in my time if darkness

@MatthewJohnCrittenden 6 жыл бұрын

RIP. "How can Rick be dead when we still have his poems?"

@stevebentley2345 5 жыл бұрын

Peoms?

@jonnyhaw 5 жыл бұрын

@@stevebentley2345 It's a Young One's quote.

@stevebentley2345 5 жыл бұрын

@@jonnyhaw I was quoting from Bottom Live 2 when Rik is 'speaking Nottingham' "Duh, duh, duh duh duh duh.... Robin 'Fucking' Hood..."

@andrewballetto7641 5 жыл бұрын

@@stevebentley2345 try spelling it right you bumbag!

@Ichinin 5 жыл бұрын

-"Pollution... are you coming to my town, or am i coming to yours? Ha!"

@tobyaughnotobi3919 5 жыл бұрын

An absolute legend. Never has any other celebrity's death affected me so much. What a talent he was. I can only imagine him running amok in heaven! Give 'em hell Rik! We will never forget you down here.

@servicekid7453 2 жыл бұрын

Rik Mayall was a most extraordinary human being. Totally lovable, unbelievably funny, endlessly entertaining. If only a few more could follow his lit path…..

@oktfg 5 жыл бұрын

Few could make a serious point with quite so much fun, wit and swagger as Rik Mayall. The world is slightly more miserable without him.

@360p3 5 жыл бұрын

I was rasied on Rik and Ade's comedy. My childhood was difficult and their work got me through it. I love them both for their work as it helped me so significantly and shaped my sense of humour and personality (for the better) growing up. I was in Hammersmith for an interview the year Rik died and I ran to the traffic island used in the bottom intro to see if a memorial I had heard about online was still there (it was a giant pair of stained underwear and letters from fans). It was, and I cried, as ridiculous as the situation was; and I realised how much his comedy and he as a person had meant to me. I constantly return to watch his work over and over again and probably will till I die too. He was a great person and comedian and will always be my favourite. He seemed like a really sincere bloke. I had lost a very close friend in the same week Rik died, and that week in June was one of the worst weeks of my life. I wholly sympathise with what Ade went through during that time.

@Lenixionthegreat 4 жыл бұрын

I find myself re watching his previous stuff too, the intro to bottom really upsets me, when Rik vanishes as the bus passes by and you just see Ade sat there by himself for a moment really hits home :/

@garethgee 5 жыл бұрын

"Love is the answer" - well said, Ryk!

@richardhughes8968 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sitting here typing this waiting for my son to graduate in the same hall at Exeter Uni as Rik gave this speech. I wished he was giving the speech today.

@philkasafir. 9 жыл бұрын

When he said "bon voyage" my eyes filled up... Still can't believe he's gone, the past year has gone so fast. Even in death he makes time fly by.... Rest in peace you beautiful person. I love you Rik

@Nautilus1972 8 жыл бұрын

+Phil Kasafir 'kin 'ell.

@BZBBLAHBLAH 8 жыл бұрын

the speech actually made me cry, he is was and always will be a personal icon

@1959Berre 6 жыл бұрын

As long as we remember Rick, he will be alive. And that is going to be for a very long time. R.I.P. Rick, the world is a sadder place now. Thank you for your legacy.

@stumac869 5 ай бұрын

Rik Mayal an 80s icon and wil never forget his impact on my childhood.

@danpatterson7108 8 жыл бұрын

My favourite human, miss him everyday!

@FoodFitnessAlways 8 жыл бұрын

mine too Dan

@georgefogg5703 7 жыл бұрын

@BillyJango 7 жыл бұрын

+dan Patterson Me too. I will never forget the day he died. I called into my local pub after work for a beer and the landlord told me Rik Mayall had died that day. I was gutted. I got so drunk that day and then I came home and tattooed Rik's name on myself. The man is a legend. He is missed by everyone who adored him!

@Born2BLoud 7 жыл бұрын

exactly the same ... Wikk is a real Hero

@BillyJango 7 жыл бұрын

My house will become a shrine! Punks, and skins and Rastas will gather in sorrow for their fallen leader! The grown-ups will say, "Why are the kids crying?" And the kids will say, "Rik is dead!! The people's poet is dead!" Then one particularly sensitive, articulate teenager will say "Do you understand nothing? How can Rik be dead when we have his poems? "

@Joe0161 10 жыл бұрын

As a higher education lecturer let me just firstly admit that while I'll never be as funny as Dr. Mayall was, I'll always aspire to be as honest and inspirational. R.I.P. Rik

@Lollylobesjewellery 6 жыл бұрын

Joe Shorrocks here here

@cw1967 2 ай бұрын

What a towering personality....what true words.... remember in these dark times " freedom IS paramount".

@Crazycupmuffin 9 жыл бұрын

This man made me laugh more than anybody ever has. And he continues to do so. Long live in our hearts and our tele Rik!

@eriks.2275 9 ай бұрын

They will never forget it, love to see it❤.

@ChrizRockster 8 жыл бұрын

He never changed, and that's the most inspirational thing. He could as easily get into his Young-Ones character right there and then.

@tonyevans22 10 жыл бұрын

He was my idol,he taught us that even though we are grown up we can still have a young heart and act silly.An inspiration to many,and sorely missed already.Gutted he has gone.RIP Sir Rik.

@paulfromdevon4707 Жыл бұрын

Rik and Floella - two legends from my formative years. Both in the same hall that I graduated in and in my own home city. Bliss

@Seventeen_Seconds 4 жыл бұрын

My childhood hero what an absolute legend, the only person that can make me laugh without even opening his mouth. This is the best video on KZfaq for so many reasons.

@adamclark8994 3 жыл бұрын

Rik Mayall was a legend and always made me laugh. R.I.P.

@deewhobewatty9003 3 жыл бұрын

There'll never be another like Rik, he was unique ❤️😢

@fayeayres6655 Жыл бұрын

Absolute genius of a man gone way to soon one of my favourite men of all time we love you rik 😢

@luciferbox5577 3 жыл бұрын

Still can't believe he's gone, even after all these years. A true comic genius.

@arcticmonkey4326 3 жыл бұрын

This man is my hero.

@kenhanson27 5 жыл бұрын

A true legend. Such a great shame he's no longer with us. The episode of bottom, with the bloke coming to read the gas meter. Epic.

@B33FY2011 3 жыл бұрын

The best one was the Miss World competition. That one had me crying when Eddie says he didn't put the bet on in the first place, rather just said did cause he knew Richie would watch it 🤣🤣🤣

@poppedweasel 2 жыл бұрын

Next time the gas man comes to read your meter, please play this on full blast kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLZ5erOGytORep8.html

@chriscollier7469 Жыл бұрын

My favourite episode is the one with the women attractant spray, where he tries to remove his nasal hair with a pair of pliers

@Shindai 9 жыл бұрын

One of a kind, what a great bloke.

@midianholic7080 5 жыл бұрын

RIP. A true legend from my childhood. Very much missed.

@Kurt293 2 жыл бұрын

I will feel forever blessed for getting to see him live on quite a few occasions, The man was an absolute Genius. Although I often think back with pity that I didn’t spend an extra 90 minutes waiting out the back after the show like them weird fans as we used to call them. Just to shake his hand, just to say thanks for being you. Rip You Complete baastad.

@tomhorwat5313 10 ай бұрын

Me too, he was a force of nature.

@cjone3432 10 ай бұрын

A force of life, how we could do with him now. RIP.

@robwish85 4 жыл бұрын

I miss you Rick. You continue to make me laugh uncontrollably.

@marshallmatters1526 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rik Mayall for the laughter. Thank you so much for being you.

@jackiefriedman196 4 жыл бұрын

Blew my mind away such a superb unique amazing guy "live life to the full"we are here for fun not forever xx

@MrWackywilson 2 жыл бұрын

Since his passing.... I admit he was spot on with his knowledge of the powers that be... And the world today...

@TheMusicTimeMachine. 5 жыл бұрын

5 years ago today. Yeah i am shedding a tear today for the loss of my comedy hero! I miss you so much and so glad that i got to see you live. R.I.P Rik

@lewislepton 4 жыл бұрын

6 years now Absolutely brilliant comedian

@SlaaneshiChaplain 10 жыл бұрын

Equality. Opportunity Wisdom Freedom Love.

@corbeau-_- 7 жыл бұрын

love...

@giles901able 6 жыл бұрын

Bollocks!

@rumpraisin 5 жыл бұрын

I don't see much of these 5 mantras being put into practise in 2018.

@Urov. 5 жыл бұрын

Cringe

@MsMesem 5 жыл бұрын

@@rumpraisin Yep , especially the freedom.

@JoanneCamp1 10 жыл бұрын

RIP Rik, a true legend, comedy icon, my hero and idol. I will NEVER forget you. xxxxx

@raylooney1788 10 жыл бұрын

What a fab comment

@JoanneCamp1 10 жыл бұрын

shane bradshaw Thank you :-)

@westermolad 3 жыл бұрын

I love that the description states: "Warning: This video contains some swearing.", I'd have been disappointed if it didn't! May his humour continue to live on in each of us.

@FracturedPixel 2 жыл бұрын

I listened to this on my graduation day in 2018, and I remember it word for word, as opposed to whatever guff they said at my actual graduation.

@joannethompson6899 3 жыл бұрын

Watching Rik Mayall is truly my happy place 😁

@raymiemac71 5 жыл бұрын

One of the world's finest who should not have been taking away from us so early in his life.. Absolutely bloody still missed... RIP DOCTOR RIK MAYALL where ever you R. 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

@jamesbudd991 5 жыл бұрын

I was instantly brought to tears seeing this video, Rik he was my Idol as well as Ade, R.I.P Rik, you may be dead but true legends never die

@vjhvcjhcv6816 5 жыл бұрын

What a guy! Rik brightened up my otherwise miserable life. Much love.

@pauldelve5793 3 жыл бұрын

Simply quite brilliant, you are greatly missed, and even more in these very troubled times.

@RoninGroupUK 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing unique talent he entertained us with. Such a loss for us and such a gain for the heavens. Rest in peace Rik. Love is the answer brother X

@adods9824 6 ай бұрын

Probably his greatest gift to us, and life an utter utter spazmo I am only just discovering it now. Better late than never, right kids ?! 😂👍😁

@saorisealba 10 жыл бұрын

You'll always be a Young One. R.I.P Rik

@Samuel_J_Russell 5 жыл бұрын

Legend. The Young Ones will always be one of the funniest British sitcoms and one of the most influential. Thanks for the laughs Rik. RIP

@lexthepikachu851 10 жыл бұрын

RIP Rik, we are going to miss your iconic voice and your brilliant comedy. Rest in peace, you legend of comedy.

@picklesthewise 3 жыл бұрын

It's been years since I've seen this whole thing, and I still remember all of it. Absolutely love this. Love IS the answer ❤❤❤

@mikejandrews Ай бұрын

Rik was such a wonderful soul.

@oscoe 6 жыл бұрын

Ah so sorely missed. So many laughs and smiles. RIP

@juliajones699 10 жыл бұрын

He never fails to amaze me! So sad he is no longer with us :'(.

@DanaHunterroulette 10 жыл бұрын

What an incredible person. We have lost someone so very special to this world.

@MarkAtkin 10 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of swearing in comedy, but when it is used sparingly, and unexpectedly, it can have a great impact. Despite his protestations Rik Mayall was a very clever man.

@Ichinin 5 жыл бұрын

I agree, humor requires lots of intelligence, and Rick had lots of that.

@lyrimetacurl0 5 жыл бұрын

It wasn't unexpected, because I read the comment first.

@BazIrvine 4 жыл бұрын

Where you the fella sat behind him to the left blushing?

@tomgayle2849 3 жыл бұрын

Legend who will be missed by many. Thank's Rick..

@IamRobotMonkey 7 жыл бұрын

I love this man. Always have, always will.

@steverads8816 3 жыл бұрын

I remember one of his Riks first TV roles as Kevin Turvey in "A kick up the 80s." It was so new and daring for the day along with the "Youngs ones" they was a breath of fresh air for BBC. I believe it laid the foundations for alternative comedy!

@You_Dont_Like_My_Music Жыл бұрын

Wiser than most philosophers. RIP Rik.

@petermccarthy4525 Жыл бұрын

Just brilliant. I’ve been through loads of these ceremonies, but nothing like this. Remember, he said, ‘question everything’

@MG-Driver 10 жыл бұрын

What an absolute legend!!! Greatly missed by all, a true showman at his best!!! RIP Rik

@waynemmorris1796 7 жыл бұрын

Rik visited me in Hospital a real Diamond of a man . And according to the Nurse , quite the hottie! Great loss to British entertainment. R.I.P. You were and will forever be, Wik...Britain (young ones do University Challenge).........

@Eructation1 5 жыл бұрын

Odd how I awoke this morning feeling sad that Rik is not with us, went on KZfaq for some diy advice and found this video. I now feel very happy and laughing having heard his comedic banter again. I love British comedy and comedians, it’s a gift from the gods.

@PrdtRsic 2 жыл бұрын

What a fucking man, what...a...man! RIP Rik

@jeannewsome7233 Жыл бұрын

Loved to watch Rik. Sad loss Gone far too soon.

@Lollylobesjewellery 6 жыл бұрын

Takes my breath away this man has made me smile for a huge part of my life I'm so grateful to him. I love you Rik RIP my friend

@XoticCamel_ 3 жыл бұрын

You are so missed Rik. You are and always will be the best 👌🏻❤️🇬🇧👍🏻

@zazuzazz5419 3 жыл бұрын

Versatile, brilliant, passionate, obnoxious, darling man!!! Love you, Rik!!!

@sidneyfox4625 2 жыл бұрын

The people’s poet forever!

@lizkasapos5605 5 жыл бұрын

I watched avidly the Young Ones, Kevin Turvey, etc., but didn’t instantly recognise him on a play on TV because he looked so hot, beautiful even. His ability to change his face and demeanour was second to none. Funniest thing alive. Saddest day when he died, but never to be forgotten.

@marshallmatters1526 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up watching "Bottom", "the Young Ones" and "Drop dead Fred" made my childhood and teens so much better than they could possibly have been without his contributions.

@kid--presentable 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@antonp6917 Жыл бұрын

Bottom 🤣🤣🤣

@davidsanderson5918 3 жыл бұрын

I graduated no less than THREE times from this very University with BA, MMus and PhD and I soooooo wish that Rik Mayall had got the Honorary Doc in any of those years. BIG fan.....and still feel his death as a huge, sad and unfathomable loss!

@layne182 3 жыл бұрын

I always feel sad when I think of Rik. This made me happy to see him

@marshallmatters1526 2 жыл бұрын

Why is it always the greatest, nicest, funniest, and most Talented ones to go first?? John Lennon, Freddy Mercury, Rik Mayall were THE show. Without those people the show didn't exist.

@kid--presentable 2 жыл бұрын

John Lennon was a tosser

@margeryfranko1850 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ... thank you Rik Mayall 💜 Love and Light 💜🙏🏾💙

@jamespoultney3406 7 жыл бұрын

best speech I've ever heard. what a man ! love u rik

@nikelliott9057 5 жыл бұрын

I'm gutted that my kids will never know the legend that is this man, the world became a duller place on the day he died 😞

@Seanyboizzles 9 жыл бұрын

Rik Mayall, I still can't believe he is gone, this speech is unbelievable and his 5 mantras are words to live by, go out there and have a fucking good life! Heck yes! What a heroic man and a true comedy genius RIP Rik.

@JamesFlinders 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I could click the like button multiple times and have it count. This is 10 minutes of pure unadulterated Joy.

@Shundi12 9 жыл бұрын

The best speech ever to grace my home city. I love you Rik! RIP.

@U2QuoZepplin 5 жыл бұрын

I definitely remember Floella Benjamin on Play School. She was one of my first black heroines that I would regularly see on tv growing up in the 1980’s. She along with Derek Griffiths were some of the first black people I saw on tv .

@callithowiseeit5806 3 жыл бұрын

Oh please, are Sidney Poitier, Sammy Davis Jr, Kenny Lynch etc. a joke to you, the fact that you were still young and had these faces come into your life at a time when you were just becoming aware doesn't mean TV was devoid of black faces, I really detest this 'they never let us in' bollocks, sports and entertainment have always had a wide range of ethnic backgrounds

@joechapman8802 3 жыл бұрын

@@callithowiseeit5806 they never said 'TV was devoid of black faces'. You have made something out of nothing. You said it yourself, they were young, and all they commented on was that Floella Benjamin was one of THEIR first black heroines. How unfortunate that you have to resort to this to make yourself feel better.