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Sunday, February 6, 2011

Stephen Fry on language

Hello, my fellows,

Here's a fun YouTube video by actor-comedian Stephen Fry. It's all about enjoying language--"Tickle the ones we talk to," Fry says!

3 comments:

  1. That was great, Andy! Thanks for posting. I like how Fry says there is no right or wrong use of language. But context is important. That's good advice for those of us who write for children and young adults. We need to free ourselves to write in a way that best communicates our ideas to our audience, even if that means breaking some traditional rules. Or ESPECIALLY if that means breaking some rules!

    Loved the visuals, too!

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  2. Man, I loved that video Andy! I might have to repost that. Reminds me of what Ron always talks about - just playing with words.

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  3. Sorry, that comment was from me. I was accidentally logged on as my wife.

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