What You See Is What You Get. This is a journal blog, an explore-blog, a bit of this and that blog. Sharing where the mood takes me. Perhaps it will take you too.
I am in love with words. Occasionally, though, I just run out of them. So am resorting to laziness and bringing in someone else to explore the concept of words and the use of them. A man after my own heart!
Brilliant of course, but we have 2 CD's of AA Milne stories in which Mr Fry speaks the part of Winnie-the-pooh. We listen to one story every Sunday night (and I gather my humans have done so since before I adopted them. They can recite most of the stories). So what we just heard was 'Pooh Bear' being enthusiastic about words which is consistent because Pooh is always composing 'hums' with clever words : just letting them come (to him) because that's the best way of doing it. xxx Mr T
I love his voice, and he is really easy to understand, as in accent different than mine. but I don't share the love of language, i do talk a lot and type words a lot, but as for 'language' hummm i think i am more a fan of the unspoken language, as in facial expression, body language, and that is what I miss about this dratted masked pandemic.
I agree with Sandra Mr. Fry's accent is so soothing each word clearly spoken and as you said I'm in love with words too. So many words tickle my curiosity genes as to origins. I really enjoy researching new words and I'm 100% sure my love of words is why I'm addicted to Words With Friends. Often I hear...I love your accent. What accent...at the same time I'm reminded that each day that passes there are less and less NC natives. Also, then I'll sign off, in the late 1990's participated in a linguist research project which took place at NC State University. They were researching the different dialects from Coastal, Piedmont and Mountain regions of NC. Hugs Cecilia
We LOVE Stephen Fry! He is one of Mom's Heros! We want to thank you for commenting on Marv's Opine at Felne Opines...Marv is NOT a cat of few words. Have a marvellously Happy Day!
"Trips of their tongue over the tops of their teeth!" I love it! Add to that, pronunciation. I remember doing Messiah: "Oh, thou that tellest, good tidings of Zion!" And each T and G had to be pronounced. It really changed the delivery. That was a great conductor, but I forget who! (It was the 80's!)
Hi Yam - he is excellent isn't he ... if only we could encourage everyone to consider their words more, and to learn a new word a day, or a week ... and describe things with a bit of life to them, rather than just passing by with simple words. Wonderful to listen to ... thank you ... stay safe - Hilary
You could have given that entire presentation yourself, straight off.
ReplyDeleteHooray for words and those who use them.
Brilliant of course, but we have 2 CD's of AA Milne stories in which Mr Fry speaks the part of Winnie-the-pooh. We listen to one story every Sunday night (and I gather my humans have done so since before I adopted them. They can recite most of the stories). So what we just heard was 'Pooh Bear' being enthusiastic about words which is consistent because Pooh is always composing 'hums' with clever words : just letting them come (to him) because that's the best way of doing it. xxx Mr T
ReplyDeleteStephen Fry as Winnie the Pooh. A marriage made in heaven indeed.
DeleteI love his voice, and he is really easy to understand, as in accent different than mine. but I don't share the love of language, i do talk a lot and type words a lot, but as for 'language' hummm i think i am more a fan of the unspoken language, as in facial expression, body language, and that is what I miss about this dratted masked pandemic.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sandra Mr. Fry's accent is so soothing each word clearly spoken and as you said I'm in love with words too. So many words tickle my curiosity genes as to origins. I really enjoy researching new words and I'm 100% sure my love of words is why I'm addicted to Words With Friends. Often I hear...I love your accent. What accent...at the same time I'm reminded that each day that passes there are less and less NC natives. Also, then I'll sign off, in the late 1990's participated in a linguist research project which took place at NC State University. They were researching the different dialects from Coastal, Piedmont and Mountain regions of NC.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
It's often said don't worry about language as long as you can understand what's written or said.
ReplyDeleteHis voice is wonderful and so are his words.
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE Stephen Fry! He is one of Mom's Heros! We want to thank you for commenting on Marv's Opine at Felne Opines...Marv is NOT a cat of few words. Have a marvellously Happy Day!
ReplyDelete"Trips of their tongue over the tops of their teeth!" I love it!
ReplyDeleteAdd to that, pronunciation.
I remember doing Messiah: "Oh, thou that tellest, good tidings of Zion!" And each T and G had to be pronounced. It really changed the delivery. That was a great conductor, but I forget who! (It was the 80's!)
Steven Fry is one of my favorite actor/comedians!
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed listening to Steven Fry and his take on being human. The alliteration he used in his message was especially enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteWow! Excellently presented.
ReplyDeleteHi Yam - he is excellent isn't he ... if only we could encourage everyone to consider their words more, and to learn a new word a day, or a week ... and describe things with a bit of life to them, rather than just passing by with simple words. Wonderful to listen to ... thank you ... stay safe - Hilary
ReplyDeleteWisdom mixed with full belly laughs. Thanks for sharing. namaste, janice xx
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