Enjoy Language

Stephen Fry

Uploaded by Matthew Rogers

30 Sep 2010

6m34s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7E-aoXLZGY

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Stephen Fry talks about his unhappiness with most people who complain about other people's misuse of language. He says what is important is intent. If the intent is clear, it's not an important issue whether someone is using language precisely. Energy and time are better spent encouraging the artful and expressive use of language. He compares language to music. Why don't we enjoy language in the same way we enjoy music?