Helena Bonham Carter on poetry and her favourite poems.

Published 2015-03-20
Helena Bonham Carter talks to Jolyon Connell, founder of Connell Guides, about poetry. Helena also reads her favourite poems, including 'Warning' by Jenny Joseph (also known by its famous line "When I'm an old woman I shall wear purple").

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All Comments (21)
  • @user-qx1jg4rl3u
    I wish she was my mother, or a teacher, or a neighbour, or anyone else, I just want a woman like her in my life
  • @Vesnicie
    I used to have a professor who smiled just like him, and I could never tell if he was heartily agreeing or quietly laughing at me.
  • @anabonn3044
    I love her messy hair, her messy stuff around her. Zero glamour, very authentic
  • @katietots89
    If she had an album of poetry readings or just her talking I would buy it.
  • @emily9577
    I could listen to Helena read poetry out loud all day! She is so lovely!
  • @BoxofCarrots
    Imagine having a cup of tea with her out on the porch, swinging comfortably in one of those old fashioned flower printed benches, books and poetry in hand. What an image.
  • @Ledprostate
    She reminds us that poetry must be read out loud
  • @lillykawaiifox
    She could even read a check list from the grocery store and I would be like: wow. That's beautiful. Her voice just give me a "thing"
  • @DrLiaraTSoni
    Helena: "when i'm an old woman i shall wear purple" Helena: is already wearing purple
  • @mmmmmok8165
    Even when she is little messy, she still being a beautiful woman, and she is sooooo charming, and badass at the same time, can she adopt me?
  • @TheToneBender
    Helena after reading a poem: Z E N Me after reading a poem: Visible confusion
  • Helena saying "just do things now because this ain't a rehearsal" is my new inspirational quote. ❤️
  • @ladykay9834
    She could read anything and it would be calming to me....
  • @mvc1412
    When she reads the poem is like she's acting it, lol. She's lovoely! I like her.
  • @sae-mikim9385
    I love the way Helena speaks. So full of grace and character. She was born to be an artist.
  • @eggthedog
    if helena was my english lit teacher in secondary school, i wouldn't of missed a second of the lesson
  • I want her to be a TED speaker, a teacher on University, an Oscar winner, a poet and queen of England. She is everything the humanity needs.