James Blunt | Full Q&A | Oxford Union
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Published 2016-07-29
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Having won two BRIT Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards, as well as receiving five Grammy Award nominations, James Blunt is a singer-songwriter who has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. He rose to prominence in 2004 with the release of his debut album, Back to Bedlam, which became the best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK. He previously served as a reconnaissance officer in Kosovo under NATO, and actively supports Médecins Sans Frontières and Help For Heroes.
Contains Strong Language.
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All Comments (21)
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Watch the rest of James Blunt's talk here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOAFgXcJkZ2xi6gtPC-ZX-P…
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He is so sharp, even the audience found it difficult to catch up
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James is an intelligent man, humble, witty, great sense of humor and love his music.
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Blunt's self-deprecation is so endearing.
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I love James Blunt. However, to everyone commenting on the interviewer, grow up. He's being insanely polite, and fairly confident all things considering. The reason he's "boring" is because his role is to ask questions and wait on answers, he's not the one everyone is there to see, and he isn't trying to make that the case.
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I've always like his music, but now the guy. He is very smart. And extremely quick witted. All while being his true self. The passion in his songs are evident in his responses about war and the life of a soldier. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this interview and his interactions with the audience. Well done sir.
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Smart, funny and modest as always. Just for the record I still buy CD's
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He's self deprecating and funny. What a breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry! I love how he can get in front of all these stuffy Oxford bods and just start talking in his hilarious usual way.
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As an ex-squaddie, I have an immense respect for Capt. Blount. He's a very grounded, down to earth bloke who speaks of the reality of being a soldier.
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He is so witty and intelligent! He is nerdy as well, he doesn't sound like a musician at all when he is not singing. He is so blunt when he talks!
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Love his sense of humour. He always puts himself down, yet is clearly extremely intelligent.
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James humor is top notch. People don't realize how funny and quick witted he is.
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NO BRAVERY is one of my favorite songs, to bad he thinks nobody knows it.. Love this guy.
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Would love to hang out with James. He seems very genuine, very intelligent and very cool.
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This guy is awsome!! He is a great singer and very smart. I always learn something with him. Congratulations to Oxford Union!
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One has to have admiration for an English Gentleman who puts an honest point across.
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James Blunt is impressive. Grounded, intelligent, articulate and witty to boot. Not just a pretty faced musician. Oxford probably disappointed him with all the fawning though.
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He seems so friendly, and love his sense of humour
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Having such sad songs he is still being an absolutely funny and happy person. We can see that. Good singer 😊
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Easily the most intelligent person in the room!.
