I was at Salford in 96 on the media production course and had the privilege of filming Peter as he hosted a student fashion show. It was clear that he had no fear of an audience and that was what made him so admired by his contemporaries. He simply stood on the stage and made us laugh. No script, just brilliance.
As a fellow alumni of Salford Tech's Media Performance course (the very first, 90-92), I couldn't help but get a little choked when he said the best thing he got from the course was friends. Ditto... 90% of us have remained buddies for life - and not just the HND (the degree wasn't going at that point), but the ND below us... produced a whole raft of superstar actors.
8:50 into the video has opened my eyes towards university. Its made me think about uni and what its about. Its all a learning curve, there will be mistakes made at times, but stressing isnt the answer and beating yourself up about work and balancing between uni and my spare time as a person. Thanks Peter
And if he isn’t suffering from ‘burnout’ then he should be. The list of his accomplishments is staggering and he is due a long rest to re-charge and assess the next chapter in his life. Although being the family man, that we all know him to be, I predict he will give his time to them for the next few years. Whatever he does, I wish him well.
peter Kay i sa wonderful funny lovely bloke ,i can relate to all his stories , they have all happened in my family ,,,i live in south yorks we have very similar humours ,, Long may he reign ,,,,lol xx
@Michelle Louise Davis ha ha well done and you could feel quite clever about your comment had you actually been correct 🤣🤣 but... I dont have a you tube chanel, I simply have a username so I can comment on videos that I like or appreciate so of course I have no content 🤣 my original point though was that I feel sorry for you that you feel the need to post negative comments about the worlds most successful and probably richest comedian. But whatever makes you happy I guess 👍
@Michelle Louise Davis have you even read the post you just made?! The spelling and grammar is almost non sensical. All I can gather from what you have written is you are clearly a very bitter and jealous person. Rather than respecting someone who fills theatres with tens of millions of people in his career you have to say hes not funny. When people respect that he has the talent to make millions of pounds through his immense talent you have to talk about poverty. I would have as much respect for someone with no money or talent as it is individual choice what different people gave respect for. However unlike you I dont need to be bitter and twisted and I respect all and I'm sure if you had enough talent at something to be offered multiple honorary doctorates you certainly would not take your sad opinion that they are fake! How about respect those that earn the through academia and those that earn them for there talent?!
@Michelle Louise Davis ha ha what are you talking about? 🤣 non sensical means your comment doeant make sense. Anyway this discussion is going away from talking about the actual video so seems pretty pointless.
@Michelle Louise Davis non sensical means it doesnt make sense. Nobody at any point said poverty is a choice so have no idea what you are talking about. On your third point, it is possible that someone makes a contribution to society in other ways than academia. Yes someone very clever academically deserves reward but also someone who entertains millions of people and makes millions for charities also deserves recognition. So why say some people are more deserving than others. Why start playing the poverty v rich game. Its pathetic. Just accept someone on the street with no money deserves recognition and appreciation but also someone who builds a business making millions also deserves recognition for all the jobs they create and achievements they have. Or someone who is famous through his or her talent and uses that to raise huge amounts of money for charity. You are a jealous bitter person who obviously begrudge others success and have to go on about poverty. Maybe be accepting that everyone offers something and it might be different to you but thankfully most people dont have your attitude.
little miss sunshine He keeps his family private. His partner is in the audience next to him at the BAFTAs in the same year and she kisses him, she has red hair
his dad died young in 1999 when Peter was only 26, maybe it's a bit of a sore subject? He did use to mention him in his standup and interviews, although the ones I've seen are from a while ago now!
I noticed that, I know he's private but he happily mentions his other family enough & just thanking her is hardly giving away any secrets we have seen her before we know she exists 🤣
Congratulations to you. As for me I'm very disappointed and feel let down with Salford University. I put out so much effort with gaining qualifications and experiences only because I wanted to start my studies at Salford Uni September 2016. To the end they didn't take me. My whole heart and mind are now ripped apart and I really can't focus on anything else or anywhere else.
Sorry to hear that Nek, but try to take it in your stride. Who's to know what will turn out to be the best in the long run? Just carry on striving to be the best version of you that you can be. Tom
I know your comment is old, but when you're applying for Uni, the wise thing to do is to apply to a selection of schools. Not just one. One school alone gets loads of applications and there isn't always room to take everyone. It's like only applying for one job and hoping you get it. Doesn't work that way; you have to apply to multiple. If you have your heart set on Salford, then just keep applying while you go to school elsewhere, because at times it takes 2 or 3 applications to get in. Don't just give up after one refusal; you won't get far in life with that attitude. Buck up and keep trying. Cheers.
Whereas there is no doubt the man has very funny bones, what the hell is he doing being offered an honorary doctorate much less standing there accepting it. There is no academic work involved, no exams passed (other than his HND) and I hate it when people do this - it devalues the work of people who have spent years studying for the qualification. Stick to media awards Peter.
