27 years ago I woke up in intensive care with burns to 65% of my body... my mates had waited 2 months for me to be awake... they changed my nickname to Burnie... and played "great balls of fire" on a portable stereo to welcome me back amongst the living. Humour is gold when your suffering, even my mum had a go, burnt the tip of her thumb on the stove, came to visit me, held it up and said"...I know how you feel now son".

Didn't realise just how nice of a guy he is! Liked him before but love him now ❤️

I kinda feel like I could've watched another 5 hours of this interview. You 2 should start a podcast!

Love Jimmy's outlook to a 'normal' life. A definite message to never judge, as no one knows what is happening behind the public persona.

This was such a lovely 'interview', I'm putting interview in quotation marks because it doesn't feel like that at all, it just feels like two friends chatting and making jokes. Awesome video :D

Man jimmy must of been on a rollercoaster of emotions through lockdown loosing one if his closest friends and havinng a child and he still looks tip top bravo is all i can say and rip sean you were one of the best

10:30 Absolutely bang on. People with chronic pain know that it's not going away any time soon, so the best thing is to laugh. And British comedians are the sort who can make me hysterical with laughter over things that in any other setting would be offensive or boring or whatever. But people wasting each other with comedy is what I need most days. Sure I can think of better days or whatever, but sometimes it's either laugh until I lose control of bodily functions, or stay in bed all day and sleep life away. Either way I'm not thinking about the pain, nor am I thinking of what I'd rather be doing if I wasn't in pain. Instead, I'm feeling good because someone told a joke that went too far (how far is too far anyway?) and I laughed good and long and hard.

The hanger joke was just so bang on to his usual humour... nice to see that the human side isn't affecting the comic side...

"I didn't see that growing up, because your house is normal. You haven't lived in someone else's house." Too true. I grew up thinking that everyone's parents argued constantly and viciously, and acted genteel around company (which is why I never saw them arguing), because that's what my parents did. I thought couples on TV that had good relationships were just a lie we all told for appearances, as well. It took me years to realize that some of my friends and acquaintances had grown up with parents that actually loved each other.

I googled the Ed Sheeran backing vocals story while watching Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2021 and just noticed Jimmy's wearing the same suit here as there.

In the later half of the '60's, my Mom was one of John Hopkins University Hospital's (Baltimore, MD. USA) FIRST Narcolepsy/Cataplexy pts. (crazy story there) Until this episode, I'd never heard of anyone else who either had the diseases...or was a child who grew up dealing with it's side effects! I, too, would have to suddenly take control of our car...from the pass. seat! Crazy way to learn how to operate a moving vehicle...but it was how I learned to drive. Sooo many close calls, where my 8y/o legs were not long enough to kick her foot off the gas AND operate the clutch & brake while attempting to pry her hands of the wheel AND steer! Was terrified to get into the car w/her, especially when on an interstate where her foot would be firm on the gas & she unresponsive. All I could do was swerve between/around semi's & other vehicles, while praying for help. Though humor was a way of life for my family, my little brother & I tried never to be the cause of it...her Cataplexy activation...which occurred if she found something funny. As a child, I dreaded shopping w/her...particularly when for cards. Even a funny looking object was a trigger. I felt totally helpless. The Narcolepsy, which caused her to sleep for HOURS at the drop of a hat, also had a profound effect/affect on our childhood. I couldn't bring myself to go outside, for fear she'd fall asleep at the stove or while prepping a meal again...either catching things on fire, slicing into a body part...or fall onto a knife. My brother could go play, as I, only a year older, would know where he was (or thereabouts), calming her fears when she woke. It grew even more worrisome, when she had to start working to help make ends meet...especially after my parents split. Later, years into my adulthood/after I was already on my own...meds were finally available to help her, which gave her the chance at a better existence. Even more profound, while my brother was still at home, she met (& would marry) a loving man who didn't care about her disease, but that it was a part of her...which was BEAUTIFUL. Though I wish Mom could have had an easier life, I wouldn't trade it. It's one of the experiences that led me to become an NREMT-P/FF & having sarcastically wicked "gallows" humor! (quite the coping mechanism) In '19, I took her on a 1200 mile road trip for her 75th birthday. She wanted to see the California Redwood forest. Each day, to both my surprise & delight, Mom was awake & alert as long as I was! Most of her days are still spent asleep...but NOW...her awake time is QUALITY! THANK YOU, Russell, for having Jimmy on your show. THANK YOU, Jimmy Carr, for being so open. Knowing another child had similar life experiences is PROFOUND. I seriously just took a deep breath, & felt my shoulders lighten...for your story has removed a heavy (memory) weight from off them!g

I adore Jimmy Carr. I love his comedy, and appreciate his talent even more, after seeing him talk with you. He had me in stitches several times, and I haven't had much reason to laugh lately. Thanks for that, mate.

I just genuinely checked about the backing vocals because I thought he was joking, and he genuinely is credited as backing vocals on the song LOL!

I know Russell Howard’s a comedian and so his interviews reflect that but he’s objectively a really good interviewer who could spread his wings more in who he interviews. Reminds me of John Oliver in that he gets people to speak in ways they don’t with others. Kudos Russell

“Do you want hangers” “It’s a bit late for that” Lmao 😂

The two sweetest and most talented standup comics on earth.

This might be the first time I’ve seen him being himself. And I love it.

Jimmy! Absolute legend. Being a sufferer of narcolepsy, i 100% relate and understand. So many people have no idea about the disorder but just knowing through his experience with his mum, understanding what its like to live with it & understands how it is. Both Jimmy Carr and Russell Howard! Absolute Legends!

2 legends on the same screen

Damn I need this book in my life! I am currently an inpatient on a psychiatric ward and I always watch people like Russel and Jimmy to give me a laugh - they’re keeping me going each day!

love you both; survived hard times thanks to you 🙏

Love that Russel and Jimmy are really friends so the whole interview is comfortable and funny, while still being weird to hear them being in a more or less professional setting since we always since them slanging each other off with friendly banter on tv

Jimmy is a national treasure, Absolutely hilarious

Jimmy had just done the Stephen Hawking "I bet when he dies, it's a virus" line and my laptop crashed. First time I was ever amused by a crashed PC.

I live with chronic pain and watching Russell and Jimmy is perfect mindfulness!

My dad saw Jimmy Car on the street once and he kinda stared at him just to make sure it was him. Jimmy Car looked at my dad and said "Yes, it is me"

I love how that advice at the end basically boils down to; "If you're good at something, but you're not the best at it.. Give up. Find something else." Classic Jimmy.

3:31 That joke even took Russell by surprise, that's how you know he's good.

That hangers joke had me roaring laughing, probably means i'm a terrible person but I really couldn't care less.

Wanted to comment about how funny and amazing this guy is, but then realised it's all been said before by others. So all I'll say is, 'Keep up the good work' and 'Live long and prosper!' And thank you, Russell, for this personal insight into Jimmy Carr.

Ironically, myself having full-on narcolepsy, including the cataplexy, is the exact reason I can't do stand-up comedy even though I would love to try it.

I’m only just discovering this. I’m sick with a complex condition called Fragile X syndrome and irreverent comedy like Jimmy’s gets me through the day. Thank you ❤

Ive got tickets to see Jimmy in March! Cant wait, he's a legend

Jimmy is such a likable bloke, he and his Mum would have been a brilliant act to watch.

I'm an Australian and I loved this chat. Jimmy opened up here compared what I've seen previously. We shouldn't expect comedians to open up all the time, but in these times it seems appropriate. Jimmy has had some family deaths, as have I so I appreciate it.

Reading his book at the moment, really insightful and hilarious at the same time. Good job Jimmy.

Wow, Jimmy's story about his mother and depression is very relevant for me at the min. Great to hear him being so open. Two great blokes

You just got to love Jimmy Carr laugh 😂

Love how Jimmy said to just don't care about your average grades, and to just forget about them and concentrate on the one grade you love doing. What a man, love him!

Brilliant and eye opening little interview Russ and Jimmy

I recently listened to the book, it's fantastic. Very funny, insightful and some great advice in there too. He is genuinely a smart, lovely man. His on-stage persona is just that, a persona. I love how you can see him say 'Thanks mate' to Russel at the end, like it's more important to him to tha k his friend for saying nice things about his book than to bask in the applause.

So enjoyable. I was grinning like a Cheshire cat listening to you both!

that is amazing, on you go jimmy. keeping us laughing after all this time and the story about his mu very sweetm good luck with fatherhood jimmy and great interview Russell

This interview was beautiful to watch

What a fascinating, absolutely bizarre in ways life Jimmy has had.

“Like a medical procedure where your heart lives outside your body”…… Jimmy Carr has a heart! Who knew! 😂🤣😂

And Russell you hit this interview running... obviously very close friends... well done you!

I bloody LOVE Jimmy Carr....even more so now. Top bloke.

Well this was just delightful.. love Jimmy!

What refreshing and insightful conversation

The book is lovely: Cheers from NY!

Jimmy is one of my favourite comics. So glad he has been a mainstay for so long.

I went to see Jimmy Carr this year he was amazing, highly recommended

Gosh I see Jimmy in a whole new light! ❤️ always thought he was hilarious but he’s lovely too!

Always loved Jimmy Carr and saw him live in December 2009 in Manchester, loved it, love him even more now haven't heard him speak quite as openly or comfortably about personal stuff before.

What a beautiful soul 💖

All people that do comedy think so deep about real people! Wonderful interview and what a stunning kind man Jimmy is.

I love Jimmy's humour, I regularly watch his stand ups

I like jimmy Carr! I think he has a big and loveably heart!! This was a great interview!

Just baught the book cause of this heartful and funny interview. Thanks!

Powerful interview

What a great guy man. Respect

Jimmy is one of my favorites. And laughter has saved my life.

Love the book - Thank you Jimmy. - Thank you Russell Howard.

Great interview ❤

Great interview.

Would LOVE to see Jimmy's work on long-form comedy!

More russell & jimmy please 🥺 🙏

The book by Adam Kay is absolutely amazing, and very impressed of his support of this!

took me a second to get hanger thing 😯😬🤭

Jimmy said he was in a puddle over ed song I was the same of this interview I'm a mum with narcolepsy & cataplexy they tryed CBT for he told how to deal stress but told him the worst for me was happyness & laughter he said he could not advise not that as in general it's unheard-of a issue it hard as we try not do things that make us happy as it will start it but we are not robots we have emotions or a HALF-LIFE (P.S I also have disabled son that's a scientist he looks like Stephen Hawking & Eddie redmayne ) could not watch the film for years the scene where he falls makes cry as just like son ( until he asked to watch it with me ) amazing film ( both my parents died this year in January a couple of days apart)

Great clip, I enjoyed this

3:04 "he was premature" can't believe neither of them said "just like his father"

Two of my favourite people on the same stage. What a joy!

I've been thinking about buying the book for a while now, and when I saw that Jimmy narrated the audiobook, I finally snapped it up. Jimmy owes you a pint.

Ah love these 2 guys. Make a movie together imagine the laughs 😃

I love how much Jimmy's child are like him already. "Came prematurely". Like farther like son

This is just lovely

100% agree with about Adam Kay if anyone hasn’t go and read his book or listen to the audiobook it’s gut wrenching funny and absolutely heartbreaking aswell, I managed to go to his theatre show aswell and that is amazing

Really resonated with the task without end thing!

Not even a single tax joke! Brilliant video, just two mates chatting 👍🏼

LOL at the hangars joke. He is so fluid like Robyn Williams was.

Love this! I have a family member who is extremely disabled and he loves jokes about him and makes them himself

Really enjoyed that. Shows the man behind the tax. And hes nice.

I'd honestly love to meet Jimmy and chat with him about life, he seems like he knows a lot

Never really liked Jimmy Carr but have just subscribed to Russel's youtube channel and loved this interview. :)

Some ppl need a laugh- Jimmy Carr As someone with chronic pain and illness. Absolutely true. Love that Jimmy understands that.

Love Jimmy 🐐❤️❤️❤️❤️

I was reading Seth Godin's "The Dip" and this is exactly what he's talking about. Nobody needs an all rounder. Be the best at what you can.

What an absolute legend. Best interview I've seen in a while and Jimmy makes it. Jimmy needs a Piers Morgan type "this is your life" show. It would be great to hear intresting lives and Jimmy's more serious wit. Hawking was famously a good sport. He loved a laugh. Especially at himself. If you can't laugh at yourself you've failed at being British. And I agree, we should make jokes about disabled people and others. That's how we include them, not by treating them differently. It's about context. We laugh together not at someone.

Well, that way way too short. However, I will pop over to Amazon to order his book. I'm and American and adore JC. IMHO, he is the best British host on TV. Thanks to YT, we can watch him all over the place.

What was the last words of Stephen Hawkins? *Windows shutdown tune starts to play*

“Do you want the hangers.” Genius Carr:))

love this!

My sister has narcolepsy but she gets a warning some time before it happens so she can stop what she's doing, such as driving, and be prepared. The cataplexy and sudden loss of function is like what some Dachsunds with a certain mutated gene can have. They will fall asleep in an instant if they get excited. One of the universities in Sydney have a research program on narcolepsy and they have several Dachsunds living in the department who will sometimes fall over asleep from running down the hallway to greet somebody.

What Jimmy describes as Cataplexia with his mom reminds me of Spanish journalist, Jordi Evole. Every time he laughs, he just drops, literally.

_Jimmy's original hairline has left the chat_

What a great interview. I really enjoyed that. 👍👍👍👌👌👌😂😂😂

Damn... Havent seen him for a while, Jimmy is getting old... Damn you, Father Time!

Classic Jim