David Mitchell's Rants Started When He Was A Child | The Graham Norton Show
On a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, comedian David Mitchell revealed that his habit of ranting actually started when he was a child. Host Graham Norton asked David about his childhood, and if he had ever written letters. David candidly admitted, "I can't remember any other letters than this one, but I wrote a letter when there was a program when play school was on."
Play school was a popular program for young children set in a fictional house. David recalled a specific segment that aimed to help children learn to tell the time. There was a clock with figures that would go round, adding a touch of magic to the show. However, one day, the clock stopped rotating. David was told that it was due to a union dispute at the VVC (the very union involved), which surprised him at the time.
Although David was only around five or six years old when he wrote the letter, he clearly had a strong opinion on the matter. He suggested that the parties involved should have a conversation to resolve their differences. This incident highlights David's early passion for expressing his thoughts and opinions, which has become a signature aspect of his comedic style today.
David's habit of expressing his views through letters even resonates with fellow guest Chelsea Clinton. She shared a story about writing a letter to President Reagan when she was five years old. Chelsea had read an article in the newspaper during breakfast, expressing her concern about the President's visit to Bitburg Cemetery in West Germany. She learned that Nazi leaders, including members of the SS, were buried there and didn't think it was appropriate for an American President to pay respects to such a place.
Despite their young ages, both David and Chelsea took the initiative to voice their opinions through letters. Unfortunately, it seems that their letters did not have the desired impact. David jokingly remarked, "Clearly, clearly, I'm learning about the Nazis to be fair from The Sound of Music." In the end, President Reagan still visited the cemetery despite Chelsea's heartfelt letter.
Despite their letters' lack of influence, David received an unexpected surprise in response to his. He received a BBC balloon in the mail, which he humorously displayed on the show. The balloon served as a token of recognition for David's effort, even though it didn't resurrect the clock on the play school program.
This entertaining episode of The Graham Norton Show highlighted the amusing anecdotes of David Mitchell and Chelsea Clinton, showcasing their early inclination to express their thoughts through letters. The segment highlighted both the wit and passion of the talk show guests, leaving viewers entertained and intrigued by their fascinating stories.
