Stephen Fry recalls hilarious moment his booze advice left Nigella Lawson red-faced after she mistakenly ordered a VERY x-rated drink
As an ardent admirer of the witty and insightful Stephen Fry, I find myself constantly enthralled by his tales, both hilarious and profound. His latest anecdote about the ‘skinny b***h’ drink fiasco with Nigella Lawson is yet another gem that adds to his collection of unforgettable moments. It’s fascinating to see how a simple misunderstanding on a flight could lead to such an amusing chain of events, and I can only imagine the delightful banter that must have ensued between these two intellectual powerhouses.
Stephen Fry recounted an instance where Nigella Lawson requested an unusually explicit beverage, following his amusing misinterpretation of his alcohol recommendations.
On a recent chat on Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett’s Dish from Waitrose podcast, I, as a 67-year-old English actor, shared an interesting story from my personal experiences.
During a flight with Qantas, he shared an incident where he asked for a vodka and soda. The flight attendant referred to it as a “skinny b***h,” which is a term he claimed was popularized by fashion models because they could get the most alcoholic impact for the least number of calories.
Stephen was so amused by the name that during a birthday night out for celebrity chef Nigella a week later, he excitedly asked if the bar-tender could ‘do him a skinny b***h’.
Nigella appeared captivated by the organization he spoke of, so he shared with her the story of his experience with Qantas. “Wow, that’s impressive,” she responded.
Three weeks on, upon their meeting, Nigella admitted she had inadvertently acted foolishly by walking into a bar and accidentally ordering a “skinny cocktail” that sounded like an inappropriate term.
To Angela and Nick, Stephen shared: “While seated on a Qantas flight, preparing for takeoff, a steward approached me in a peculiar manner, as if to share a fascinating secret. It seemed he was planning to unlock the bar for my exclusive enjoyment instead of just serving the typical coffee, orange juice, or champagne.
He asked in an Australian accent, “Fancy something from the bar?” To which I replied, “Perhaps a vodka and soda water?” He then responded, “Coming your way in no time.
Later, upon his return, I asked him, “Was the drink you ordered referred to as a ‘skinny cocktail’?” He replied, “Indeed, that’s what they often call it backstage, my dear, since it offers the most alcohol for the fewest calories.
Stephen went on to say: “Reflecting on the matter, it turned out to be around this season, approximately a week later. Coincidentally, it was Nigella Lawson’s birthday and she was hosting a party. We were planning to meet up at a bar in London before heading to dinner somewhere in the city.
Intrigued, I decided to put my newly acquired know-how into practice, so I asked the bartender, “Could you make me a ‘skinny’ cocktail, please?”, to which he graciously agreed. Nigella seemed quite captivated by this interaction.
‘I told her the story of the Qantas steward and she went, “God, that’s good”.
Three weeks after our encounter, I ran into her again. She exclaimed, “Oh my goodness, I acted so foolishly!” When I inquired about the cause, she explained, “I went to a bar and asked for a ‘skinny whore’.” Quite amusing, isn’t it? Oh, how unfortunate, oh how unfortunate.
In September, the actor shared his past as a teenage gay man and mentioned that he was once called ‘Stephen the celibate’.
Stephen publicly came out as gay in the 1980s and has been open about his sexuality for many years.
In a recent conversation with The Times, Stephen opened up about his past feelings concerning his sexuality. He once described it as if a sense of dread resided within him, and he experienced a deep sense of rejection.
He explained: ‘In the Eighties, I was known as Celibate Stephen. I was so excited by my work that I forgot to have sex.
As a lifestyle guide, I’d like to share a personal experience that shaped my perspective significantly. Fear was a recurring theme for me, as I often felt ostracized in gay bars. Dancing wasn’t my forte, and I didn’t quite fit the ‘cool’ mold. Instead, what I yearned for was meaningful conversations over drinks.
‘Being gay gave me years of misery but an education in literature.
At age 13, I was hiding a growing terror within me about my sexuality, eagerly seeking answers about myself and my future. I was all too aware of the shame and embarrassment associated with being gay.
He added: ‘Oscar Wilde had taught me that it would be a life of mockery, exile and secrecy.
Moreover, there were certain authors such as EM Forster and Somerset Maugham, whose dignity and grace gave me the impression that not everyone was submerged in filth and gloom, even amidst a seemingly dismal world.
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2024-12-04 12:50