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Stephen Fry and the importance of self-pity

Is it ok for victims of childhood abuse to pity themselves?

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 Press Association/Lauren Hurley.
Press Association/Lauren Hurley.

Stephen Fry has been lambasted for his comments. Credit: Press Association/Lauren Hurley.

This week much loved comedian and national treasure Stephen Fry has once again found himself at the center of a controversy, following comments made about the victims of childhood abuse. Earlier this year Fry quit Twitter after negative responses to a joke made at the BAFTA’s about winning costume designer Jenny Bevan’s outfit.

This most recent controversy however, relates to an interview the comedian gave on the Rubin Report in which he stated: