STEPHEN FRY is many things. The ultimate Renaissance Man, Fry is best known to the public as an actor, comedian, broadcaster, director and an author of far too many books to mention.
Fry, however, is also an activist; for many years, he has been vocal about mental health awareness. Diagnosed with bi- polar disorder, Fry is one of a few high- profile figures who have been instrumental in raising awareness of mental health issues. In 2006, Fry made 'Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive', a documentary that chronicled his struggles with bi- polar disorder.
The story of Fry's endorsement of First Fortnight has since been picked up by RTÉ, the Irish Independent and the Herlad.