Dan Howell & Phil Lester Interview: Terrible Influence

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 15 years since Dan Howell and Phil Lester started working on YouTube. After all, in the intervening years, many of those original viewers grew up and even landed jobs at BuzzFeed.

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First, unfortunately, you were on top in the United States during the election period. How was that for you?

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You obviously spend a lot of time together. You’ve been working together, and now you’re touring together. 15 years have passed. How can I make it work?

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What is your favorite moment on tour so far?

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What is the most random thing someone has given you?

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I believe this tour will address some of the long-standing rumors surrounding the two of you. Can you share now to debunk?

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This is the first time we’ve toured together since we both came out as gay. What challenges have you faced while working as a closed content creator for a long time?

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You’ve said you’re not necessarily planning a big comeback for your gaming channel, but what are the biggest differences between your approach to YouTube now and in the past?

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What, if anything, is the biggest difference between Dan and Phil on screen and Dan and Phil in real life?

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Phil, you were credited as Dan’s “remote crisis manager” on his last tour. What crises have you had to manage remotely?

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What has impressed you the most about being a star?

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Who is the rudest celebrity or YouTuber you have ever met?

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What is the strangest sponsorship offer you have received?

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What would you like to have on your bucket list within the next 5 years?

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Have there been any video ideas that one of you had that the other thought was a “no way”?

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Finally, how would you describe your friendship in three words?