Can anyone turn their life around? The actor, screenwriter and author Sir Stephen Fry was knighted by King Charles this week. But Fry, who struggles with bipolar disorder, says he was not always sure he would make it this far.
From teenage criminal to comedy legend
About turn: After receiving his knighthood from the King, Sir Stephen Fry said his mother was "beaming like a lighthouse". She was very happy, he added, "especially given the grief I gave her, my father and the rest of the family as a child and a teenager". Glossary
BAFTAs - An award given at the British Academy Film Awards ceremony.
Grammys - The most prestigious award in the US music industry. The trophy is shaped like a gilded gramophone. Last year, Billie Eilish won most of the main awards.
Iconic - Widely recognised and admired as a symbol of something important or famous.
Prankster - A person fond of playing pranks.
Truancy - Missing school without permission.
Illiterate - Being unable to read or write.
Homophobia - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's sexuality.
Advocate - To publicly recommend or support a particular cause.
Bipolar disorder - A mental condition affecting mood, which can swing between extremes.