Last Friday could Herman Flesvig (29) receives Wenche Foss’ honorary award at the stately Hotel Continental in Oslo. The jury’s reasoning emphasized that he is a role model for young people, especially those who share his diagnosis – ADHD.
“Herman Flesvig has been open about vulnerable aspects of himself, and about his life with the ADHD diagnosis. It takes courage and generosity to give of oneself when one lives in the spotlight. The jury believes Herman Flesvig is a solid fellow human being and will praise his ability to keep in touch with the ground even if the audience interest is great “, was among the words of praise that hailed over the forward-thinking comedian.
Won honorary award: – Had ups and downs
Thanks to the “flock”
It was a very moved Flesvig who received the award, and he made no secret of the fact that this was something that meant a lot.
– I was prepared that I would not start laughing, and that I would do just fine. But when I stand up there and thank key people in my life, it becomes different. It was difficult to hold back, says a candid 28-year-old to Dagbladet.
HONOR AWARD: Herman Flesvig with Wenche Foss’ honorary award. Photo: Tor Lindseth / See and Hear
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In the hall sat the family, a group of friends and his girlfriend. He himself refers to them as “his flock”.
– It was very big and very moving. There were key people sitting in the hall today, people who are there for me, support me and know about the ups and downs. Being able to thank them was emotional, he says.
Talks about ADHD diagnosis
Role model
Flesvig himself thinks it is important to show a vulnerable side of himself, and to show that everything is not just joy and grief, even if you succeed in life. He himself left school with a poor grade point average and despair over feeling that he had not achieved anything.
– When you achieve something and it looks good and you succeed, you forget a bit that there are only people in the band. Even if you get things done, there are still days that are tough, he says.
– Fainted behind the wheel
To be called a “role model” he thinks is nice, but he emphasizes that it is also perceived as a great responsibility.
– It is always a bit scary to be called a role model, because it does not only apply to what I do on TV, it applies to me as a person as well. I live my life and do my things. It is quite a burden to be called a role model, but I hope I can help make it easier for those with ADHD, and other young people, to be open about their feelings and dare to ask for help and learn to stand. in his own feelings, he says humbly.
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Want privacy
Flesvig revealed last summer that he had gotten a girlfriend, but has otherwise chosen to keep the relationship private. He has been careful not to share everything of himself.
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– I think it is dangerous to give everything of yourself, because then in the end you have nothing left. It is a delicate balance to just be human, and to be able to have your things and show something. I think it is important that you manage to hold back a bit. That is not all everyone needs to know all the time, he says.
Reveals diagnosis
Wenche Foss’ honorary award also goes to an organization or institution that can be connected to her joy of life, ability to communicate and commitment both in and outside the artistic arena. This year it was the association ADHD Norway that received the award next to Flesvig. He himself helped to point out the association.
– It is important to me because I know that there are so many young people out there who are restless, sad and frustrated because they do not get what they want, and can feel bad, he says.
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