From Priesthood to Actor to Activist: Gabriel Byrne on RAI (1/4)

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  • On Reality Asserts Itself, actor and climate activist Gabriel Byrne speaks of growing up in a working class family that was religious, Irish nationalist and where joining a seminary made parents proud. He came to understand the injustice of the life working men like his father faced; with host Paul Jay
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 78

  • @decadentia84
    @decadentia84 6 років тому +62

    Always loved this guy as an actor, he's quite well spoken as well. Very interesting guest.

    • @noreenhappel8024
      @noreenhappel8024 6 років тому +2

      While our ancestors died of hunger due to failure of the potatoe crop, the British government used to ship grain and other foodstuffs out of Ireland to the colonies for the use of the aristocracy. "Rack" rents had to be paid to British landlords for lands that belonged to the Irish. You might want read a biography of Oliver Cromwell, written by the
      English author Anthonia Frazer. We could go on and on about the atrocities committed against the Irish by the British Empire. So I'm amazed at what this man is saying. He seems to be trying to blame the victims

    • @decadentia84
      @decadentia84 6 років тому +3

      Noreen Happel that's an oddly placed reply, but nonetheless unfortunate 😊

  • @joanofarc33
    @joanofarc33 6 років тому +30

    I didn’t know he had produced “In the name of the Father”. An outstanding film!

  • @suzannekaufmann5205
    @suzannekaufmann5205 9 місяців тому +2

    Love Gabriel - one of my all time favorite actors. You can always tell a great actor by the projects he/she chooses to get involved in. Gabriel makes great choices.

  • @carmelroach730
    @carmelroach730 6 років тому +30

    Im irish i grew up in the fifteys and sixteys in ireland and the things that gabriel is saying was the same as my family i hated going to school because the nuns would beat us for the slitest thing great guest

    • @s.kertanguy8433
      @s.kertanguy8433 6 років тому +1

      Exactly the same nuns in Brittany :) I miss them today when I see the troubles in our streets.

  • @The-Portland-Daily-Blink
    @The-Portland-Daily-Blink 3 роки тому +6

    Great interview. I myself am Irish, Scots-Irish. Irish father, Griffin, Scottish mother, MacDougal. the 7th of 9 Irish Catholic, in America. Its true that we are essentially what we are at the age of seven. And Heaven and Hell and Catholicism are inextricably intertwined when you grow up in this way. Whether you were raised in Ireland or America, when you're Irish it comes along with special issues, proclivities, and specific characteristics. It marks you, whether you want it to or not.

    • @joseh3564
      @joseh3564 2 роки тому

      it's grace (through sacraments and parents' willful consecration), passed down by God given authority of parents over their children. Children receive grace in this way. Parents are responsible for their children because of this awesome gift.

  • @kinky_Z
    @kinky_Z 6 років тому +10

    Thanks Gabriel for doing this. It took some courage but oh my gosh, what a childhood. What a background to draw on as an actor. Happy to know we're on the same side.

    • @antennawilde
      @antennawilde 6 років тому +4

      The best actors are always forthright, honest and courageous. That's why they come across so well on screen, they're true to the part by being true to themselves with the character

    • @michellelekas211
      @michellelekas211 Рік тому +1

      He is amazing: handsome forever and so articulate and honest

  • @j.corona8118
    @j.corona8118 6 років тому +13

    Great History...through the eye of an Irish man, and culture. thanks.

  • @fury666ify
    @fury666ify 5 років тому +7

    met him yesterday in a small town pub, yes being a bit stalky LOL, but he was utterly charming and lovely!

  • @alfiramara
    @alfiramara 5 років тому +5

    Such a Violent culture to grow up in. I left when I could. However, if we go back to our ancient roots, there is a spirituality there that is so full of beauty and I feel that's where we need to look.

  • @omarelfakir9486
    @omarelfakir9486 5 років тому +2

    Thank you Dr. Paul Weston for being such a great person in our life, as a Therapist, a Human, a Friend but especially as a Father !

  • @fixelheimer3726
    @fixelheimer3726 6 років тому +8

    BTW The series In treatment is really great, I can highly recommend it. Not only for the script but Especially for his authentic acting.

  • @DavidPerez-nz6tv
    @DavidPerez-nz6tv 5 років тому +5

    This guy should play a father priest more often!!!

  • @JL-xd7hf
    @JL-xd7hf 3 дні тому +1

    ❤ His sincere fangirl for life. He is sexy, elegant and luminous and powerful. I swoon at the thought of him. Would love to interview him. My favorite actor of all time. Such a stunning hot priest turned actor ❤

  • @gigolosmith559
    @gigolosmith559 2 роки тому +2

    I love him on his therapy show ITS THE BEST ONE!!!!

  • @hermanjustice7338
    @hermanjustice7338 3 роки тому +4

    He's nice to look at.

  • @yusefendure
    @yusefendure Рік тому +1

    Gabriel Byrne is even more interesting when he's allowed to speak uninterrupted

  • @lauracortez3904
    @lauracortez3904 6 років тому +2

    Wow very interesting interview and Paul J is did an excellent job as interviewer

  • @nickystyles868
    @nickystyles868 6 років тому +3

    This man makes me proud to be Irish. A gentleman and an artist.

    • @michellelekas211
      @michellelekas211 3 роки тому +1

      Not Irish myself, but he is a wonderful representative of your Country

  • @caimacd
    @caimacd 6 років тому +13

    Another excellent guest. Intelligent, eloquent and interesting. Although I have to say.. what he directly says and implementations thereof are.. well.. disturbing.

    • @caimacd
      @caimacd 6 років тому +1

      Gina Huff I suspect I would've ended up as one of the "failure to thrive" if I had..

  • @Laudon1780
    @Laudon1780 6 років тому +3

    great interview!

  • @Brandon-dy8us
    @Brandon-dy8us 4 роки тому +3

    Wow I just came here to hear his Irish accent. He always does a damn good American accent in movies and shows.

  • @MrResearcher122
    @MrResearcher122 2 роки тому +1

    Great actor. Grew up watching him in Riordans in late 70s, on bunking off days in London. My aunt is married to a Byrne, who is Newry farmer, Boarder region, Ireland.

  • @ketihalili91
    @ketihalili91 2 роки тому

    There is nothing Irish about me. I'm from the middle east Israel but gabriel is my beloved actor and person. He is perfect. I love him so much.

  • @MadderMel
    @MadderMel 6 років тому +1

    Two Living Legends on the same show !

  • @mammouthlafouinne3678
    @mammouthlafouinne3678 6 років тому +5

    OMG ! Agent Kujan was right !! Dean Keaton is alive ! He IS Keyser Söze !!

  • @patriciaheawood6267
    @patriciaheawood6267 3 роки тому +3

    Very interesting. Everything Gabriel says is true. My mother grew up in Walkinstown in Dublin in the 50s and it's all true. It wasnt all bad but the Catholic church had so much power and influence it was pretty suffocating...

  • @margaretohara7250
    @margaretohara7250 2 роки тому

    Very interesting. We did not have tv until much older but dad listened to radio all the time. For some reason I didn't have the same experience. Feel we were sheltered somewhat - a childlike outlook really. Remember giving pennies for babies in Africa. Said rosary every night and at mass every Sunday. Many rituals with church but it was sort of entertaining. Overall nice childhood. Of course, there were hardships. Always remember how safe it was. No crimes- door always open. Always visitors and people visiting from USA and GB. People loved to sing and recite poetry. Always had pets. Many fond memories.

  • @nancymarshall1312
    @nancymarshall1312 2 роки тому

    Nice to hear you in your original voice...

  • @merciless41582
    @merciless41582 Рік тому +1

    This dude played a Priest in Stigmata 1999 and satan in End of Days 1999.

  • @Johnconno
    @Johnconno 2 роки тому +1

    It sounds as grim as secondary school was in '70's Liverpool. By the time kids left they'd been broken.

  • @Hands2HealNow
    @Hands2HealNow 6 років тому

    The discussion of the clash of the Brady Bunch and the real lives of Irish family was more prominent around the world than just in Ireland.

  • @1VampiriA1
    @1VampiriA1 2 роки тому +1

    I love this man.

  • @rdpatterson2682
    @rdpatterson2682 6 років тому +1

    Just got my Chris Hedges premium gift book.
    Hope folks are donating to TRN!!

  • @bkbland1626
    @bkbland1626 6 років тому +1

    Wisdom.

  • @BLAKEEATS1988
    @BLAKEEATS1988 2 роки тому

    i loved him on end of days!

  • @zachc.4042
    @zachc.4042 4 роки тому +2

    Good stuff. I don't think he's directed any films though. I hope he does in the future, but according to IMDb he hasn't yet.

  • @green2stayecoswdmarketingn339
    @green2stayecoswdmarketingn339 6 років тому

    'It is the commission of 'true believers' to guide the world out of the era of "rule by fear!...

  • @celestina001ful
    @celestina001ful 11 місяців тому

    I am ver sorry for his bad experience in the Catholic Church, more over, at the Seminary. However, when people enter to the Holy Orders and have no vocation, everything tastes dark and bitter. Of course, I dont mean to justify his painful experience, but not everybody ends up the way he did. I believe in the religious life and being consacrated to God is the most wonderful thing in the world. I think he needs to heal the wounds caused to him. We pray.

  • @zorroinhell5549
    @zorroinhell5549 6 років тому

    The Africans of Kemet were in fact the ones that came up with 7 being the age of reason. The number 7 is a very important number to the wisdom of Kemet. ( AKA EGYPT)

  • @gothicangelius1646
    @gothicangelius1646 6 років тому

    "Yes; and I think that our principles are right, he said.
    But if they are to be courageous, must they not learn other lessons
    besides these, and lessons of such a kind as will take away the fear of
    death? Can any man be courageous who has the fear of death in him?
    Certainly not, he said.
    And can he be fearless of death, or will he choose death in battle rather
    than defeat and slavery, who believes the world below to be real and
    terrible?
    Impossible.
    Then we must assume a control over the narrators of this class of tales as
    well as over the others, and beg them not simply to but rather to
    commend the world below, intimating to them that their descriptions are
    untrue, and will do harm to our future warriors.....
    Yes; that is our principle.
    And therefore he will not sorrow for his departed friend as though he
    had suffered anything terrible?
    He will not.
    Such an one, as we further maintain, is sufficient for himself and his
    own happiness, and therefore is least in need of other men."
    [Plato, The Republic, Book 3]

  • @tipofmytongue1024
    @tipofmytongue1024 6 років тому +1

    I liked him in Stigmata even thought he was nominated for a Razzie for worst supporting actor lol

  • @s.kertanguy8433
    @s.kertanguy8433 6 років тому

    What is describes is Brittany in the 50'-60'. Same people, same faith, same families, 2 same pictures on the wall .

  • @TheUnspokenAlias
    @TheUnspokenAlias 6 років тому +14

    'End Of Days' Satan as a guest for X-mas. What a symbol !

  • @christinasavannah7992
    @christinasavannah7992 Рік тому

    He always looked more Italian

  • @davidhaskins1669
    @davidhaskins1669 6 років тому

    Found Tina Turner with the real like Turner today at st Peters. Will charge up and photo

  • @amyharris9041
    @amyharris9041 6 років тому

    Need long term care for tony. Dbc went wrong

  • @sarasbelby1725
    @sarasbelby1725 Рік тому

    Cucù mio

  • @navylaks2
    @navylaks2 5 років тому +1

    such a nice person yet he was such an evil satan in End of Days

  • @amyharris9041
    @amyharris9041 6 років тому

    Found Anthony. Also, um, london came calling in VA. Be as discreet as possible. Liam still ralph n.lolol think we invaded thw qrong country....

  • @jennamarsh6137
    @jennamarsh6137 Рік тому

    I always liked Gabriel Bryne but for me he's a lost soul spiritually. Now, it sounds like some of his experiences as a youth were not conducted properly and rather corrupt by the adults at the time. He talks about doing good deeds and getting into Heaven etc. That right there is incorrect. Faith was never about doing good deeds. It's about grace. So part of me feels like he wasn't taught properly, but then that's where as an adult, you hope and pray he does learn the truth and meaning and why God sets the laws he sets.

  • @hoochiemoochie89
    @hoochiemoochie89 2 роки тому

    Once I heard he was all in on the climate change religious cult I realized he isn’t very bright. Good thing he’s a good actor

    • @timothyivey5497
      @timothyivey5497 Рік тому

      And you're hardly someone to say someone else isn't very bright. He's proven his intelligence repeatedly (do you even know his history?), while you make ignorant, dipshit comments on UA-cam.