Sam Smith Talks Gender Identity, Break-Ups and Stage Fright | In Conversation | British Vogue

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  • Sam Smith was 10-years-old when they came out to their family, but it was only two years ago that they heard the word that ultimately brought them relief and finally made them feel seen: “Non-binary”. As they release their new album Love Goes, the Grammy and Oscar-winning musician talks to contributing editor Paris Lees as part of British Vogue’s In Conversation series about the impact changing their pronouns had on their worldview, how a heart-wrenching break-up inspired their latest music, and why they are finally learning to be kind to themselves - a process that has felt to them like “coming home”.
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  • @faganquin6483
    @faganquin6483 3 роки тому +310

    One of the best interviews I’ve seen. Not because of who so much as because of how it was conducted. There was no striving, no contriving. It was just as was promised, a super casual conversation with cogent questions and thoughtful answers. A lot of lessons here for both interviewers and interviewees, Nicely done, and kudos to both of you. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay with love. ✌🏻🙏🏻🤙🏻

  • @jamisendinel663
    @jamisendinel663 3 роки тому +363

    So glad they got a trans journalist to talk to Sam. She did wonderfully. This interview just felt like a podcast honestly with how well it flowed.

    • @FluentlyFletch
      @FluentlyFletch 3 роки тому +15

      @Josue2018 Paris was born with male genitalia, however she has transitioned and identifies as female. You don't have to fully transition (i.e have surgery to change your facial features/genitals) to be trans, however I think I read that Paris has. :)

    • @oenrob98000
      @oenrob98000 3 роки тому +9

      What?! She's a transperson??? Wow...she looks fabulous!

    • @angelhairlaser
      @angelhairlaser 3 роки тому +8

      @Josue2018 Still ignorant.

    • @tatumshumway9713
      @tatumshumway9713 3 роки тому +10

      @Josue2018 she is a real female :/

    • @samdedman7557
      @samdedman7557 3 роки тому +16

      Come on everyone, give this guy a break ... he clearly isn't meaning to come across as transphobic! Be kind and educate the people who may not be used to the reality of trans people, but are clearly okay with it and open to learn.

  • @ximed13
    @ximed13 3 роки тому +209

    this especial human holds a very very special place on my heart!! the way they carry themself

    • @elizaduxbury
      @elizaduxbury 3 роки тому +4

      The way they carry themself

    • @ximed13
      @ximed13 3 роки тому +7

      @@elizaduxbury you are absolutely right, correcting asap x

    • @GEOFF0906
      @GEOFF0906 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @budddwyer8141
      @budddwyer8141 3 роки тому +3

      He

    • @dajjukunrama5695
      @dajjukunrama5695 3 роки тому +1

      Elizabeth Duxbury Then how do I say they as in many people, if I have to say both I’ll just reserve my right to not know English

  • @partlylou2991
    @partlylou2991 3 роки тому +48

    omg i forgot they're british!!! their voice is so soothing.

  • @feliperodriguessoaressampa7275
    @feliperodriguessoaressampa7275 3 роки тому +90

    This is the most relaxed and entertained interview i have watched in sooooo long. Congrats to Paris Lee for been such a good interviewer.

    • @klaudiaklaudia7155
      @klaudiaklaudia7155 3 роки тому

      Zane Lowe also does great interviews that feel similiar- just calm and respectful

  • @Voldemorti
    @Voldemorti 3 роки тому +29

    "I'm financially okay" - lol, understatement of the year

    • @farhinmalik5475
      @farhinmalik5475 3 роки тому

      U wanted sam to say I am financially very well off.. That wud have been rude rgt

    • @Voldemorti
      @Voldemorti 3 роки тому +1

      @@farhinmalik5475 How would that have been rude? That's just the truth - he has millions haha

    • @violetjade64
      @violetjade64 3 роки тому +3

      @@Voldemorti *they have

  • @samiranchakraborty9529
    @samiranchakraborty9529 3 роки тому +8

    Am I the only one who feels that almost half of the interview was cut out?

  • @FluentlyFletch
    @FluentlyFletch 3 роки тому +58

    Paris is a compassionate and wonderful interviewer. She always knocks it out of the park x

  • @rav7563
    @rav7563 3 роки тому +31

    If there’s one singer that I would ever want to talk to, it would definitely be Sam Smith.

  • @user-lp8oj1cx1o
    @user-lp8oj1cx1o 3 роки тому +33

    Thank you for interviewing this wonderful human so well! Enjoyed every bit of it. It's nice to know more about Sam's experience, nice to understand them deeper. Can't wait for crying to their new album!!

  • @rinnapattrat.3491
    @rinnapattrat.3491 3 роки тому +20

    I really like the interviewer, she is really calm and good listener.

  • @maddison9872
    @maddison9872 3 роки тому +98

    omg their voice is so soothing!!

  • @dk5802
    @dk5802 3 роки тому +122

    This was an EXCELLENT interview! I have never heard of the interviewer before, but her questions were just so thoughtful and insightful, not to mentions there is a realness and goodness to her👍. Sam is wonderful as always; I just love them! 👍❤️

    • @bruadarach9758
      @bruadarach9758 3 роки тому +1

      Right! Would also highly recommend her interviews with Emma Watson, Owen Jones, and Abigail Thorn. And her book 'What it Feels Like for a Girl', which I literally just finished this morning, is a literary tour de force of a memoir.

  • @andreacharvatova6305
    @andreacharvatova6305 3 роки тому +21

    One of the best interviews I've seen, thanks to Sam and mainly to the interviewer. She is really excellent, very calm, professional, nice.

  • @dana0x164
    @dana0x164 3 роки тому +88

    What a candid and deep conversation, I loved it.

  • @MingManlapaz
    @MingManlapaz 3 роки тому +17

    those blue eyes 🥺

  • @flograce3409
    @flograce3409 3 роки тому +10

    these british vogue interviews with paris are so interesting

  • @beckix3662
    @beckix3662 3 роки тому +12

    I‘m in love with Sam’s speaking voice

  • @luigisar6323
    @luigisar6323 3 роки тому +83

    I love Sam Smith, special human being

    • @vedantsridhar8378
      @vedantsridhar8378 2 роки тому

      I didn't even know he had gender dysphoria until now

    • @nil8404
      @nil8404 2 роки тому +2

      @@vedantsridhar8378 just a reminder that he uses they/them pronouns:)

    • @vedantsridhar8378
      @vedantsridhar8378 2 роки тому +1

      @@nil8404 Thanks! Yeah if they identify themselves as neither male or female, then 'they' should be the correct pronoun

    • @vedantsridhar8378
      @vedantsridhar8378 Рік тому

      @@planethoth1238 that's true, but we should always use pronouns based on someone's gender identity. I'm currently a boy, but if I was born as a girl but felt like a boy, and people called me a girl, I won't feel good at all. Same applies for non-binary. Sam Smith can't fully accept the fact that they are a man. They feel more like they're somewhere between a man and a woman, and 'they' is the closest pronoun to use for something like this.
      Easiest way to imagine: How bad would it feel if you were to somehow magically transition into your opposite sex? I bet I wouldn't last more than a month without demanding my parents to pay for the gender-transitioning surgery. Now while non-binary wouldn't be as bad as transgender, it can still cause troubles.

    • @kikimcyoloswaggy
      @kikimcyoloswaggy Рік тому

      @@vedantsridhar8378 non-binary people are also transgender. To suggest that we just 'can't accept' that we are male or female is absolutely wrong. There's no comparing between being mtf or ftm and being nonbinary. We are all transgender under the same umbrella and can have gender dysphoria that is just as severe as the other.

  • @lewisovhebn
    @lewisovhebn 3 роки тому +8

    Love the vibe of this interviewer

  • @Julia-2709
    @Julia-2709 3 роки тому +12

    Sam has such a lovely aura/charisma

    • @HAIRHOLIC_1
      @HAIRHOLIC_1 3 роки тому +1

      He does indeed, it hurts me to hear all the hardships he’s gone through, I feel like he deserves everything he got because he’s such a beautiful human being all around

    • @dajjukunrama5695
      @dajjukunrama5695 3 роки тому +2

      Catchmeifyoucan Yo if you say he you’re a fascist yo

    • @nyx476
      @nyx476 2 роки тому +2

      @@HAIRHOLIC_1 Sam uses they/them pronouns

  • @workinprogress3329
    @workinprogress3329 3 роки тому +11

    Sam is wonderful. I can’t wait for the live stream show on October 30th.

  • @remiesslinger5100
    @remiesslinger5100 3 роки тому +6

    Love you both ! Thank u for this ! Can't wait for the album and Paris' book !!!

  • @lancedeschenes4046
    @lancedeschenes4046 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for sharing yourselves in this way.

  • @VivaldiCristian
    @VivaldiCristian 3 роки тому +9

    WOW this human being inspires me so much. Love to you Sam. Thanks for existing.

  • @fickle3835
    @fickle3835 3 роки тому +18

    On a side note the interviewer is so beautiful

  • @marvinraphaelmonfort8289
    @marvinraphaelmonfort8289 3 роки тому +8

    love the banter that made sam cry from laughing lol

  • @elisefintland3897
    @elisefintland3897 3 роки тому +6

    This is so beautiful. Thank you!

  • @sarahgunay537
    @sarahgunay537 3 роки тому +7

    Great interview, thank you.

  • @udhav423
    @udhav423 3 роки тому +18

    Sam’s voice can cure depression. & that’s on point blank periodt.

  • @marvinraphaelmonfort8289
    @marvinraphaelmonfort8289 3 роки тому +8

    i loved the quiff but i sort of wish that the fem sam was the one who everyone fell in love with and identified with. what an awesome family. that really makes one feel comfortable to go for dreams and be stable despite everything

  • @brizuniga
    @brizuniga 2 роки тому +4

    This was the most extraordinary - remarkable interview I’ve seen in a while. Two amazing souls… I loved every second. We need more people like this in the world !! I felt warmth and pure genuinity …Does anyone know what the name of those books are?

  • @QualquerCoisa387
    @QualquerCoisa387 3 роки тому +5

    I love Sam forever. Such a great human being. Great conducted interview. Tks Paris Lees, as well!

  • @markszabo4574
    @markszabo4574 3 роки тому +23

    Wonderful
    Gorgeous human beings❤️❤️❤️

    • @lilimandula
      @lilimandula 3 роки тому +1

      mindig megmelengetí a szívemet, ha elfogadó magyart látok:) ❤️

    • @markszabo4574
      @markszabo4574 3 роки тому

      @@lilimandula jaaaj az enyémet is🥺🥺🥺, nagyon jól esett a válaszod❤️❤️❤️

  • @jobalak9761
    @jobalak9761 3 роки тому +7

    Sam I love you❤️, your authenticity is healing , you are an amazing artist and a kind person.

  • @bryceperry20
    @bryceperry20 3 роки тому +1

    I love both these humans and enjoyed this interview so much! So excited for the album!

  • @lottieloves4431
    @lottieloves4431 3 роки тому +2

    Love that Paris turns up and gifts books, my kind of person for sure.

  • @kiamanawatini9512
    @kiamanawatini9512 3 роки тому +2

    aww I like 🥰...seconds into the opening, Paris shares with Sam...'I would like to touch you, I would like to embrace you' due. ... sweet words to my ears and heart. 👍🏼 British Vogue Thank you xo

  • @pieceocake6683
    @pieceocake6683 3 роки тому +3

    This made me cry, it's wonderful. Thank you

  • @katczu
    @katczu 3 роки тому +6

    I feel bad for them for sitting at the edge of this huge couch 😂 love them both

  • @dhirjasingh6250
    @dhirjasingh6250 3 роки тому +6

    I also find it so therapeutic to dance

  • @aungmyat1323
    @aungmyat1323 3 роки тому +16

    'I would like to touch u' ......
    Me too paris...

  • @kshillingford6497
    @kshillingford6497 3 роки тому +8

    I love smelling books too

  • @beecauve5138
    @beecauve5138 3 роки тому +6

    Who is the interviewer? ❤️

  • @jazco_
    @jazco_ 3 роки тому +9

    I'm so in love with Sam, can't help it

  • @mariaangelicavillarraga2334
    @mariaangelicavillarraga2334 3 роки тому +15

    Beautiful souls 🌺♥️💘

  • @marvinraphaelmonfort8289
    @marvinraphaelmonfort8289 3 роки тому +4

    lovely people! glad sam isn't one of those who paris interviewed that don't read

  • @julz63
    @julz63 3 роки тому +15

    What a fabulous interview between Paris and Sam. We should all strive to be kinder to ourselves and one another, listen with open hearts, speak the truth as we know it, and always, always take the time to sniff a new book 📚 Sam you are someone I admire, and I could listen to you for hours ❤️

  • @reginadelreal9623
    @reginadelreal9623 3 роки тому +2

    This was such a wonderful interview

  • @stuartd5293
    @stuartd5293 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful interview!! Thank you!

  • @RobinZipporah
    @RobinZipporah 3 роки тому +12

    Sam has such a soothing, sonorous, sweet, lovely voice. Along with the British accent 👌

    • @Barnzy213
      @Barnzy213 Рік тому

      Other then the fact he’s a bent clown that claims gender neutral.
      Worlds gone mad

  • @antonvinther31
    @antonvinther31 3 роки тому +1

    This interview was so wholesome and sweet!

  • @Misskitttyrr
    @Misskitttyrr 3 роки тому

    💗💗💗💗 love your new album!! Please come back to Australia as soon as lockdown is over! Can’t wait to dance with you 💃🏾😍😍😍😍

  • @MrJacobrabbit
    @MrJacobrabbit 3 роки тому +2

    Very well done

  • @johnsloan4987
    @johnsloan4987 3 роки тому +6

    I appreciate this conversation so much. I am very accepting yet struggled with understanding trans issues 10 years ago but truly wanted to be respectful. I am someone who needs to understand something for it to enter my soul. Eventually I found a few friends willing to discuss the topic and teach me what I didn’t know and I have been able to help many friends on their journey also. We can’t discount education.

  • @iqachew8132
    @iqachew8132 3 роки тому +4

    Most humble person eva 🥰

  • @therandom_me2064
    @therandom_me2064 2 роки тому +4

    He's a very kind, sweet and soft soul.

  • @hadari29
    @hadari29 3 роки тому +6

    Love Sam so much ❤❤

  • @dannamacias8192
    @dannamacias8192 3 роки тому +3

    the kindness of sam makes me so happy

    • @dajjukunrama5695
      @dajjukunrama5695 3 роки тому

      It’s us* don’t be a capitalist gender knower.

    • @nyx476
      @nyx476 2 роки тому

      @@dajjukunrama5695 what

  • @TheImaxify
    @TheImaxify 3 роки тому +2

    This is valuable to hear about his experience. I appreciate his bravery.

    • @michellepeuker7893
      @michellepeuker7893 3 роки тому +6

      so true! :) but sam goes with they/them pronouns by the way :)

    • @TheImaxify
      @TheImaxify 3 роки тому +1

      @@michellepeuker7893 true!

    • @coral5489
      @coral5489 3 роки тому +2

      their*

  • @wildflowers9318
    @wildflowers9318 3 роки тому +3

    god, i love this interview smuch

  • @terryarrow702
    @terryarrow702 3 роки тому +7

    Thoroughly enjoyable listen. Made clear of serious issues Sam has had to deal with. Life would be wonderful if we could just be who we want to be without being judged. With no one taking notice of our sexuality. And most of all let’s be kind to one another. Thank you vogue 🧚🏼‍♀️💋♥️

  • @sarahjanesmithson3703
    @sarahjanesmithson3703 3 роки тому +3

    A beautiful person. .
    A beautifil voice .

  • @danielmolina4266
    @danielmolina4266 3 роки тому +1

    Sam Smith, he saved my life, I was in a very toxic relationship last year, and deal with the end of that relationship was a breakdown for me but Sam music was just on time, every word, every song made me go trough all those horrible feelings I got when I decided to left my ex. I’m a lot better now

  • @pageslieahead
    @pageslieahead 3 роки тому +3

    I love smelling books❤️

  • @ryekim9246
    @ryekim9246 3 роки тому +4

    Beautiful people❤️

  • @waynejones750
    @waynejones750 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant x

  • @AndyB1286
    @AndyB1286 2 роки тому +2

    Nice interview, and one that helps me continue to learn about gender identity.

  • @juicyfer1972
    @juicyfer1972 3 роки тому +4

    Love Sam ❤️

  • @anuoluwapoobipehin4894
    @anuoluwapoobipehin4894 3 роки тому +2

    Such a beautiful person😍😍

  • @pambutterflyhigh
    @pambutterflyhigh 3 роки тому +1

    We need more music from him, I am addicted to it.

  • @mcallisterlaura4079
    @mcallisterlaura4079 3 роки тому +2

    such a beautiful human being

  • @karlotta9874
    @karlotta9874 3 роки тому +13

    They are just so lovely

  • @amgalvin2989
    @amgalvin2989 3 роки тому

    Such an honest soul free to be like we all should be

  • @romanbohdannazaryshyni4100
    @romanbohdannazaryshyni4100 3 роки тому +1

    He is so real,so pure♥️

  • @mariapaulamangione4857
    @mariapaulamangione4857 3 роки тому +2

    Es tan maduro y cuando habla tiene una paz, trasmite una muy linda energia, es un cantante increíble y como persona es mas increible todavía❤❤❤❤

  • @henrymathews3671
    @henrymathews3671 3 роки тому +5

    I love smelling books too Sam.....it’s just 😌

  • @MatiasPoro
    @MatiasPoro 3 роки тому +1

    A true icon an music legend

  • @Sunny-mz8sx
    @Sunny-mz8sx 3 роки тому +2

    Paris is a great interviewer, I enjoy listening to her as much as the celebs. Wish we saw more of her on this channel

  • @erikgarneau8102
    @erikgarneau8102 3 роки тому +1

    I love to smell books too :)

  • @love-lj7rr
    @love-lj7rr 3 роки тому +3

    Why didn't they wear a mask?

  • @Nolie_CaNolie
    @Nolie_CaNolie 3 роки тому +2

    Sam is my favorite singer, oh... that voice is of a Siren.... they’re voice can sink ships.

  • @HeroMike17
    @HeroMike17 Рік тому +2

    14:00 LOVE this irony :)

  • @simranbhatla6030
    @simranbhatla6030 3 роки тому +4

    Cannot wait for their album omg!!!!

    • @GEOFF0906
      @GEOFF0906 3 роки тому

      "Their"? oh, there's more than one of them then?

    • @nyx476
      @nyx476 2 роки тому

      @@GEOFF0906 no Sam is non binary

    • @Geoooooooooo
      @Geoooooooooo 2 роки тому

      @@GEOFF0906 one joke

  • @melinazaxariadou5773
    @melinazaxariadou5773 3 роки тому

    very nice interview

  • @liannugraha4076
    @liannugraha4076 3 роки тому +3

    you're enough, you're worthy (sam smith)

  • @Binarychaos_
    @Binarychaos_ 3 роки тому +1

    yall are so adorable

  • @akshatsharma5536
    @akshatsharma5536 3 роки тому +2

    I get so serious sometimes

  • @bk-xu2yg
    @bk-xu2yg 2 роки тому +1

    I always listen to Sam Smith's songs when I am down.

  • @mandycatchymonkey4805
    @mandycatchymonkey4805 Рік тому +1

    I think Sam Smith comes across as such a lovely person. They’re so beautiful

  • @vikingninja5033
    @vikingninja5033 3 роки тому +2

    what a nice man

  • @lisazatewa8613
    @lisazatewa8613 3 роки тому

    I can see that u have beautiful mind not just cause I love your music🧡

  • @tiancole8763
    @tiancole8763 3 роки тому +1

    I love Sam

  • @sohinidatta3978
    @sohinidatta3978 Рік тому

    seeing how even an artist like Sam Smith gets stage fright .... I'm inspired

  • @jaymason3339
    @jaymason3339 3 роки тому +2

    Sam legend

  • @lakawjuan7413
    @lakawjuan7413 3 роки тому +2

    💚

  • @QueerIsHere
    @QueerIsHere 3 роки тому +5

    When I hear sam talk explain his non-binary gender, it was like they knew exactly how I feel.

  • @nickyhendrie4032
    @nickyhendrie4032 3 роки тому +5

    I've just started listening to Sam Smith and I'm not being funny, but I think I'm in love with them.

  • @Daniel_ddiaz
    @Daniel_ddiaz 3 роки тому +11

    Editing’s a bit rough... Come on Vogue

  • @rachaelatienza6764
    @rachaelatienza6764 3 роки тому +2

    ♥️