kevin smith has this unbelievable way of telling stories...i generally can't stand people who go on and on and don't let the other person get a word in...because usually it's boring...but every story kevin tells is so interesting and profound.
I was not expecting to hear this and shed a tear, for the style of movie he writes this man has unbelievable maturity when speaking and knows when to lay some jokes in his stories
That's because THAT is what Kevin is on this planet to do -- his gift, it's why it is worth spending 30 bucks to sit in the audience at ANY of his "spoken word" tour appearances. The man can tell an incredibly long story that is the entire time TOTALLY engaging, totally relateable, and takes you on a ride. How he described the stuff at the end about family and kids, WOW, I am re-watching right after it finished. And I thought his story about making the Prince documentary was utterly fascinating, THIS kicked its ass.
+bodypartsinpaperbags i have met him and he is one of the best people in the world. so down to earth that you don't even realize he is a celeb more of a friend for sure..
few people you can admire in hollyweird and hell everything is up for individual interpretation. but i dig and admire kevin smith. if we are all gonna go out screaming one day, we might as well live life and do you and what makes you and the people around you happy. so go out there and dream it you fuckin dreamers! wicked interview.
That part about laying on his dads tummy for the last time, that really got me. Kevin Smith is such an amazing man and a visionary film maker nuf said.
The fact that Strombo can establish trust with interesting people and get them to open up and tell their stories in a genuine and heartfelt way, and be recorded uninterrupted for posterity, makes he himself a celebrity. I hope he can keep his ego in check, and not become Americanized or commercialized (practically the same thing).
+Michael Ben lol you dont watch alot of kevin smith then cause this dude cries at everything. Check out smodcast, or even just his youtube channel, him crying to the flash finale.
Well, kudos to Kevin for holding it together while talking about when his dad died, because I would be a blubbering mess. I guess after so many years, though, it doesn't hit quite so close to home anymore: Time is the great healer, as they say. LC
never heard that about his dad that's really sad but the way he explains things even that unfortunate have you doing that widened eye leaning in in anticipation thing.
I almost wish there was a church of Kevin Smith,I know that sounds grandiose but I really live this guys work and I have since the beginning. It's corny and I've never met him but I really feel like he's been there for me through all these years. Some people say he's overrated but I think it's the complete opposite. And something that makes him even cool is that he would be one of the most vocal of the people saying he is overrated. I can't not love someone like that. I may be thin but he speaks to my inner fat man hahaha
You leave comments and then forget about them,sometimes they come back if someone leaves a reply or approves/disapproves. There are many times when that happens and I think I dont even believe whatever it was anymore or I realize I was just wrong. In this instance with the "Church of Kevin Smith" comment I fully stand by it and I believe it even more now,even with the typos(for the record I meant love not live,but that's true as well). Tusk and Clerks 3 cant come soon enough,although it's sad since it will mark his retirement. I dont really believe he's gonna quit since after those two and Hit Somebody he's also got a Krampus movie in the works. As long as they keep podding I dont think there will be a shortage of ideas. Thanks so much for everything Kevin(I know he isnt seeing this but still) and have a week everyone. Id feel like such a fanboy loser if that wasnt so encouraged,so again thanks.
If their was a church of Kevin Smith everyone would be just hanging out talking about how cool Star Wars is and crazy wild stories about people they knew. Sign me up!
Love this man. Would rather sit and watch Clerks 3 than any fucking movie coming out this year. Those movies are better than anything that comes out of Hollywood.
+Hagar TheHonorable he wouldn't agree that his movies are better ? Maybe he wouldn't I don't know. I watched Clerks 1 & 2 again last weekend and it makes me see again how a small budget movie can stamp over anything else I see. They have more humanity about them. Talking about life , love , movies. Just shit that we do everyday. They are classics. As is Dogma and many others
+ChelseaFC _Buzz Well obviously don't really know but hes a big fan of Hollywood movies and often goes on about how he couldn't ever make one of those.
+Hagar TheHonorable you know I think he sometimes says those things between sarcasm and modesty. He does not praise himself yeah I hear that man. For me I would sit down and watch a 3 hour finally of Clerks quite happily and go to the movies again to watch the trilogy. Watch Clerks 2 again bro and monitor Jay. After watching the live stand up shows and stories of on set antics and his addictions etc. It makes you see things differently again. I find those movies very personal to the group of actors in them. They should be held in high regard I feel. I mean the scenes of racism etc are borderline outstanding cinema as he really is so naive that he don't grasp it. It's genius and covers everything. Rosario Dawson was added magic. I was so fucking in love with her. That look he gives her on the roof when she was dancing That shit there is real. That's capturing a full grown man look like a little kid over a lady. That's the magic Mr Smith can bring to cinema.
Tarantino and Smith are similar because they both write dialog heavy films where the characters speaking the dialog refrence pop culture a lot and speak like real people.
I just want Kevin smith to lose a little bit of weight. I feel for his health ya know and it would be a shame if something happened to him because of it.
I take strength from the fact of the resurrection. Once I understood what the Biblical afterlife expectation really is, it all clicked together. The kingdom of God on earth is already underway, as is the resurrection of the dead, of which the resurrection of Jesus is the first. We may not all see each other again, because the wicked will have no share in the kingdom, but we know how we will live again, and where, and we will be ourselves not only at our best, but perfected.
I apologise for swearing at you, but I maintain that I'm happy as shit. I'm happy that I don't live in constant fear of wraith from a vengeful and bipolar God who oftentimes orders, compels or flat out commands otherwise moral people to do horribly immoral and evil things at His omnipotent behest. I'm happy that I'm free. I'm happy that I don't answer to a God with the personality of a three year old throwing a supermarket tantrum. I'm happy, are you?
+Paul Corcoran I don't buy it. People who are happy don't sound like you. To begin with, happy people are more tolerant. You believe in a totally false depiction of other people's faith that fills you with hatred towards people you don't know or understand, and towards faiths that you you are ignorant of the actual content of. I understand that hatred can be perversely comforting, stroking the ego to make people feel like they are superior to someone else, but it isn't compatible with happiness. Also, your protestation of being free rings hollow as well. You seem pretty compulsive to me, otherwise you wouldn't have had to attack me for existing. No-one answers to the kind of personality you believe God to have, because no-one who worships God experiences such a personality. We are not conditioned by such a personality, no matter how strongly you may feel such a personality to exist, because that is not the personality attested to in scripture. So, even if that was the reality behind reality, it still wouldn't be what we actually believe in and seek to emulate and serve, which is the personality revealed in Jesus.
+Patrick Holt Buy what you want, buddy, but you're going to have to buy a goddamn indulgence to get into heaven with beliefs as skewed as yours. Get a library card, rent the Bible, and come back to me when you realise just how far off the mark you are.
Paul Corcoran Hahahaha! Thanks for your concern for my spiritual welfare! Something tells me I don't have to take you seriously as a theological authority. My view is the mainstream, which differs from your stereotype. But nevermind. Enjoy your life. I wish you well.
I'd give a thumbs up 'like,' but it's at a perfect number = 111,111 = YES I LIKED IT so I'm number 111,112 And he's a Jean Shepherd fan too, another great story teller!! I'll bet Garrison Keillor and Mark Twain are in there somewhere. Kevin Smith is in excellent company, dudes. :>)
I mean, he had a near life destroying heart attack, so there's that. Not everything is about physical appearance - we lost Patrice ONeal to wanton overeating and almost lost Kev to the same thing. This persons' concerns were clearly warranted.
Love Kevin Smith, but this is far from his "best interview ever" just about everything he said here was the exact same thing he's said numerous times at Q&As
+Na Quero Kevin Smith sticks w Stan Lee's approach to comic books, Everybody knows who the characters r we all know the story n back story of that back story but Stan laments that every book is a kids first comic n it has to b done.
Shiggystardust oh how wrong you are.... Currently he has 3 new films on the go, as well as writing major comic book runs. Kevin has always spoke well. He has always been animated when he speaks. Go check out his very first evening with.... he's the same man. yes he's a stoner, but a very hard working one
Shiggystardust How is that possible? The guy is at the top of his game and still making great movies AND running a podcast empire. What have you done? nothing.....
Gmork called a functioning addict. yeah not saying he doesnt talk bad. but how he talks with his hand, is very special and doubt hes been doing it since he was young. the reason....drugs
what consenting adults do is not my concern i like to freek in the bedroom as a Hetrosexual female and adult that's what like i am not bad or evil i'm a nice person leave gay people alone
kevin smith has this unbelievable way of telling stories...i generally can't stand people who go on and on and don't let the other person get a word in...because usually it's boring...but every story kevin tells is so interesting and profound.
+sydandtaytum True. Great story teller.
Yup Kevin Smith is a Perfect Story Teller!
Exactly! I wish I could learn how to tell stories the way Kevin Smith does.
2 short ass questions, 20 minutes of answers. Love you Kevin Smith!
the story about Kevin Smith's dad passing away is so touching to hear!
Vince Niederman so sorry
This kind of platform is where Kevin Smith excels, great interview
Kevin Smith such a genuine dude could listen to his stories all day
I was not expecting to hear this and shed a tear, for the style of movie he writes this man has unbelievable maturity when speaking and knows when to lay some jokes in his stories
I was hanging on his every word, great guy.
The Devil he is a cool dude
The Story of Kevin Smith’s Dad Passing Away In 2003 Really Hits Me Somehow!
Wow, way to completely uplift the spirit in a matter of seconds at the tail end of such a dark depressing story.
That's because THAT is what Kevin is on this planet to do -- his gift, it's why it is worth spending 30 bucks to sit in the audience at ANY of his "spoken word" tour appearances. The man can tell an incredibly long story that is the entire time TOTALLY engaging, totally relateable, and takes you on a ride. How he described the stuff at the end about family and kids, WOW, I am re-watching right after it finished. And I thought his story about making the Prince documentary was utterly fascinating, THIS kicked its ass.
He's a very gifted story teller.
Kevin Smith is So Awesome Love Listening To Him Tell Stories Big Time!
Fascinating human being. Much love and support.
one of my goals in life is to meet and talk to Kevin Smith he's one of the best human beings alive.
+bodypartsinpaperbags i have met him and he is one of the best people in the world. so down to earth that you don't even realize he is a celeb more of a friend for sure..
I couldn't stop laughing when he said "what will the government say?!"
Kevin Smith - giver of genuine hugs and genuine stories.
Kevin Smith = Beast! Listen to this man all the time on "Smodcast!"
Talking with your hands is called gesticulating. To move ones hands whilst talking as a way of expressing themselves.
Kevin Smith is one of my favorite movie directors
That's the best Kevin Smith interview I've ever seen.
Kevin Smith is One Hell of a Storyteller Big Time!
what an inspiring interview, Kevin Smith knows how to tear at your inner most feelings
He is absolutely the best interviewer. He just gets everything right about it.
This guy can talk
Some powerful shit right there
Dreams can come true! with hard work!
few people you can admire in hollyweird and hell everything is up for individual interpretation. but i dig and admire kevin smith. if we are all gonna go out screaming one day, we might as well live life and do you and what makes you and the people around you happy. so go out there and dream it you fuckin dreamers! wicked interview.
I love it when Kevin Smith is on 99.3 the fox in Vancouver: an amazing person.
That part about laying on his dads tummy for the last time, that really got me. Kevin Smith is such an amazing man and a visionary film maker nuf said.
I love Kevin, but I've never heard of this dude, hes a great interviewer
@Baron Thomas Kevin Smith is Awesome and The Interviewer is George Stroumboulopoulos!
Wow. If every one could be so honest. Very moving, people need this
Wow.... for the first time in a long time... that touched me..
The fact that Strombo can establish trust with interesting people and get them to open up and tell their stories in a genuine and heartfelt way, and be recorded uninterrupted for posterity, makes he himself a celebrity.
I hope he can keep his ego in check, and not become Americanized or commercialized (practically the same thing).
his story about his dad dying actually made me cry
Fuck...the first time Kevin Smith made me cry.....
This interview was like listening to an audio book of "Tough Sh!t"
19:48 I've never seen Kevin Smith almost cry like that. Such a powerful story.
+Michael Ben lol you dont watch alot of kevin smith then cause this dude cries at everything. Check out smodcast, or even just his youtube channel, him crying to the flash finale.
+AlSemz If i ever meet him irl the first thing i will say is "Run Barry, Run" as serious as i can.
+Grem Jams to right
Someone please link me with kevin smith acting emotional
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the part about his dad made me cry :( thats how my dad and I used to lay when watching tv :(
Dammit, if Kevin Smith isn't one of the most inspirational speakers I've ever heard!
Well, kudos to Kevin for holding it together while talking about when his dad died, because I would be a blubbering mess. I guess after so many years, though, it doesn't hit quite so close to home anymore: Time is the great healer, as they say.
LC
never heard that about his dad that's really sad but the way he explains things even that unfortunate have you doing that widened eye leaning in in anticipation thing.
The Story of His Dad Dying Really Hits Whenever I Hear That Story At The End of The Video During This Interview!
I'm Glad Kevin Smith is Directing Jay and Silent Bob Rebot This Summer Which I Saw On a Article and Kevin Smith is The Best!
The man is a god of storytelling, honestly had me choking up hard near the end. Takes a real man to talk about that shit.
I almost wish there was a church of Kevin Smith,I know that sounds grandiose but I really live this guys work and I have since the beginning. It's corny and I've never met him but I really feel like he's been there for me through all these years. Some people say he's overrated but I think it's the complete opposite. And something that makes him even cool is that he would be one of the most vocal of the people saying he is overrated. I can't not love someone like that. I may be thin but he speaks to my inner fat man hahaha
You leave comments and then forget about them,sometimes they come back if someone leaves a reply or approves/disapproves. There are many times when that happens and I think I dont even believe whatever it was anymore or I realize I was just wrong. In this instance with the "Church of Kevin Smith" comment I fully stand by it and I believe it even more now,even with the typos(for the record I meant love not live,but that's true as well). Tusk and Clerks 3 cant come soon enough,although it's sad since it will mark his retirement. I dont really believe he's gonna quit since after those two and Hit Somebody he's also got a Krampus movie in the works. As long as they keep podding I dont think there will be a shortage of ideas. Thanks so much for everything Kevin(I know he isnt seeing this but still) and have a week everyone. Id feel like such a fanboy loser if that wasnt so encouraged,so again thanks.
If their was a church of Kevin Smith everyone would be just hanging out talking about how cool Star Wars is and crazy wild stories about people they knew. Sign me up!
ghostwhiskey how do you feel about the idea now ? It’s been another 4 years
Such a genuine great guy
Kevin Smith equating film making and love for film to being gay and liking guys, WITHOUT it being gay, is so VERY Kevin Smith.
Love this man.
Would rather sit and watch Clerks 3 than any fucking movie coming out this year. Those movies are better than anything that comes out of Hollywood.
+ChelseaFC _Buzz Kevin Smith wouldn't agree...and thats why he's awesome
+Hagar TheHonorable he wouldn't agree that his movies are better ?
Maybe he wouldn't I don't know. I watched Clerks 1 & 2 again last weekend and it makes me see again how a small budget movie can stamp over anything else I see.
They have more humanity about them. Talking about life , love , movies. Just shit that we do everyday.
They are classics. As is Dogma and many others
+ChelseaFC _Buzz Well obviously don't really know but hes a big fan of Hollywood movies and often goes on about how he couldn't ever make one of those.
He's also hugely modest
+Hagar TheHonorable you know I think he sometimes says those things between sarcasm and modesty. He does not praise himself yeah I hear that man.
For me I would sit down and watch a 3 hour finally of Clerks quite happily and go to the movies again to watch the trilogy.
Watch Clerks 2 again bro and monitor Jay. After watching the live stand up shows and stories of on set antics and his addictions etc. It makes you see things differently again. I find those movies very personal to the group of actors in them. They should be held in high regard I feel.
I mean the scenes of racism etc are borderline outstanding cinema as he really is so naive that he don't grasp it. It's genius and covers everything. Rosario Dawson was added magic. I was so fucking in love with her. That look he gives her on the roof when she was dancing
That shit there is real. That's capturing a full grown man look like a little kid over a lady. That's the magic Mr Smith can bring to cinema.
Great Speaker. I also hope he looks after himself better. DOn't change the clothes though.
I'm sure he will do what he wants...he seems well spoken and very cool man.
i could listen to Kevin talk all fucking day!!!
that was incredible
I'm fairly indifferent to Kevin Smith's work but boy does he tell a good story. I don't know what it is, but every time he speaks I'm captivated.
Tarantino and Smith are similar because they both write dialog heavy films where the characters speaking the dialog refrence pop culture a lot and speak like real people.
Yup and The 2 Film Directors are Good Friends Outside of Movies!
@Phil Leotardo Yup and Whats Your Favorite Movie From Kevin Smith?
STROMBO !!!!’ We love you !
Kevin Smith is So Funny Making Jokes Until The Sad Story Of His Dad Passing Away!
I’m going to finish my movie idea now!!!
that man is a beast
He graduated the same year I was born haha cool shit
See that mountain, son? Never climb it!
My oldest brother was on BOWLING FOR DOLLARS a few weeks in a row.
the man
That was some moving stuff
I really miss George
Dang he just kept talkin, got emotional. U can tell they edited the crap out of it.
13:17 - this just gets funnier with age
Only Kevin Smith can make a joke after telling the story of his father death
The host was dying in the beginning
you just point smith at a camera and he just keeps talking. It's nuts.
The Story of Kevin's Dad Died Screaming is Very Terrible!
Knowing that Kevin Smith has no problem with self promotion, could someone have Kevin Smith talk about what he does to promote himself.
I just want Kevin smith to lose a little bit of weight. I feel for his health ya know and it would be a shame if something happened to him because of it.
Although look at George. He lost weight and he look like shit!
But that's like, his thing. You might as well ask him to throw away his jersey.
+Tate Hildyard he did lose a lot of weight.
I just looked it up. I guess I never noticed under that bulky jersey.
Based Roshi me too I did like him in live free or die hard I'm still watching mall rats
His dad died screaming! That's terrible!
Yeah That's a Terrible Story If U Ask Me!
Great human being
Richard linklator is a god damn godd. Waking life, a scanner darkly....mmm
I take strength from the fact of the resurrection. Once I understood what the Biblical afterlife expectation really is, it all clicked together. The kingdom of God on earth is already underway, as is the resurrection of the dead, of which the resurrection of Jesus is the first. We may not all see each other again, because the wicked will have no share in the kingdom, but we know how we will live again, and where, and we will be ourselves not only at our best, but perfected.
+Paul Corcoran You don't seem happy. Where does "Fuck you" come from? What's that about?
I apologise for swearing at you, but I maintain that I'm happy as shit. I'm happy that I don't live in constant fear of wraith from a vengeful and bipolar God who oftentimes orders, compels or flat out commands otherwise moral people to do horribly immoral and evil things at His omnipotent behest. I'm happy that I'm free. I'm happy that I don't answer to a God with the personality of a three year old throwing a supermarket tantrum. I'm happy, are you?
+Paul Corcoran I don't buy it. People who are happy don't sound like you. To begin with, happy people are more tolerant. You believe in a totally false depiction of other people's faith that fills you with hatred towards people you don't know or understand, and towards faiths that you you are ignorant of the actual content of. I understand that hatred can be perversely comforting, stroking the ego to make people feel like they are superior to someone else, but it isn't compatible with happiness. Also, your protestation of being free rings hollow as well. You seem pretty compulsive to me, otherwise you wouldn't have had to attack me for existing. No-one answers to the kind of personality you believe God to have, because no-one who worships God experiences such a personality. We are not conditioned by such a personality, no matter how strongly you may feel such a personality to exist, because that is not the personality attested to in scripture. So, even if that was the reality behind reality, it still wouldn't be what we actually believe in and seek to emulate and serve, which is the personality revealed in Jesus.
+Patrick Holt Buy what you want, buddy, but you're going to have to buy a goddamn indulgence to get into heaven with beliefs as skewed as yours. Get a library card, rent the Bible, and come back to me when you realise just how far off the mark you are.
Paul Corcoran
Hahahaha! Thanks for your concern for my spiritual welfare! Something tells me I don't have to take you seriously as a theological authority. My view is the mainstream, which differs from your stereotype. But nevermind. Enjoy your life. I wish you well.
I'd give a thumbs up 'like,' but it's at a perfect number = 111,111 = YES I LIKED IT so I'm number 111,112 And he's a Jean Shepherd fan too, another great story teller!! I'll bet Garrison Keillor and Mark Twain are in there somewhere. Kevin Smith is in excellent company, dudes. :>)
wow... all i can say
his dad died screaming that is scary.
close your eyes while you listen to this.............ITS DAVE GROHL!!!
I've never got "Slacker" IMO that movie is boring AF. But I loved Clerks from the first watch
love kev. He could be a really good lookin guy if he lost that weight and put some normal clothes on. Come on Kev, we're worried about ya!
he has tried in the past, just not much will power.
he's a got a gorgeous wife that loves him as he is, why does he need to be better.
jimmy2k4o so he can live to see his grandchildren.
Here we are 6 years, a heart attack, and 140lbs later, and Kev's looking great. Funny how life turns out, lol.
I mean, he had a near life destroying heart attack, so there's that. Not everything is about physical appearance - we lost Patrice ONeal to wanton overeating and almost lost Kev to the same thing.
This persons' concerns were clearly warranted.
Love Kevin Smith, but this is far from his "best interview ever" just about everything he said here was the exact same thing he's said numerous times at Q&As
Kevin can't talk without trying to Mime every part of the story.
So much hand movements lol
I like Kevin but in his interviews he kinda says the same story over and over like a record.
+Na Quero Me Too and I Agree He Does Not Talk About Hockey Since He's a NJ Devils Fan and Edmonton Oilers Fan!
+Vince Niederman there's nothing to talk about and people tend to bring the subject back to things he talked about
DeathgGod True!
+Na Quero Kevin Smith sticks w Stan Lee's approach to comic books, Everybody knows who the characters r we all know the story n back story of that back story but Stan laments that every book is a kids first comic n it has to b done.
+Na Quero And he is engaging every single time.
Isnt it ironic that Kevin is silent bob. Considering he doesnt shut the fuck up in real life. LOL. Total cool though.
Love*
Stroumboulopoulos looks so tired :(
Leonard Hofstadter's let himself go.
some of us dig big fat asses honey
ditch the moo moos and let us see them love rolls
yea!!!
18:48 Jesus. If you don't tear up, you're inhuman, and not in a Marvel way.
One word. Riveting.
Even cooler* fuck!
That was exhausting, I'm sorry I loved his Prince story but I'm out.
+rocker4577 You can't escape it.
Krombopulous micheal?
is he signing or is that the result of too many drugs?
Too many drugs? You mean pot? LOL
watever hes done. hes fucked his brain
Shiggystardust oh how wrong you are.... Currently he has 3 new films on the go, as well as writing major comic book runs. Kevin has always spoke well. He has always been animated when he speaks. Go check out his very first evening with.... he's the same man.
yes he's a stoner, but a very hard working one
Shiggystardust How is that possible? The guy is at the top of his game and still making great movies AND running a podcast empire. What have you done? nothing.....
Gmork called a functioning addict. yeah not saying he doesnt talk bad. but how he talks with his hand, is very special and doubt hes been doing it since he was young. the reason....drugs
Oilers
"interview"
does he shut up!!
@Brad Sailing Nope Kevin Smith Never Shuts Up He's a Big Talker!
I love Kevin but some of his movies are awful. Zack and Miri and Tusk were both dreadful. Yoga Hosers looks like garbage too.
Same Thing and True Cop Out is The Only I Like From Him Even Though People Think It's Bad!
kevo
what consenting adults do is not my concern i like to freek in the bedroom as a Hetrosexual female and adult that's what like i am not bad or evil i'm a nice person leave gay people alone
yes i am and i have a very happy sex live thank you very much
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