There is something about how loud the crowd’s laughter is, and how seemingly large the room sounds, that makes me so happy. I want the world to experience Norm
The tiny white coffin story perfectly shows the duality of Norm Macdonald. He was extremely sensitive to the horrors of life and he used comedy as a hedge against it. As hard as he tried though, you can still see the sincere pain in his eyes at the end of the white coffin story. It's hard to see him like that.
life is full of missed opportunities - they go by so fast there's rarely time to consider how profound one might be. Thank God for video. We can hear the missed opportunity of the moderator when Norm says, "something like that happened to me. . ", yet. . moved on. The moment of humanity and raw emotion was there for the sharing. . missed it. RIP Norm, genius just doesn't describe you, it's too. . common a word - you were uncommon and. . well, there's no word. You'd appreciate this phrase though, considering you only get to heaven through Jesus Christ, "thank God for you".
Curiously, although I’ve seen this a few times and had heard the tiny white coffin bit a few weeks ago, when Norm first mentions ‘tiny white coffin’ this time around the audio isn’t as flash and I thought Norm said ‘tiny white cock’, because we know Norm has a soft spot for those. Thin white cocks that cum quickly
What I love about Norm is that even now, there is still a pure innocence about the man.....Very humble, gracious and respectful to his fans. A pure treasure this man is.
Yes, when I first saw him I could immediately see that sparkle in his eyes that we all have as children but most of us lose at some point. It's a beautiful thing.
I helped take care of my Grandpa the last year of his life before Alzheimer's took him. I watched my brother Jess being taken off life support, after an overdose of heroin, it took him 45 minutes to die. About a year later my last remaining brother Jason, (Jess's twin) died of a heroin overdose as well. My Aunt & Uncle died a month apart. then my Grandmother passed. This all happened within about four years, I was (still am) shattered. My life line was Norm Macdonald videos, it took me away from my mind, I laughed at his one in a million intellect, and when he died, it made me feel like the world was empty again. I never met the man, but I love him. I'll always miss him, I'll always be a fan. Rest easy you old chunk of coal.
20:00 through 38:15 is one the most mesmerising "performances" I've ever seen, real pathos obviously driven by the real experiences he fictionalised to allow himself to tell the story of how those experiences made him fell. Artist at work. RIP, there'll never be another.
This was a very emotional watch. Hilarious, as usual, but also very poignant. Not just the stories themselves, but only seeing them after Norm had died. The 'final chapter' section, for example, was both hilarious and heartbreaking. I've only recently discovered Norm over here in the UK, and almost immediately lost him. I'm still catching up with all the great clips of the comedy genius he's left behind and I'm laughing through the tears - good tears of laughter mixed with tears of sadness - on a daily basis.
I had to fight the tears the first time I heard him read that sentence out loud but now I can't hold it back anymore. He had both a beautiful heart and beautiful mind.
Norm was so impressively well-read. For those of your wondering, a "scapegrace" is (according to Google) : "a mischievous or wayward person, especially a young person or child; a rascal."
I immediately came here (when I heard the news) to listen to this again. And, I'm sure I'll fall down the rabbit hole of other Norm videos (the ones I've come to love and rewatched and rewatched over and over through the years) again tonight and tomorrow and on and on...
This is one of the funniest and most touching and most intelligent interviews I have ever seen. Anyone who needs convincing of the singular brilliance of this man need only watch this.
I'm about 10 mins in, and I have never seen an interviewer so visibly nervous, rocking back and forth. Besides that, I can't get enough content of Norm. I truly find him downright fascinating in a quiet manner.
I return to this Norm clip over and over because it’s so full of life. I watch Norm to laugh but didn’t expect to tear up on this one the first time I watched it. I love the warm-fullness of it. You can perfectly see who Norm is. I came back to this video today and think the same thing I always think when I watch it: holy fuck, that interviewer needs to shut up!Thankfully Norm roasts him at the very end for trying to be funny.
So cool to bump into this! Being a Finn I never thought I'd ever have a chance to see one of my favorites live but I just so happened to be visiting the States and DC along with my family, checked if there was any interesting stand up in the area and saw that Norm's there! So I borrowed a car from my mom's aunt who lives in the area (thanks a bunch!). Took some time to actually get the car from her husband, who was getting home from work, so I was in a hurry driving downtown from the suburbs (think it was Alexandria). Probably broke some traffic laws here and there and rightfully got honked at a couple of times 'cause I just had to slip through some tight spots in the traffic to make it in time. And I did! One of the best shows I've ever seen and so happy I made it while Norm was still around! One of the absolute greats!
Such an unnecessary interruption. I'm actuay upset, I know it's only a minor thing but I just feel like he wasn't just setting up a joke but was going to share something good, regardless of whether there'd be humor in it or not.
I've heard stories about Norm being somewhat of a brawler and because of Norm's calm, agreeable demeanor, I thought it might be fabricated. I'm glad to see Norm having no problem at all admitting it was true. So many unexpected surprises to this guys complex and interesting personality. This seems like him at his most real. What a great interview.
On the off-chance that Norm ever sees this comment, I want to say that his chapter “the final chapter” is not correct. The only true statement in that chapter as far as I’m concerned is “I don’t care if my g/f doesn’t understand,” but that’s because she’s a woman, and she’s the funniest person I know aside from every male friend I have. But I would show up for the next show if he ever came to Syracuse, and I think the only person who appreciates him more than I do is Dennis Miller. I was born in ‘85 and it is true that I was first introduced to him via “weekend update”, but that is not why I’ll remember him; not by a long shot. I caught his Courtney Thorne-Smith interruption in Conan live, when it was first aired, when I was what? 12 years old? But by God, even as a boy, I laughed like a hyena, and I’ve followed him ever since. No, his time on SNL is barely a footnote for me; I look him up on UA-cam constantly, and I NEVER look for “Weekend Update” clips. Norm, you’re a legend, and if you truly feel about yourself what you wrote in that chapter, know that you have legions of fans who know Don Olmeyer only as a quisling, and know that you were, and still are, one of the greatest comedians who ever lived, and who is still killing it now as I write this on July 25, 2021. Thank you, Norm, not just for all the laughs you gave me in the past, but for all the laughs you still give me to this day, and those that I know will come in the future.
It’s weird I wrote this BEFORE he died. But I’m sure there are millions of us who could’ve written the same thing. RIP Norm; you were the best, and there isn’t a one of us who’ll forget you as long as we live
Very nicely said. I only discovered him a year ago ( he isn’t well known in Ireland) and have listened to him probably every day since. One of the most unique comedic minds of all time. Beyond funny. True genius. The only celebrity death that genuinely upset me.
First time I’ve heard Norm read from his book. When he got to the bit at the graveyard I felt a sadness come over me remembering he’s gone when he mentioned the clouds again I got emotional then remembered one day we’ll all be one with the clouds.
@@NY51663 Agreed. In conversation, the point of language is to communicate, if you aren't doing that properly and you know that, then there's another intention.
@@NY51663 Norm macdonald plays himself as the fool almost to the point of sociopathy. If he’s using a fancy word it’s because he’s aiming for a laugh. He’s said in an interview with Larry King that audiences hate people smarter than them and so his persona is the everyman, he even looked embarrassed reading from his own book. I think he has a better understanding of people than you give him credit for.
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone Nobody here will ever find me But I will always be around Just like the songs I leave behind me I'm gonna live forever now
I am going to have to re read this book, knowing what he was going through when he wrote it. The tiny white coffin was powerful when I read it, now, it is even more so. You can feel the influence of the Russian literature in his writing.
This video makes me really sad that I never met nor will ever get the chance to meet Norm. Would have liked to have one chance to recognize him immediately, do a dance, and tell him awkwardly how big of a fan I am. I never got that chance and I now I know that it would have made him happy for a moment. And it would have made me happy for the rest of my life. There is no other famous person on this Earth that could possibly have that kind of impact on me.
RIP Norm. The second video I’ve had to remark that he is not mic’d and the other person is. Having to struggle to hear his audio gold while every breath and splutter of the interviewer is too loud. Reminds me of that tragedy.
In minute 41:20, where Norm reads the "Final Chapter", you can hear norm's voice breaking as he contemplates his humanity, his life, and mortality. I think its not a stretch to say maybe he already knew then of his condition, maybe he didnt, but i would not be surprised if he did given how emotional he was while reading it. What an amazing pick from the interviewer. Truly amazing.
This comment aged beautifully. Watching his eyes as he finishes his "Last Chapter" is incredibly telling. After he finishes he's not really in the room.
It is an honour to be able to see Norm a bit behind the facade of comedy, he was such a genuine soul and a kind man. If only the man sat beside him had the emotional intelligence to add to this experience. You will always be loved and never forgotten Norm.
I can say for myself norm will be remembered for being norm ..snl was just a long stepping stone to the rest .. check out his '89 stand up at yuk yuks in toronto ...it showed me how well his future was gonna be
i dont know about the other comments, but im fine with the interviewer really, he did a decent job. he read it and understood the way norm wrote it as well (how self aware norm was, etc)
Let's appreciate the actually really good questions by the guests and also the computers. Because back in the day you could just say things and people in the general vicinity would hear them and then they would forget them but now they live on forever and we can rewatch norm clips all day
The only problem with this is the interviewer is SO NERVOUS and intimidated by Norm that he's not really listening to him. I hope more of Norm's writing surfaces and is published posthumously.
It's like he's writing his own obituary at 43:06. Watch Norms reaction when he is asked 'you never read that publicly'. All he gets back is a simple, emotional, head shake.
I just started reading the book, I expected hilarity, then I read about Norm getting molested by Old Jack from the ages of 8 to 13. Very sad. I feel so bad for Norm.
Same, someone posted the audiobook on Spotify and I listened to it straight through. I was blown away by the opening segment because it informs so much of norms attitude and many of his explicit early jokes where he acts like a sacriligeous "kid."
Norm was so genuinely kind and warm to the people asking questions, it's really wonderful to see. What a class act until the end. I know they say 'speak ill of the dead', but damn I really miss him. I'm grateful for all the content we still have, at least.
I read Norm's book, it was okay. But I think a straight-faced honest and true memoir of his life, with some humor mixed in, of course, would have been awesome.
Received a message from the book supplier: "Our supplier has unexpectedly gone out of stock of this title (Norm's book) but is working to get more stock soon. We're very sorry about this stock delay. We now expect to ship this after..." I am very disappointed in their use of the word: "unexpectedly". I am tempted to write them a response that will make them think about using that word in this context.
"And all the clouds looked like clouds, and nothing else." I swear I've read this line somewhere else before but I have no idea where. Anybody else know where it would be from? Not calling Norm a plagiarist, more like he's paying homage to something I can't quite place.
Mark Twain said there is no such thing as true originality. Every idea is second hand, taken consciously or unconsciously from a million sources. So you’re probably right, but norm himself might not even be aware of it.
Norm sometimes borrows jokes from other people, often with better delivery than the original. Probably the best known example is when he was on David Letterman's last show ("Norm Macdonald Last Stand Up on Letterman" 7:20) and as a tribute he performed a joke he had heard when he first saw Letterman perform decades earlier during a standup act (the joke about the garbage truck). Two other examples are in the video "Norm MacDonald @ Canadian Candy Awards 2016" where he borrowed one joke from Don Rickles and another from Martin Short who was present in the audience.
These two people didn't answer your question, just tried to sound smart. I googled that quote and couldn't find another writer that said that. Maybe you heard it in a dream...
dude wasnt LONELY. And he IS his persona so there's nothing to "keep up". That's his magic. If you see his sitcom or movie, dude is just acting like himself
@@jennifers4351he must have been very lonely because most people want to escape from reality while norm could not stand anything that is not real. He embraced reality as it it which is a path less travelled by.
He played the every man on all of his appearances, but Norm was truly genius. If you don’t get him, you’re probably simple. Smartest and funniest guy ever. Truly fearless performer. Maintained principle while terminal with Cancer, not burdening the public. RIP
THANK YOU for posting this. The only other version I've seen has incredibly low volume.
Your comment is much appreciated.
Cheers
@@happythedog2013 Man, what a terrible day. I watch Norm videos practically every night. He always made me laugh.
@@bad1080 Haha. Yes, there is another video where it's like you're sitting in the back of the room, but the mic isn't working.
@@bad1080 There's a version where the interviewer is an even more annoying jackass.
Yes THANK YOU! Are you by chance Norm's Weiner Dog from the Norm Show?!
Words can't accurately describe him, he's just one of the greats of history
For sure. He should have had a radioshow
Agreed, overall great man, he is deeply missed and always will be.
Yes. Words can't describe his beauty. But numbers can: He's a 4.
"Words can't accurately describe him"
I have some: he's just one of the greats of history
If words cannot describe him accurately, oh boy that's not good...
There is something about how loud the crowd’s laughter is, and how seemingly large the room sounds, that makes me so happy. I want the world to experience Norm
The tiny white coffin story perfectly shows the duality of Norm Macdonald. He was extremely sensitive to the horrors of life and he used comedy as a hedge against it. As hard as he tried though, you can still see the sincere pain in his eyes at the end of the white coffin story. It's hard to see him like that.
life is full of missed opportunities - they go by so fast there's rarely time to consider how profound one might be. Thank God for video. We can hear the missed opportunity of the moderator when Norm says, "something like that happened to me. . ", yet. . moved on. The moment of humanity and raw emotion was there for the sharing. . missed it. RIP Norm, genius just doesn't describe you, it's too. . common a word - you were uncommon and. . well, there's no word. You'd appreciate this phrase though, considering you only get to heaven through Jesus Christ, "thank God for you".
not to mention- he was quietly and secretly dying of cancer here.
Tiny white coffin*
Curiously, although I’ve seen this a few times and had heard the tiny white coffin bit a few weeks ago, when Norm first mentions ‘tiny white coffin’ this time around the audio isn’t as flash and I thought Norm said ‘tiny white cock’, because we know Norm has a soft spot for those.
Thin white cocks that cum quickly
What I love about Norm is that even now, there is still a pure innocence about the man.....Very humble, gracious and respectful to his fans. A pure treasure this man is.
Agree. He’s unique and positive
Yes, when I first saw him I could immediately see that sparkle in his eyes that we all have as children but most of us lose at some point. It's a beautiful thing.
Like your last name
yes but lets not forget his foul-mouth. No saint but I feel so much better after listening to him
Well said
We were robbed of Norm as an actual elderly man and all the hilarity that would entail and it is not fair.
I helped take care of my Grandpa the last year of his life before Alzheimer's took him. I watched my brother Jess being taken off life support, after an overdose of heroin, it took him 45 minutes to die. About a year later my last remaining brother Jason, (Jess's twin) died of a heroin overdose as well. My Aunt & Uncle died a month apart. then my Grandmother passed.
This all happened within about four years, I was (still am) shattered. My life line was Norm Macdonald videos, it took me away from my mind, I laughed at his one in a million intellect, and when he died, it made me feel like the world was empty again.
I never met the man, but I love him. I'll always miss him, I'll always be a fan. Rest easy you old chunk of coal.
🙏🏼☁️
20:00 through 38:15 is one the most mesmerising "performances" I've ever seen, real pathos obviously driven by the real experiences he fictionalised to allow himself to tell the story of how those experiences made him fell. Artist at work. RIP, there'll never be another.
"Something like that happened to me, but anyways, on we go." Norm was a strong and beautiful man, RIP
I was hanging on his every word. I really want to read his book now.
@ThaDogeCatcher gotta try Audiobook, it was an arduous read in parts reading myself, while other parts were effortlessly brilliant.
@@RKJ83
He narrates the audiobook.
I highly recommend it.
@@alpharoo2581 Was he hinting at his cancer diagnosis? Oh man!
I cried and laughed simultaneously, that's probably one of those big words in that speech of his. RIP Norm.
This was a very emotional watch.
Hilarious, as usual, but also very poignant. Not just the stories themselves, but only seeing them after Norm had died. The 'final chapter' section, for example, was both hilarious and heartbreaking.
I've only recently discovered Norm over here in the UK, and almost immediately lost him. I'm still catching up with all the great clips of the comedy genius he's left behind and I'm laughing through the tears - good tears of laughter mixed with tears of sadness - on a daily basis.
Make sure you listen to him call in to the Dennis Miller show, discussing his ventriloquism dummies.
@@gabrielgolden4336
Thanks for that. I hadn't seen those before and they're hilarious. Completely mad, but very funny. 😂
Especially knowing now that we know he knew his fate. Watch his eyes as he finishes his Last Chapter. The man was a goliath of thoughtfulness.
@@gabrielgolden4336 well Rusty's wood, my guy
Lord I could actually listen to Norm read stories forever. RIP Norm
"In the sky were white clouds, and they all looked like white clouds and nothing more." Norm was the most brilliant comedic mind who ever lived. RIP
I had to fight the tears the first time I heard him read that sentence out loud but now I can't hold it back anymore. He had both a beautiful heart and beautiful mind.
When you realize that he was staring death in the face while writing this- it takes on an entirely different meaning. He was too good for this world.
Miss you already Norm, I’ve never felt such a loss from a celebrity like this
I'm still reeling. This actual grief over a celebrity death is brand new for me.
Same.
He's a genius. Actually.
Ya he is!
Allegedly...but also actually
#1 comment
Literally
I always thought he was highly intelligent but the book puts him in a league of his own
Norm was so impressively well-read. For those of your wondering, a "scapegrace" is (according to Google) : "a mischievous or wayward person, especially a young person or child; a rascal."
the book is awesome, if anyone hasn't read it yet. Definitely go check it out if you're a Norm fan
The audiobook version narrated by Norm was incredible
The key to interviewing Norm...don't prepare. Ask some general questions and let him take over.
I immediately came here (when I heard the news) to listen to this again. And, I'm sure I'll fall down the rabbit hole of other Norm videos (the ones I've come to love and rewatched and rewatched over and over through the years) again tonight and tomorrow and on and on...
Still kinda doing that
Such a brave man. 4 years into his undisclosed diagnosis at this point. What a good spirit. ❤️🇨🇦
This is one of the funniest and most touching and most intelligent interviews I have ever seen. Anyone who needs convincing of the singular brilliance of this man need only watch this.
Man what an enigma, what a class act. Privileged to be alive on planet Earth at the same time as Norm.
I just finished the book and Norm should have been an author - his literary mind is genius - and every Adam Eget part had me laughing hysterically
Wouldn’t call it a book, it’s more of a comment really.
This book was a factoid!
Yeah we all heard Norm say that, you're a trendsetter
@@Obiter3 did we all? Why the vitriol?
I'm about 10 mins in, and I have never seen an interviewer so visibly nervous, rocking back and forth.
Besides that, I can't get enough content of Norm. I truly find him downright fascinating in a quiet manner.
I return to this Norm clip over and over because it’s so full of life. I watch Norm to laugh but didn’t expect to tear up on this one the first time I watched it. I love the warm-fullness of it. You can perfectly see who Norm is.
I came back to this video today and think the same thing I always think when I watch it: holy fuck, that interviewer needs to shut up!Thankfully Norm roasts him at the very end for trying to be funny.
i dont think the interviewer is bad at all.
Halfway through and I haven't found the interviewer intrusive at all. But I agree with you on all the rest
Respect to Norm, a comedian who can be so funny and deal with profound issues at the drop of a hat
So cool to bump into this! Being a Finn I never thought I'd ever have a chance to see one of my favorites live but I just so happened to be visiting the States and DC along with my family, checked if there was any interesting stand up in the area and saw that Norm's there! So I borrowed a car from my mom's aunt who lives in the area (thanks a bunch!). Took some time to actually get the car from her husband, who was getting home from work, so I was in a hurry driving downtown from the suburbs (think it was Alexandria). Probably broke some traffic laws here and there and rightfully got honked at a couple of times 'cause I just had to slip through some tight spots in the traffic to make it in time. And I did! One of the best shows I've ever seen and so happy I made it while Norm was still around! One of the absolute greats!
@@Mousefellow Kiitos, you too! :)
So lucky sir! Kippis from Virginia
Why is the interviewer super loud while I can barely hear Norm? Whoever did the mixing is a real jerk.
I looked into it. The sound mixer? You guessed it. Frank Stallone.
@@kamranobscura I thought it was Andy Richter, the Swedish-German?
Now, can you explain to the folks at home what sound mixing is
I wish the interviewer would have let Norm finish his story about the Rabbi. I want to know how it ends.
Such an unnecessary interruption. I'm actuay upset, I know it's only a minor thing but I just feel like he wasn't just setting up a joke but was going to share something good, regardless of whether there'd be humor in it or not.
I've heard stories about Norm being somewhat of a brawler and because of Norm's calm, agreeable demeanor, I thought it might be fabricated. I'm glad to see Norm having no problem at all admitting it was true. So many unexpected surprises to this guys complex and interesting personality. This seems like him at his most real. What a great interview.
No use "explaining to the audience what a broken heart is" we all know. We love you, Normie.
His moment of sensitivity really touched me. (In addition to his being the funniest guy!)
On the off-chance that Norm ever sees this comment, I want to say that his chapter “the final chapter” is not correct. The only true statement in that chapter as far as I’m concerned is “I don’t care if my g/f doesn’t understand,” but that’s because she’s a woman, and she’s the funniest person I know aside from every male friend I have. But I would show up for the next show if he ever came to Syracuse, and I think the only person who appreciates him more than I do is Dennis Miller.
I was born in ‘85 and it is true that I was first introduced to him via “weekend update”, but that is not why I’ll remember him; not by a long shot. I caught his Courtney Thorne-Smith interruption in Conan live, when it was first aired, when I was what? 12 years old? But by God, even as a boy, I laughed like a hyena, and I’ve followed him ever since. No, his time on SNL is barely a footnote for me; I look him up on UA-cam constantly, and I NEVER look for “Weekend Update” clips. Norm, you’re a legend, and if you truly feel about yourself what you wrote in that chapter, know that you have legions of fans who know Don Olmeyer only as a quisling, and know that you were, and still are, one of the greatest comedians who ever lived, and who is still killing it now as I write this on July 25, 2021.
Thank you, Norm, not just for all the laughs you gave me in the past, but for all the laughs you still give me to this day, and those that I know will come in the future.
So poignant and lovely.
It’s weird I wrote this BEFORE he died. But I’m sure there are millions of us who could’ve written the same thing. RIP Norm; you were the best, and there isn’t a one of us who’ll forget you as long as we live
Oof this didn’t age well
@@kingstarscream320 actually, it aged beautifully.
Very nicely said. I only discovered him a year ago ( he isn’t well known in Ireland) and have listened to him probably every day since. One of the most unique comedic minds of all time. Beyond funny. True genius. The only celebrity death that genuinely upset me.
First time I’ve heard Norm read from his book. When he got to the bit at the graveyard I felt a sadness come over me remembering he’s gone when he mentioned the clouds again I got emotional then remembered one day we’ll all be one with the clouds.
Anyone that uses the word scapegrace has an amazing vocabulary.
But a poor understanding of others. Just say rascal.
@@NY51663 Agreed. In conversation, the point of language is to communicate, if you aren't doing that properly and you know that, then there's another intention.
@@Archetype77 Correct. It is hard to communicate with literate individuals that's why we should stick with the common vernacular.
@@NY51663 Norm macdonald plays himself as the fool almost to the point of sociopathy. If he’s using a fancy word it’s because he’s aiming for a laugh. He’s said in an interview with Larry King that audiences hate people smarter than them and so his persona is the everyman, he even looked embarrassed reading from his own book. I think he has a better understanding of people than you give him credit for.
@@NY51663 "But a poor understanding of others." Depends what your goals are.
Love Norm. The interviewer is SO nervous though…unable to relax…but Norm takes over and is brilliant
A laugh is so close to a tear. Sometimes we laugh so deeply, we cry. Thank you Norm, for mirroring that truth for us all.
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Nobody here will ever find me
But I will always be around
Just like the songs I leave behind me
I'm gonna live forever now
I just bought the book. This man was fearless. I cant wait to read it.
It's heartwarming to watch Norm allowing himself to be vulnerable. RIP Norm
The way his mind worked. Make feel not alone
I am going to have to re read this book, knowing what he was going through when he wrote it. The tiny white coffin was powerful when I read it, now, it is even more so. You can feel the influence of the Russian literature in his writing.
This is the first time I have ever heard the word "scapegrace."
Norm isn’t only just a brilliant mind and brilliant comedian, he is such a down to earth gentleman. Love this guy
It's rare to see interviews where he actually gives any facts about his life. Good stuff and a hilarious book. RIP
Disagree, there are a lot of interviews on youtube where he gives facts about his life.
He doesn't give facts, he gives truth! That old chunk of coal really was something else.
This video makes me really sad that I never met nor will ever get the chance to meet Norm. Would have liked to have one chance to recognize him immediately, do a dance, and tell him awkwardly how big of a fan I am. I never got that chance and I now I know that it would have made him happy for a moment. And it would have made me happy for the rest of my life. There is no other famous person on this Earth that could possibly have that kind of impact on me.
🙏🏼
"I've been lucky."
God bless you, Norm.
The beauty of Norm is you can never call bullshit. He plays facts the same way he plays fiction.
Best hour fifteen minutes I've spent in the last several months. Miss you Norm.
Such a legend for posting this
RIP Norm. The second video I’ve had to remark that he is not mic’d and the other person is. Having to struggle to hear his audio gold while every breath and splutter of the interviewer is too loud. Reminds me of that tragedy.
RIP Norm! He may be gone but the laughter he evokes will never die ❤️
In minute 41:20, where Norm reads the "Final Chapter", you can hear norm's voice breaking as he contemplates his humanity, his life, and mortality. I think its not a stretch to say maybe he already knew then of his condition, maybe he didnt, but i would not be surprised if he did given how emotional he was while reading it. What an amazing pick from the interviewer. Truly amazing.
Sounds like Norm had a big gathering for this , Good for him to know how many people were interested in his story about FACTS .
The greatest of all time. Literally.
He appears to be very emotional at times
This comment aged beautifully. Watching his eyes as he finishes his "Last Chapter" is incredibly telling. After he finishes he's not really in the room.
Because he is dying.
It is an honour to be able to see Norm a bit behind the facade of comedy, he was such a genuine soul and a kind man. If only the man sat beside him had the emotional intelligence to add to this experience. You will always be loved and never forgotten Norm.
I haven't been this sad about a celebrity dying since Paul Newman.
It’s like he subliminally was telling us he only had a few years left, and that he was having trouble coming to terms with the reality. Rip.
I knew Norm was very intelligent but starting to read his book he is a deeper thinker than I realized. It's impressive
Same.
I can say for myself norm will be remembered for being norm ..snl was just a long stepping stone to the rest .. check out his '89 stand up at yuk yuks in toronto ...it showed me how well his future was gonna be
i dont know about the other comments, but im fine with the interviewer really, he did a decent job. he read it and understood the way norm wrote it as well (how self aware norm was, etc)
My god that was beautiful. I miss him man, jesus
This interviewer needs to chill with the time constraint thing. Norm obviously was ready to stay there as long as he needed.
He's just doing his job. Maybe the venue is booked after or other people involved in the tour have schedules to keep.
the Sabbath drew near
I think he actually did a pretty good job.
50:16 explain to the folks
Let's appreciate the actually really good questions by the guests and also the computers. Because back in the day you could just say things and people in the general vicinity would hear them and then they would forget them but now they live on forever and we can rewatch norm clips all day
The only problem with this is the interviewer is SO NERVOUS and intimidated by Norm that he's not really listening to him. I hope more of Norm's writing surfaces and is published posthumously.
This was soo amazing never seen him like this. I would love to hear him talk deep more
Really grateful for this upload. Reminds me of that tragedy, but thank you nonetheless!
It's like he's writing his own obituary at 43:06. Watch Norms reaction when he is asked 'you never read that publicly'. All he gets back is a simple, emotional, head shake.
Thanks. I loved this post...hung on every word.
Never seen Norm choked up or even slightly emotional like at 37:43
watch his final standup on Letterman.
Graham he’s dying
Search America’s card room norm Macdonald
posted around 3 months ago
You didn't watch his last letterman appearance?
Letterman
@@carlav8529 lmao
I was sad to hear that he died, heard it on the radio today whilst driving.
I just started reading the book, I expected hilarity, then I read about Norm getting molested by Old Jack from the ages of 8 to 13. Very sad. I feel so bad for Norm.
I never really understood that chapter about the shack, still trying to make sense of it but I believe you are correct
Same, someone posted the audiobook on Spotify and I listened to it straight through. I was blown away by the opening segment because it informs so much of norms attitude and many of his explicit early jokes where he acts like a sacriligeous "kid."
The best “ yarn” merchant of all time 🥰 RIP Norm🙏
A love and admire norm so much
Love how you used "A" instead of "I" there ...so deep!
JK 😜
@@TurdFerguson456 you're annoying
@@TurdFerguson456 a love that UA-cam never even notified me about your comment, they must have read it 1st and thought their was no point
What a gem. Thanks for uploading this. Believe I'm on my 3rd watch.
As usual, interviewer is yelling and norm is soft spoken, and the old eardrums thank me again
Pls don't delete this video
disappointed that no one asked Norm where he got his ideas from
A beautiful man with a beautiful mind.
Norm was so genuinely kind and warm to the people asking questions, it's really wonderful to see. What a class act until the end. I know they say 'speak ill of the dead', but damn I really miss him. I'm grateful for all the content we still have, at least.
37:40 You can see Norm in pain from his lung cancer, but that old chunk o' coal just smiled through it. That's love right there.
He had acute leukemia, not lung cancer.
Thank you for posting this.
Fuck I miss him. I don't follow celebrity folk. But this man was just that, a fine man. Gotta love genuinity❤️🔥
I read Norm's book, it was okay. But I think a straight-faced honest and true memoir of his life, with some humor mixed in, of course, would have been awesome.
I think this is a case where the audiobook is probably a better experience (I listened to it, didn't read it).
The interviewer did a great job too. Good straight-man and knew how to not interrupt
Except on the Rabbi's story
"Ashes to ashes, stuff to stuff" thanks for so many laughs Norm
✝️🛐😇
41:15
Just a ref for myself
Rest in peace Norm.
^
We've been lucky to have you Norm ♡
Emotional watching this now. Rest in truth Norm
27:00 tiny white coffin
Received a message from the book supplier: "Our supplier has unexpectedly gone out of stock of this title (Norm's book) but is working to get more stock soon. We're very sorry about this stock delay. We now expect to ship this after..."
I am very disappointed in their use of the word: "unexpectedly". I am tempted to write them a response that will make them think about using that word in this context.
To be fair they probably didn't even know he was sick..
"And all the clouds looked like clouds, and nothing else."
I swear I've read this line somewhere else before but I have no idea where. Anybody else know where it would be from? Not calling Norm a plagiarist, more like he's paying homage to something I can't quite place.
Mark Twain said there is no such thing as true originality. Every idea is second hand, taken consciously or unconsciously from a million sources. So you’re probably right, but norm himself might not even be aware of it.
Norm sometimes borrows jokes from other people, often with better delivery than the original. Probably the best known example is when he was on David Letterman's last show ("Norm Macdonald Last Stand Up on Letterman" 7:20) and as a tribute he performed a joke he had heard when he first saw Letterman perform decades earlier during a standup act (the joke about the garbage truck). Two other examples are in the video "Norm MacDonald @ Canadian Candy Awards 2016" where he borrowed one joke from Don Rickles and another from Martin Short who was present in the audience.
These two people didn't answer your question, just tried to sound smart. I googled that quote and couldn't find another writer that said that. Maybe you heard it in a dream...
I think Bukowski had something quite similar?
@@simohovari6560 oh yeah it's this
"Nothing in the air but clouds. Nothing in the air but rain."
The audience member with the funny voice makes a good point.
I don't think there will be anyone like Norm again. This was a one of one comedian.
Norm is a very deep thinker.
It must be lonely being as he is, how could a person keep up with his persona?
dude wasnt LONELY. And he IS his persona so there's nothing to "keep up". That's his magic. If you see his sitcom or movie, dude is just acting like himself
@@jennifers4351he must have been very lonely because most people want to escape from reality while norm could not stand anything that is not real. He embraced reality as it it which is a path less travelled by.
The "purple dog" joke and Norm pointing at the crowd!! 😂 😂 Good job, everyone!!
I can describe norm in one word ...Damn!!!
He played the every man on all of his appearances, but Norm was truly genius. If you don’t get him, you’re probably simple. Smartest and funniest guy ever. Truly fearless performer. Maintained principle while terminal with Cancer, not burdening the public. RIP
I watch this often and still tear up … such a beautiful soul