Trevor Noah: “On the first night I thought, ‘What if I’m the Piers Morgan of The Daily Show?’”

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  • Comedian Trevor Noah discusses his new book, Born a Crime, at a Guardian Live event at Central Hall Westminster, London. Noah shares anecdotes on family, religion, growing up in apartheid South Africa and becoming the host of The Daily Show.
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  • @patriciadownes754
    @patriciadownes754 Před rokem +78

    Trevor is an amazing storyteller. He is funny, wise, honest, empathetic, real in every way. His life experience is his strong suit and has created a deep, caring soul who is the epitome of living an examined life. Thank you for your integrity, Trevor.

  • @rosag1788
    @rosag1788 Před 2 lety +155

    He's able to write his sad story as if it's something funny, but I couldn't help myself and cried many times because I'm a mother and grandma, so I understand and feel his mother's pain and courage. She's too brave and gave us this beautiful gift. Please read the book because it adds meaning to your life.

  • @stargazer4293
    @stargazer4293 Před 11 měsíci +61

    It was heartwarming to see the interviewer chuckle so genuinely and with ruddiness throughout the whole interview.

    • @enithepanier4203
      @enithepanier4203 Před 7 měsíci +4

      The
      Wold need trevor nosh for yrsrs to come he is example😊

  • @marynapier2007
    @marynapier2007 Před 2 lety +79

    What an awesome man his mother raised. A man with intelligence and compassion and the divine ability to express himself so succinctly and with humor--even through the dark and scary times as a child.

  • @jitako
    @jitako Před 9 měsíci +65

    It's always not just funny but educational to listen to Trevor. You go through a journey with him whether its a regular or serious show😊

  • @stellaivory
    @stellaivory Před rokem +152

    I love listening to Trevor tell a story. He's a wonderful, truthful story teller, and is frank about the realities, I love his stories about his mum and grandmother.

    • @jenniferbloomfield2043
      @jenniferbloomfield2043 Před 8 měsíci

      P

    • @roslyngraf1737
      @roslyngraf1737 Před 7 měsíci +7

      As a coloured South African I feel that Trevor Noah has a lot of hurts he is not talking about.
      He grew up without his Dad because of Apartheid. As he said : born a crime. His family around him was black. At a certain age he became aware of the fact that he was different. But at no time could he ever have been considered to be white. Because Trevor was well educated his Swiss father most probably paid for that. He certainly did not grow up in poverty in spite of living in Soweto.

    • @zoep.2891
      @zoep.2891 Před 5 měsíci

      @roslyngraf1737:
      Tevor Noah himself stated the he grew up poor, so don't jump to conclusions, only because his father is a white European.

    • @roslyngraf1737
      @roslyngraf1737 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@zoep.2891 Trevor just like my sons whose father is Swiss & my three cousins too: should not have grown up poor. All have turned out very well inspite of that. No thanks to the Fathers, but the South African Mums. There is no bitterness, but it was not right. It was much more difficult for Trevor because his Mother was Black. My Aunt & I : coloured. Being a coloured in Switzerland can also be just as difficult as it was in Durban.

  • @ginadodds2695
    @ginadodds2695 Před rokem +18

    Trevor Noah has changed my life! I am an 81-year-old female who is also a Pisces and find myself seeing myself through Trevor Noah's amazing story of his life! Gina Dodds USA

  • @Noah.L
    @Noah.L Před 3 lety +149

    What a great interviewer. You can tell he really liked the book.

  • @2436golden
    @2436golden Před 5 lety +327

    WOW! a hour long interview with Trevor Noah, where the interviewer allowed the guest to talk with out cutting his responses off. Best interview ever!!

  • @familyfirst2649
    @familyfirst2649 Před 5 lety +607

    He should win an award for best explanation of Racism and Colorism ever explained in life.

  • @SP_3333
    @SP_3333 Před rokem +57

    Trevor is REAL.
    The world needs more like him.

  • @brownsugardelima
    @brownsugardelima Před 3 lety +97

    How wonderful to have a mom like that, my mom was a professor and she didn’t teach me anything, in fact she treated me like I was inferior and undeserving, didn’t even buy me clothes or combed my hair before school. Didn’t protect me from abuse from my siblings, I am darker than my siblings and also the youngest. Thank goodness my best friends mom taught me everything In my early years and ironed my uniform and braided my hair with ribbons. The second best influence was my piano teacher who since age five, taught me confidence and accomplishment. My angels. I became a loving and more compassionate person which made me a better parent, after I sorted out the damage I am very happy and amazing grandma!

    • @henrybaker3320
      @henrybaker3320 Před rokem +5

      you sound like a happy child, too young to be a grandma. That is my way of complimenting your own loving, kind spirit.
      GREAT MOTHERS get promoted to grandma's!

    • @moseshifikendjaleka6982
      @moseshifikendjaleka6982 Před rokem +3

      I hope your mother found a reason to make peace with you and with herself as well, there must be a reason she treated you that way. And you are blessed to be grandmother

  • @lucywangari6858
    @lucywangari6858 Před 6 lety +278

    i love the fact that Noah Trevor acknowledges privilege and even educates people about it using his life as an example. TRUE HERO.

  • @knockshinnoch1950
    @knockshinnoch1950 Před 7 lety +164

    Trevor is a fascinating character- Sharp insightful articulate and devastatingly funny. I could listen to him all day

  • @tessvillineVanWyk7436
    @tessvillineVanWyk7436 Před rokem +48

    as a young south african and coloured too...i can relate to so many things he said...he is a true inspiration for many south african ...we are so proud of him ...and what a funny guy even though i have found that i'm the only person in my family and friend circle that thinks he's hilarious

  • @50Nzinga
    @50Nzinga Před 2 lety +167

    Trevor's authenticity is so heartwarming; I am almost moved to tears. His anecdotes are phenomenal, you can't help but listen. Imagine...

  • @bmolitor615
    @bmolitor615 Před 7 lety +197

    I've always thought TN's accent is very elegant, so precise and clear...

  • @abigailmoore7352
    @abigailmoore7352 Před 6 lety +2572

    Can we acknowledge that Trevor is the celebrity but his mom is the star?

    • @boyramirez9305
      @boyramirez9305 Před 6 lety +19

      Abigail Moore 👍

    • @opinionmatters618
      @opinionmatters618 Před 5 lety +7

      yes

    • @albyluchko6030
      @albyluchko6030 Před 5 lety +50

      I listen to his stories about his mom and her influence on him and I just think "I am seriously not nearly a good enough person to be the mom my kids deserve!!" I don't think I know how or have the character required to teach my kids to be the kind of human Trevor Noah is! His mom is absolutely my hero!

    • @ruthrobison2209
      @ruthrobison2209 Před 5 lety +2

      Boy Ramirez next

    • @corazontoh9334
      @corazontoh9334 Před 5 lety +33

      I agree, Trevor Noah is very smart, very intelligent and very likable, good looking guy. Very humble and that is part of his mother and grandmother raising a very intelligent and humble young man.

  • @alvacadle-ajisafe7778
    @alvacadle-ajisafe7778 Před 2 lety +241

    I could listen to him all day. He is intelligent humble and most importantly self aware. More power to him!!!

    • @madenkind
      @madenkind Před rokem +8

      Me too, I love his kind, witty and intelligent character so much!

  • @lorigreen3828
    @lorigreen3828 Před 2 lety +22

    I have so much respect for you Trevor, I am white, raised in foster care, so i never understood racism and/or never understood until i was in my teen years that it even existed. Now I am almost 60 yrs old , and am struggling to explain this to my 40 year old son. Sigh. Please don't ever change who you are. You are an exceptional person with a truly exceptional view of our relationships and how they affect us, each and everyone. I will continue to learn from you and enjoy your humor forever. :)

  • @MilciadesCastillo
    @MilciadesCastillo Před 3 lety +19

    Absolutely Brilliant.
    Not just a comedian, but -hands down- one of the best social critics the world has.
    Amazing. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

  • @TVBCStudios
    @TVBCStudios Před 7 lety +506

    Trevor Noah is a very enlightened individual. He has grown from each of the circumstances he has overcome and he continues to grow himself daily. Im so proud of Trevor and all of his accomplishments.

    • @luzyfuerza101
      @luzyfuerza101 Před 2 lety +7

      it takes such grace to grow and pervail through strife into a more and more lovely person. not often the outcome.

    • @mb4782
      @mb4782 Před 2 lety +1

      @brad O
      Oh! And I see you deleted your reply. Must have became ashamed of your Reply after I replied to your nonsensical reply. Well again.
      There are STARK DISTINCTIONS why, how, and for what White Europeans and Americans forced, chained, and shackled Afrcans. Then slung into unimaginable squalor synonymous to sardines in a can. And upon arrival Africans transitioned expeditiously from Africans to culturally "American" AfroAmericans. And it's an inane absurdity not to reference the difference. Crosses the borders of the nonsensical. The forced removal of African slaves to America and experiences thereafter becoming "American" AfroAmericans (Africans are not "American" AfroAmericans. And Africa for centuries has no longer been "American" AfroAmericans homeland. That's fallacious as saying England is United States homeland. The present historic "American" AfroAmerican arrival is exponentially disparate from the arrivals of latter day none compulsory entry of Africans into The United States. In fact, the latter day arrivals of Africans into the United States in noticeable numbers of notice. Is due to the "American" AfroAmericans Black Civil Rights Movement. Hopefully you will now realize the simplicity of your reply.

    • @pranays
      @pranays Před 2 lety +3

      Not really he's a neo liberal liar.
      You should hear the joke he tells about striking miners being murdered by cops

    • @patricksnyder7724
      @patricksnyder7724 Před 2 lety +1

      Trevor Noah is about as funny as children with polio. He succeeded in killing the daily show and you people support him! That’s the only funny part.

    • @glemardygonzalez730
      @glemardygonzalez730 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mb4782 u

  • @frontpuff
    @frontpuff Před 9 měsíci +23

    I genuinely think, that he is one of the most brilliant human beings of our century. If only people like him had more influence on actual politics. Much Love from Germoney

    • @LauraMorland
      @LauraMorland Před 7 měsíci +2

      I agree. The more I listen to Trevor, the more I completely agree with your assessment. He is an international treasure. May he live à very long and happy life.

    • @dbossamarachi
      @dbossamarachi Před 23 dny

      I pray that he does ❤​@@LauraMorland

  • @angelinagraham7321
    @angelinagraham7321 Před 3 lety +62

    His expressed admiration for his mother, family, and his personal connections reveals his core. Open heart, hand, and hilarity-Pure Genius.

  • @hamidaddungu92ddungu76
    @hamidaddungu92ddungu76 Před 4 lety +26

    The interviewer is really fascinated by Trevor.The hearty laughs and giggles.

  • @mashadimokone6093
    @mashadimokone6093 Před 7 lety +2093

    What I love most about Trevor is his diversity and objectivity. His experiences have taught him humanity in ways that most of us are yet to discover.

  • @lillianpoullet6116
    @lillianpoullet6116 Před rokem +118

    A brilliant and well informed comedian who can analyse any situation with accuracy and sense of humor.

  • @natertiacostello6528
    @natertiacostello6528 Před 2 lety +76

    I really understand and feel what Trevor went through. As a so called coloured, with an abusive father and brother, I survived. I Have two wondeful kids and a job that I love, because I can help the poor and the young. Yet, like Trevor, I do not feel disadvantage. Because of my mother Grace who never alowed me to give up. I love you Trevor

  • @gpil2000
    @gpil2000 Před 6 lety +73

    No labels or $5000 sneakers and he is still the man. Humble, intelligent, loves and respects his mother, worldly and wise. Oh yeah funny too! I have much admiration for this gentleman. I wish him much long lasting success. Go Trevor!

  • @Luvbums
    @Luvbums Před 7 lety +291

    I just love his brutal honesty but fun humor and also his inspirational message on ambition. thumbs up Trevor.

  • @charmainemathye8662
    @charmainemathye8662 Před 2 lety +48

    Great interview. The interviewer did a great job asking interesting questions. We are very proud of you Trevor 🇿🇦

  • @Luis.Barrueta
    @Luis.Barrueta Před 2 lety +39

    It was such a great pleasure to spend an hour and a half of my life listening to this conversation. Thanks a lot, Trevor. Thanks a lot, The Guardian.

  • @shakag.k.2815
    @shakag.k.2815 Před 5 lety +368

    as an African I love Trevor Noah for being who he is out there, I feel that now people in the western world can see that Africans are smart and nuanced in their lives than the world chooses to portray us. Trevor is a good specimen of a big tribe of intelligent good people in Africa.

    • @eveny119
      @eveny119 Před 4 lety +4

      @@stupidtreehugger So just like your mother, breed regardless of consequence?

    • @Mountain4
      @Mountain4 Před 4 lety +4

      Alexander LegisNonScriptae You are utterly ignorant. This is a symptom, but not a cause of a larger issue.

    • @shakag.k.2815
      @shakag.k.2815 Před 4 lety +19

      Alexander LegisNonScriptae clearly your mind is too shallow to debate these issues. If that’s your argument. You are just a racist troll, here to find some significance.i want you to remember this though . Regardless of your sentiments about AFRICANS .. we continue to grow and rise !! And Trevor is only but one of millions of intelligent Africans and your breed of eugenics loving racists are all but fading into a bad memory on the human conscience. Update your attitude .

    • @yunukenye
      @yunukenye Před 4 lety +7

      @@eveny119 i wish i could like this comment 500 times

    • @s.s4656
      @s.s4656 Před 3 lety +9

      As an non African , I love Trevor too such a magnificent intelligence and personality.

  • @catmom1322
    @catmom1322 Před 7 lety +770

    I watched this interview in several sessions. I honestly believe he is one of the most evolved human being with whom I have come in contact. I feel he is really good person.

    • @doloresr.marconi4984
      @doloresr.marconi4984 Před 7 lety +43

      The first time I saw him on The Daily Show I thought the same thing, also that he is highly intelligent.

    • @rebeccaroten304
      @rebeccaroten304 Před 7 lety +41

      Yes, Trevor Noah is inspirational!

    • @keithpanton
      @keithpanton Před 7 lety +35

      People constantly say he's not as good as Jon Stewart, and of course he's very different, but they forget people hated Jon Stewart for the first few years too.

    • @jsimsgt96
      @jsimsgt96 Před 7 lety

      NeuroGoddess exactly.. bc he wasn't kilborne

    • @bluewrenreilly129
      @bluewrenreilly129 Před 7 lety +30

      He is not Jon Stewart he is Trevor Noah and well I like him better.Why because TN touches my heart and I wish him all the best.He is rare,and as long as he stays true to himself he will go on to great things.

  • @raeperonneau4941
    @raeperonneau4941 Před rokem +33

    What a lovely conversation. Mr. Noah’s brilliance, perspective, and perception is razor sharp. Thanks to you both.

  • @celestem.stephens4189
    @celestem.stephens4189 Před 2 lety +37

    So much wisdom and intellect. I just recently became aware him by strolling through channels. Never get tired of hearing from him. I have much to catch up with! Never a dull moment!

  • @ZainabeMahdi
    @ZainabeMahdi Před 7 lety +2554

    "There's nothing wrong with saying someone is Black because there's nothing wrong with being Black." - Trevor Noah !!!!!!

    • @zainabmejja9936
      @zainabmejja9936 Před 7 lety +43

      Sabiha Rahim I know.. This guy. That statement. 👏👏👏

    • @overthemoon9941
      @overthemoon9941 Před 6 lety +35

      Sabiha Rahim ..absolutely priceless..he’s a real gem.

    • @janhusselmann4558
      @janhusselmann4558 Před 6 lety +3

      Op my selfoon. Ek dink jy kan ingaan op hulle website...www.flightcentre.co.za.

    • @grandmalovesmebest
      @grandmalovesmebest Před 4 lety +7

      How would you feel, or think, if a white person said that?

    • @mewho6199
      @mewho6199 Před 4 lety +21

      Except that "black" is a colonizer term. "Being black" isn't really a thing. There's nothing wrong with being "African."

  • @NewYorker6699
    @NewYorker6699 Před 6 lety +193

    It''s so obvious that Trevor Noah was raised well. He's an exceptionally talented, insightful, intelligent man, with a compassion that was forged by his experiences under apartheid, and tempered by the lessons he learned from his parents and grandparents. I've been a big fan of his from Day One, and he's just goten better with time.

  • @Daora1001
    @Daora1001 Před 2 lety +30

    Im so impressed with this young man. With his sense of humor and intellect! We need more such an open minded and intelligent people like him.

  • @Catalystresource
    @Catalystresource Před rokem +183

    If there were more humans like Trevor we would have a completely different planet and existence. He gives me hope for humanity and is truly a gift from above!

  • @jacobreynolds4547
    @jacobreynolds4547 Před 4 lety +339

    When Jon Stewart left the Daily Show I was disappointed. Little did I know his replacement would entertain and inspire me in such a way . Huge fan, much love and respect ! 🍻❤️💯

    • @jackiebenjamin8772
      @jackiebenjamin8772 Před 3 lety +2

      It's because you assumed, that's a terrible trait we have as human beings.

    • @luzyfuerza101
      @luzyfuerza101 Před 2 lety

      they have the same human, creative intelligence. Jon was wise

  • @mlovespring7892
    @mlovespring7892 Před 7 lety +86

    By far...he is the most funniest comedian. However, I just love listening to him having a serious conversation. Such a brilliant guy with so much love and respect. He is unstoppable!!

  • @Saniti_poetry
    @Saniti_poetry Před 2 lety +154

    This was an awesome interview. Trevor Noah is a true gem. Didn’t think I’d watched the entire thing, but I couldn’t stop. Love from 🇯🇲.

  • @reginaldarthur8234
    @reginaldarthur8234 Před 2 lety +10

    Now it's 3am and I don't know how I'm going to catch up with Monday work... I love this guy. He's so intelligent and real.

  • @luxeamouretvolupte7076
    @luxeamouretvolupte7076 Před 5 lety +55

    I thought about writing something profound but instead this sums it up: I love you Trevor Noah!

  • @Alphad115
    @Alphad115 Před 7 lety +525

    The interviewer is like a kid getting presents during Christmas :D adorably funny.

  • @mostertpot1
    @mostertpot1 Před 8 měsíci +12

    What a great man. Not only very funny and genuin, but a philoposher too. I love his respect for his roots and all in his life. I need to get the book.

    • @tessboylon1
      @tessboylon1 Před 7 měsíci

      26:18 26:22 26:26

    • @tessboylon1
      @tessboylon1 Před 7 měsíci

      What is name of book by Trevor Nosh

    • @tessboylon1
      @tessboylon1 Před 7 měsíci

      Title of book by Trevor Noah

    • @mostertpot1
      @mostertpot1 Před 7 měsíci

      @@tessboylon1 Born a crime. I just read it. Even better than I already hope for.

  • @polarberri
    @polarberri Před 2 lety +31

    I love the interviewer's genuine delight in Trevor's book!! A wonderful interview, and Trevor is such an amazing speaker.

  • @ahagamama
    @ahagamama Před 7 lety +91

    This interview! You are so, so, so inspirational! You aren't even trying, you're just being yourself and telling your story, and your genuine sanity is so precious! You are just you, and that is what we can learn from you!

    • @lawrencemusana8609
      @lawrencemusana8609 Před 4 lety +1

      Ana Franklin his really intelligent. You can also watch his interesting interview at the Free library of Philadelphia(also on youtube). It was cool

    • @macygovender7831
      @macygovender7831 Před 4 lety +1

      Awesome 🤩

    • @luzyfuerza101
      @luzyfuerza101 Před 2 lety

      yes sanity
      supreme intelligence sees humor and irony everywhere in difficult situations

  • @mxewris2355
    @mxewris2355 Před 7 lety +522

    Just wanna give some credit to the interviewer. Great jop man. You nailed it!

    • @susiebrown6646
      @susiebrown6646 Před 4 lety +6

      Sushi Guy - he was a cacklin hen

    • @g.bradley1902
      @g.bradley1902 Před 4 lety +8

      I thought he was awful and annoying. The parts he found most humourous were a little off.

    • @MzJugni
      @MzJugni Před 4 lety

      GiGi Bradley lilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilillilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllililllillllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllillliiiuiliillilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllililuiyiyiylylllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilillilyililluilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllillllyiilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilllilll llłll look llollillillilllilllillillillillopopppll

    • @robinvolpi
      @robinvolpi Před 4 lety +6

      @@g.bradley1902 I couldn't agree more. For instance, his total giggly delight at Trevor's story of his grandmother believing that praying in English would render better results, due to white ppl's experiences. I found him ignorant & therefore off-putting in not realizing the sheer sEriousness or psychological impact of such thoughts. His reaction was an embarrassment. Not because I'm hypersensitive, but because it just was. Anyone with common sense could see it for what it was.

    • @robinvolpi
      @robinvolpi Před 4 lety +1

      @@susiebrown6646 True. He was an embarrassment.

  • @tgchinarunner
    @tgchinarunner Před 2 lety +32

    I truly appreciate his humility, vulnerability and humour

  • @bobrisse9823
    @bobrisse9823 Před 2 lety +42

    This is a remarkable human being. If we had more people like him we would solve so many problems.

  • @christohunt5395
    @christohunt5395 Před 5 lety +47

    So many people in our world need to watch this

  • @MissShila
    @MissShila Před 5 lety +450

    "I am constantly frustrated by the way religion is translated or interpreted to help people oppress other people."

    • @yama5182
      @yama5182 Před 4 lety +26

      Shila Iris ...Well, that’s exactly what it’s purpose is and honestly always has been.

    • @cindyspiess9963
      @cindyspiess9963 Před 4 lety +9

      Yup right

    • @mona0720
      @mona0720 Před 3 lety +4

      I get it. That's why I left organized religion. Then I found Unity where ALL Truth faiths are embraced. We celebrate the ways we are alike and learn from each.
      (not to be confused with Universalist)

    • @shellecapos8574
      @shellecapos8574 Před 3 lety

      We tend to make an abortion out of everything civil.

    • @jeremiahtray5621
      @jeremiahtray5621 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mona0720 Dumbest comment ever.

  • @jeanneratterman4174
    @jeanneratterman4174 Před 2 lety +32

    Trevor is the most insightful and articulate person. He is a teacher i listen to keenly, a most compassionate and loving person, and with such great humor.

  • @mangojuice8038
    @mangojuice8038 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I never get tired of listening to Trevor, he is so knowledgeable.

  • @bjorneidehall1117
    @bjorneidehall1117 Před 7 lety +861

    I have followed Trevor for many years and I consider him being one the greatest comedians and also one of the greatest humanitarians. No one can explain racism as he can

    • @faithrada
      @faithrada Před 5 lety +20

      He is a GIFT to humanity.

    • @asifwahid2347
      @asifwahid2347 Před 4 lety +16

      he is no 1

    • @SandraRosario-mi1zs
      @SandraRosario-mi1zs Před 4 lety +8

      Björn Eidehall Trevor was raised by his grandmother Coco, as I was raised by mine, and there are similarities in the raising. There’s respect, love and humbleness. No money can buy these things. 💞Trevor Noah is a valuable gem to the World. He is a keeper 🥰🤩💞

    • @Alexa-rd4vc
      @Alexa-rd4vc Před 4 lety +12

      You are right. Ive learnt so much from him. Would be on my bucket list to meet him one day

    • @eb3596
      @eb3596 Před 3 lety +7

      No # 1 Trevor .

  • @loisgrant7798
    @loisgrant7798 Před 6 lety +53

    I find myself deeply engrossed in every one of his presentations.This young man is awesome. He says it like it is..I love this.

  • @gloriajohansen9728
    @gloriajohansen9728 Před 2 lety +39

    The love letter to his mom defines his character and how he was raised by her! ❤️

  • @chumamag-x
    @chumamag-x Před 2 lety +8

    When Trevor is telling the story of his grandmother remembering things with events.. my Grandfather who is umXhosa too. Told me how he started working, they were building and servicing railway line between East London and Queenstown (eastern cape South Africa).. he said he was in his teens and on the 3rd day working " ilanga latshona emini" meaning the sun went out during the day, he was telling me how it was scary. So I grow up and i realised that it was an eclipse. With bit of research Apparently that day was 1st October 1940 and he was 18 coz he was born in july 1922. So he was 18 but he couldn't recall the year but he recalled the event 🙂... I felt proud

  • @TheCilou6
    @TheCilou6 Před 6 lety +194

    "Nothing's wrong with telling someone they're black, because nothing's wrong with being black"
    This is so much needed!
    Thank you Trevor. as we say in French: il faut appeler un chat "un chat" (let's call a cat "a cat")
    💚

  • @locoemo4886
    @locoemo4886 Před 4 lety +46

    TREVOR IM FROM SOUTH AFRICA AND YOU INSPIRE ME IN SOOOOO MANY WAYS I THANK YOU

  • @marygomez1423
    @marygomez1423 Před rokem +43

    I love hearing this interview. It's makes me understand even my hurtful life. I see the opposite of things to make life better, easier even funnier. This interview makes me feel normal

  • @beequinn5204
    @beequinn5204 Před rokem +19

    One of the best, funniest and interesting interviews I’ve watched in a long time. Well done guys

  • @pollygong
    @pollygong Před 3 lety +185

    This is definitely one of the most enjoyable, enlightening and motivating videos i've ever watched on CZcams. Trevor Noah never disappoionts. What a truly remarkable human being

    • @jsand5389
      @jsand5389 Před 2 lety +15

      I love when a person can tell a story well. Trevor Noah is the ultimate storyteller, his wit is so quick. I could listen to him all day. And.. he's HELLA funny!!!😂😂😂

    • @rubylane9862
      @rubylane9862 Před 2 lety +4

      Truly remarkable -

    • @mammawlee
      @mammawlee Před 10 měsíci +4

      I am glad that Trevor didn't become a scientist or a musician because he has helped me so much. Just telling the truth, but putting a bit of sugar on it.

  • @flavour_full741
    @flavour_full741 Před 5 lety +119

    That part when Trevor described his mother's abuser (step father) .... abusers try to shame their victims. Trevor mom handled it well. Shame goes back to the abuser.!

  • @AnonYmous-vu1lw
    @AnonYmous-vu1lw Před 2 lety +39

    I love that this man has succeeded on such a global level. Not easy to make the break from the tip of the 3rd world. And he did it. And now he’s teaching many of us double his age to manage lifes complications with intellect, grace and humour. A living legend.

  • @kyledamron
    @kyledamron Před 3 lety +30

    I love Trevor Noah. I am a huge Daily Show fan and I didn't think anyone could replace Jon Stewart but Trevor has made the show his own

  • @Bobdicklett1994
    @Bobdicklett1994 Před 7 lety +326

    I wish he'd turn his book into a film.

    • @overthemoon9941
      @overthemoon9941 Před 6 lety +9

      Hunter Todd ..great idea!! Omg that would be fantastic and better than any movie that’s been out last couple years.

    • @donmaf1457
      @donmaf1457 Před 6 lety +27

      Casting has been completed for the movie :)

    • @zeniadarosa9074
      @zeniadarosa9074 Před 6 lety +8

      I hope he does.

    • @tiawilliams5690
      @tiawilliams5690 Před 6 lety +7

      Don maf14 No it hasn’t. It’s still in early development.

    • @DIOUF01
      @DIOUF01 Před 6 lety +22

      all casted soon coming out.... Lupita acting mum

  • @osamudazai8694
    @osamudazai8694 Před 6 lety +25

    Your mom is phenomenal. I admire how you honor her in your stories.

  • @darrenmitchell2830
    @darrenmitchell2830 Před 2 lety +245

    Even 5 years later it is still a great interview!

  • @dana.j9062
    @dana.j9062 Před rokem +11

    I can't wait to see this amazing extraordinary book making it into movies to reach out billions of people worldwide and it will teach and open so many peoples eyes !!

  • @gtplumbing2004
    @gtplumbing2004 Před 3 lety +41

    Trevor is pure human, I feel that he can connect with people from all walks of life. just a great guy.

    • @luzyfuerza101
      @luzyfuerza101 Před 2 lety +1

      pure human

    • @mb4782
      @mb4782 Před 2 lety

      He cannot connect to True Afromericans whose heritage goes back to The Civil Rights Movement, Jim Crow, and Slavery. He knows absolutely nothing of the cognitive mindset of TRUE AFROAMERICANS.

  • @DevranUenal
    @DevranUenal Před 6 lety +2050

    can we please acknowledge how great the host is?
    compared to other interviews, this is so weird that we can actually listen, what trevor was saying without being interrupted every two seconds?
    and besides that, by all the giggles, you can tell that he has fun, too!
    Edit: I guess I saw it only from my perspective.

    • @AmmaraSHAH773377
      @AmmaraSHAH773377 Před 5 lety +82

      Because its how we did interviews in englend
      Have you watched graham norton
      Completely annoying watching amrican 'interview s' w celebs because they just don't listen they keep interrupting oof

    • @skillmanlaw2
      @skillmanlaw2 Před 5 lety +5

      Realizes applications,

    • @theducklinghomesteadandgar6639
      @theducklinghomesteadandgar6639 Před 5 lety +12

      Ammara Shah
      Did would be the word to notice in your statement!!! I have seen people from Britain do the same! Some of it would be expectations of the person from their culture controlling one's behavior or not if their culture is more lax or laid back!
      BUT it still depends on the individual, whether or not they're a good listener, and then again it can also depend on time constraints set up in advance, and/or whether or not the interviewer likes or doesn't like or expects or not the answer given either, as well as if they just needed or wanted the short answer!
      Regardless no matter who or why it is rude!!
      This is an awesome interview! Great questions, great answers! It would have been cool to know whether or not the girl/woman had contacted him after the book was written!!! Lol!!!😀
      If you haven't read this book I highly recommend it! I have over 600
      E-books and numerous hardbacks! I have also read a large number of paperback novels, usually romance from the time I was 13 to know! My Mum started us out on reading to us when I was 5! They would be various chapter books from which she would read several chapters a night to us at bedtime! The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew series, Little House books, there is more than the little house on the Prairie if one is a fan of that/those tales which were based on fact, such as Little House in the Big Woods if I recall correctly which is also good!
      Anyhoo, this book, Born a Crime, based on true events, is an amazingly well told story of Trevor's life growing up! Purchasing it on Amazon as an e-book saved me money over a nook purchase! I didn't check other avenues, but be sure to do so to get the best price especially if on a tight budget!!!

    • @jamie1044
      @jamie1044 Před 5 lety +30

      Devran Uenal you can tell that he thoroughly read and enjoyed the book.

    • @MaDeL14
      @MaDeL14 Před 4 lety +4

      Indeed!

  • @kendracole877
    @kendracole877 Před rokem +20

    Extremely impressive young man! Love his humor while informing me about world affairs😍

  • @mikaellyssarides5977
    @mikaellyssarides5977 Před 2 lety +33

    One of the best interviews I've seen in a long time.

  • @J1allison
    @J1allison Před 5 lety +46

    Can we just acknowledge how well spoken Noah is in so many different languages? One day I aspire to be this eloquent in my only language😉

  • @morielbelofarah
    @morielbelofarah Před 6 lety +64

    Trevor Noah is gifted.

  • @idafox2499
    @idafox2499 Před 2 lety +19

    I can listen to him tell stories all day and night

  • @aaronseet2738
    @aaronseet2738 Před 2 lety +26

    Bought his book this year. Not finished yet (only read when outdoors but not much opportunities to go out nowadays), but each chapeter is both funny and tragic. He is a very special soul. Many people would've grown up bitter and angry.

  • @rajnigagnon8432
    @rajnigagnon8432 Před 6 lety +287

    A young guy but an old soul!

    • @yvonnemartin-daley8188
      @yvonnemartin-daley8188 Před 4 lety +7

      The influence of mom and gran

    • @yvonnemartin-daley8188
      @yvonnemartin-daley8188 Před 4 lety +2

      Grams influence

    • @stupidtreehugger
      @stupidtreehugger Před 4 lety

      And a racist parasite scumbag surfing on hegemonic guilt rained down upon those who actually produce progress

    • @burntpieceoftoast4148
      @burntpieceoftoast4148 Před 3 lety +7

      @@stupidtreehugger lol, you must have spammed a lot of comments with your hatefulness, eh, buddy?
      You must have so much hatred in your heart. That's sad and I feel sorry for you. I hope that can change for you one day.

    • @stormyweather8798
      @stormyweather8798 Před 2 lety

      Not so young .think he's about 40.

  • @tanyarukiya2365
    @tanyarukiya2365 Před 3 lety +373

    It’s not very often that 1.5 hours feels like 10min!
    Hands down, the BEST INTERVIEW EVER!

    • @fe5018
      @fe5018 Před 3 lety +10

      Right? That shocked the hell out of me. I lost sleep last night, thinking I was only there for a few minutes, and suddenly I was an hour in.

    • @tanyarukiya2365
      @tanyarukiya2365 Před 3 lety +7

      Hahahahaha totally feel you! 😂😂

    • @KelebekBeyaz
      @KelebekBeyaz Před 3 lety +7

      I could listen to him l day. His intelligence, sense of humor, and candor makes him a great person to interview.

    • @mb4782
      @mb4782 Před 2 lety +1

      @@KelebekBeyaz
      He got a lot of you dolts hoodwinked.

    • @mb4782
      @mb4782 Před 2 lety

      He got a lot of you dolts hoodwinked. You laugh at his silly jokes. And Trevor Noah laughs to the bank at you silly people.

  • @Moroccanzy
    @Moroccanzy Před 2 lety +33

    I watched almost all of his stand up comedies . He is a genius when it comes to accents and racism.
    Thank you Trevor and the Guardian for this wonderful interview .

  • @philmonanto9755
    @philmonanto9755 Před 2 lety +77

    Usually I'm not a fun of interviews that long but this one was interesting because I'm impressed the way he look at things and what I love more is when he make jokes he never miss the target of his joke

  • @beth-bi9yv
    @beth-bi9yv Před 4 lety +152

    I'm always blown away by his candor and ability to tell a story. He's a truly incredible individual.

    • @brunildarodriguez3944
      @brunildarodriguez3944 Před 2 lety +4

      Trevor is an absolutely unique human being: classy, intelligent articulate ..admirable !

    • @homashab468
      @homashab468 Před 2 lety

      @@brunildarodriguez3944 7 0k

    • @gailblanton
      @gailblanton Před 2 lety

      it is amazing that I see all of the great comments are all LIKED as they should be.... Can't think of anything anyone would not like about Trevor Noah.
      great to see everyone CAN AGREE on something.

    • @mb4782
      @mb4782 Před 2 lety

      Trevor Noah had the opportunity of a privileged education in elite European milieu South African boarding schools. The bedrock of his sophistication. Unfortunately virtually all South Africans of color never had this opportunity. His refined articulation is the emulation of ubiquitous associations amongst White wealthy influential refined South Africans. Not from tedious practice.

    • @mb4782
      @mb4782 Před 2 lety

      @@brunildarodriguez3944
      Yeah. And educated at elite privileged White South African boarding school. And that's what he's not telling you a major factor had a monumental impact in his life's journey. Virtually all South Africans of color never experienced such an opportunity. What the sophisticated well travelled and informed individuals are very well aware.

  • @hannahsarver8364
    @hannahsarver8364 Před 7 lety +1644

    Ughh I am so obsessed with him. He is not only drop dead gorgeous. And his accent is divine.... he is such a good, decent human being. I wish more people were like him

    • @VMohdude-
      @VMohdude- Před 5 lety +48

      Mystic Wonder I’m a black American and you sound a lot like the racist people Trevor and I are against.

    • @delevbraefletcher3266
      @delevbraefletcher3266 Před 5 lety +42

      Let the girl have her moment she not hurting no one can my ppl be better than that

    • @ItsJennNotJenny
      @ItsJennNotJenny Před 5 lety +84

      It's weird that anyone would say for a white woman to stay within their own race when in reference to a mixed man..... he is also half white. We may be different in skin color but we all bleed the same. How about loving, liking or admiring someone based on their character?

    • @norainealipoon1824
      @norainealipoon1824 Před 5 lety +5

      True...

    • @blackstarsapphire8773
      @blackstarsapphire8773 Před 5 lety +5

      @Mystic Wonder what does the scriptures say about 'mixing'? So many people interpret the scriptures to suit their sentiments

  • @gobezeassefa1437
    @gobezeassefa1437 Před 2 lety +22

    The host is amazing and so is Trevor as always.

  • @phyllisthompson4207
    @phyllisthompson4207 Před 2 lety +30

    Trevor, you are a gem. Your mom raised your right, and I’m sure she’s as brilliant as she’s smart!

  • @HazeFrederick
    @HazeFrederick Před 7 lety +139

    that grandmother story almost made me cry.

  • @imaxdigital7052
    @imaxdigital7052 Před 7 lety +513

    He's honestly the best political satirist I've ever seen. Definitely the funniest show host by far. His articulation is just on point like no one else in mainstream media. He has logic and reason on his side and knows how to use them.

    • @neetw596
      @neetw596 Před 6 lety +3

      imax digital. Well said

    • @TheReviewQueen82
      @TheReviewQueen82 Před 4 lety +4

      @Scott Stapp Or maybe it's you that has limited experience with comedy if you're seriously comparing Shane Dawson with Trevor Noah. I am a fan of Shane Dawon's too, but let's get realistic. Shane Dawson does (or did) edgy humor. Trevor Noah does political humor. Also, if you knew anything of Shane Dawson, you would be well aware that he tends to avoid anything political like it's the plague. So, why the hell put him in the same league as Trevor Noah when he wants to avoid politics? Doesn't make sense. If you're going to compare Trevor Noah to other comedians, at least do it with people that do the same type of humor as him like John Stewart, Steven Colbert, Seth Meyers, or Jimmy Kimmel. Shane Dawson is more like Pewdiepie (at least, they used to with both being into edgy humor).

    • @alexmavro9565
      @alexmavro9565 Před 2 lety

      @@TheReviewQueen82 Hmmm. @imax said 'best political satirist.' Or was it another thread you were referring to?

    • @bozidarsicel3884
      @bozidarsicel3884 Před 2 lety

      @@TheReviewQueen82
      M

    • @Andy-ej4bb
      @Andy-ej4bb Před rokem

      I'd say he has logic and reason on his side most of the time, but not always. He's only human after all.

  • @marietpretorius6186
    @marietpretorius6186 Před 9 měsíci +23

    I am so proud of this guy! He will ALWAYS be a South African. He will never loose his roots (unlike other (1 other) South African(s) who's done the opposite). He talked about "my country" when he talked about South Africa. He really deserves his success. I whish him even MORE success. Gaan groot Trevor!!

  • @silencedogood7297
    @silencedogood7297 Před 2 lety +14

    Intelligent, educated, informed, compassionate, honest... and funny. What's not to like ? I wish everyone would listen to him and that young people would emulate him. The world would be much better.

  • @kingunomartinez7221
    @kingunomartinez7221 Před 3 lety +250

    I never get tired of listening to Trevor! He's so relatable that's another gift! ❤

  • @peace1652
    @peace1652 Před 7 lety +106

    What a mature young man.

  • @luchochang
    @luchochang Před 2 lety +35

    Love Trevor. He’s very bright. He has a gift in how he tells his stories entertaining us, making us laugh while at the same time being sobering insightful. He is where he needs to be. He gets it. I love listening to what he has to say. He acknowledges he has been privileged with a life experience that has given him a perspective that deserves and needs to be shared.

  • @mamad5686
    @mamad5686 Před 2 lety +19

    Is it not amazing how people who've achieved great heights have a grandparent somewhere in the picture? We shouldn't underestimate their impact.

    • @ronnie7420
      @ronnie7420 Před 2 lety +1

      So true. I give all the glory to my Grandmother.

    • @michellerains2732
      @michellerains2732 Před 2 lety

      Absolutely! Many grandparents are incredibly special. ❣️

  • @selenestewart3975
    @selenestewart3975 Před 3 lety +67

    He is a sacred force against hate and an instrument of love 💗

    • @bobwoww8384
      @bobwoww8384 Před 2 lety +1

      @selene stewart We should all aspire to be more like him😇

  • @nicoleali7312
    @nicoleali7312 Před 4 lety +164

    He was blessed to have the mother he had. You can hear the love she has for him.

    • @emmashaw4742
      @emmashaw4742 Před 3 lety +3

      and he for her

    • @jv-lk7bc
      @jv-lk7bc Před 2 lety

      I think Trevor would say that he was blessed to have both of his parents. They both contributed and their relationships and their differences added the broad perspective that created Trevor Noah. He is a rainbow man of the world.

  • @kianlihkin
    @kianlihkin Před 3 lety +5

    There was a time when trevor had to walk across (on the same street) from his dad coz of apartheid, while walking in society....still cant cant wrap my head around dat bit...
    Let dat sink in...😊
    Bless u always trevor... ♥️♥️♥️

  • @teanavann8541
    @teanavann8541 Před 2 lety +35

    Trevor is beautiful mentally, spiritually, physically & emotionally. What a human being

    • @judydalton5446
      @judydalton5446 Před 2 lety

      Totally ADORE Trevor for his authenticity, brilliance and charm!