The moment that ended Nick Cave's 'disgraceful self-indulgence' | Interview | Australian Story

[@whites08]

Prior to his Conversations tour in 2019 , I wrote to Nick on the Red Hand Files about the recent loss of my beautiful partner , asking him to play Love Letter for me . Not only did he play it , but he even mentioned her by name..still brings me to tears . Such empathy for others is rare 😢

[@grosstross2218]

I'm sorry for your loss, I hope you are coping OK. What a great story, thank you for sharing. Also, I love that song, I listen to it with my little kids before bed.

[@cweissable]

What a great story ❤

[@johnmills4983]

Bless you and I'm not even religious, I sincerely hope you're doing okay;❤

[@hlektra999]

I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing your story and hope you are feeling better now. Nick and his songs helped me in so many different situations and timelines in my life. Each time I hear him its like an escape from ordinary life to a better place where people care and respect each other.

[@coyoboyo]

He suddenly woke up to the truth that we are all stuck together. Forgive mistakes, but hug everyone around you all the time. The world outside is full of murder and tossing aside.

[@jnixo9900]

He's is the quintessential example of what it means to be young and rebellious and then deepen as he ages. Just a wonderful artist.

[@evadarevolney1302]

People who were rebellious when they were young are best positioned to understand and deepen as they're older.

[@davidb9531]

@@jnixo9900 shame his understanding of Israel Palestine hasn't deepened

[@jnixo9900]

@@davidb9531 lol doubt he gives a shit. I don't.

[@lyrebird9749]

He wasn't rebellious. What did he ever rebel against? War? Poverty? Capitalism? He just used to dress up and shout a lot. Nick Cave went to one of the poshest private schools in Melbourne and thought he was some kind of god. Sure, he wrote some great songs and gave some good performances, but he wasn't the rebel or folk hero some people make him out to be.

[@lyrebird9749]

@@davidb9531 Nick Cave has no empathy for the people of Palestine or anyone. He's a very privileged white guy. Until his son died, he'd never had anything bad happen to him. He can't relate to those who've had their whole family killed or their whole country destroyed. So he doesn't care about them.

[@katheenburke7950]

While watching this interview you say Mothers go thru a different thing “a hell on to itself”….I grasp with relief because I lost my daughter’s 2 years ago and am still struggling to find my way. She was a great admirer of your music and she introduced me to it. She also saw you in concert at a venue in Boston, MA. I still have the ticket stub she saved. My daughter was not a believer in religion even though she grew up in a catholic family. As she grew she went her own way and I understood that this happens. So her service was simple but full of music. Hearing “Into My Arms” beings me back to that moment. My heart, my soul is lost without her. The world I see has not been the same….she is gone. Thank you for your insight and this interview. ❤️🎶🎶🎶☮️

[@Nautilus1972]

"The seed in your heart shall blossom...."

[@puliturchannel7225]

Don't know, never had or lost a child, but of course mother is a mother, but father is still a father... I think it is an actual job of the fathers, like Nick Cave in this instance, to somehow manly carry his grieve inside and aside, so that the mother can have more space to grieve. Just a thought, from a man. That's how we kind of tend to operate, at our best.

[@tleemf6923]

I Lost my Son last june2nd 2023 ..yesterday was 15 months ...and I am opening to recieve him in s whole other way ,because I refuse to let him go because I refuse to let myself go ..he is with me often and more profoundly than I could EVER ever have imagined...learning to pick up my often unbearable grief ..return to gratitude ,and move forward with it all.🫴✨️💜🕊🙏bless your heavy heart mama 🥹

[@rhonalow3271]

I lost my only daughter when she was 20 years old, 20 years ago. That day the sun dimmed, the moon wept with sorrow and the stars fell down around her with our tears. It was 10 years before I could think of her without tears. It is a long road. Cry when you need to, rage when you must. Always remember that this too will pass, the happy and the sad. May you find strength. Sending you love and understanding.

[@donnanegri3186]

My heart breaks for you and all parents that have lost a child it’s not right ❤️

[@rolfvonmega3658]

When did you last see a person of his stature be completely authentic as a mere mortal like the rest of us. When did you last hear of someone like Mr Cave read all the letters sent to him on the Red hand files? This man is our national treasure and we are the richer for it. His humility rises above any other trait he may have and he lays open his frailty like I have never seen someone famous do. He is real ,he is human and he is authentic. Thank you for a glimpse into your world and please keep inspiring us by walking amongst us as we deal with our grief, our gratitude and our wishes. You do this with your music and your website. You are the coolest

[@the_explorerist]

The only other famous artist, I have seen like this is Gary Numan. I wonder if it has something to do with their style of music, never happy songs, yet very powerful?

[@christopher1474]

Humility? He just called himself a genius. Makes me wanna barf.

[@OfficialPizza]

​@@christopher1474come on, it's more than clear that he was speaking of the way he used to think of himself and no longer does.

[@andrewmacdonald3667]

@@christopher1474 There was a trace of irony there. He’s aware of the ludicrousness of his statement.

[@Christian-qu9ml]

Gary Numan?!! 😂​@@the_explorerist

[@moonfeathers11]

I had no idea this beautiful artist lost 2 of his sons. That's just unbearable, and yet. How do we live on as ghosts of ourselves too in such tidal wave loss 😢 for awhile. What's even more touching, is how he just, embraces and understands even in his own pain, what his wife what a mother may feel and have a different depth of grief journey. That just brings me to my knees, that level of empathy and awareness is simply put, beautiful and rare. A lovely elegant interview. Thank you.🫶🏻🦋💙✨

[@carriegaye3403]

A lovely, compassionate comment

[@Princess999663]

He is that really rare individual in today's world - a nuanced, authentic original thinker. I'm grateful to be on the planet at the same time as Nick. His Red Hand Files is not only inspiring (and often witty) but must have saved the lives of so many around the world.

[@SuzukiSteve]

Quality viewing with a reflective and humble Nick Cave and a respectful and professional Leigh Sales. Not a second of the interview was wasted!

[@dtschuor459]

Perfectly said…not a second wasted. Tears as he found a way to express how it feels to grow older, to survive unimaginable losses, and to continue to find depth and beauty in life that our youth had prevented us from seeing. ❤☮️💜

[@KathrynWalsh-eb6ue]

What a beautiful and brave man to speak of his unimaginable pain and still open himself up to help others

[@angus7278]

He’s a disgusting supporter of Zio****. A sick human being with no moral compass.

[@styxcreek]

He's turned into a real sweetheart with age. He terrified journalists back in the day

[@carolinehaf21]

He admits that on the Steven Colbert interview hehe

[@jonginder5494]

It’s a punks job to terrify jorrnos

[@darillus1]

the punk days

[@skygazer6898]

Grief never really goes away, it sits in the pit of my stomach until a memory or a favourtie song comes on the radio and I am transported back to a very, very sad time. I am still me, but I am different and as I have become older, I reflect on those that I have lost and have found as the years haved passed, not only their voices, but also their faces have become blurry in my mind. My Labrador, Lucy helped me so much through my pain, when we had to say goodbye, I noticed a smudge mark from where she rubbed herself on the living room wall, I never wiped it off. Even when the room was painted, that area had to be left untouched. Those of you who have been touched by loss will understand why I left that smudge on my wall. I wish Nick well. An excellent interview. thanks for uploading

[@andreaandrea6716]

❤

[@Kieslowski1]

I do understand completely

[@Chanel95-d6u]

YES.

[@rosanna5515]

Your words are evocative. Many of us with smudges on our walls--be they literal or figurative--are with you. Blessings and serenity to you and all💥

[@nelsonx5326]

My son died 15 years ago from an illness during his senior year of college. Something that absolutely rocks a person's world. We get over things in time, but my heart still aches, sometimes as intensely as the day I buried him. It's agonizing, I cry and ache so deep for him. My baby, my boy, my favorite person on the planet, my best friend, my strongest love, my joy in life, now beyond my reach. God, please let me be with him in death. Reuniting with him in death is what I live for.

[@paxanimi3896]

Truly hope you get what you want!

[@thesilversatellites]

Sorry to hear of your loss and the pain it brings. I hope your prayers will be answered.

[@seamusheaney123]

Greetings from London. Ah God love ya. Sending love and prayers. Just a thought from my own experience: while i still feel the pain of their loss, I hold my bereaved loved ones in my heart now, so I don't need to wait til I die to be reunited with them again. But yes, of course I think we will be reunited in the next dimension, whatever that is. But we can be with them now too. Hope that helps a little bit. A big hug from across the Atlantic.

[@annaresnikowa3589]

❤

[@tritone3284]

😢I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you have the inner strength and the God's spirit is always with you. Xo

[@TulieLaughlin]

There is no one like Nick Cave. He is a living legend. He is goth, punk and true love at the same time. He is mesmerising to watch. Thankyou Nick ❤

[@Albert_Br]

I saw the Birthday Party '82 live ! they were great. But after that he turned his back on rock and became a folk singer. Now he's become an elder Stateman Bank Manager. Embarrassing. Always preferred Public Image Limited. Always true to their roots.

[@kenbanks5400]

One of the worlds true treasure

[@shadowboxer3583]

@@Albert_Br Tracy PEW!!

[@christopher1474]

There's a lot of people like Nick Cave. Just some are more humble. “For most of my life I was just sort of in awe of my own genius, you know"

[@Albert_Br]

@@shadowboxer3583 He was cool.

[@evelinetorres2783]

I met and saw Nick Cave in the times I was living in Holland. As a Brazilian, it was an all new world opening in my heart. Straight into my belly. Brazilian Music is quite brought, and even thought, listening and seeing NICK CAVE 's and the Bad Seeds, had expand breathing spaces inside. Thanks for this great conversation and this amazing divine life of all of US. Nick Cave, you are just music that breaths. Love, Eveline

[@HeatherDoironJazz]

Leigh Sales you rock! Your compassion for Nick's hardship and your respect for his artistry is inspiring and full of love.

[@chas4life]

What an amazingly well prepared interviewer. She gets what it means to be a journalist.

[@leekasmar7508]

This was a very moving interview. I'm 53, but I only got into Nick's music the past few years. I love his new songs, they make me cry, in a good way. And that song he did with Kylie Minogue (and the video!) was so beautiful, that made me cry heaps. God bless you Nick! And I think he has an amazing smile, his affections really shine through his face. A very authentic, genuine and sensitive man.

[@ralex3697]

Same here. I’ve discovered him recently. He just blows my mind. Incredible.

[@dialytan2002]

This interview was wonderful. I saw Nick and the Badseeds at the O2 in London last night, 30+ years after the last time I saw them in Melbourne. When he was singing, it felt like it was the first time he'd sung those songs, regardless of how old and familiar they were, because his emotion was so intense, and that emotion transferred directly to me, my partner and the audience. It was epic, moving, inspiring and just awesome to be a part of.

[@enveemessiah]

Saw him in Glasgow early Nov. Was extraordinary and a far more emotional experience than I was expecting. The man is a God.

[@janehealy2351]

Thank you Nick for being part of the soundtrack of my life. Thank you for generously talking about some of the toughest times, and thereby helping me understand that I have never been alone. Chapeau ❤

[@dawnbowra8885]

1997 I lost my brother. Into my arms…Nick Cave…thank you for the music ❤️‍🩹

[@angieh12]

The beauty of Nick Cave, is written all over his face. You only have to look into his eyes and he bares his soul for all who want or need to see ❤

[@drabbit61]

Thank you Nick. Your honesty, your reality, is a beautiful thing to share. I'm 63, how do you look so good in your sixties?! And thanks to Leigh Sales. One of our greatest interviewers.

[@DrDepth89]

Best 30 minutes I’ve spent on KZbin in a while. Great interview.

[@johndelacourt4494]

I've been devoted to this man's music for at least two decades - and I was compelled but a little cooler to it for the two before that, starting from around the time when he was living and working in Berlin. This interview is a worthy tribute to how much he's grown as an artist, and how much he's evolved as a human being. He remains an inspiration, even more so in the latter sense now. The interviewer has done a wonderful job in bringing both facets to the foreground with this conversation.

[@jacquelineharris6580]

What a beautiful outlook and quiet strength you have Nick ❤ you have embraced your tragic loss and grown from and with it, I do not know what made me choose to watch this clip but it left me touched and changed. Thank you for your profound openness to share your most intimate, personal and painful journey with the world, we all have different lives and pains and struggles going on, we must love enough to share our experiences as there is always someone out there who can benefit from our story, so let’s all keep on sharing and growing in love and in God. Bless you Nick I am now a Nick Cave convert ❤🎉 I love your authenticity, I love any person who can get in touch with what really matters to us all (The Truth) ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@OurFamilyInMotion]

Ghosteen is truly one of the most life-changing, brilliant albums ever created by anyone. Such an important album for those of us who have lost a child. It doesn't avoid the difficult emotions, but it somehow gently guides the listener back from the dark hole of grief into the the lightness and beauty of life.

[@vitamcrae5115]

I was never into Nick Cave years ago but now in my 50s i appreciate his music and the person he is. He has been through so much, like most of us have. He is definitely talented and gifted. Warren Ellis is definitely this also.

[@jaynehamilton8261]

Have seen Nick Cave live several times and have been amazed each time at his connection with his fans🤟

[@chiquitafeldberg8259]

I was at a gig in Perth a couple of years ago and I met a priest named Chris. He was Nick's first choir singing teacher. He said he had a letter for Nick. I remember he was really nervous. Nick walked straight to his van. I said to Chris, get up now or you will never forgive yourself. So he jumped up and quickly walked up behind Nick and saw them hug. Lovely moment.

[@flannerymonaghan-morris4825]

Wow. Cannot imagine being that priest and finding out that the little kid that you taught so many years back is now a global mega rock star (well, not Taylor Swift level, but still pretty famous). Super awesome, might I admit.

[@Jenny_Oblivion]

This conversation was beautiful. I’ve been a fan of Nick Cave since I was a teen. My two best friends died, 3 months apart, 20 years ago. The first lost her 2 year old brother when we were in school. Time heals, but music helps and consoles. Thanks and so much love ❤

[@andreaandrea6716]

Oh!!!! Thank you, Nick Cave, for acknowledging Mothers. Yes. They ARE .... extraordinary. And we do not honour them quite as much as we should (myself included). Thank you. What a wonderful person you are. I did not know who you were, until stumbling across this interview (I was vaguely aware of your name. Now I can put a magical person's face to that name). Bless you for your kindness to people and your deep compassion.

[@AquaticAction]

One Great Interview, I feel there was much more, and could have watched for hours! Brilliant work Leigh!!! A big fan of your style!!! 2 legends!!!

[@rhiannonhill]

I was really impressed with this interview, and it's heartening to see him reach out. I'm a professional therapist specialising in grief and trauma work, people don't realise how widespread this kind of distress really is. Also a part time musician - that pursuit can be very healing and sustaining.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

In 5 days of my posting this, it will be 3 months since my mother died, both suddenly and unexpectedly. I am a devout, practicing Greek-Catholic, to the point of my even spending time living in a Ukrainian Catholic monastery for a period. With that said, while mine and Nick’s approaches to and identification with the Christian religion is different than my own, I find such peace and solace in this interview within my own current state of grief. I remember when Skeleton Tree first came out, I immediately found great peace and beauty amongst the despair, and I still do today. I remember being blessed to see the accompanying film, One More Time With Feeling, while visiting a friend in Prague; and, how, upon the conclusion of the film, my friend and I sat there in near total silence, both just contemplating the various losses that we’ve dealt with in our own lives.

[@djjamestobin]

You know, I’ve never really thought much of Nick Cave. Not to say I dislike him, he’s just never been on my radar. This interview has completely changed that. That was powerful .. and really great to watch.

[@michelejohnston4029]

same, i randomly watched him sing on you tube, and was hooked

[@Christian-qu9ml]

🤡

[@henriettagosling8221]

Unbelievably moving, courageous and honest. Your song bought tears to my eyes. Thank you 🙏

[@whatbringsmepeace]

The sadness on Leigh's face when he described his 'disgraceful self indulgence ' just made me cry. She's such a good interviewer.

[@АлексаМладић]

14:52 yeah... she's so detached from those tabloid kind of journalism

[@pmd7914]

My wife is slowly dying. She has been my reason to live for over 25 years. We live every day. We have no control. I could go first. We live. Every day, we live.

[@grosstross2218]

Sending you both love.

[@user-vs1tc3kj3z]

God bless you both.

[@alexzannoni1501]

You're right, we have no control. What can I say but my thoughts are with you both

[@karenbourke3751]

Ok

[@lulumoon6942]

❤️🙏💞

[@auroredoutreleau9898]

So intimate and generous from Nick and Susie with so much love and compassion ❤❤❤ You two always inspire me and forever❤

[@rosscrichton8584]

An excellent interview, thank you.

[@abdullahibrahim9574]

1986, Nick, Mick Harvey and Blixa Bargeld in the back of my car, screaming around empty Brisbane streets trying my hardest to get an interview for triple Z. Certainly you've travelled a long and often torturous path Mr Cave only to emerge as a gem of rare quality.

[@creatrixZBD]

Good old triple zed ❤. That would have been before Double J became Triple J radio too, yeah? Haha it was such a big deal. The Aussie subcultures were the best, because we were all so fierce but in such a small population, we all misfits and rebels had to hang out together, or there only would have been 5 people at anyone’s show. I really miss the mainstream/rebel divide, so full of energy and creative output

[@pamela8329]

Thanks to all involved for this in-depth, intimate look into the life of Nick Cave. I have even more respect for him now.

[@ZeroFox1970]

This is the most intelligent and insightful interview I have ever seen .

[@katrinaemily6601]

A truly humanistic explanation and understanding about grief.

[@paulrummery6905]

He's a great voyager, a great bard. I love his work, thanks Leigh.

[@EveMarie]

Absolutely incredible interview, i was not expecting that at all, it was sent to me by a friend, i opened the link thinking it was an article of some sort. I cried, i cried a lot. And it was so beautiful. Thank you 🖤

[@flixatdawn]

an iconic figure in rock n’ roll, to still be so creatively energized at this stage of his career, while also managing to be a genuine human being, and ultimately a story of success and triumph (which is so rare in rock and roll) nick cave deserves his flowers, and to be regarded amongst the greats, with the likes of dylan, cash, and elvis.

[@mattgarratt5014]

Every time I hear an interview with Nick he impresses me more.

[@theguynextdoor4978]

This man helped me through a lot of hardships in life. While I'm not a man of religion, I found massive comfort in a lot of his texts, and I still do.

[@eh2361]

Who would have thought that Nick Cave would become the best commentator on the subject of grief and perseverance. Very open and raw interview for him but I definitely feel there's therapy there just by hearing his take on it. He's a legend either way but hoping he'll revive Grinderman for a final album to make a trilogy... a wiser slower but still very garagey and snarly finale to an excellent side project.

[@Stechamppn]

I met nick in brighton..with his older son...and nick stood and chatted...had a photo with me...was an gentleman....and as a hero of mine...made my day... i often look at the pic on the wall and see him and his son and think how sad it is too lose 2 sons.. i dont live in brighton any more...but i sure did love the feeling of maybe bumping in to nick walking about ...at the time with a big handle bar tash.....sharp suits ..he just got that presence . One cool ass ozzy

[@eu7kw678]

I bumped into him too at the airport and he so politely obliged to taking a pic w me and mr bro and my dad. I always treasure that memory. And drove past him another time I think near s yarra!

[@VMVarga-yf6eg]

What a remarkable man. A very special human being

[@rubytuesday5412]

Love you Nick Cave. My fave song is Shivers, written by Roland S, Howard at 16. But there are many great songs.Thanks for this wonderful interview Nick and Australian Story.

[@spacecadetmcgee7349]

Always loved his work, glad he's doing OK. Great interview by Leigh, love her work too.

[@MalkyMcMillan]

Such a fantastically real definition of the process of grieving. The loss never leaves us, but the pain somehow becomes less acute.

[@pon1952leod]

What a genuine man…that takes courage and heart…he’s been pushed closer to Spirit.

[@daniera7635]

I tip my hat to you both..brilliant honest interview...Heartfelt loss Nick..God Bless you & your beautiful boys. 🙏

[@dodgehodg]

Nick caves music helped me through the death of my partner.I met him at the opera house and he took the time to talk to me.

[@scoobysnax9787]

Love Nick Cave, saw him at an amazing concert in Brighton in 2010. But this is an amazing interview. Fantastic viewing. I love it. Thankyou. It was a very deep moving experience.

[@quantum_man]

Wow. That first 2.38 minutes speaks volumes for not only Nick but all of us. Amazing words.

[@p.rince2016]

What a vulnerable touching and impressing interview. It touches me ! Thank you for sharing it. ❤ All the best ✨️🦋🎶

[@dwk8081]

Well done, Leigh Sales. What an enigmatic figure, Nick Cave.

[@leonie563]

Check out Triple J interview with Warren Ellis. Really legendary crew.

[@freddyjisp9420]

There is nothing enigmatic about him

[@shaneconnors757]

Great Music.GREAT INTERVIEW!

[@katedireen2321]

What is great about it? He's a drug loser/ parent. Nothing to be proud of.

[@lawsondog3554]

He has a beautiful smile.

[@ralex3697]

He absolutely does. He’s so intriguing. Just discovered him. Brilliant.

[@lovejoynelson5366]

What a totally beautiful and honest man. I can’t listen to Into my arms, yet it’s possibly my favourite song Just too raw and emotional that reminds me of a horrible time in my life Nick is an inspiration. Thanks Man !!! Wish we could help you.

[@neuphin]

Such an open and honest interview. It's only recent that I've found his music, but it just stopped me in my tracks when i heard it.

[@chilechocodiva]

The first song of his I heard 30 years ago stopped me in my tracks too!

[@scottrubie6826]

He and his music are constants on my playlist I’ve been a fan since being introduced as a teenager 40yrs ago. Some songs resonate with me while others not so much and others well the message or the darkness are too much for me to deal with in one sitting let’s say, but works in progress. Thank you Leigh for your direct and poignant style which allows the subject to interview themselves at time. Nick is a fascinating character and an Australian music icon. Breathless is very much a favourite I happen to find myself singing along to quite regularly.

[@jodieblythe8207]

This was a great interview 👏 there will never be another Nick Cave. He is truly marvellous and unique and that's what i love about him.

[@jameslong9921]

Brilliant Interview, Nick did all the talking. Thank you, Leigh Sales.

[@leslieelizabeth219]

What a sincere and honest person and such a great interview 👏👏👏👏

[@lahaza6515]

Have loved him since The Birthday Party in the early 80s, and this interview shows him so humble and honest that it's profoundly inspiring.

[@coralievernon3202]

The Red Hand Files are like an exquisite ministry of compassion. God bless you Nick.

[@bringuptheWolfsHead]

This man is truly Peerless... and my life has become enriched in untold and known & unknown ways and I am very grateful for this gift.

[@thetheraine]

a genius poet and I'm glad he is Australian...God bless Nick Cave...

[@Albert_Br]

I saw the Birthday Party live ! they were great. But after that he turned his back on rock and became a folk singer. Now he's become an elder Stateman Bank Manager. And now he gets 'God bless' on youtube. Embarrassing. Always preferred Public Image Limited. They always stayed true to their roots.

[@rulnacco]

@@Albert_Br You're kind of one-note, aren't you?

[@thetheraine]

@@Albert_Br He's grown as a person... life changes us all... but you're still stuck in the same mind set and judging him for moving on... I've seen him a few times... I think he's great... and God Bless him for giving me and others pleasure in songs that resound in us...

[@shadowboxer3583]

@@thetheraine That's nice he has made you happy. He was good live in the 1990's and I love his writing. But he's not for everyone. And is something of a disapointment in the last decade.

[@Albert_Br]

@@rulnacco No its Cave thats become one note. Just folk music with indulgent lyrics. Thats my point, you would've hated early Birthday Party when they stood for something. But now that he dresses like Prince Charles mainstream Oz thinks he's ok.

[@bighofperth436]

He still keeps his Poker face so well . . . That even his Audience couldn't tell . . . There's Pain , thrs suffering, but thrs Hope & humility , thrs Nick Cave

[@mj.l]

Rowland wrote that song

[@jennylinden3226]

Still a brilliant comment

[@bighofperth436]

@@jennylinden3226 Thanks appreciated at least 🤗

[@bighofperth436]

@@mj.l Co wrote, who's to know, I only thought to elaborate wot came to mind . . . 🧐

[@ryanhenro7649]

Glad Rowland wrote it, glad Nick spoke it...even happier that we are all big enough fans of music to recognize that such a song or quote can still touch different people enough to comment on it regardless. Thanks 😊

[@jesssmith2064]

Thank you for sharing your grief Nick and Suzy 💜

[@abraxasjinx5207]

I had no idea he had lost two sons. I didn't hear about the one in 2022. That's so sad. This man is the embodiment of strength. And the fact that he's allowed his grief to become a way to help others heal is inspiring and commendable. Great songwriter too.

[@ralex3697]

Yes so very sad indeed

[@gooseboy73]

Nick is so eloquent, and his utter humanity shines through. I found Leigh’s line of questioning a bit too obvious though, going straight for the grief angle and staying on it. It left little room for manoeuvre, the interview with Stephen Colbert was a real lesson in how to approach the subject.

[@nachtstrom]

what a beautiful interview. Nick has just so much wisdom to share!

[@BennyJet-888]

Nick Cave makes me feel less alone.

[@squarepondstories3895]

I didn't know that Nick lost 2 sons. I've been a fan of the music for a long time, and the music has been a gift. I wish I could do something in return. My heart goes out to him, and all of us who deal with grief. Heard a great quote once, "grief is just love with no place to go." However, we learn we can still love and strongly for those no longer next to us. Keep that love alive.

[@jamesormiston263]

A true genius, when bad stuff entered my life his music helped so so much.❤

[@Smackedup100]

’m a Melbourne boy, same age as Nick. It’s like he is a brother that I never actually meet, he’s just there playing all my fav songs. I talk to him when I’m alone and feel like he’s listening however never responds, thats fine by me. I’m not the type to have hand on heart, waving the Australian flag, this changes when it comes to Nick. I’m proud that he is Australian and a Melbourne boy.

[@bristlefist]

Seeing Nick say in 1997 how easy it is to be a good father brings back memories. I felt the same way for a very brief period. I think fathers often neglect just how much of their slack is picked up by the Mothers of their children or in a worst case scenario, by nobody. I had absolutely zero male role models growing up, I had a father but he wasn't a role model and I didn't like or love him. I didn't particularly like men or myself. Being a good father is not easy for me, but it is everything for me.

[@walteredstates]

I am a father of a teenage son and appreciate your comment. We raised him free range, un-schooled, and in that way I spent a lot of time with him, and those themes of being a role model and growing to love and accept myself, as a man, were very important, and are ongoing. Source be with you, may your heart continue to grow open, fellow!

[@joshjuanfifarek7382]

I first met Nick Cave in 1994 and he was such a total different person. His ego then was monumental that people closest to him were having a hard time staying friends with him. I witnessed him being very belligerent and confrontational if he was merely just bored. Still an interesting and at times very funny guy. I think when he married Susie he became a different man and seemed more humble and kind to his fans finally as he could be snarky in the past. Beautiful how a beautiful spirit of woman can make the most stubborn men be humbled by love. He is almost a total opposite of 70s to 90s Cave it’s actually pretty remarkable. Instead of kicking people in the face of people of the front row he now hugs and makes kindly contact . Susie is an amazing lady.

[@Vixxy1000]

It seems to me that Nick (if I can take that liberty) has known a profound grief from his original being. It has been his duty to share that with us in a way so intrinsically and directly that we can feel that pain and know we are not alone. His vibration resonates with a higher power.

[@edmundmcgrath213]

This interviewer was extraordinary. Cogent and engaging on top of the material, funny and intelligent and still able to ask questions in a manner that engaged the interviewee, drawing him out to open up without seeming intrusive.. We have no one like her here in the US. Very refreshing.

[@ritacoffey2576]

Just a great interview. Thank you ❤

[@anitahargreaves9526]

After this interview, going to look up his music. What a thought provoking interview, I heard Tracy Braxtons widower, has been using his podcast to discuss grief and I'm impressed as I think it is needed to support and help others going through trauma and loss, imo. My mum 93 yet don't want to think about it.

[@YeahNahMaybe947]

I do like Nic's music its pretty potent stuff ya gotta be careful with it a little goes a long way.

[@puppenbuhnebauchkribbeln1183]

What a journey it has been - about 40 years of my life enriched by this one of a kind musician, poet and human being... I'm so thankful for all the inspiration, the beautiful and/or heartwrenching moments...Thank you, Nick🖤 for your music, your spirit, for the last concert in tuesday and all the years before and for this interview, also 🥹

[@zooks3894]

Kylie fans embraced the collab, but Nick Cave fans initially struggled with the duet. Weirdly, it gave both singers credibility. It was perfect.

[@paula11love]

I went to see him as a teenager, The Birthday Party was his band back then. I'm still listening and reading his words, his perception and understanding of lifes experiences. Thanks Nick ✊

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

I saw him twice in the last few years and he is still brilliant at imbuing the love, loss and joy of life into his music 🫶

[@MO-wz3mr]

This was nice. Musically, The Bad Seeds lost me since Dig Lazarus Dig. Nowadays, however, I'm a sucker for Nick Cave interviews.

[@noemicubranovic35]

Thanks everything you done to me. As housekeep in São Paulo. Just thank you from both of my heart ❤️. I love you.

[@NKLMusicable]

I believe we are lucky to still have Nick Cave and that he didn’t join the ‘27 the club’.

[@ritahorvath8207]

After buying " Tender Prey " on vinyl, around 1988 I was in constant fear of getting the news he died .

[@rolon-will3362]

We have to be thankful for anyone who can gather the strength to stand up in public and tell us we can carry on. Have a good day everyone.

[@mosesinvests]

I loved the way he interacted with the audience when I saw him. He came down from the stage and sang among them. Such trust.

[@marybethsinn6792]

Beautiful insights and such a kind interviewer.

[@thatkovacsguy]

The somewhere-near worst interviewer asking the least insightful questions to the most interesting of people. But Nick is honest and just talks, and I love him for it.

[@ange2370]

@thatkovacsguy. I actually thought that interview was really beautiful, I thought Leigh approached such sensitive topics with compassion but not 'overdoing it'. I agree with you, Nick is an extremely intelligent ( and also down to earth with a no BS attitude). I could listen to him talk for hours. I actually attended the 'CONVERSATIONS TOUR' when Nick was in Australia and he was brilliant! His intelligence and dark humour and openess to any question...with complete honesty was one of the best events I've ever attended.

[@joelrobinson5179]

Dear Nick, from Monday morning drinks at our local pub in Nottinghill in the late 90s. Your jurny is a twist of love loss and a better understanding of being. Friend be well. Utter respect from me, Kiwi Joel on the Gold Coast now.