Andre Agassi Did Crystal Meth | David Letterman

[@drobson8004]

He is so in touch with himself and articulates this in a manner seldom heard, at least by me. Well done Andre.

[@EightPieceBox]

It's a great book, especially for anyone who followed tennis during Agassi's career.

[@joshuabeeAlafia1]

I didn't realize how much a fan of Andre Agassi I was until I saw this interview! What a good brotha!

[@msiroi01]

This is one of the best books I have read in my life. You do not need to be an Agassi fan, tennis fan, or even care about sports to learn from it and enjoy it. Andre Agassi is truly one of a kind. Even though he is in a much better place now and at the time of this interview, you can still feel his pain when he discusses his past life. His openness, honesty, and pure genuine nature are such rare traits. His dedication to education is admirable and genuine.

[@williambillingsley7934]

He's actually a thoughtful and introspective person... rare for an athlete I think.

[@LEELUNK-IS-A-HUNK]

I GREW UP WATCHING ANDREW PLAY TENNIS, I WAS 14, BACK THEN LIFE WAS FUN

[@Best..YT..Music..Playlists]

lol. you watched tennis.

[@gtnoslp]

Andre is a smart guy and great to listen too!

[@maliant16]

*to

[@jallen4458]

@@maliant16 Or how about "...and great to listen to, too!"

[@onesimpletrick]

Notwithstanding the meth

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Dave was such a great interviewer. Such awesome questions along with some light hearted comedy. He was the best!

[@sliceserve234]

I never saw this interview. I read his book a few years ago and loved it. What I find remarkable here is his presence, grace, and intelligence. Very impressive Andre!

[@kamalaparadise2269]

Respect to Agassi.

[@zachlafond2652]

He may have dropped out of school early but you can tell he's very intelligent.

[@jdub6153]

school and smart are non corollary...

[@abradfordajb]

Just for the record .... school doesn't produce intelligence.

[@Jerry101ucanttouchmae]

Yeah no

[@MichaelDormer-l3k]

Inteligence has zero to do with school

[@lzv6990]

Andre has always been a seeker.

[@michaelmilano2684]

The combo of the video title and the shot of him in the thumbnail is absolutely hilarious

[@Del-Scent]

Greatest return serve EVER!!!

[@Nihaowilson]

I love the way Andre owns his humanity.

[@robpaxson4455]

His comeback in the late’90’s was nothing short of amazing

[@seanclayton5449]

Loved watching you play Andre. You're a great tennis player and tennis today wouldn't be what it is without Andre Agassi!

[@yrmthr]

This guys life is worthy of a film

[@Iam2nd77]

Absolutely!

[@carollucks8491]

He is so intelligent and fascinating to listen to.

[@johnleepettimoreiii65]

Meth, gives you incredible energy, creativity, and drive. Meth is mostly psychologically addictive not physically (like Heroin). Agassi (shaved head version) came up to me (obviously high) at a bar (during the afternoon) in the 90s (probably around 96ish), I had cued up my pool shot and he put his hand on my shoulder and pushed me out of his way so he could cue up a shot on his table behind us. I spun around and pushed him back because i don't care who you are and then his (bodyguard) brother picked me up and threw me on the table. I landed on the balls and flipped off the other side at which point the bar threw me out (of course). It was a funny event and makes for a good story. No hard feelings Andre :).

[@bensantellano]

No way! I played ping pong against him at the same time, same bar. I saw that bodyguard toss you too! Man I thought you were dead. Good times

[@AntMarq-b1y]

Many healthy life lessons in this game-stopper of an interview 👍👍 Thanks to everybody :)

[@Poptee1]

I used to not like him as a player, until he grew older and started showing how he'd never give up. Even if he was down two sets, with him you knew he might still pull it off. Seeing him recovering and giving everything until the very end might have saved my life. It certainly has been an inspiration in my life.

[@tfFlyer-e9w]

Best thing I ever saw in sports was this man coming back to best Medvedev in the French Open final . Saw this man in Bradenton all the time as a kid playing at Bollitieri. Good memories

[@nachocatolicoapostolicoromano]

La mejor biografía que he leído.

[@weeeeee-bh4hg]

I read it as well. True determination he has.

[@MusicGunn]

The best ever at return of service.

[@steveryan7786]

I read the book when I was laid up with a broken leg,good read in a way that this genre not normally is

[@tressinar]

One of the best books ever. OPEN

[@3ver4fter53]

After this nice and sensitive interview, David didn't ask Andre to wear the wig. He let him do what he wanted with it. That was very respectful.

[@rankoutsider1977]

What a champion 🤜🏽💥🤛🏽

[@KungEMuller]

Well, that was an interesting interview.

[@Bmphotog]

Always been a fan of Andre Agassi, seems like a cool dude - read the book years ago, its really really good.

[@BangerangBen]

I still remember the Nike commercial with Iggy and the Stooges Search and Destroy

[@phildirt3]

Great book

[@TurtleTunes1960]

I have shared this with my 11 year old twin boys. This is a perfect example of someone who overcomes adversity and becomes very self aware and self confident.

[@KingCast65]

Gosh I wish he had put that on right. Love Andre. "Watch yourself..." :)

[@thecolorhero1078]

Wow! I remember him beating Roddick in comeback fashion late In his career to advance in the US Open. Very articulate and inspiring dude!

[@AccuracySpeaks]

Wow, really makes me want to check out his book! To think he hated the very thing he was/is so amazing at, is really heartbreaking, however, as he mentions, there are many people on that same path in life!

[@Oklahoma-Dreaming]

His book “Open” is terrific. I’ll go 5-of-5 on it.

[@47mphill]

Love Andre…

[@BurningFlag]

Was lucky to watch him live against Guga...what a day

[@ballbreathtaker9773]

Two of the the three most talented ever tennis players. The third is McEnroe.

[@sliceserve234]

Which tourney?

[@BurningFlag]

@@sliceserve234 ATP finals in Lisbon year 2000

[@sliceserve234]

@@BurningFlag I saw them both in I think 2002 at the Mercedes Benz Cup in Los Angeles!

[@feliperochacampos9329]

@@sliceserve234 I was a kid watching that match with my dad when we lived in LA haha (we're Brazilian so were rooting Guga) - still have a picture of me watching

[@royaldm]

Seems like a great guys. Also, looks like David Draiman from he band Disturbed. 🤟

[@baka120y4]

Well done taking freely Andre Agassi!!

[@eddrupz1805]

Solid interview

[@arfriedman4577]

I remember when Andre Agasi was dating and married Brooke Shields. I heard it on tv. I dont really follow famous people lives. I think Andre looks good with the weave mullet. I believe in learning and education. Im happy to pass my knowledge and teach others what others taught me. Its great Andre has the money to help a community

[@MH-oc4de]

Took a lot of balls to come forward and admit his foibles. Respect!

[@rahulshankar7859]

Grande Andre!

[@MaheshWalatara]

Him and Sampras made magic together! OMG.

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Iconic champion.

[@jeffess2571]

How did I miss this when it came out?Have to read the book now.He must’ve had quite the crystal meth experience that shot him out through the other side more enlightened just to walk away easily to better his life how he wanted,good for him.Even though it was probably so long ago.

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

He's very well spoken and seems down to Earth. And man, what an amazing timepiece he's wearing

[@Atilla-m9i]

It's not a wig It's a system. I said that for 20+ to make me feel better. Never thought Andre looked Iranian until this interview.

[@misguidedangel6550]

Andres Iranian? I had no idea

[@MTRAdmiralty]

Dave is an expert interviewer. At the time, I don't think he received enough credit for tapping into the personality of the guest and ask great questions.

[@DxFlash14]

My favourite part was him interviewing politicians: when they hit him with the usual BS evasive answer he woukd repeat the same question two times, tge secknd one introducing it with "not to belabor the point but" so that the viewer would pick up the idea that the politician didn't answer properly

[@OutOnTheTiles]

I completely agree.

[@jasoncorganbrown]

Amazing to learn that a legend of tennis didn’t even want to play!

[@dirkmoolman]

You must put him next to Ed Kowalczyk, from the group Live. They look like twins.

[@ChampCampMMA]

This is actually the lead singer of Disturbed people....😏👍💯

[@blake.henderson]

He's a very dignified man

[@cibonthesaint8903]

Andre, I’ve always admired you and Stephie as human beings. I’m sorry to say that Louisiana has beat Nevada as far as being lasted something.

[@Slicey007]

Mullet or not- great player, great dude - model citizen

[@johnleepettimoreiii65]

Agassi (shaved head version) came up to me (obviously high) at a bar (during the afternoon) in the 90s (probably around 96ish), I had cued up my pool shot and he put his hand on my shoulder and pushed me out of his way so he could cue up a shot on his table behind us. I spun around and pushed him back because i don't care who you are and then his (bodyguard) brother picked me up and threw me on the table. I landed on the balls and flipped off the other side at which point the bar threw me out (of course). It was a funny event and makes for a good story. No hard feelings Andre :). Reply

[@misguidedangel6550]

Andre Agassis hair was fake? Is that for real?

[@grahamjarman]

clearly

[@jefffch]

I'm surprised his dad didn't expose him to boxing. His dad and my friends dad use to box in Iran

[@justayoutuber1906]

He looks good without hair.

[@justis00]

His book should have been called "Mullets and Meth".

[@misguidedangel6550]

That wud have been perfect. Im shocked to learn that Andre's hair was fake, I had no idea. His long blonde hair was one of the big things that made him so popular back in the day, everyone loved that hair and the neon pink and yellow he used to wear. He totally loved the 80s fashions on his sleeve.

[@janeltranmer2284]

As I sit eating a bowl of delicious potato salad, I can't believe this interview. I never saw it before. Remarkable. I hope his kid didn't have to try out the granddad's automatic pitcher.

[@chalkbunt81]

What makes the potato salad so delicious, Jane?

[@janeltranmer2284]

@@chalkbunt81 Hello. A nice viewer of the Barbara Gaines Network, the soon to be BGN, dropped a potato salad recipe.

[@janeltranmer2284]

@@chalkbunt81 The lack of ingredients, (what, no celery, onions, egg or mustard?) and the simplicity of those few ingredients.

[@chalkbunt81]

@@janeltranmer2284 , oh That's nice. I'll try to hunt down the recipe and try it. " Bon- appetit".

[@janeltranmer2284]

@@chalkbunt81 As written 4 days ago in the comment section by a fan, "Viewer Mail: Dave Pranks His Sister". Dave's ITALIAN SUMMERTIME POTATO SALAD". 1 1/4 LBS Yukon Gold potatoes. Olive Oil. White wine vinegar. 1 Tsp Dried Oregano. Flat Leaf Italian Parsley. Salt Freshly Ground Pepper.

[@appamtnculture1302]

I remember him hanging out with Barbra Streisand.

[@ChungWell]

Never heard of this guy before and don't watch tennis, but this guy is cool af

[@aisthpaoitht]

Watch Agassi vs Federer highlights and you'll love tennis

[@ChungWell]

@@aisthpaoithtWatched the master cup something Houston 2003 highlights. What a match!! Totally different styles, but they were pretty much neck and neck the whole way!

[@aisthpaoitht]

@@ChungWell yes, that's a fantastic one.

[@aisthpaoitht]

@@ChungWell they actually played twice in Houston in 03. Watch both!

[@sniffableandirresistble]

Bravo 👏

[@vaishalivaidya7978]

Love this man & Steffi. Wish to meet him.someday... And that's the kind of partnership I'm.aspiring & wishing for, like he has with Steffi Graf.

[@eddie2436]

Impressive guy

[@jacobtomsovic1232]

I don’t know how many times I’ve had to tell people but if you have popped an adderall, desoxyn, or ritilan then you have experienced the feeling of Methamphetamine. Obviously street meth is on a different level but the effects it gives you are essentially identical. Just because the drug is prescribed to you doesnt change the pharmacological action of the drug 😂

[@jm7804]

Brooke Shields talked a lot about Andre's explosive temper and jealousy, and you can definitely see shades of that when Dave is talking about the physique of Steffi. I do not think that was an act. It doesn't change how I feel about Agassi though. I always rooted for him in every match he played.

[@00Mindi00]

Dave's comments about Steffi's body was NOT COOL. There was absolutely NO need to bring it up. It's not courteous for another man to comment on someone's partner like that. Disgusting and disrespectful.

[@MultiVince95]

Wednesday 11th November 2009

[@aleas799]

There’s the man. Dana White

[@tobereed]

Letterman is still on?

[@planetocean]

Every interview on youtube was conducted the day or day before it is uploaded to youtube. So yeah, Letterman must still be on. Hasn't aged a bit since 2009.

[@philippeigoa7765]

I can identify with the hair system. Poor guy.

[@grahamjarman]

he doesnt look poor lol

[@googoo-gjoob]

i'm telling you....... *READ This Book !!!*

[@tomcorey5831]

Empathy = good life

[@philippeigoa7765]

Jean Pool ? Slight typo ???

[@insert_clever_name_here]

Doesnt this guy sing for Live?

[@al1976-v7m]

Haha yeah Ed Kowalczyk sure looks similar to him

[@sitindogmas]

so the song lightning crashes is about tennis

[@anthonydefuria9224]

Looks like David Draimans brother

[@93Jubilee]

I took crystal meth and survived! This was in the early 80s

[@danielritter-to4re]

What is it now? I took fetty and I died?

[@00Mindi00]

Good on Andre for not tolerating David's comments about Steffi. David have definitely had moments of misogyny on his show, about time a MAN came on with zero tolerance.

[@tmgco]

I lost all respect for Agassi when in an interview with he and Pete Sampras, Agassi said that the reason Sampras won more majors (14-8) was because Sampras had a one dimensional life focused solely around tennis while he had a healthy, varied life with many different interests. He said that with Sampras sitting right next to him. Sampras was steaming, but he was a gentleman and didn’t respond. I thought that was totally uncalled for to diminish a competitor’s accomplishments like that.

[@gerriepieters9033]

Jennifer Capriati and Monica Seles and Martina Hingis has the same childhood with their father..😢😢😢

[@jm7804]

Not true. Monica's father was a magnificent man. I read her book. She had nothing but glowing things to say about him.

[@blackbeansmatter1280]

Capriati was a beast being what 14 years old then.

[@ESW206]

Can someone explain the balloon joke 3:52

[@thecircushasarrivednow]

don't get it either...maybe a reference to something specific in the book.

[@jsdf903]

There was a famous scandal at the time where a man allegedly lied that his son was floating away in a helium balloon. Look up balloon boy

[@davidmartin7163]

Andre knew a tell on Boris Becker. Boris would stick his tongue out to the side of his mouth and then he would serve the ball to the side. If there was no tongue it was straight. Boris thought Andre was a psychic that knew where he was going to hit the ball! Half joking. That kind of skill and visual acuity / awareness was just one of his tricks to beat his opponents. Smart guy to say the least!

[@shawnc318]

Andre is cool

[@Brutuscomedy]

So did a lot of kids at raves who took Molly.

[@statetechguru4804]

Andre Agassi became a millionaire because of Tennis and because of his dad's support, 7 time grandslam champion, 39 yr old at the time of the Interview but still complaints that his dad forced him into the game and he was not interested in Tennis... dude needs to stop complaining the easy life he got, I havent seen a thankless sports celebrity like this in any sport... these tennis players get thousands of dollars for one match and they play a tournament every week or every other week... He is a messed up man internally, I wonder if he would have been more focused he could have won more slams and more success...

[@somejackball]

i like him in The Batman and Sugar

[@geraldframinghammer2626]

He was great when he sang "Lightning Crashes."

[@guilty-of-being-right]

Meth does a body bad 🐮

[@gelfie2208]

I don't think the Late Show was a great period for Letterman interviews... now thats completely different since "My Next Guest" but, I have to say this one was really great, and he seemed genuinely interested in the book at Agassi's comments.

[@WalterWhite-sm2dr]

Nice .. u should try the blue stuff….say it! U know my name.

[@fire1777]

Talk about self loathing

[@tommyriam8320]

He's bald.

[@tristankerr3655]

You ever thought about becoming a detective?

[@00Mindi00]

@@tristankerr3655 LMAOOOOOOO this is one of best roast replies I've ever seen

[@jonathanhollier3314]

Hot book topics

[@rogerdale5451]

It was the first anti depressant, and guess what? It works a bit too well. And then you go nuts. We've learned a lot about this over the last hundred years, and we still prescribe this to 15% of KIDS! So no wonder. He's 54 now. Born in '70. Excellent interview.

[@JTD472]

Crystal meth isn’t the same as adderall. Not saying it’s the right thing to prescribe but it’s not the same drug.

[@chalkbunt81]

I never knew the lead singer from Live played tennis.

[@bentrend]

Get it? Because they physically resemble each other!

[@chalkbunt81]

@@bentrend , no, you obviously don't " get" it, Because Agassi IS a singer

[@zachlafond2652]

I was trying to place who he looks like and you got it.

[@elliotthardy3660]

HE WAS A BALD MAN THE🕳️HOLE TYME?