How Kevin Smith Stayed Calm During A Heart Attack

[@FreakieFan]

What a boss. He monologues for 10 minutes straight and everyone hangs on his every word. Respect to Colbert for not interrupting.

[@suzloua]

It’s why he’s such a good interviewer - he doesn’t feel the need to make everything about him. He has his own segments, like the monologue, but the guest portion is about getting a good and entertaining interview. With Kevin Smith, the easiest way to do that is let him talk.

[@kevinrowley55]

I know he is such a great storyteller.

[@suzloua]

@Honorable Catsmeat: According to whom? Because according to Kevin himself, he used to eat very sparingly during the day, but he would binge in the evening after he'd finished work. He's been pretty honest about his shitty diet before his heart attack, there's no need to try and pretend like you've caught him out just because you don't like him. (Plus he's gone vegan since he was in hospital, so no, he isn't gorging any processed meat.) Edit: holy shit, dude, you've posted this burrito nonsense over and over again in these comments. Wtf is wrong with you? Did he run over your dog or something??

[@falkormoonchild4822]

Respect for the unpaid author delivering this fancy monologue, I'd say.

[@PalmDesertRock]

You know what the crazy thing is? He managed the whole thing without cursing once. If you've seen anything else from this guy, you know this is like going camping in the woods and unexpectedly spotting the last living unicorn. There's also one Q&A show he did, I think the one celebrating his 40th birthday, where at the beginning he says he wants to keep answers short so that as many people as possible get the chance to ask him something. The first guy comes up and asks his question and Kevin proceeds to answer for 2 hours straight and then the show's over.

[@xingcat]

I love how interviews with Kevin Smith are all like, INTERVIEWER: Hi Kevin... KEVIN SMITH: (90 minute, fascinating story) INTERVIEWER: Thanks so much for joining us!

[@markyochoa]

That is literally what happened in one of his Q&A's. It was more like an hour but still.

[@zyonchaos1818]

Literally all of his "Evenings with" shows are like this, they are supposed to be full on Q&A sessions with loads of people getting the opportunity to ask questions (and stand there listening to the answer) but invariably ends up with 3 people getting to ask questions and sitting on the carpet for 45 minutes listening to the answer lol

[@MikeDollar]

Seriously 100% I could just listen to him story telling for hours. He’s awesome and I love him #KevinSmithIsMyHero #ThatJointSavedYourLife

[@alexcraft7548]

He was on joe Rogan's podcast and their conversations were 50/50, in the best way possible.

[@zyonchaos1818]

@@alexcraft7548 Don't believe you, Kevin must still have been recovering to let someone else get so much into a conversation lol. I will have to look for that one, seeing is believing after all!

[@verdatum]

K-Smith, thank you for not dying. Seriously.

[@sweepingtime]

I don't think I can handle 2018 with Kevin James dying on us.

[@TheChadxiii]

Did you not listen to his story? maybe thank that superhero Doctor

[@TheChadxiii]

20 fucking percent.chance of.survival goddamn

[@TheK3vin]

WE NEED YA MORE THAN EVER

[@laurensimon3562]

verdatum I second that.

[@v2occy809]

Colbert is the ONLY late night host that would have allowed him to just tell his story with minimal interruptions. 10/10.

[@tehnemox]

In the US sure. Graham Norton across the pond is superb for that.

[@anthonybogart5224]

This is my favorite Colbert interview I’ve ever seen. The less he talks the better

[@secretunknown253]

No he’s not.

[@tashamiel]

true!

[@laurenrivera8809]

And Conan. They both love a good story

[@esperanzogomez3237]

This interview should be listed as a short film.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

I'd pay to see this.

[@danieldunlap4077]

I'm going to see Jay and Silent Bob reboot screening at the Balboa theater in San Diego in December. Can't wait for the Q&A portion

[@bushbasher85]

Kevin Smith is such a great storyteller, you don't have to ask him anything, you just let him go and tell.

[@Ivy94F]

I love his stories. Lol!

[@LikeTheBuffalo]

The French have a word for that: raconteur

[@mawdi478]

Seen him like 4 or 5 times at Comic Con. So many stories so fast and funny. Love the guy.

[@amberbailey8241]

good at telling stories, but his stories don't translate to good movies.. hate his movies, love the guy tho

[@conspicuousninja22]

Helps that he’s stoned and was real chatty

[@NewMessage]

Sometimes being a good host is as easy as keeping the questions to a minimum.

[@danielgehring7437]

Well it's Kevin Smith, one of the greatest storytellers of our time. This was Colbert's version of the teacher putting on a film strip so they could go smoke.

[@pelvis_assley]

Now imagine this interview with Jimmy Fallon

[@vcash6014]

No, you obviously don't know Kevin Smith that well. You are categorically wrong.

[@aikumaDK]

When you're with Smith, you're lucky to get a word in

[@laurenf.9336]

+Kremlin Bot#33 *GAG*

[@prgeelings]

As a cardiologist, I think this is the best, most accurate, most entertaining myocardial infarction story ever! This is good enough to use in post infarction counseling sessions!

[@RP_Williams]

LOL this was entertaining for laymen like myself...this must have been hilarious for you! Plus i'm glad I actually learned quite a bit from this (especially about remaining calm, and especially because I have a family history of cardiac problems on my mom's side).

[@komalahayes1535]

Make it required. Also good for new docs to understand patient body image issues.

[@VinVidProduction]

I had a heart transplant in 2016 in L.A. and it was hands down the worst thing I had ever gone through. My arteries and my groin are so overused as access ports they can’t access them at all anymore. I’m genuinely afraid of what will happen if I have have a big emergency. His story hit close to home. It’s hard being on the table with that flat panel so close to your face and people working down by your groin. It’s a scary situation. Now I just ask them to put me out if they have to check out the heart. It’s much easier to deal with

[@KahosSaint]

My dad had a heart attack and went through the same symptoms as Kevin down to smoking the weed and it's lovely seeing this get more recognition cause I was like him, wondering about the pain in the left side and my dad didn't have it either. This is good and should definitely be mandatory viewing.

[@djinnisequoia]

Peter Geerlings: Thank you, sir, for what you do. So glad people like you are willing to absorb that enormous body of knowledge & work so hard, to save lives.

[@kyraleone]

That was possibly the best story I’ve ever heard in my life.

[@Lovegun666six]

He tells it better at one of his comicon shows I recommend :)

[@montango]

watch his video about the "superman lives script" its one of the best stories i've ever heard told.

[@riptorn3928]

Beings make world in this thing free and accepted new york city masonic lodge little nemo on hbo.

[@DenpaKei]

Check out his joe rogan interview. Gets really in depth there

[@TheDuality0fMan]

Watch "An evening with Kevin Smith". It is essentially 3 hours of these stories, but from about 15 years ago...

[@geoffkeil3135]

And THIS is why Kevin Smith is a comic genius ...... he knows how to tell an entertaining story ...... even a scary ordeal of having a heart attack.

[@marshwetland3808]

His story about Prince can hardly be beat, but this almost does it.

[@danieldunlap4077]

@@marshwetland3808 I will never forget his publicist telling Kevin Smith that Prince lives in Prince land. it was fucking hilarious. An evening with Kevin Smith help kept us entertained in the Gulf during operation Iraqi freedom in 03

[@RetroHellspawn]

In true Kevin Smith fashion, he crashed the show with a story that was delivered with one of the most prophetic silver tongues of this generation of media. So happy he's ok, I would have been crushed if that had taken Kevin.

[@nysitay7396]

My line why as yours?

[@talonmage40k]

@@nysitay7396 What?

[@ssh1487]

@@nysitay7396 when you type in a non-native language you should make sure you check your grammar (easily done online for such a small sentence), take a lot more English classes or else not type in English at all because that was incomprehensible.

[@nysitay7396]

@@ssh1487 You might want to practice what you preach and learn inference if not capable of empathy.

[@nysitay7396]

@@ssh1487 Where were you born?

[@zerobadideas]

This is one of the best Colbert segments I've ever watched.

[@booradley0x0]

Zero Bad Ideas I agree!

[@vinodkadlaskar2028]

Exactly my sentiments...

[@whoawtf7419]

Colbert was in this segment?

[@AmeshaSpentaArmaiti]

"He disappeared in my crotch and saved my life." Some stories exist just for one line, and this is one.

[@Kurse_of_Kall]

I would love to give you a like, but you're at 666 and I can't break that...

[@dottyjyoung]

@@Kurse_of_Kall I unliked it just for you.

[@Kurse_of_Kall]

Dorothy Young Cheers mate! Except it's at 668 now, I guess we can go back to liking as usual ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@thefareplayer2254]

“That joint saved your life!”

[@ExhaustedElox]

To anyone that interviews Kevin Smith: You put the dime in him; you gotta let the whole song play.

[@anyalecontin]

😁🤣

[@abhishekbaburaj1105]

I understand that reference

[@lokilxix]

"He disappeared into my crotch and saved my life" You never expect to say that sentence.

[@MrCurve87]

only every weekend..

[@v.e2035]

That's a sentence I hope one day I could say.

[@jasonbohannon2260]

my girlfriend mentioned that, but I think it was pillow talk.

[@dlg5485]

Kevin Smith is a national treasure. He has such an infectious way about him that you just can't resist loving. Colbert knew to just let him go.

[@TheHongKongHermit]

As a non-American, I submit that he's an INTERnational treasure, because I feel the need to declare my affection for him too. We can share him.

[@DAkeemT94]

That's how you interview Kevin Smith. Introduce him and let him go.

[@dankadybong7948]

Nico Trice . KEVIN JAMES!

[@SDMF20]

Love me some Opeth!

[@DemonSlide]

Opeeeeeeeeth

[@JanssenReyes]

Opeth!!!!! :V

[@Sam-lr9oi]

As good of a storyteller as ever, and looking really healthy!

[@contactkeithstack]

yes agreed

[@ScrapKing73]

He was. Now he's fully plant-based.

[@rebeccasickler4555]

I have watched this interview so many times and it's still funny. Thanks to the doctor and hospital staff and first responders for saving this man's life. This interview is proof that we need Kevin Smith in the world.

[@EpisodeCJSII]

Kevin Smith is the man. I could listen to his stories all day. "My breatesses"

[@killer1one1]

Thanks for being a bona-fide professional and not interrupting Kevin whatsoever, huge props for a late night host

[@dimitreze]

Jimmy Fallon would have 5 fake laughs, 7 bangs on the table and 3 interruptions.

[@rafardzrba]

I know right.

[@thereisnospace]

you gotta pump those numbers up, those are rookie numbers!

[@CarolineChiasson]

dimitreze hahahaha

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

Black Rod You're right. It's more like 5. Way to bring the always needed truth about one host into another hosts party. Invitations dwindling, by any chance??

[@betty4774]

* and 2 knee slappers

[@frannieforthoughts9527]

LOL 9 minutes without a single question and it was AWESOME

[@KellerCRD]

Jimmy Fallon would’ve interrupted this story like 38 times lol

[@FlyingDogz07]

ckeller 89 would have been a 20 minute video

[@BrokenGodEnt]

Kimmel would have kept saying "wow"

[@Triffett]

Kevin: thanks for having me Fallon: *slaps table does ridiculously stupid fake laugh*

[@andrewtrott7844]

fuck that guy

[@3StarLogo]

He also would input something not even close related to the story or person.

[@michellewebb3044]

I love Stephen's face and reactions as Kevin tells the story. I also love how Stephen doesn't interrupt Kevin, but points to the clock showing they are running out of time.

[@trillium.3.24]

Ahhh, that's what he was doing. I wasn't quite sure. That makes total sense. I thought maybe someone was signaling them

[@vegancam]

It's both, there's a clock and someone giving the wind-up signal when it goes too long. (Have been to several Late Show tapings.)

[@Lumibear.]

Man, he’s lost weight, gained energy, his vocal delivery no longer seems quite so anachronistic to his appearance, and he looks tons younger, who would’ve thought a heart attack could do someone so much good!?

[@TheCinematicPackrat1]

Not all of it is because of the heart attack. He had lost a LOT of weight before he had the heart attack (he stopped having sugar according to the stand-up special he's promoting), but the heart attack helped him see how he was still being unhealthy.

[@reachtrita]

He also went vegan to turn his health around. :) Great for him and the animals! 👍🏼

[@JR-ju3kj]

Fascinating, entertaining and even funny(though there isn't anything funny about a heart attack) interview from Kevin Smith. As a big fan of comics, I always liked Kevin Smith(who is a well-known fan of comics, Super Heroes and Super Hero movies and he has even written comic books). I'm glad he survived and I get that Kevin Smith had body shame issues and felt insecure about his body but the paramedics and the doctors have seen a lot and they are there to help and they saved his life. It's not like he's got something the paramedics and doctors haven't seen before. They don't care about how fat he is(or was, fortunately) or how small his junk is, so I agree with the doctor's mind-set being that we don't have time for Smith's hang-ups about his body and that time is of the essence if we're going to keep this guy alive.

[@Monochromicornicopia]

Its not surprising. Near death experiences usually have this effect.

[@retroraider5313]

2nd chance at redemption

[@chasingenigma7482]

I love how Colbert just let him talk because Kevin loves talking and telling stories. If this was Fallon he would've been interrupted every 5 seconds.

[@TheHongKongHermit]

I have a lot of affection for Kevin Smith. Not always for his films, which are a mixed bag, but as a raconteur man alive he deliver an off the cuff monologue like nobody else. Glad nothing bad happened to you big fella.

[@marshwetland3808]

His Prince story is hilarious.

[@nnjsingleguy]

And he is very loyal to his friends.

[@SeanTheOriginal]

I wouldn't really say his monologues are off the cuff. If you listen to as many of his other videos, podcasts and whatever, you'll have heard basically this exact monologue at least 50 times. He has this story memorized better than Broadway actors.

[@WTFG78]

I love how Stephen, near the end, pointed Kevin to the stage manager off-screen signaling to wrap up instead of flat out telling him on camera. Sort of like giving a comic the light so that the story can organically end.

[@rafaellima83]

Fuck, I had seen this video three times before and I had never noticed that.

[@andyme3541]

I never noticed that but... he did didn't he wow thank you! Somehow it just makes it cooler

[@mikeharris6429]

It shows how much of a professional Colbert is.

[@frankunderwood8641]

7:17 "ive got body shame issues, and my junk is small" ....me too bro, me too

[@ardenevox]

Also, he was sexually abused as a small kid by an older kid which is the root of his dysmorphia.

[@DeathlyTired]

In the inter-galactic talking championships, Kevin Smith is Earth's best hope.

[@Zechariah3694]

What an awesome man. God bless you Kevin Smith.

[@Kikkomantm]

Glad Stephan let him talk, Kevin is such a cool dude to listen to.

[@jeweld04]

I've heard this story from Kev thru his facebook, podcasts, but I have to say, being able to see him tell it and having Steve just sit there and listen intently to every word, im so glad kev is still with us.

[@beccadoo01]

Same! I had a massive heart attack in January. I didn't have arm pain. I was vomiting, sweating, but my elbows hurt like HELL! Like I was being beaten with a metal baseball bat. I died 12 times. They used 360 jewels to get me back. I felt the last one! Felt like being hit by lightning and all your insides caught on fire and exploded. So glad you're still here with us! Stay healthy!

[@jasongillum5763]

you did not die 12 times...i question if you've ever been hit with a baseball bat, also, have you been struck by lightning

[@IAmTheBestMang]

@@jasongillum5763 shut up man

[@NjIceTea]

Great storyteller

[@falkormoonchild4822]

behind the actors.

[@localhjay]

sometimes when I'm sad and weak, I think about Kevin Smith talking about things he loves and it gives me life force

[@Kevin-ql1hb]

Truth

[@HermanFalckHow]

Colbert never have a easier workday than when Kevin Smith is on :P

[@supertoyg]

Kevin is like Robin Williams: his mind goes faster than his mouth, and once it kicks in there is no way to stop it. I think he gets invited relatively little to mainstream talk-shows exactly because the host is basically guaranteed to be upstaged, and not every host is as humble as Colbert.

[@depleteduraniumcowboy3516]

"That weed saved your life."

[@jmb72390]

Kevin Smith: DO TELL!!!!

[@marlonmohammed8357]

Why is this not the number one comment?

[@blkcatzette]

Weed saved his life Wow!

[@omar_njai3]

thats something snoop dogg might say

[@LFC-Star]

proving that cannabis should not only be legal but encouraged..

[@JamesPrestonza]

What an absolute legend Stephen Colbert is for not interrupting this tremendous story.

[@GAZArts]

I love that Colbert just did like the rest of us and just enjoyed listening to Kev XD

[@sXeblues]

Stephen's easiest interview... Ever!

[@khonshu456]

Watch Conan O'Brien Interwiew

[@GastenX]

No questions needed. Kevins got this!

[@hoosierfan4life836]

Kevin is so brilliant- so glad he is still here with us making us laugh our asses off like he has the past 25 years. Best to you Kev!!

[@ChairmanMeow1]

man he does a good interview. ten minutes and I was listening intently to the entire thing

[@ariesviolent]

Have you had the chance to hear his story about Stan Lee's appearance in the Captain Marvel movie? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJuTmKaMbq9qitU

[@tashamiel]

same.

[@SandraNelson063]

Kevin, PLEASE keep preaching the symptoms!!!!! Also I am HIDEOUSLY jealous of your six firemen experience!!!

[@SandraNelson063]

True! And now, more and more women are falling under the banner of being prone to heart attack. And stroke. Women don't think to ask their doctors about their heart health, or the risk of stroke. I am at risk for both, as I am very over weight, and there is heart decease and stroke in my family. Plus I don't handle stress well. I tend to worry about my lungs more, as I get very wheezy and prone to coughing fits when stressed. Or even just sitting. Almost like asthma, only it's not. I have terrified doctors with the sound of my lungs and blood pressure readings. Hey, a girl has to have SOME kind of talent!

[@Malepical]

Doctor: That weed saved your life.. Me and Kevin Smith: DO TELL!

[@Hunterstiq]

Haha! "Yeah can I get that in writing, please!"

[@sheshosha]

My husband "wasn't paying attention" until he said that and high fived me hahaha

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Seriously - somebody update WebMD immediately!

[@piyh3962]

There is an association between weed and heart attacks though.

[@Anaphriel]

Ryan - I would assume it's the one you made up? Or the one you read on citizensagainstdrugs.com? Cause ABC says there is...yet places such as the Ottawa Heart Institute call it "largely theoretical"...I wonder who to believe?

[@laurenf.9336]

I survived a massive heart attack, even died on the stretcher. I can relate.... Power to the survivor instinct! ♥

[@laurenf.9336]

*at the age of 24 (dammed genetics)

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

Wow glad you are ok now.

[@alexandergrv4534]

24? Wow.

[@laurenf.9336]

+Strange Wayfaring Stranger Thank you. I didn't set out to seek sympathy but I hope it might be an eye-opener to the youth that think they're invincible. Life is fragile no matter the size of one's ego or lack of experience. Embrace life! (says the pro choice activist..heh)

[@laurenf.9336]

+AlexanderGRV That's why we all have to forget our pretenses and live life to the fullest, and say what we believe in our bones, without ignorance. ♥

[@danieluzumaki14]

The part where he understands the wrap it up signal is the very essence of Kevin Smith. That man tells a story better than anyone else.

[@jimwolfgang9433]

Show's what a class act and interviewer Colbert is; he is so attuned to the person in front of him while knowing when to interject or let them rip. Excellent.

[@caad5258]

Wow, that's a hell of a story!

[@openyourmind3763]

Just saw Clerks III tonight in Tampa on his convenient tour...he was inspiring as well as Brian O'Halloran/Dante...this is exactly what happened in the movie. Very happy he lived to share this and save others.

[@Mclfly2015]

I've watched so many interviews, talks, reviews and he always delivers!! Dude is the best storyteller ever!! So glad you're still with us Kevin!!

[@jillschneider2953]

From a fellow “widow maker” survivor… this is the best heart attack survivor story ever!

[@DannyCosmos]

glad you made it.

[@rocketguardian]

Three years I got to see Kevin Smith at the Comic Book Men panel at the New York Comic Con. It was the most surreal experience I ever had. He, point for point, described the entire hallway fight scene in Daredevil season 1. The fight scene where Matt saves the small child from the gang. It was incredible. I think I would have had a heart attack if we lost Kevin Smith.

[@grahamwynn2227]

Any Fatman on Batman or Hollywood babble on fans here??

[@juancflorido]

Graham Wynn garmyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@Serprizebuttsecks]

MY PEOPLE!!!!

[@Cuythulu]

Did you know Liam Neeson´s cock is so big conspiracy theorists believe it to be flat?

[@dragonsword7370]

Sometimes brah. Our interests do cross... like alot, with those two cool schmoes!

[@HeathenGeek]

Yes, both of us are here.

[@kaumudee]

I love how Colbert subtly indicated the time left on the interview at 8:47 without interrupting him so he wrapped up just at the right time! He just let him go through his entire story so that was able to say everything he wanted to. Riveting story told well. Great job!

[@thailandretromods]

That's the most I've ever heard him talk! ♥ That man.. What a sweet soul.

[@nicholasbroadhead2335]

I have anxiety, and listening about heart attacks and strokes make me very nervous and scared as hell, but after a few minutes to listening the story, I started calming down and was enjoying his sense of humor. Thank god Kevin Smith is alive, and that this definitely helps me get over even a tiny bit of anxiety.

[@ChrisSmithBass]

Once in a while, you stumble upon a video that is so epic and compelling that it makes your day. Such a brilliant, natural story teller. Thank you, Kevin Smith. Hope your health continues.

[@peanutismint]

So glad we still have K-Smith!

[@chudmaverick6256]

"You made Dogma, go to hell" -God

[@oasis6342]

Alanis would never 😂

[@jeffescanto]

best interview ever.. just let the story teller do his thing. glad ur alive kevin smith

[@jasonqueue6300]

colbert's a true pro. interviewers who keep interrupting with their agenda are just showing their insecurity.

[@bonnielass3975]

So happy you pulled through the heart attack Man. I love your work and would have missed you terribly. Well done on getting healthier the world still needs you.

[@jona4793]

I love Kevin Smith, one of the all time funniest people ever.

[@marcuspowell2510]

How was this guy “Silent” Bob?

[@esotericVideos]

That was kinda the joke. He's such a talkative guy so in the movies he played a silent character.

[@jsharp1701]

He originally wrote the lead character of 'Clerks' with the intent of playing it himself. But then it dawned on him that he'd have to memorize all the lines while also trying to direct and shoot the movie. So he decided to play Silent Bob instead. And here we are.

[@TheCinematicPackrat1]

And it's even funnier when you think about how Jason Mewes plays the talkative Jay, but in real life, he's far more shy and quiet.

[@QuolashMCDuck]

dude maybe he is shy and quiet relativ to kevin but to call any actor shy and quiet is maybe a little off :D

[@Im_Oblivion]

The silent in silent bob is silent...

[@FilmArtPhoto]

Stephen, so great letting him tell his whole story....

[@jenniferri7735]

He is an absolutely fantastic storyteller. My goodness.

[@CrissBaybay]

Colbert is a class act for letting Kevin give us this inspirational story

[@gateauxq4604]

If anyone else had said ‘I can’t die because I need to go on Colbert in 2 months’ I’d think they were just kissing ass. Kevin doesn’t lie tho because he knows the truth is even better. So glad to see him up and about

[@KitKatWiffleBallBat]

Kevin is a master of story telling. I love it when one person can just make a room focus for about 10 minutes. Nothing exists outside of that story and that moment. They become a window and we are this lens of consciousness, looking inward toward their natural state of being. The way they interact, the choices they make, and the words they speak (whether it's verbal or non verbal) all tell a story. One that often times becomes incredibly interesting to us. The choices you make today, right now, could be a story to tell later.

[@shmookins]

He looks thinner. Good for him.

[@LysergikFuneral]

He went on the "potato diet", the same one that Penn Jillette did when he lost a bunch of weight.

[@fernvalemusic269]

where did you hear that? He went mostly vegetarian (he's vegan now), cut out sugar (if you know how much this man loves cereal you know that's a serious sacrifice) and lost about 90Lbs BEFORE the heart attack. His dad died from the exact same blockage and his mom has 6 stents. It's genetic and obviously poor diet didn't help but he has made huge strides with his health lately, so cut him some slack.

[@jango8472]

Honorable Catsmeat *Allegedly*

[@spookytook]

at what cost?

[@alexpollock6932]

Shadow Heart he lost a lot of weight

[@Art_of_Delphi]

THAT JOINT SAVED YOUR LIFE! Glad you’re fine Kevin Smith!

[@riptorn3928]

Jesus Christ what sadworld without kevin smith.

[@Ironclad6661]

I love Kevin Smith. He just so honest about everything... he holds nothing back.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

Love Kevin smith....he gets unnecessary hate.

[@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control]

I mean, it was a running gag with online movie critics for a while that he's an outdated relic of the 90s... but no matter how true or not that is? He's a stellar personality and just a sweetheart. I really doubt that there exists a better interview among the world of directors.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

He's done some awesome stuff in my book.

[@TheHManShow]

I seriously could listen to Kevin Smith tell a story all day! So engaging

[@mahmudbalazi8328]

Honestly one of the best interviews

[@Gigatless]

Kevin is the best storyteller out there.

[@snowdjagha]

What a storyteller, man! I hope he lives on for many years.

[@NewMessage]

That jersey logo though.. hah!

[@mikewazowski350]

I wonder if that is a custom shirt...

[@cierrablue]

IKR?

[@suzloua]

It is, most of his shirts are (they have his own face on or logos for his podcasts/shows/movies). That one was a gift, though, from the cast and crew of Supergirl IIRC - he's directed a few episodes of the show, so he knows them. There's a pic on his insta of him just after he opened it along with the note they sent (they said something about how they'd have made him a Kryptonite heart, but it turned out that his heart wasn't his Kryptonite after all).

[@HarrisonsFord]

When will you realize you are doing harm to the world, New Message? You clearly don't give a shit who you annoy, do you. It's all about your strange compulsion to write hack jokes in the hopes that someone will notice you. Let me tell you, you have been noticed already, and swiftly rejected. Give it up.

[@Frreak0zoid]

Beef supreme has some beef with new message. I have beef with beef. Seriously, New Message is cooler than Beef Supreme and Beef hates it.

[@mattkevlarlarock5469]

I am so glad Smith is still around.

[@hellcat1988]

Glad Kevin is ok. Heart problems aren't something to play around with. I was getting an E.K.G. for a routine checkup a few years ago, and had a pretty "funny" experience. The tech asked me if I felt alright after he started the test. I said yes, then asked why he asked. He said "No reason, I just need to speak to the doctor for a moment." That, as you can guess, raised some concerns. I demanded a copy of the readout, and sure enough, the message on the sheet said "Acute Myocardial Infarction." Heart attack in english. I called the tech out on it, demanding to know why he didn't mention it and why nothing was being done. He told me "it's nothing. Old scar tissue can mess with the test and come up as a heart attack." I'd, to my knowledge, NEVER had a heart attack before. I hadn't had surgery yet either. I wish I had remembered to mention that and demand to know WHAT scar tissue he was speaking of. It's fun to make doctors squirm when you know enough to call them on their bs, but it still bothers me that I didn't get anything more than a pat on the head and sent home. It took going to ANOTHER hospital and getting a second opinion before the serious heart condition I had was corrected with surgery. If you are ever unsure about a diagnosis, especially if you can see from test that something is wrong but are only getting the run around/pats on the head, go see another doctor. It can save your life.

[@tristanmoller9498]

Glad you’re still with us man. Knowledge is power

[@SandraNelson063]

There's no telling how many lives you have just saved. Thank you.

[@Anaphriel]

Tech asked if you were ok to see if the readout and your physical experience matched. If you said "no", then time to ramp things up. You said "yes" which validated the thought that the test itself may have failed...which it does time to time. They will *not* randomly in an EKG say "So, I think you're having a heart attack right now"...guess why that is? Tech wanted to confer with the doctor to be thorough...if you're unsure, ask...*ESPECIALLY* when someone's life is on the line. Doing a simple procedure such as an EKG doesn't require a full backlog of your medical history and scar tissue can form from a number of different past afflictions. To clarify...you made a *tech* "squirm"...which, by the sounds of it, you didn't at all. They were following procedure. You then went to another hospital...ok, second opinions are fine, but it sounds like you didn't even take the chance to speak with an *actual* heart specialist at the first hospital. Summed up - adding fodder to the whole notion that patients know more about medical diagnoses and care than the experts who put years of their lives into studying for this specific reason. "No telling how many lives you just saved"....if you *were* having a serious heart attack and booked like that (in that instance), you'd probably be dead...and so would anyone else who follows your "advice".

[@hellcat1988]

Anaphriel :. Did you ever thing to ASK me, before your little tirade, about my past medical history? No. I had known about my hypertrophic cardio myopathy with septal hypertrophy for several months by then. I had even been sent down to the Mayo clinic to have open heart surgery to correct it. Unfortunately, because I wasn't able to stay down there until the day I was supposed to have surgery, the frog in charge of the cardiology department at the time decided he was going to stick his nose in. Even though I had been informed of and shown the problem in my heart by no less than 3 eco cardiogram techs and 2 cardiologist, as well as the cardio surgen that was originally supposed to work on me, the frog claimed there was nothing wrong. He told me "there is nothing wrong with my heart, but the way my heart beats messes with my heart.". Or something like that. I was bounced back up north to a cardiology department at a more local hospital where I ended up having several more e.k.g, echo cardiograms, and trans-esophogial ecos. Each time, they would pay me on the head and send me home. They did try Bata blockers though, but they not only started to lower my heart rate below 50bpm while resting (funny when you're sitting up on a hospital bed and can set off the heat monitor alarm enough that they come in and mute it...) but it also started to degrade my teeth. Two years after being diagnosed with a heart problem that had already sent me to the hospital a few times and made it impossible for me to do litterally anything strenuousl without chest pains, and that e.k.g. was enough for me to stop putting up with their bullshit. Long story short, if you know you're getting the run around, go somewhere else. P.s. the tech never did another test to confirm if the test had fails. I was already hooked up and sitting there. What would have been the problem with hitting the button again to confirm? Also, he had to have some kind of medical training to do the test and he went to confer with the doc who DID have my medical history, so both your arguments are kind of moot. P.p.s. also, I did make him squirm. He had the "oh shit" deer in the headlights look and everything. P.p.p.s. I didn't book it. The tech sent me on my way as if everything were normal.

[@SuperSethstone]

From your story, and your response to someone defending the poor technician. It seems you're more than a little rude, and self absorbed. Talking negatively about the tech and doctors as if you're the only patient they have. Its as if you dont even realize what it takes to work in the medical field and how the job of saving lives every single day can do to a person. On top of making mistakes and the MANY MANY patients they must cater to (not just you) they also sometimes have to deal with people like you. Its a damn shame how little respect you show them. Which appears to be none.

[@Hey-Chef-Mike]

I'm 34 and had my first heart attack this year. Rough shit.

[@Siyko]

I'm 33 and I'm paranoid about getting a heart attack

[@probablynotabigtoe9407]

I’m 32 and had 1 last year... was mild and at the time nobody not even the medics at the time didn’t even consider that’s what it was at the time, they all just assumed I was dehydrated, which I told them I wasn’t I know what dehydration feels like I was sweating my ass off inside an A/C building

[@heathercrates4139]

We Love you Kevin Smith! We are just happy you are still here! One of a kind. Dogma you told a story about Religion, and sin and everything that comes with it. With laugh's I am amazed when people tell me they haven't seen it. I use to own a buddy Christ sweatshirt!

[@seanloughran6714]

I've never laughed so hard during a heart attack story. Glad you made it through!

[@Saratg]

Much Love Kevin Smith. Glad you're in the 20%.

[@UnimpressedGoose]

"One more time" That's how I felt about this interview

[@nosha47]

Legends has it Kevin was still telling his heart attack story

[@kabukiwookie]

Mr. Smith... I have been enthusiastically watching your movies over and over again for decades. You escaped death like a BOSS. Now with your new lease on life... FINISH THE TRILOGY: CLERKS III.

[@Prof_Tickles92]

Kevin said that it almost happened but Jeff Anderson(Randall) is the roadblock because he doesn’t want to do the movie. So he had to pull the plug because Clerks doesn’t work without Randall.

[@MrDangernme]

This was like a day off for Stephen

[@booradley0x0]

What an incredible interview.

[@mohammadbashammakh]

good to see you feeling better kevin smith , take care of yourself

[@khorney202]

Good man Kevin! I've been in a situation where i either thought or was about to die 3 times so far, and each time for me i got an overwhelming feeling of acceptance and calm. People always underestimate how big an influence the mind and your mental state has on the outcome. Really glad to see your ok!

[@RaymLovesEggs]

Fascinating details about the heart attack symptoms. They should show this video in schools to kids.

[@mathieudextradeur3076]

Please God, don't take Dogma personally and let this guy live for a long time

[@fluffychan6000]

Mathieu Dextradeur why would she?

[@mathieudextradeur3076]

Right, God is a woman (Alanis) Thanks Kiera!

[@Dawnelldo2]

God, probably wants him in Heaven, becusce she likes Dogma.

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

i dont know about god, but bluntman saved a life (assist) that day

[@Trucmuch]

God has a sense of humour. Just look at the Platypus...

[@JGunit]

Not so silent Bob

[@marshwetland3808]

Chatty Bob.

[@MrCannibalanimal]

I guess once you get to know him he well never shut up. But to all strangers to him he is silent?

[@calebbradford7906]

james skip Is that a joke or are you really that stupid?

[@NicholasSouris]

I have heard this story, in different forms, 10 times. I enjoy it every time. I hope he continues to tell it for his many years to come.

[@Cpapa18]

I'm really glad he survived, and I also had no idea he went through something like that, I thought he just lost weight to be healthier. Kevin Smith is an amazing writer, director, actor, comedian, and person and has done nothing but bring joy to everyone around him, I hope he's doing well.

[@dianal2848]

That’s the best story I’ve head in weeks! Glad he’s ok.