I improved the audio for this Norm Macdonald Interview

[@oakpoacher433]

Norms passing has really had an effect on me, much more than I would have thought considering I never even got the chance to see or meet him. Norm had a way of connecting with his audience that made him seem like a lifelong friend. I love you Norm!

[@dizzy_derps]

I saw him live in 1998 or so, shortly after SNL fired him. It will be one of my great regrets that I never got to see him again.

[@nikolacatlak9875]

*affected

[@dizzy_derps]

@@nikolacatlak9875 See? @OakPoacher is so depressed he can't even spell anymore.

[@oakpoacher433]

@@nikolacatlak9875 *effect

[@nikolacatlak9875]

@@oakpoacher433 **edited ?

[@brettg274]

It’s interesting to watch Norm’s career evolve from ham sandwich jokes to cheese sandwich jokes.

[@monkeywkeys3916]

Cheeses man

[@tchrisou812]

Ahh I miss Janice

[@russpoore8997]

I like meat.

[@dixonpinfold2582]

And now we'll never know what tuna sandwich with onion, capers and alfalfa sprouts jokes were coming in his 60s.

[@drServitis]

NORM MACDONALD DIED OF AIDS. THE CANCER STORY WAS A COVER UP. NORM LOST $400,000 IN VEGAS AND GOT DEPRESSED, GOT DRUNK AND WENT WHORING, WHERE HE CONTRACTED AIDS. PRETTY SAD.

[@puccan479]

Norm was my best friend. I used to hear his voice most of my day. Id drive my car and listen to his KZbin bits. Id shower and play some norm Macdonald live clips. He was with me everyday for about 2-3 years strong. I’m glad you can still be here norm in my ear. You’ll never be forgotten.

[@christoghost]

Yea same here!! I feel like we know him

[@jamesgoldfinch3123]

Thats so gay dude

[@NTxC]

I'm happy I am blessed to know Norm and his work.

[@rogue-like4life]

He's more like a creepy uncle who spins yarns about his life on the railroads. His name was Kitchener Leslie.

[@LightningDogg]

To me, it sounds like you're admitting you don't own a doghouse.

[@paulogaviola5522]

"and they look like white clouds, and nothing else.." CHILLS

[@motleysue8171]

“It takes a powerful imagination to see a thing for what it really is.”

[@birdup657]

So poignant and beautiful.

[@johnomara849]

Chills? I’m a 29 yo man and crying. God i miss you, norm

[@Rufusismydogsname]

​@@johnomara849 40 y/o man here. Listening to this for God knows how many times. Also crying. Peace be with you.

[@keithsandulak2292]

"Dropped out of school when I was a boy".... cause he graduated high school at 14. Norm MacDonald makes his brilliance shine on us so we feel equal.... an artist, a genius, a gift from God setting an example we truly should all aspire towards. His are my go to KZbin videos when life overwhelms.

[@jenncarbin9656]

He didn't graduate early, though. He shaved four years from his age, and that early leave is part of the legend.

[@j.d.7050]

He had stomach cancer as a teenager. He succumbs to stomach cancer in his early 60s. He was a math whiz as a child. He was terribly shy on stage when he started. He loved comedy. Like any great poker player, he kept his cards close to the vest. I appreciate that he knew the absurdity of fame. He remained true to his craft and himself. Norm thought for himself. That's why I admire him.

[@alecskinner8807]

‘Most of your life is finding and eating food’ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😁😂😁 Hands down the most profound thing I’ve ever heard 🤣.

[@priestfan81]

All the comedians and speakers I ever saw and none of them made that objective, universal observation until Norm. His insights are what makes watching him feel so warm. It feels like he knows you, and by his revealing of himself, however genuine or played for comedy that is, it feels like we know him. Listening to him is like playing a friendship simulator. He was truly unique.

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

I didn't even know the audio was sick.

[@85tclower]

😂😂😂

[@birdup657]

Nice.

[@roddydykes7053]

Lmao! It was sick definitely

[@bonzo6826]

Ur smart I appreciate it being a fan of the man

[@LukeLongboneOfficial]

Norm was the boy in the Tiny White Coffin. He was the boy fighting courageously against a terminal illness. He was also himself in the story, having confronted death, he walked alone down that long black road and never saw things the same again- just white clouds and nothing more. Damn he was brilliant.

[@85tclower]

I never thought about it that way. Great insight!

[@kenj.8897]

I get what you are saying but he had his son and his mom , I'm sure their love gave him some comfort. Damn I hate cancer

[@roddydykes7053]

And ironically, it was that cancer that made him as unmatchable as he was, the driving force behind his fearless stage performances. I could be wrong, but I feel like if he had been in perfect health his whole life, he would’ve been one of those decent comedians you’d see on Just For Laughs (I’m Canadian so I’m not sure what the American equivalent show is) and I could imagine he’d write for sitcoms and such. But the thing that gave him the balls to be as outrageous and philosophical had to have been in part from the looming death that was noticeably following him, always on his mind, the thing we regular folk do such a job of not thinking about when we’re in normal health.

[@Godshonestruth]

This comment is brilliant. U will probably not get the accolades of ur mind from others out ignorance jealously etc- but brilliant.

[@Godshonestruth]

@@roddydykes7053two brilliant comments in one small thread. I agree. Those who conceptualize death even when living, seem to live more. None of us getting out of here alive- so what are we so afraid of. So so true. It was almost a gift in a way- the constant “knowing” of ones own mortality versus the willful ignorance of the vast majority and myself much of the time. But I am working on that always. Terrence Mckenna did a great “bit” on dying and accepting it.

[@nathanieledwards7150]

Norm..... your material kept me alive so many times when i felt there was nothing left. If that was your goal, mission accomplished. You are truly missed

[@ShaneHalen]

He can't read this, on account of he's dead.

[@b0b0-]

Paul Newman says "You never get over it"

[@Sam-xc1mm]

I didn’t even know he was sick.

[@MC-xb5fj]

I had this tonight today. Glad I’m not the only one

[@homesickNovalis]

When I was lying in bed for 3 days, going thru alcohol withdrawals, I mostly just listened to norm interviews..

[@jimmyjunk8498]

"aren't you a fucking writer?!" hahaha you know that was for real.

[@priestfan81]

What I like about tiny white coffin is, childhood innocence is not innocence as in they can do no wrong, or ideate wrongdoing. Rather we project that innocence onto them, they are our vehicles of hope. It's a story laden with absurdity, yet it feels somehow raw and real. His turn of phrase and prose are absolutely wonderful at time. I just fuckin love the guy and all the work he left behind.

[@fredrodriguez3913]

I think “Tiny White Coffin” is one of the most inexplicably hilarious, and original stories I’ve ever heard. I’ve rewatched this half a dozen times, and it seems to make me laugh harder each time. RIP Norm.

[@ollegogog4732]

It's fantastic, manages to jump between being hilarious to sad in such a natural way. God damn cancer for taking Norm away from us so soon.

[@rexseven6907]

Laughing through tears.

[@VividhKothari-rd5ll]

For me too. Hard to analyze it's emotional cadence.

[@priestfan81]

So funny, yet so dark and poetically so.

[@tonygibson5171]

I’ve watched this several times and the final chapter always gets me choked up.

[@glinteastwood]

I thought I’d seen all the top tier Norm footage by now. This was an absolute delight. Thank you so very much!

[@gerrymcguire2863]

The algorithm has been spitting up the same stuff over and over again. This came out of left field and hit me like a ton of bricks. It's solid gold.

[@Dominian1]

I'm German and without KZbin I probably wouldn't even know who Norm McDonald was. Same goes for greats like George Carlin, Bill Hicks and Mitch Hedberg. To think that I'm only 34 and tons of my favorite comedians are already dead (RIP Bob Saget), is a really odd feeling. We understand pretty clearly that the internet has become a sort of prism which changes the structure of the public into all its distinguishable streams, creating many parallel cultures living side by side, but to think that the preservation of colored high resolution images of almost every culturally meaningful act will actually be able to transport people into cultures across the barriers of time is rather new. Imagine watching interviews of Mozart and performances of Liszt. They have been lost to time forever and only live on in the form of paper and musical academic tradition. Yet what the future will hold for generations born hundreds of years from now - and just like people are into old jazz, old country and classical music, there will always be fans of a certain era within a culture - is nothing short of the entire cultural fund of a world that has been gone for hundreds of years. The implications of societies being made up of individuals who have almost no common cultural ground will lead to a complete reorganization of a global public sooner or later. It's a frightening chance for humanity and it is all caused by people who watch some old comedy videos on KZbin and those who upload it for clicks.

[@Number-6]

...or so the Germans would have us believe.

[@lurchileb]

Schön, zu sehen, dass es noch andere Bekloppte hier gibt, die auf nem Normathon sind. Grüße

[@manuvikramsingh6685]

"Sure; I KNEW THAAT!!!!!!"

[@asadal-din5723]

Hello, Lawrence.

[@dvango7090]

Thats quite thoughtful.

[@randyj420]

Priceless. Thanks so much for this and the improved audio. Norm was among the best of the best and a 1 of a kind. I can't get enough of him and have binged since his passing - and before.

[@iurizur8526]

That was beautiful! Thank you for fixing the audio, you are a good man. I wish I were there for the questions so I could ask Norm something I always wanted to know from him: “Where do you get your ideas from?”

[@mshef140]

He got that one idea from Colin Quinn

[@christiancampbell466]

I think he’d have told you cab drivers.

[@laurajones1832]

@@christiancampbell466 he totally would have.

[@Woofwoof1929]

Seriously? You have a once in a lifetime opportunity to ask a question and you ask some basic open ended question that he definitely wouldn't answer head on. It would make for a good bit though 😂

[@____________________________hi]

@@Woofwoof1929 KZbin '“Where do you get your ideas from?” norm', Norm used to get Adam Eget (sidekick) to ask the comedian guests that question... a question every one of them hated

[@alexwhiteesp]

This is absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much.

[@fadingsmoke9206]

This is officially my favorite Norm MacDonald interview.

[@rogue-like4life]

I personally love the interview with Guy MacPherson more than anything else just because it seems like he was able to make Norm comfortable enough to be 100% himself... Totally honest and a great mix of serious life stories and humourous quips about those subjects. But I love everything Norm ever did and they are all unique.

[@SaltBhj]

I agree. I love this interview so much.

[@lurchileb]

This is just beautiful!

[@rsdriver1869]

Wonderful The essence of life sometimes can be found in aspect of people’s personalities , flowers , maybe even certain things . All one can do is be in awe , in wonder of such a thing . Thank you for posting this video

[@Mikehawkhurtsme]

I met Norm once... Under the queensboro bridge 😉 rest in peace Norm we love you... My 16 year old son loves you I'm passing you on to the next generation

[@jakerakestraw5751]

It's like he's writing his own obituary at 42:46. Watch Norms reaction when he is asked 'you never read that publicly. All he gets back is a simple, emotional, head shake.

[@rexseven6907]

On your worst day, you were always in the top 5.

[@AJMoore101]

Now that we know he was fighting cancer for ten years this interview is even more incredibly sad! But at least it was a draw!

[@avlisk]

And somewhere in the darkness, the gambler he broke even.

[@kevindean1327]

The cancer died in obscurity, Norm lived on. Big win for the Canadian!!!

[@Grim_Falcon]

Or so The Germans would have us believe…

[@dixonpinfold2582]

You know, his death was almost five months ago and it's only now I can laugh about it.

[@drServitis]

NORM MACDONALD DIED OF AIDS. THE CANCER STORY WAS A COVER UP. NORM LOST $400,000 IN VEGAS AND GOT DEPRESSED, GOT DRUNK AND WENT WHORING, WHERE HE CONTRACTED AIDS. PRETTY SAD.

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

Miss you, Norm...Thank goodness we can still hear your voice...listen to you talk. Rest In Peace ...and Thank You.

[@j-dub.d-trey]

Of course the 'author interview' for his absurdly hilarious "memoir" would also be used as a medium for expressing his comedic talent. Just brilliant.

[@earlpipe9713]

56:36 - Man, that laugh Norm breaks out in upon hearing "knowing that lazy Artie Lange could write a book". Thank you so much to whoever it was that had that as part of their question🙌🤌

[@hyperpress]

When Norm pauses after reading aloud "The Tiny White Coffin", he says, "something like that really happened," and never reveals what he's talking about. I think it's the boy killing the seal is a metaphor for Norm's internal Hope for some miraculous recovery. Like the boy. That the boy gets hit by a bus has no relevance to the metaphor. I think Norm chokes up because he has an eternal Hope that he would somehow recover.

[@SaltBhj]

Wow, beautifully said.

[@billybeetle942]

I just remembered that after I saw him live in Boston and he didn't kill, I messaged him about it. He actually got back to me and said he do better next time. This is the legend so enlightening and awesome!

[@acebasespace6180]

You are probably one of the wonderful memories he had before passing. How kind his fans were one even wrote him to console him after a bad show.

[@Sharon-kr1ui]

I love how this interviewer went from uptight and worried to laughing and having fun and absolutely loving Norm.

[@yunka49849]

he sucked.

[@DaveBleeds]

That acid/big purple dog joke was incredible to witness!

[@JamJells]

It still shocks me to realize I took a great interest, and joy out of watching what I call; Norm videos and in only a few months still enjoying, and trolling old videos of him on TV shows and old skits on SNL he passed away. Norm. You are no chunk of coal. You gave so much wisdom and angler humor I will enjoy till the light goes out for me. Because your light is still on!

[@Ideasite]

Thank you very much for taking the time to fix the audio on this clip. I am a big Norm fan & was so disappointed by the audio of the first version I ran into that I couldn't keep listening to it. Your work allowed me to really hear this fantastic, touching tribute to one of the greatest. Thanks again, Greatly appreciated! You did a fantastic job. I work with audio and know what kind of work went into this. You have my admiration & appreciation.

[@Mayersam]

Loved his reading of the tiny white coffin. Have read Norms book twice but it's the first time hearing him read it himself. And the phrasing the delivery is so gorgeous that it deserves to be heard in audio format. Glad that it exists . His writing is so fluid and brilliant it's impossible to believe it's his first and only published written work. I know he has mentioned how all he ever wanted to do was stand up and write short Stories. There is plenty of Norm's stand up for all to see, but it's unfortunate we may never get another written work.

[@laurajones1832]

I listened to this as an audiobook it was amazing! I usually don't listen to audiobook tapings because I like to read books myself but just voicing all that made it so much more special. You should definitely buy the audio book it's in his voice obviously

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@@laurajones1832 It's definitely a way of getting more Norm.

[@roddydykes7053]

It’s all free on Spotify, so great that it’s on there. I’m glad I read it first, because it was the first time I ever laughed so hard from words on a page in a novel, such a unique experience. Last week I listened to the whole thing on a road trip, and it’s interesting what becomes funnier when spoken out loud, vs the spacing and self-pacing you give yourself when you read in your head.

[@alanjohnson901]

Norm interviews are the best

[@peterismyfirstname2872]

Thanks for improving the sound. Sound matters. I have to watch this again later but i just wanted to pop in for a second and say fixing the sound is much appreciated 👍

[@SaltBhj]

To me, this is the most beautiful interview ever. I love every bit of it. I love how prolifically poetic Norm is and I love how I’m the only one to get it. I love how the interviewer is scrambling to get out a sentence. I love how a comedian, including our Norm, will always go for the laugh, even when presenting such delicate and sensitive material. I love you Norm, you are an eternal light in my life.

[@geoff_shreeves]

Beautifully said

[@inyourface668]

thx bud. it's an awesome interview that was previously IMPOSSIBLE TO HEAR.

[@Sh0n0]

Your wlecime

[@danielhaney9992]

I cannot express how grateful I am for this improved audio. It is in my will for a section of this to be played at my own funeral.

[@babelinfocalypse8118]

i misread the title and thought you'd improv'd the audio. i was like, "dang this guys Norm MacDonald impression is great"!

[@lambrosk3790]

This chapter that Norm read aloud “Tiny White Coffin,” is the one I would try and re-tell whenever I’d recommend the book. Bought Two copies and I keep giving them away. Going to get a couple more copies. Great Book . God bless Norm.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Yes, God bless him.

[@tvviewer4500]

You are a hero. Thank you very much for this.

[@hopelives7469]

An honest, intelligent and funny man, and interviewing Norm of all people! I miss Norm.

[@roberttauzer7042]

This was thoroughly mesmerizing.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Right? Amazing. The dude was a genius.

[@bobwoww8384]

The humility Norm inherently puts forth is without compare. A blessing upon all listeners

[@danensor2762]

I've binge watched Norm clips for years now and this is up there with the best.Incredible comic mind...genius

[@rogue-like4life]

Thanks for making the audio immensely better so it's a more enjoyable experience to view. You deserve a Candy Award!

[@chrisnelson1928]

I was under the assumption that I’ve watched everything Norm but yet I stupidly passed over this video because of the graininess and assumption the audio would be just as poor. I am both annoyed with myself and extremely pleased that I ignored it until now because it was the greatest cherry on top Norm experience ever.

[@danielson68]

It’s a pleasure to see him in this setting. Thank you for sharing and making this moment happen. Always expecting The funny, but Norm’s facility with imagery brought the truth along with the laughs in such a unique and surprising way. Wish I could get the final cloud observation out of my head or his genuine reaction to reading it but some losses stick with you, especially when there are beautifully crafted pictures to along.

[@nathanl4417]

Well done. Thanks for fixing the sound!

[@donhamlett5959]

Excellent audio master. 👍

[@PeasGraveny]

Best Norm interview. Thanks for fixing it.

[@johnw8984]

He was very sick when he did this It took a lot of strength and guts rest in peace Norm.

[@rigrag7876]

Thank you so much for sorting the audio. This was hilarious and emotional at the same time

[@didomilan1725]

Thanks for this, he was entertaining but such a “salt of the earth”, it was reassuring to hear he wasn’t a tormented comedian, and I believe that. He was a talented normal guy who fit that 90s era so well. I was lucky to be in his demographic. Also, what a hunk. I always have to mention that.

[@hakonlhre736]

His key demographic was "damn dirty hippies"

[@julius-sumner-miller]

An ol’ hunk … of coal

[@princessmax618]

I couln't have said it better myself, Dildo. Ty

[@richardm7181]

This is so good. Thank you for editing sound

[@DanLoFat]

Thank you so much for the reupload and great audio.

[@Jonjzi]

This interview is one of my favorite videos of all time.

[@zachary7914]

Bless you for cleaning up the audio. I tried to listen to this interview before and it was impossible. Thank you so much. Norm is not a national treasure he is a universal treasure.

[@treasurechest2951]

Consider adding "Book Tour" to the title, because it's hard to search for this particular video. Thanks for doing this by the way, i have a thousand thanks for you.

[@CamMacMastermusic]

Thank you for the audio boost ! Great job.

[@4OHz]

Thanks for the improvements in the audio, it makes a huge difference !

[@caseyp5665]

The title got me 100%, thank you for making this.

[@professor_of_logic]

Thank you for this work Sir. Previous video i saw was so desperately in need for audio improving! For an Old chunk of Coal like myself - it means a World!

[@jimbrace4671]

awesome job with the audio!! It was torture not being able to hear him all the way through previously.

[@robinlane62]

Tears are streaming down my cheeks with the laughter caused by this lovely man.

[@ATreeofNight]

loved this guy. miss him still.

[@jpm199]

Norm's passing has given me a most profound faith in his eternal life. I know he's still with us and I Know he's in heaven. All the love

[@LikwidAyshun]

Great job! I was one of the moaners on the last video. That must have been a lot of work

[@Splimbo]

I go through rabbit holes to never return but Norm is my favourite hole that I just cant stop coming in and out of and each time I come it gets deeper.

[@hughgrection9439]

I always wanted to hear this interview.Thanks for making it possible

[@mattkaustickomments]

Thank you for posting this. I always loved Norm.

[@markscheinfeld3020]

I feel so blessed to have found this on youtube. I will never forget this and this "Jewish" "Christian" retired Pastor may make some changes in the life of others, not my own.

[@DiggitySlice]

Are you speaking English?

[@plainpat1990]

This is so good. It’s a gift to listen to norm !

[@trexx32]

Thank you so much for posting this with the fixed audio.

[@tntnationwide]

This was absolutely wonderful and touched my heart. Thank you for sharing.

[@LouisEmery]

11:51 "au courant" is what I think he said. Wrongly pronounced, though. However Norm has several times in interviews revealed his underlying intelligence and education. His shtick is to act a little less than average so that he is liked by the majority of people. The audio is excellent. Thanks.

[@manuvikramsingh6685]

You know what they say: SPEAK ILL of the dead.

[@lorcanoconnor6274]

No he’s saying it with a Quebecois accent

[@maine-kw6wfy]

Think of ALL the people we see on YT who are half as intelligent as Norm , but with 100% hubris.

[@analeyesanalyzeanallies5579]

Thanks for this. The audio is vastly improved!

[@ray-jf4sh]

One of his best talks

[@reply_guy]

This is Norm’s finest hour.

[@johnalyward7432]

Only 3 comic's have made my gut hurt in my 55 years on this earth...the other 2 Mr.Carlin and Mr.Chappelle... Mr Macdonald thank you from the bottom of my heart...there are only a few people in this world who will be remembered forever as being the smartest and best on and off there fields of there professionsin in my opinion... Mr. Williams, Mr.Orr, Mr. Sayers, and Mr. Mcdonald

[@maine-kw6wfy]

Do you believe Chapelle has Norm’s “ humility” though?

[@knotsocialmusic]

I really appreciate this bro, I've been binging Norm for weeks now, I actually didn't really know of him until he passed but! I'm a fan now and I have 40 years of content to get through so maybe you should be a little jealous hahah nha jokes

[@pilippepine3299]

Wow so cool.... Norm was so highly intelligent and a deep sharp mind and just an adorable good guy. Missing you dear Norm...

[@paulogaviola5522]

Norm is a legend man, so glad that I am a fan of this guy

[@rickfletcher3362]

Norm was a pure comedic genius and unfortunately he was taken from us much too soon. Thank God we have a great collection of film and video to refer back to. Norm, you will be missed.

[@knuckle12356]

Well, IT'S CERTAINLY PLENTY LOUD IN THIS PARTICULAR ITERATION. THANK YOU!

[@garywheeler60]

I grew up in the same time frame as Norm......when he says feelings weren't expressed he hit the nail on the head

[@talkingrefugees3845]

37:37 that sigh means so much now knowing he was ill

[@a.m11558]

I just realised at the start when the interviewer said Norm couldn't make it the first time he was scheduled, that was because Norm was sick. He had to pull out of a lot of public appearances including Conan's last episodes of his show because his cancer got worse.

[@brooksmith8614]

He is a man that had such true talent. He will be missed more and more as younger people. God Bless is family

[@alfresco4805]

Anyone else trying to find every single video with Norm on? This is a good find.

[@stevepeterson5943]

Did you ever see the pilot reboot of Match Game? With Norm and Super Dave, a great watch, here on y t.

[@Smackblood]

Thank you, I previously had to turn this up all the way before and I still didn't understand all of it.

[@jackcrassus168]

Thank you for this. It is always a joy to find Norm and spend time with him.

[@HuntersHunter]

"By the way, don't buy a deathbed."

[@fadedportalmaster9745]

God bless you for improved audio

[@crungefactory]

Holy mole! This incredible. Only record I've seen of norm reading his fantastic book. And this is great on every level.

[@calvinthompson5398]

Really came to appreciate this interviewer. Well done

[@erikvanderwinden6623]

Thanks so much for the enhancement! 🙂 The guy obviously has no clue whatsoever about when Norm is joking or not, so I didn’t fancy hearing him in the workplace 😁

[@Uuu44]

Wow thank you for the better audio I remember when this first was posted with my ear next to my phone