Miranda July - “All Fours” | The Daily Show

Filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist Miranda July talks to Desi Lydic about how her new novel, “All Fours,” is a coming-of-age story for any woman in her 40s who has “secret desires and anxieties about those desires, and is wondering what’s going on with her body and her marriage, and just her whole self.” They discuss how many of the topics covered in the novel, like perimenopause, traumatic childbirth, and female sexual freedom, often go undiscussed, and July explains the difference between a “driver” and a “parker.” #DailyShow #DesiLydic #MirandaJuly
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[@michaelbayer5094]

I really appreciate Desi. She's funny, intelligent, and tonight reveals another layer of depth. And I hope this does not sound silly, as I'm a 58 yr old male, but I liked that two women were having a conversation about things I'll never experience or know. But I can listen and learn.

[@mr.ch4rli3_]

There's nothing silly about being open to listening about others experiences. It's mature. Which is a rarity among men these days

[@MrBrock314]

@@mr.ch4rli3_ It's probably less rare now than it was back in the day so this is a bit misleading.

[@jenniferbond2323]

💖🤗💖

[@michaelbayer5094]

@@jenniferbond2323 Thanks.

[@mr.ch4rli3_]

@@MrBrock314 how is my observation misleading

[@chrisoffersen]

Desi did an amazing job in this interview… just, wow.

[@leviashanken2506]

As ever!

[@a_boundless_plangency]

Big fan of Miranda since her Portland days in the late 90’s/early 2000’s. Desi is the perfect interviewer for her.

[@El_LocaLoca]

Give Desi the desk permanently. I love ALL the correspondents but Desi is the one.

[@bryanergau6682]

Roy Wood Jr.

[@nadiainthesky]

No

[@MARKUSMULDER]

Absolutely!

[@user-gm4mp6cn9o]

Just came back to watching daily show recently and finding Desi here was a pleasant surprise. Just like a long time ago people will always have a preference but I think she's an incredible fit for the show. Josh Johnson too, I enjoy his stand up alot and had no idea he was here. 😂

[@petrafranklin]

Desi is a riveting interviewer! Take us there Desi! You are knocking it out of the park! Thank you. I love how well you take us to what actually matters to us. Your ability to draw out your subjects is gorgeous! Well done!

[@THMILLER]

Sounds like a nice book. It is weird why some things are not talked about in the USA, my daughter had the luck of being able to grow up and learn here in Germany (German/American) where that is taught in middle-school and i had a conversation with her where we talked about what is NOT taught in the USA. She was shocked. I also told her about the fact that she knows more about US history than more than 60% of US born US citizens.

[@timothypenwell2487]

Desi is simply the best!!!❤❤❤❤

[@GuidedbyHeartSong]

I've loved her for years. Excited to get her book 🥰🙏🏽💙💙💙💙💜🌎🕊️

[@sotthapana]

The book sounds very interesting! Congratulations, and thank you for being you, Miranda! ❤

[@aleximishkin6351]

There should be rites of passage to share and celebrate this time ❤

[@shannanstigri]

Shes my favorite. Keep her there.

[@oldcatlover]

I feel like my best friend moved away when I finish a great book!❤

[@cadebritt8001]

Wasn't going to bother, but it is a serious subject and rare honesty.

[@ExosLife]

Miranda July is one of my favourite creators alive today; whenever I find myself wandering into her world, I am constantly shocked and amazed at how after these experiences, I am utterly and forever changed.

[@hdnft4633]

One of my favorite artists!!!

[@isaackitone]

Miranda is intense. She looks like she can see inside your soul.

[@mattgibson6144]

Thanks for this, have been looking for an unexpected birthday gift for my wife & this book looks the goods after watching this convo. Once again Desi proves there's more to her than comedy & looks, great interview 👍

[@oriana8700]

I’m loving the book so far!

[@BATgirl57]

I think I’m gonna like this book!! Thanks for the interview Desi! You rock girlie!😎

[@OrlandoTurcios-ho7jr]

🎉 awesome interview 💯

[@TheOdelld]

Just yes on so many levels and so many times - yes!!!!!

[@bubblesezblonde]

great interview

[@greggorgone5324]

Great show. Thank you

[@walkingstick6655]

Women, men, everyone, are eventually led by age to the point of the fear-driven feelings of irrelevance, of feelings of mortality, feelings of falling short on accomplishments. Of course, there are no love songs or poetry written about this stage of life, because those songs and poems associated with young hormonal changes are socially and biologically intended to support feelings at that time in order to perpetuate the acts required to continue the human species. That noted, there really should be more explored and expressed about the further end of the arc of life, what men and women endure as they age into the sunset.

[@Atmatan_Kabbaher]

Obviously you've never listened to HIM.

[@TheRealBlueValhalla]

@Atmatan_Kabbaher you mean mythology

[@TheGiggleMasterP]

What a powerhouse of comedy and literacy! These women are incredible.

[@namemycolossalsquid]

haha

[@TheRealBlueValhalla]

@namemycolossalsquid is bone dry lol

[@Tripptheripp]

honestly, they all have their weaknesses, but all in all these "new" hosts are knocking it out of the park

[@ataxius86]

Lovely and funny interview

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love her

[@DryHeart23]

Great interview!

[@DawnoftheDance4477]

I watched this and immediately listened to the audible sample. I will be reading it as soon as next month’s credit drops unless I break down and pay for it early. The author reads it and her narration seems perfect

[@michaelavolio]

I just finished the audiobook last night, and it was amazing - the writing and the performance. July being a great actor and performer helps, of course. Hearing her read it makes it even more intimate and powerful. So yeah, definitely get the audiobook!

[@TheFourteen]

Loved The Future and Kajillionaire - hope she makes some more movies!

[@sierraergundogdu1783]

Added to my wishlist

[@janetta98]

perimenopause ftw!!!

[@bradleyifowler]

I wasn't into the subject matter, but it was very informative to watch

[@TheRealBlueValhalla]

@bradley is thankful that a man gets a voice at EVERY table whether relevant or not

[@bradleyifowler]

@@TheRealBlueValhalla wth are you talking about? lol

[@TheRealBlueValhalla]

@@bradleyifowler you can't step in another's shoes so it's pointless. Most would of you are like that.

[@bradleyifowler]

@@TheRealBlueValhalla hw are you coming to this conclusion? lol I said that the subject doesn't interest me, but it was an informative video

[@mellowyellow2576]

💜

[@hannahdoyle5123]

I just stopped the clip and order the book. I need help. I feel like I’m fading away.

[@mr.ch4rli3_]

Desi is a great host. She should get more airtime. Or just make her permanent host. Which I don't say lightly because Jordan, Roonie and Michael are also top notch.

[@christophermerlot3366]

It's a coming of old age story.

[@nelsonlugo45]

Midlife coming of age - it's been called "moltadolescence" (dating myself LoL)

[@TheDilligan]

As a 30 year old guy, I kinda want to read it just to know what they are talking about.

[@emanluca3753]

Do it homie! Reading about anything different, even something you don’t agree with or relate to, is always valuable insight.

[@gumb3588]

You me and everyone we know

[@donnaleeswan]

I can see Kristen Wiig playing Miranda 😆 Love Desi though!

[@davidletarte214]

i am not a woman but i am a huge fan of secret DESIres! 😆 i'll uh... i'll see myself out...

[@TheRealBlueValhalla]

Any man gets a seat and voice at every table so chatter on

[@natalieconforti6898]

Parkers are everywhere.

[@monl3807]

I hated turning 50 nothing g romantic about nenaupose and 50% of us have gut issues ex..IBS weight gain. 7:31

[@SaltheartFoamfollower]

I really really like the face to face interview style that Desi Lydic uses.

[@edwardmanning9290]

How many times does she use the word "like" in the book????

[@TheRealBlueValhalla]

Edward when is your book coming out?

[@GUARDIAN085]

She is wonderful

[@leapintothewild]

Why is this like walking up to two people in the middle of a conversation and not ever being able to figure out what they're talking about... ? What the heck?

[@crisfer22]

What do you mean? She's presenting her new book. They mention it non-stop

[@Sideshowjav]

Regret is not a new concept.

[@Neroevelocity]

Hey does anyone else think she looks A LOT like Ilana Glazer from last week??? Like seriously go to the video listing and look at the thumbnails and compare. Aside from the eyes and skin tone they look like they could pass for one another.

[@TheJosephoenix]

🙄

[@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers]

*To The Author…* What if a person is the correct age but not married and or doesn’t have kids? I know many women that fit one or both things. Has anyone read this to know that? Maybe the author might see my comment and let us know? Thanks!

[@JillKnapp]

It's not her job to write a book for us. She saw that books were missing for *her* experience and the shared experiences of her friends, so that's the book she wrote. Maybe you or one of your friends can write that book for your experience-- there's definitely a market! Or... maybe you can read her book and take away insight about people who have many similarities to you without the book being specifically about your experience. After all, isn't that one reason we read books? To learn to understand others' experiences, even if they are fictional?

[@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers]

I think the author knows who might most benefit from her writings. If I wrote a book and someone asked if their particular situation would benefit from reading my book I’d have absolutely no problem being honest about it. Authors love getting questions and don’t really need defenders. No offense. Some of us are better readers than others and or might not even be able to afford a book over a meal. Finding out about a product and how it can help you or those you love isn’t a crazy thing to do.

[@jrcastillo2824]

It's a fiction story, not a self help book. 😊 Peace be with you

[@crisfer22]

From what I've seen, many women have enjoyed it regardless of their family situation. I'd say a factor that will play a bigger role is if you have read or seen her work before and felt her style and sensibilities spoke to you. She has a very specific voice.

[@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers]

@@crisfer22 Thank you! I REALLY appreciate that!!

[@hankugly6800]

That’s right… …Japan. I can Japan.

[@GuidedbyHeartSong]

Is that a fun game, slapping the table?🤪💙💜 ☺️🤩

[@mariaquiet6211]

​@@GuidedbyHeartSongyou're beautiful. Are you beautiful?

[@Phil-tt3xg]

'Cause they creep out men.

[@gracelandone]

Ick.

[@norwegianzound]

She's not even old yet.

[@michaelwilcox5168]

That’s the point. In western culture she is.

[@chasemorello60]

📃

[@aliaamustafaaltabbaa4958]

Scale up Desi,you have a lot to add..feels like need to pump up the conversation a little bit

[@craighohmann9534]

So it's all mid life crisis for us all?.

[@namemycolossalsquid]

It's "brave"

[@mybrainisshortcake]

buncha baby boys crying that it's not for them in the comments. waaaaaaaaa

[@jeelsvealnerve1163]

Yeah. Makes me wonder if people spend all their time looking for and watching things they won't like on YT...

[@danam0228]

Might be enjoyable to read, but not listen to

[@tiberseptim8434]

This woman is 50?!?

[@Addison-RN]

She must of found it because she looks younger than 50.

[@bobkosturko812]

Miranda is such a narcissist

[@warriorkelly]

Well I guess the government only wants certain people in the US to view this video. Interesting... It's marked as private for me and I live in Colorado. I have multiple screenshots that show the view count is going up and yet it's a private video so who in the world is viewing this and what government is blocking it?!

[@colinthompson3111]

Excellent job feom Desi. If only Jon was well read.😊

[@nadiainthesky]

What in god’s name are you talking about

[@christopherpike8269]

Did anyone else feel like they should get a room? I had to turn my phone away because I felt like I was intruding.

[@magnificentfailure2390]

And that's why you'll never get lucky.

[@MediaTribeUSAAus]

Oh ffs. Women talking about real stuff is too intimate for you and that’s ok. Don’t sexualize it.

[@DavidCrisp-rv7js]

You know if all the women thought like these in the comments, there would be no new children being born

[@a_boundless_plangency]

You and your thoughts needs to get a room

[@a_boundless_plangency]

@@MediaTribeUSAAus going to have to agree with this comment

[@smalltime0]

Desi has kids? How would she know? Worms aren't maternal.

[@clintdogg01]

Desi was pregnant when she first got hired for TDS.

[@edwarda5584]

"I understood that reference" 😂

[@ChrisSmith-lo2kp]

women deeply resent it when men even contemplate actually discussing their own feelings like this openly

[@emanluca3753]

You don’t talk to enough women. You had one bad experience with your mother, and maybe someone in high school and jumped to a conclusion. It sounds like a “you” issue.

[@mariaquiet6211]

Is that your experience, Chris?

[@cliveklg7739]

saying you are an incel without having to say you are an incel

[@bobmckoolky5346]

Is there any reason for a cis male to read this? Maybe just to develop a better understanding of your partner, or just cis women in general? I'll buy it right now, if even one person who has read it says yes.😊

[@mybrainisshortcake]

Not everything is for you. That's a snowflakey mentality.

[@noteverhanah]

yes!! i had an hours long convo with my cishet male partner about it. there’s a lot of aspects you probably wont intuit but that’s fine. don’t try to put yourself into the narrative, just appreciate the perspective! i think anyone who’s interested should follow that curiosity.

[@SoullessScythe]

what a wannabe philosopher. alan watts called, he said things are simpler than youre making it.

[@mariaquiet6211]

I didn't find it complex at all

[@mybrainisshortcake]

what a pointless comment. maybe it wasn't *for you*. Not everything is *for you*. Deal with it.

[@SoullessScythe]

@@mybrainisshortcake not everything is "for me" i understand that, otherwise i wouldnt be bringing up alan watts. or do you know nothing of his philosophy. my point is that this is for nobody. that we would all be happier not distracting ourselves with things that do not matter. you are distracting yourself with things that do not matter... "me" and im driving you to try to understand that. ultimately if you knew anything about alan watts, youd understand that. that is what im trying to say from the get-go.this book does not matter, nor do you, nor do i. and yet life will go on. but you still went and wasted time of your life on that book. when it could have been spent building a more perfect world.

[@Crypt_AU]

What a fake interview

[@terrywright9765]

Looks like someone who spends all their time at home with their cat.

[@goodhoneysuckle]

One of the best ways to spend time!

[@terrywright9765]

@@goodhoneysuckle I just got a cat two weeks ago.😊. He is 4 and very sweet, like a dog

[@cliveklg7739]

Ok guy who has never been intimate with a woman.

[@StratsRUs]

They ARE

[@mariaquiet6211]

Are you trying to be funny

[@SquatchWatcher]

Desi admits the book isn't a page-turner 😂 & the author is very weird. She's due for a breakdown, sorry to say 😢

[@StratsRUs]

For rich, privileged , narcissists only

[@mariaquiet6211]

Do non rich people not experience middle age?

[@mybrainisshortcake]

Incel says what?

[@EhNothing]

This woman is ambien in human form. One of the most boring people I've ever heard speak.

[@brunobengala2766]

Wow. What a perfectly vacuous interview. Yes, women get old, men get old, what a breakthrough. So stunning and brave. 😂😂

[@cliveklg7739]

Saying you are an incel without having to say you are an incel.

[@mybrainisshortcake]

Wow. What a perfectly oblivious and unhelpful comment.

[@EconAdviser]

Imagine such an interview, but instead with a male author and interviewer in a mid-life crisis looking for guidance: Question: I like how you dealt with "How often should I wash my car in the driveway now that the kids have moved away?" Author: Yeah, I wrote this book after reminiscing about how much better sports bars used to be before they banned smoking.

[@urkiddingme6254]

Desi is smart, beautiful, funny but I cannot listen to her nasal voice for this long. She does the funniest and most incisive shorts of anyone on TDS, and IMO that's her highest and best use.

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

They're going to scissor.

[@cliveklg7739]

Oh boy the incels have arrived.

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

@@cliveklg7739 Hey, when I finished watching this, you were still diddling your bean while taking a big cabbage dump, latecomer.

[@jasonbean2764]

So, two white women promoting a book that one has written.

[@cliveklg7739]

So an incel making another ignorant comment, proving why he can't get with a woman over and over.

[@billy4227]

Repressed, mousy women unite!

[@henrygroth9149]

Who says there is no misogyny anymore 🙂

[@teresabeekind5899]

Can’t Watch THIS!

[@user-un8tv1pp8m]

This is endless vacuous not-getting-to-any-point. I´m glad they found each other in their shared inhibited avoidance of actually saying anything. Yes, people age. And yes, aging changes life ... soooo?! More empty chinwagging? Nothing here is funny or interesting or explanatory - just two ladies dancing a delicate dance of avoiding saying anything concrete for solid 7 minutes.

[@clumsiii]

this video must've gotten to the chan boards with this bullsht

[@cliveklg7739]

Oh look the misogynists have arrived.

[@jamesrasmussen7036]

TRIGGER WARNING: Divorced 50 something men in jacked up pickup trucks may find the following book review disturbing …

[@mybrainisshortcake]

have you ever listened to men talk about sports?

[@MrThe1234guy]

So glad Trevor Noah is gone. The guy never really was funny they should have brought John back a long long time ago

[@SayAhh]

Trevor was great. Jon is better but Trevor was great. Not everyone shares your opinion just like not everyone shares mine. And who is this "John"?

[@cyborgzulu2011]

Jesh man. He wasn't that bad. He isn't John yes, but he kept the daily show modern enough for John to come back. Have to respect that!

[@teresabeekind5899]

I wanted The Best for Trevor but then he Sold Out like ALL of them do!🙄

[@daisysolace8817]

i got to know about the daily show because of Trevor and i always looked forward to watching the show because of him. Since he left, i haven't watched it since until this video.

[@DavidCrisp-rv7js]

Don't speak bad about Trevor noah, he was awesome, you must be a racist