TIMES TALKS CONVERSATION WITH JARED LETO

Interviewed by New York Times contributor Logan Hill. 14 August 2014

[@PhoebeGrigor]

Seeing this, it's clear to see that he isn't just a pretty face with a good voice and a bucket of acting talent. Behind everything, there is meaning, there is motive and there is inspiration.

[@nightgathering]

+Phoebe Grigor I consider him a fighter. A constant fighter who worked hard every day and who truly loves art

[@MARSBELLA1]

AND GOD BLESS AMERICA x i love you x

[@kroywenn5306]

So you love molesters??? He is a creep

[@kroywenn5306]

@@nightgatheringlol 😂😂 a molester

[@kroywenn5306]

@@MARSBELLA1He is a rapist and has raped many women backstage.. There are lot of confessions by the victims saying they were harrassed 🙄

[@milkiudovicic6187]

On stage wilde, in Interviews cool and smart. I love this😍

[@belindahamilton4601]

I love Jared to bits and after watching this, I kind of love him even more. But he drives me nuts. I have been an 'amateur creative' for many many years and have never been able to take that 'ultimate step' of making my creative ambitions pay the bills. I have to work in an investment company for that. I would love to make a living doing what I love. It comes down to one major factor: Money. I keep trying but I fail A LOT. I worry I am letting Jared (my hero) down by not finding success, even though he says failure is normal and kind of essential. I find Jared and his band endlessly inspiring for me as a creative person. Oh, and he loves Frankie Goes to Hollywood, my favourite band as a teenager! Double bonus!! Btw, I would like FgtH producer Trevor Horn to hear 30STM song "Birth", if he hasn't already because I think he will love it.

[@amyc8647]

great interview

[@doogiespence5310]

So this is what happens when your parents actually love you

[@daniellejones1539]

Doogie Spence cdedhttttgnfsj ..mzź

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

lol

[@LeBrow420]

And knows how to

[@Paulinka2131lol]

Omg it moved my heart so deeply im actually crying

[@ashleymillican3809]

Doogie Spence *Parent really. It was pretty much just him, his brother, and their mom for most of his childhood. His dad killed himself when he and his brother were very young. Their mom remarried for a short time, but that guy left too. Constance Leto is an amazing woman. ❤

[@debbieday6152]

I've been wanting to learn more about this guy since I watched his documentary on the EMI issue. He's certainly gorgeous. Most importantly he's very intelligent. He pays such close attention that he's figured out how to do what he loves and be financially successful at it. Well rounded. Funny and honest. Even if some might think Oops bleep that. It wouldn't be the same to see an interview without him to be allowed to say it like it is. Music is free now. People don't wait in line for days to get the new Michael release. He gets it and has figured out what he needs to do in order to still enjoy making music. And to prosper. Hard work, Thinking out of the box for sure.

[@natalyalassiter1107]

Fr idk what to say but thats so true

[@shanafortuin]

Jared gave such great advice. He is so articulate and great at deflecting when he doesn't want to answer some questions. Every interview is like a well crafted piece of art:)

[@milkiudovicic6187]

shanafortuin like a guru😉😄 I love him

[@annabanana960]

i love that sarcasm... hes an artist but a totally strict professional. What a turn on

[@Shecrimson]

Xoxoxo

[@screamingdaisies]

Awesome interview- I love hearing what Jared has to say! Thanks for sharing!

[@paganigirl]

You're Welcome

[@bibi2304]

this interview shows off Jared's way to be. this is the perfect way to describe him. he's an amazing,committed, very smart and so back grounded man.

[@steffishere]

Jared is so intelligent! I am always fascinated by the way he explains even complicated stuff and makes it almost obvious. A brilliant mind beside the looks

[@lookwaticando909]

This is the missing link.....the REAL HEPHAISTION....HONEST...LOYAL AND comfortable WITH SEXUALITY .... THE ULTIMATE MAN

[@KdKoala]

He is such a nice human being! I'm glad I watched this - great interview =)

[@AidenkA]

Great interview, Jared is so intelligent, one of the most talented musicians and actors of our times....I mean I would love to sit down with him and just chat, l could listen to him for hours ! Not as big of a fan of 30 seconds to mars as much as I was when their first 2 albums came out, and I much prefer Jared's movies, but I respect him for what he does and his dedication to both; music and film, his dedication to his fans....he's an incredible human being.

[@sycknasti]

Best day of my life. Thanks Jared for the free Carnivores tickets, it really reminded me to stay strong.

[@empyerful]

You're jay! Omg can I have your autograph lol

[@sycknasti]

It's hard to believe that it's been two summers since then. I look back at this vid and think eew haha but sure you can!

[@hajar_assab3i]

oh hey! I loved how sweet and true u were.. u actually said to him that's offensive!.

[@Hnthal]

That's it. I'm growing long hair.

[@will_Lancaster02ru]

ahhaha I have red hair cos Jared look very cool when he did it

[@Alina2366]

So, hello from Russia) How is your hair doing ? )))

[@SilverFlame819]

No pix, didn't happen!

[@user-un2qi4eo9n]

Don't do it ! you'll regret it! It's just not worth it

[@TGREAT1]

That's not it.. You must also increase iq level over 200, beauty over model level, and talent near MJ level also tattoos on both hands.

[@caitlinbrownfield8477]

Why do they ask him the same questions in every interview.

[@casualplay8555]

Haha this audience is something else. He says this incredible statement at 15:00 and afterwards nobody even claps... He even tries to get a clap going XD lol

[@amandawhittaker3833]

I thought the same thing! How did that go over everyone's heads!

[@caitlinherman4876]

his answers are so friggen intelligent, he has such a great mind!!

[@debbieday6152]

Watch Artifact. Eye opening, Buy something now and then people. This reminds me of what they did to Motown Artists and the Funk Brothers. Wholly Molly, It's on netflix. Under music.

[@SidneyIam]

Yep, it's brilliant; really teaches you something

[@malbeq]

Great introduction but one error- he isn't lead guitarist of 30STM, that's Tomo! Jared plays rhythm guitar and sings. =)

[@stuffguy6664]

jesus he is fucking handsome AF.. 0_0

[@rmilkyswife]

Jared is a awesome down to earth amazing. Person.

[@eric-sk2dl]

ive known about jared leto for a long time. He was in fight club, the good looking guy that got his his face bashed in was the first time i noticed him. Then i heard of a band who had good songs and it was his band then he started acting with the likes of jennifer connely and marlon waynes in a drama. He is the best but his acting started in 1999 roughly and the same as his singing took off. His singing is original and so are the movies hes been in are great not a bad record or movie

[@PhoebeGrigor]

Richard Green's Huffington Post article about Jared www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-greene/the-7-reasons-why-jared-l_b_4892619.html

[@princess4509]

I love hearing him talk tbh

[@princess4509]

Also he used to live by my school 😳

[@hajar_assab3i]

in LA?

[@MrAdasbozek]

That introduction was weak, just saying.

[@kathyreid1191]

I just bought: 'Love Lust Faith + Dreams (CD+DVD Deluxe Edition)' ~ Thirty Seconds To Mars via @amazon ~ ~ ~ Gotta SUPPORT the band................ and our honey Jared,

[@anti_sse]

THIS WAS SO PERFECT!

[@emaangel8604]

wow i did like this interview so mush jared leto is amazing in all the ways the perfect artist i even seen in my life

[@willwells1818]

I have listened to this so many times. Jared has true entrepreneurial qualities

[@nataliastep-gutierrez5262]

love the answer to the last question.

[@asia.gunter8086]

Let's just talk about how Bartholomew Cubbins is the Joker...

[@Razzariel]

Asia.gunter indeed he is

[@georgecarberry9222]

My name is George but, I'm a natural born woman. I love Jared Leto. I think he's gorgeous, exceptionally talented, charming, intelligent & wonderfully creative. He & Johnny Depp must be the two most beautiful & creative men on the planet. It's so easy to love men like them but, they really have no time for relationships. They're more interested in their creative lives. Depp & Leto have also endured a traumatic childhood.

[@rashahassan7626]

Why don't you change your name to Georgia..

[@vannah531]

It was so good to hear him say that the audience deserves a show when I was in college I saved up all my money to go see Marilyn Manson and when he sang he was so drunk you couldn’t understand the words and all he did was roll on the ground and try to look weird and cut himself which is fine I expected that but I also expected him to Just sing the fucking album and give me my money’s worth - it was just an old fat drunk man on stage - not “ the last great rockstar” next time I’ll see 30 seconds to Mars instead

[@kroywenn5306]

lol 😂😂😂

[@kroywenn5306]

Why you supporting A molester? 🙄

[@geekedmedia]

And now he's The Joker..

[@Moonbeingstrandedonearth50]

Exactly what i thoight

[@kathyreid1191]

Saw SS right when it came out. And was on the edge of my seat. Fav part when Mr J (Jared) chats with then jumps after Harley Quinn into the chemical vat. Sexy.

[@bvniermann5859]

Yes, the most important thing is to do what you love, then the work is fun and meaningful 🙂🦊👏

[@mmmdanone4547]

Amazing how intelligent and talented this man is, so down to earth too.

[@amygraham2876]

He speaks so lightly and genuine. Very unique and lovely

[@kroywenn5306]

So you are defending a child molester?? You know what he has done right???

[@daneiladams]

I think he's on coke, the jaw movements from side to side give it away

[@khueha6778]

Nidra Life I think he's used to do lots of drug and that jaw movements surely is a habit left after the rehab

[@PassionPno]

@@khueha6778 He never went to rehab. He quit by himself.

[@SilverFlame819]

Funny that he's talking about how the Marvel films are some of the best films coming out now, and here we are 6 years later, with Jared frontman in a Marvel movie. :)

[@aoconnor8063]

Bless Jared, I love him so much he's so talented and funny 💖

[@superaristogatta]

Amazing interview! The last 47 seconds are in my opinion the most great advice could anyone give. Very wise words! Jared Leto shows how beauty, talent and intelligence can be all in one. Impressed

[@ladygossamer5957]

Damn man you so need to play Jim Morrison and damn you are looking good for your age and I am just as old.

[@BigDoggTheDon]

29:50 hmm interesting what he had to say about illuminati/symbolism in their videos. I always wondered this, there is no denying that there is a lot of symbolism in Hollywood

[@zain4019]

BigDoggTheDon it was somewhat of a non-response though :( He didn’t really touch on why there is Illuminati symbolism so often in Hollywood, and music videos specifically. Instead, he said it’s all in good fun, and dressing up and all these crazy themes are simply a ploy for capturing the attention of the audience and in service of the arts. He didn’t say why, specifically referring to the question of the presence of pretty harrowing symbolism in the production. I think all the artists are, of course, just artists, but there are questions that have no clear answers in the industry.

[@masteroflanguages4572]

Apparently, he's part of the Illuminati.

[@MarciaPze]

He just thinks exactly like me, it's kind of scary but amazing at the same time. When I went to NYC the first time, like when I was 15 years old, I truly thought the same as Jared, it's like a place where you can be whoever you want! It's a beautiful place! One of my favorite cities for sure! I've never been afraid of hard work as well, for something to really work, you need to work hard and be dedicated to it! Jared is just an amazing person, artist, musician, everything. What would I give to be the interviewer! So so good!

[@SilverFlame819]

What is he doing with his mouth? It's driving me nuts. I've watched a million Jared interviews, and I've never seen him do the mouth shapes and bottom jaw rolling that he's doing in this.

[@Lxoxo333]

It looks distorted as well as the host. I noticed it too. Almost manipulated

[@NeoExHades]

"Editing tape with razor blade"... Yeah yeah I can picture him doing that but since I'm born in digital era I can't help everytime I picture doing that he's wearing one of those brown leather hoodies, you know from the dark ages xD xD xD

[@dahilynbalza9524]

I did not speak English so do not know much, as it could see subtitled. Please...!!

[@mayamaeeeeee]

"Something we won't talk about here", we all know what you're talking about Jared 😂👏

[@theromantist]

I dont ...please tell me :P LOL

[@andysartz]

I'm only watching this now, believe it or not. D*** college! Well, anyways, thank you so much for uploading it, sister! It is probably the best interview I've watched this far (new Echelon here, trying to catch up with everything, hahaha!), I loved every question, very good ones! And Jared is so funny, adorable and intelligent, I can't! Hahaha! Thank you very much! Xo

[@antonellaa.8190]

He's always my inspiration and my motivation to live my life and my dreams. Thank you for sharing this amazing interview!

[@novvapoli]

Перевода не будет ??? Где с переводом на русский??

[@elliotthedissident6077]

I love the way these musical icons use esoteric imagery all the time and just shrug it off as 'fun' or 'benign'.

[@honneybubble1114]

Lol...I can not believe at just turned 48 i just thought about what jared was saying about the RELAX i know now lmao and i consider myself sharp lol....😀😀✌✌ oh and hello from o.z aka auatralia cairns far north qld🌿🌱🌻🌴

[@kroywenn5306]

Shut up.. He is a molester and you should be ashamed for supporting a creep…🙄

[@ericaaa2061]

pardon my english, can anybody pls tell me what did Jared say in 3:12 ?...Im trying to make a Chinese subtitle for this...

[@jbocks]

frequent flyer miles are adding up is what he said

[@TheBarbaraART]

So great interview. I've heard it already so many times. And Jared was already in 2014 in Slovenia. Hope it will come also this day that he will have also a concert here. And what is very interesting, as he tod aready in this interview, he still waits for a real script or a story for new movie, and after more then 10yrs, is maybe time that I finally give him this real story to finally do this movie for my brother together: THE HIDDEN TRUTH.

[@SilverFlame819]

Oh, please, Jared. Your followers are a cult, you are happily a cult leader, and you absolutely love when people are submissive. Who are you kidding? *lol* The fans know. :D

[@michaelfehr9568]

He got dat Southern-Louisiana SHAG-beard goin' on, tho. Can see a possible Lynryd-Skynrd Inspiration comin' In? Home-town, Bojer-City, Louisiana Inspired roots?

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Lynryd skynyrd? Ronnie never had a beard

[@ashleymillican3809]

michaelfehr95 Bossier City 😆

[@scottporter4871]

Such a super cool talented man.

[@marievilla3348]

did not know about him until watching this. He’s smart, beautiful, talented, down to earth, etc, you name it. ❤love hime🙏🥰

[@LindaFrazier-l3g]

Such a beautiful man and amazing singer and actor much love and respect for his work bless you Jared

[@pkindoodle_m]

It's not weird that he didn't get into Tisch as a transfer. They basically don't accept transfer students to the undergrad acting program at Tisch. bc they want you to start as a freshman and get 4 full years of their own acting training.

[@alisonkovacs9519]

Gorgeous jared i,m in love with your gorgeous joker charecter ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SilverFlame819]

Apart from Brandon Boyd having a father, and 2 more siblings, Jared and Brandon's childhoods sound so similar. I cannot relate at all, but it sounds beautiful to grow up in an expressive, creative, artistic family.

[@gravityworks777]

His eyes almost look brown here. They usually appear a brilliant blue.

[@tomichristianlehner2978]

J

[@Jenn19z]

Hey! Can you upload this interview again? I didn't finish watching it. TYSM

[@kaelinhall1634]

Jared was like "not too sleepy?" and I started rubbing my eyes. I promise it's not you babe, it's 1am.

[@eye4cu4cme]

33:29 was funny! Haha

[@anastasiiadaieva3816]

guys, can somebody help me? please, write what they're saying here: 10.03 - Logan's words 10.28 10.39-10.44 10.51 - whole question 11.22 - whole question 12.25-12.36 14.11 15.49 - '...'? group of guys

[@ericaaa2061]

10:03 ...as you still hold a little grudge about that, right? 10:28 I applied to Tisch, right? 10:39 you're "educated" to standards of wtv it was 10:51 It's an honorable league of advent ya...(not sure) Spike Lee actually had some trouble at NYU, almost had to leave the programme. Lost his fund and then got it back at last. He held that as a grudge. 11:22 did it live up to the hope when you got there, in the first place? 12:25 someone slept on the couch most of the time so there were 4 guys there. it was actually a part out south near 14 street. It wasn't so nice back then - it was nice - it wasn't like we were living in a bad neighborhood. 14:11 back then- weird plan i know - back then it was very hard to get a job as a director. 15:49 well i m not giving them that much credit

[@natalyalassiter1107]

I could just listen to that man talk for hours #thirsttrap 😏

[@DawnMartin-p2z]

hey I'm in Bradley coopers tour bus. navy here love ya

[@celestedavidson1613]

Wow that was really good!! What an amazing human

[@ditorresyt]

yeah, an amazing psycho child molester.

[@lucianadignani1706]

Such an great and inspiring interview! thank you for sharing :)

[@maryanntrinidad9212]

He is such an excellent speaker. So down to earth and kept my interest the entire time. He is such an amazing entertainer all the way around. Very talented and gifted! He is so easy on the eyes. His hair and skin are absolutely beautiful! (He definitely does not want to be known for the way he looks) Thank you for uploading. Who does not love us some Jared Leto? His voice is so calm and inviting. Jared is funny and well-spoken. He has so much to share with us all. I would love Jared Leto to play Kurt Cobain in a movie of his life. He would nail the part, and I know he would do it. Years ago, he had blonde hair and at first thought it was Kurt. (Fun facts. Please add more if not included!) Jared is a singer, song writer, plays guitar, piano, producer, director, investor, Actor, loves to change his apprence for roles, rock climber, free diver, climbed the Empire State Building, is in the Genius Book Of World Records for the longest tour, Academy Award winner, and so much more! Jared is the definition of making your dreams come true! He lives his life to the fullest with dignity and respect. His talent is untouchable. This man is extremely underrated! ❤👍💯

[@wingsandaheart52]

Thank you so much for uploading this and sharing this incredible interview with us :) \m/

[@thomassesko3118]

All I got was Ptown …..gr8est years so far.

[@CrapRapRecords]

What a laugh this guy has

[@adair-y6h]

He has a pretty face

[@tyrypyry]

In Romania when you come with the band?I LOVE YOU BAND THIRTY SECOND TO MARS. XOXOXO

[@katinalangston6330]

There is variations of Leto, I believe were a yr apart Im goung to look back at fashion pictures, Ive probably got some variations, I see people hate on ya when ur sexy

[@luismelrica6717]

The Russian-Ucranian war responsability is not so arguable as the Guantanamo prision reopening. Yes you can.

[@drmpiskotakis2010]

epic beard

[@MomMorbius]

Oh Jared,..i always love to Listen to your Interviews and Storys,...it's always Amazing. Like the Story you told about the young guy from Berlin,...it touched my heart too,. So much!!!!❤❤❤😯😢😭💙💯🙏

[@cindytartt4048]

Bla bla Jared. Let’s here you ramble some more about potential and never giving up….🙄🙄

[@urskaspan4598]

He is so handsome aaaaa and smart

[@jenniferlorence1950]

NYU - SHOULD feel Ashamed of themselves!!! They failed to See Great Talent.

[@SilverFlame819]

I think the funniest part of someone FINALLY asking what kind of conditioner he uses is that this is the crunchiest I've ever seen his hair look in an interview.

[@heatherfiske9096]

Wow love this interview jared really is a beautiful amazing kind caring person what can I say he is my everything and Shannon and tomo to they are my kings I am part of the echelon and proud to be and my mum is to love all of jared movies got them all on DVD love him as the joker to amazing so good and well I will say the band mean so much to me they helped me through a lot of shit in my life a I wouldn't be here with them and there music I'm from the uk me and my mum saw them in London 02 this year for first time and it was a will be best night of my life I did exactly what jared said a forgot about the crap in my life for that one night and moment and was amazing feeling to so all I can say is jared Shannon tomo are my heroes love you guys ❤️😍👍🎶 #iamtheechalon

[@aldown]

01:10:47 haha that breaks my heart

[@debshreebasu8137]

aldown thanks for pointing it out. his answer was deep. i liked tht part

[@tinasalazar3626]

I would be more interested in the history of the world and not new york and I'd be inspired accordingly. If I NEVER visit New York I am a happy woman now if I miss Berkeley, SF and Bolinas I am not happy. I cannot create a story for a man who loves new york.

[@camillamcmiller]

if you gaze at all shoes you might get to the same ending of sky gazing, why do I have to write this bye love

[@tomichristianlehner2978]

Zurecht komme ich auch nicht weiter mit 😢

[@Lakatanaverde]

Que tipazo pues....OMJL

[@cruellala4165]

1:11:11 lmfao, brilliant.

[@CorieZaniroli-z4d]

All has been said. This is a very intelligent and talented person.👍❤️

[@royzlatanestevez9843]

Seeing and listening to an immortal is an interesting experience, it fills you with humiliation and admiration.

[@tomichristianlehner2978]

6666666666😮

[@tomichristianlehner2978]

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