R.E.M. 2003-11-14 - 'The Frank Skinner Show', ITV, UK (Frank Skinner interviews Michael Stipe)

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[@robertc7080]

I grew up with R.E.M. in the 1980s and 1990s, and through a mutual friend, I met Michael Stipe in New York a few years back... We visited art galleries together, and after a couple of hours of doing that, he told us he had to leave to walk a friend's dog... we thought he was saying that just to be nice, as a way of ditching us.... Then he said, "but I'll only be about 45 minutes, do you want to have dinner together afterwards?" We said yes, and met back up with him later and had a lovely dinner at an italian restaurant in the West Village. A true gentleman, kind soul and an artist unlike any other- what a pleasure it was to spend that time with Michael Stipe-- Thank you Mr Stipe and R.E.M. for your art-- your music will always remain omnipresent in my life :)

[@michavanrusselt4518]

He's so sweet 😭The way he says "ok thanks, Frank" after Frank tells him it's going fine is beyond adorable

[@thenoobpolice3002]

I find Michael absolutely mesmerising. What a handsome, modest man. And oh, those eyes ....

[@jonburrows2883]

Not many people who have had the amount of fame and success Michael has remain so shy and humble. Just makes you love him and the band more

[@lynnepashley4281]

Awe he was so shy , bless him . He’s so handsome and has a beautiful smile ❤️

[@debjones60]

You gotta love Michael ..... such a gentle genius. !!!!

[@pyt7778]

He’s adorable! So sweet and shy, met him a few times. He really is a genius!

[@adrianopasseri3262]

@@pyt7778 He Seems Like A cool Guy just out of interest did you meet the other members? If so what were they like?

[@simonarcher1510]

Frank did great interviewing Michael where others would have not. Frank’s comedic chops managed to smooth away Michael’s awkwardness.

[@ElGibby]

Simon Archer he may possibly be the most socially awkward person ever, but for that exact reason he is my kindred spirit.

[@pyt7778]

Anne Munro In person Michael can be so shy, nothing like you see on stage, where he exudes confidence. Such a sweet, kind soul x

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

Seems anxious maybe, maybe social anxiety or OCD, I have found the source of mystery that confuses us all perhaps : )

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

He retreats into the low voice but his reactions are quick, anxious-like, don't know why I look for these things in people, is just interesting and like I said uncovers mysteries maybe.

[@themusic5229]

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[@marksheehan501]

A very talented artist, yet very down to earth, humble, gentle and kind. A beautiful human being. ❤

[@subwaygoddess1]

Beautiful, Brilliant, and Funny. What a sweet soul Michael is.

[@poppyone2944]

What a lovely soft voice

[@DIP4K]

Humble soul ... genius

[@timwhite4676]

Beautiful man , two lovely people . Nice to be nice x

[@shaunaghroberts3226]

I wish Michael had answered the last Question 😁😁 And he is Sooo handsome 👍

[@theballadofamixtape]

What a lovely interview!

[@joeyjo-jojuniorshabadoo5412]

Well that was adorable.

[@patsheridan]

It says a lot that if you scroll down you will not see on 'thumbs down" comment here.

[@simonl1785]

Im a rocker by heart but i love this band This interview is utterly brilliant

[@debzacher1332]

This was one of the best interviews with him I have seen. He is just such a wonderful soul and his shyness makes him even more genuine. Just love him 💗

[@bryanflowers10]

I could listen to his voice all day!

[@christipping7094]

Me too , every word is sincere

[@paulastarkey9973]

And very sexy.

[@StratsRUs]

Brilliant guy.Superb band

[@rolandkunzjr263]

R.E.M. ...One Of The All Time Greatest I.M.O.

[@richardfinlayson4579]

Michal Stipe is the best man in America...

[@booshting3520]

Unique man

[@patricia382]

Really good interview, Michael came across very well

[@alisonharte76]

He's Amazing love michael!

[@malachorfives]

oh my god I love him

[@joycehall4866]

Michael's the man!

[@allanaguilar]

I've always thought that the character sheldon cooper was born from the personality of michael stipe! simply wonderful

[@KarloffsSidekick]

Michael Stipe couldn't be in friendlier company. Frank Skinner knows everyone's a bit odd and that's what makes them interesting. "I don't know why I said that" is what anxious people always say when they feel comfortable being themselves. Nice man, nice host, nice audience. Lovely.

[@pyt7778]

Michael used to bring Helix to the vets I worked at, ,Goodhands, she was so sweet!!

[@atlscott744]

PYT 777, great memories- I would see Helix out with him-you must have really loved that he told this story!

[@debzacher1332]

Lucky you 💗

[@anamariaestanislaafernande3892]

Excelent..👍👏👏👏🇪🇬

[@deadletteroffice-atributet3261]

Very nice interview!

[@avslope8963]

Genius...

[@dilyaramarsh7770]

Michael is so freaking handsome♥️♥️

[@alyhall4986]

I think Frank was amazing here

[@acercade439]

❤️💞😘😉

[@patricia382]

Wasn’t Michael lovely, good interview xxxx

[@acercade439]

Hola michael

[@corvettesilma8069]

That grandma and grandad band :)

[@REMVideoArchive]

Not a fan of R.E.M.?

[@keithmoss7460]

Yes the band that had most impact on Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, itself a band of immortal and iconic status that very few if any band could ever reach these days and its robotic computer game generation

[@rents14]

@@keithmoss7460 radiohead as well

[@walker9594]

esse vocalista do e.r.m é vivo ainda me respondam por favor 🙏

[@terrapinalive6192]

sim..vivo ainda

[@Nicktuck333]

I wonder if Michael has ever been to Bristol?

[@tucosalamanca5194]

Yes . But only travelled through it

[@Nicktuck333]

@@tucosalamanca5194 Maybe on the way to Glastonbury, i wonder?

[@tucosalamanca5194]

@@Nicktuck333 your most probly correct

[@brabbit3389]

Although I did want him to ask why Shiny happy people isn’t on the greatest hits? It was a hit both sides of the Atlantic

[@REMVideoArchive]

They’ve stated at the time that it wasn’t considered a good representation of their work. This was a ‘Best of’ release, and they felt it wasn’t their ‘best’. It was included in their 2011 ‘Greatest Hits’ though - because it was a hit 👍

[@brabbit3389]

R.E.M. Video Archive thanks man, I always considered best of and greatest hits the same thing but when you put it like that I get it - great band

[@krism6260]

I cant understand what he says at 7:40. Can anyone help me out?

[@mallafets]

He says "I like to faint".

[@themusic5229]

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[@tucosalamanca5194]

Never liked REM but he seems cool

[@DXP322]

How can anyone not like REM

[@tucosalamanca5194]

@@DXP322 there lyrics don't make sense and they're abit depressing

[@DXP322]

@@tucosalamanca5194 their songs are quite upbeat?

[@tucosalamanca5194]

@@DXP322 not all, same with Bob marley people think his music is upbeat but when you actually listen to the whole album you'll find its not all happy

[@DXP322]

@@tucosalamanca5194 messages are quite positive overall though. When you read the lyrics they're quite optimistic really. REM often sing about overcoming adversities and obstacles. I agree some songs make no sense though. Like I have literally no idea what The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight is all about.