Sinéad O’Connor, Author, “Rememberings” (Full Stream 6/9)

Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor joins Washington Post Live for a rare, in-depth interview around the release of her new memoir, “Rememberings,” chronicling her childhood growing up in Dublin, musical triumphs, and fearless and controversial activism. O’Connor will share her perspective on some of her most memorable pop culture moments - from soaring to global stardom with her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” to her infamous 1992 appearance on Saturday Night Live. Tune in to this must-see conversation on Wednesday, June 9 at 2:00pm ET.
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[@vickimckenzie7247]

I hate that he didn't allow her to finish her stories especially after voicing how delicate she was mentally after other terrible interviews. I think she was simply worn out and grieving her son. The world doesn't realise what we have just lost. RIP Sinead there will be no other like u. 💗💗💗💗💗🇦🇺

[@kauri44]

While I usually get irritated at the way (generally male) interviewers had a way of cutting off or interrupting Sinead's comments, in this case I think there were two things going on - first, I think the interviewer knew they only had a half an hour and he was hoping to have some time to discuss music and possibly other topics but also, and most important, Zoom has an audio delay on both sides so it often sounds like people are talking over each other during a conversation. Considering the technical difficulties of the the format I thought he was being quite respectful.

[@JBTee123]

FYI: was months before her son passed away.

[@patmc2916]

The earth has lost a woman with a brave heart and a strong spirit... may she rest in peace.

[@margotmacewen]

Sinead O’Connor is a brave, intelligent, articulate, beautiful and powerful artist. Huge respect for her. She was never “crazy” nor was she “cancelled” as an artist. She has created an enormous body of work over the decades of simply outstanding and meaningful music. In the early ‘90’s she was 25 years ahead of her time in her calling out of violence, abuse and injustice. Everything she was saying is true and the world now knows it. There is so much we can learn from this woman. She is a treasured and highly important artist of our time. The book is excellent.

[@Anonymous-xm8ir]

Thank you. In Ireland some consider her a prophet of sorts. Had she been a man and this was a different time shoe would have been considered as one and respects for her genius and wisdom and not abused for it. I’m so sad she’s gone now. There’s needs to be more celebrities/role models/artists like her. She could never lie in anything she did. I just ordered the book

[@LuciaNunes-op6vj]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 concordo plenamente, com essa msg, Nunca vi tantas vdds 😳 foi um gladiador até o fim Nunca foi louca!!

[@monikitand]

RIP with your son, Sinead. 🙏🏿🕊️💜You touched the children of the 80's and 90's as no one. You were one of a kind.

[@aamirafzal3062]

Now that she is gone, after listening to her interviews, i do feel that she was gifted, soft hearted, eloquent and very deep as a human being. Nothing broke her and she did inspire us all.

[@LOVEisBLUE-k9j]

If, as many people seem to think, Sinead took her own life, then something DID break her sadly. Seems the loss of her son was the final straw 😪

[@jacquihunter4260]

I never realized how extraordinary she was, everyone goes through times where their health suffers mentally & I truly get what she is saying because society expects way to much of us when we are struggling with new or past traumas, physically or mentally, Sinead is so authentic, fair & honest about societies hidden secrets. Keep shining because what you gave to us was light & truth & I can't stop listening to you, if I could choose 2 words to describe Sinead, wisdom & bravery. I wish she could have lived long enough to be with the elderly to help them pass over feeling loved because it is so important, I got to be there for my mother's passing, imagine having Sinead sing for the last sound you heard on earth. RIP❤

[@sanctuary70]

YOU go SINEAD. You're STILL beautiful. Yeah, I ADMIRED you immediately when you tore that picture of the pope, and said those unforgettable words: FIGHT THE REAL ENEMY!" A person from Ireland would definitely UNDERSTAND the TRUE machinations of Roman Catholicism. I'm glad to see that you still stand by what you DID AND & SAID THAT NITE ON SNL. Stay true to God and yourself girl. 🎶🔊🌹

[@melsmithmel]

Yes but with the same token she embraced Islam..All religious institutions are problematic. If she finds peace with that group I wish her well.

[@lauraindira8421]

🙌🏻💕

[@sarahhopeful6683]

​@@melsmithmel Try to know us! You may be surprised 🙂!

[@ideas5663]

She is right again and ahead of her time.

[@63Lsp]

"People have been killing Black people for f*cking centuries." Sinéad always used her mic to shine the spotlight on others. Thanks for the interview. Really loved her book. The world has lost an interesting and caring human, a great talent and a vital voice. Friends, let's each take up a bit of hers and bravely share with those in power💜

[@TheNakedWombat]

Respect. The day Sinead tore up the photo of the Pope is the first time I ever felt any pride for any celebrity. Sinead's action was always correct and I agreed with her actions. It made me feel happy and supported the moment she did that. Respect.

[@florrie3171]

Full respect for the Pope rip up..she then donated 2 million to the starving in Africa from memory..the catholic church never did that..Sinead is a Hero

[@jacintacody133]

@@florrie3171 yes she is 💜

[@uyoebyik]

I felt the same as Sinéad

[@TestTheSpiritsIfTheyAreOfYAH]

Yeah but then she destroyed her credibility by joining poor baby girl Aisha terrorized raped pedoed enslaved cult

[@MH-pz8wf]

RIP! Courageous and always truthful. I am sorry that she didn't get the respect and glory that she deserved so much in life.

[@stacygittleman4804]

I may not always have agreed with you, but I always liked hearing what you had to say. You speak out of pain, you speak for those who have been in pain, and you answer to no one and you deserve respect for that.

[@ISIHIA23]

I had no idea what she had gone through until 2 weeks ago, I was born in Bulgaria, I remember her on MTV and radio and I never knew that she suffered so much. I haven't been able to stop thinking about that and how her life on earth may have been hell, but there is a special place for her soul up in the realms because of that. She is so strong and I trully wish that she finds some peace within in her daily life. 💚

[@MaxRyan777]

Bless her! She is the example of how society can't deal with "other". Love "Mentally ill people are not evil people". Good for you Sinead!

[@hgcollective]

Sinead's generous spirit and her willingness to keep giving, honestly - has not been properly acknowledged. I am moved by her intelligence, her big heart and her authenticity - if there is an afterlife - I imagine she knows now how important she is to our world. xxx

[@AyeWitness]

Ditto ❤

[@sarahhopeful6683]

She believes in an after life. She died Muslim. "Indeed from God we come and indeed to him is our return " Quran

[@serengeti4023]

I liked Sinead from the moment I heard her sing. Sinead may your soul and spirit Rest in Peace and when it's ready to rise and kick arse again, may it Rise in Power. 💥👋👋👋

[@LuvLight13]

So true - that quote at the beginning of this. I was never mad at her for tearing up the picture. I was only 16 yrs. old at the time. I just didn’t understand (I was too young) BUT as I got older….I understood. She is perfection. She was and will ALWAYS BE. Thank You Sinead.

[@margogarrison2526]

Sinead has healed me many times with her ethereal voice and her sharp tongue. She is a mirror for so much of the pain of my own life. There is a catharsis that is unique in her music and performances; a catharsis that can and has been imitated but I don't believe can be replicated. She is very much the Dylan of my generation, though her name deserves it's own rites and not to be compared. I enjoyed this interview and that she could talk freely and seemed to have a good rapport with the interviewer.

[@lauraindira8421]

I agree and relate to every word .

[@freddytw206]

@@lauraindira8421 , me as well Laura. Well done Margo.

[@maryperez1235]

And now she is gone....

[@thegreatermysteries4134]

Well said, agreed.

[@kaylieweir2911]

She gave so much of herself, I could listen to her interviews for hours.

[@lorrainew7529]

Love the book Love the voice Brave Beyond Belief Thank you Sinead 💜

[@reneekennedy716]

Speaking her truth. Total respect. Strong woman. Power to Sinéad. Thank you for standing and thank you for the beautiful music.

[@jarlathmoore1672]

What a beautiful Irish Singer and Song writer, people might not have Sinead views on life. But I believe we won,t see her talent like again in Ireland. May She Rest In Peace.

[@kimgloria6094]

I admire Sinead, she has no need for cosmetic surgery like all these artist of the 80's . She ages gracefully but yet still so beautiful sexy and comfortable in her own skin. I admire that so much. You are beautiful Sinead and I have been a fan from the moment you came on the scene early 90's.

[@laurettaleone6482]

Thank you Sinéad so MUCH for explaining the challenges around the mental health issues that come from ABUSE. So BRAVE!! So IMPORTANT. Thank you! Love , Light & Healing

[@armandoucles5346]

Sinéad O'Connor has a huge catalogue of great music. From "Lion and the Cobra" to "I Do Not Want..." to "Faith and Courage" and much more. She's incredibly talented and her songs are timeless. It's fucked up how bad she was treated over the years but I have to thank her for going through what she went through so that other artists coming won't have to. "Mandinka", "Nothing Compares 2 U" and "No Man's Woman" are my personal favorites.

[@maggie7133]

Sinèad, I hope you are with Shane. Ethereal voice. I’m sorry you were so abused and not nurtured. RIP…….you stood on your own and will forever. Thank you for sharing your voice ❤️‍🩹😊

[@janewright2800]

Read halfway through her book and it's heart breaking and funny but above all inspiring🙏💚🎶 Sinead is so right about equating mental illness with dangerous people is really harmful and it's just not true! I see those with mental illness(suffer with it myself from childhood trauma) as incredibly sensitive people who can find it hard to deal with insensitive harsh society's who just want to put label's on you and still a huge lack of understanding around mental health issues. We still have a sense of humour and compassion 🙏 I feel Sinead has helped alot of people with her music and this book to not feel quite so isolated with this serious illness but there is much more to our story than just that💚🎶

[@irbharoonrashiid7290]

Thanks for fighting for the entire humanity. This is from the deepest of my heart. As a black human, I cherish the moments i you share your ups and downs and a feel other human lives like being part of who care for the black lives.May ALLAH BLESS you.

[@Randomest_Stories]

Seeing the footage of her younger self now....I am just taken with how stunningly, hauntingly, delicately beautiful she was. She bore so much pain and yet never ever stopped speaking out the truth of her pain and all the injustice she saw, and her tired face just showed the thick skin she developed after all the beating. But her eyes had the same vulnerability. 😢. I am not sad she is free from the cloud of pain that never left her! And i am sad she watched CNN that cunning network of lies all the time. She sadly developed habits that kept her trauma alive! CNN is terrible for everyone's mental health.

[@annastone5624]

Yes and I think had she had the right type of support, she might have stopped giving interviews like Dylan and Morrison. I don’t think she’d developed methods of self-preservation and protection. I think ‘not giving in’ was her approach, but totally traumatising because she wasn’t being protected. My heart breaks for her, such a beautiful principled person.

[@jacintacody133]

I'm almost finished her book,I really enjoyed it, she is an excellent musician 💜👏👏👏👏

[@jenmonroe712]

Sinead is a warrior for truth.

[@melsmithmel]

She's contradictory, complex and passionate..Love her ...Such a thoughtful interview as well with this journalist. I'm sending over some Vinyl now Sinead.

[@krinapee]

Watching this in July 2023 😢

[@cliffdavis5244]

RIP Sinead❣️ you will be sorely missed… And beautiful lady with an angelic voice❤

[@lindahuseyin4210]

Great interview at such a sad time , Sinead was shut down for free speech there all through her career , such a beautiful soul its sad she said I am on my own when she needed someone!! Condolences ro her family and friends

[@Adara007]

Having just bought the E-Book of Sinead's memoir Rememberings and the Audible version her book is a wonderful insight into her life. For anyone who is a fan of her music her memoir is highly recommended.

[@jmikhael5200]

Fealess woman . You knew the enemy 31 years ago . Rest in peace dear . Much love ❤❤❤.

[@shazzle_health]

And again it takes her sad death to wake up the huge real epidemic in this world which is mental health 😢 Fly high beautiful ❤😢

[@CarmelCollins-ro6rm]

A beautiful true Child of God. Sinead o Connor 🙏💖

[@angelaholmes8888]

Just finished reading sinead book it's so enlightening she truly was a wise woman

[@upendasana7857]

Can't believe shes gone.Gonna miss her so much 💔💔💔

[@spotlYghtseeker]

This woman spoke so much truth. Very true about living paycheck to paycheck and not being able to care about your neighbor just surviving

[@hadassahtannenbaum8828]

I could talk to her for hours. RIP, Wise Warrior. Every time I listen to her/speak, I learn something spiritual.

[@vestcoat]

I just bought the book. The audio version because I love her voice so much.

[@kisslena]

Many prayers are leading you Home. We love and will miss your light Sinead O’Connor. RIP🙏🏽🕊️💛

[@Deb_BG]

A remarkable human. I wish her nothing but happiness.

[@toomylight2311]

This will be her legacy aswell as her music . ❤

[@claudiatrost1486]

Ich wünsche ihrer Seele jetzt Frieden und Schmerz Freiheit, das ihr Sohn sie wieder umarmen kann. Hier auf der Erde, wird sie fehlen, ihre Ehrlichkeit, ihr Mut, ihr gutes Herz 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mflg959]

Thank you Sinéad for being who you are

[@darlavillani]

Much love to you Sinead, thank you - thank you - thank you. Rest in power, rest in peace.

[@mrqs1549]

Turned out… she was right! Love Sinead. Great interview btw.

[@janewright2800]

Could have heard her talk for hours!🙏💚🎶

[@cookie63079]

Nothing Compares 2 U is hers. She owns that song!

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

Yeah like , who ...(squiggle/ doodle) his unspeakable symbol...

[@ghostymeow]

I love her so much! She inspired & will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life ❤❤❤

[@rachellesawyer6523]

Geoff Edgers you did a great job as an interviewer showing respect, interest & consideration - Thank You

[@blancaescobar243]

very good interview, congratulations Sinead the book is a great success, enjoy this triumph and ignore people who criticize you in a bad way.

[@carlitochakra7169]

Tears of LOVE. We miss you. We have your songs, your performances, your interviews, your voice, but still we miss you. 💛💜💛😭😢😭

[@Mortimer_Duke]

Oh Jesus. 24 hours of CNN daily is enough to exacerbate the worst psychoses.

[@Musika1220]

LOL .... too much of anything is not healthy really 😉. But I know what you mean.... she should diverse her news sources

[@EM-lz9kg]

Love you Sinéad rest in peace

[@EM-lz9kg]

If people listened to Sinead instead of got stuck up on how she looked as she was so intelligent

[@cyyoung9175]

Hey Sinead, Dancin Bears Can Still Bite ! ! Enjoy the power of your teeth and tongue for that matter. Please keep speaking out.

[@bluehorse8091]

Learning to love again ...as tho we have never been hurt by love before ....courage beautiful woman ..💙 mitakuye oyasin We r all related

[@nataliasiakaa2996]

Sinead you don’t need cnn 🙈

[@BUweB]

Rest in Peace lovely Sinéad. Thank you for your incredible courage and talent. ✨

[@terriefitzpatrick4946]

And thank you for speaking out about mental illness! I work for an office for mental health and the stigma of it prevents many from getting help. You're awesome! XXXOOO

[@AmyS-bi5xl]

Sinéad❤is SO BRILLIANT, Brave & Beautiful inside&out! She❤was ahead of her time in SO Many ways. I wish She❤Got the Love from the World while She❤was here that She's getting now. She is A Legend. This interview Shows her Clever & Deep She Is. Sinéad❤❤is A Cultural & Historical & Musical Icon. I❤❤❤my Irish Sister forever

[@AC-zi1hm]

Sinead O'Connor is a genius with the voice of an angel. Listen to her song "Three Babies" and The Foggy Dew with The Chieftains. She is such an amazing woman, rising above her terrible childhood and her struggles with bipolar disorder. Now recently her youngest son committed suicide. She has been through hell. I hope she will keep going and come out through these storms.

[@susanbrinkley3394]

She is talking right, iam living it..

[@worldpeace1969]

It's not revenge to state how being mocked for mental health issues that everyone with a brain happens to have, it is retribution. Thank you Sinead and WP. Stigma is huge and I fight it every day but proudly, not with therapy but with education on ways to prevent and help people with "mental" hate that word, health-related issues. Thanks

[@joankelly3301]

Rest easy beautiful human 🙏 You will be remembered with love for your unwavering humanity and grace ♥️✨✨🙏

[@LuvLight13]

I couldn’t agree more. About mental illnesses and what the media portrays about it. And money and I agree with EVERYTHING she said. I suffer from mental illnesses so I understand her Soo sooo much. YOU ARE NOT ALONE SINEAD. I LOVE U. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@poetlaureate7334]

I relate to Sinead, I had a dysfunctional family and other things which left me with cptsd and a pain that only remembering the One God could ease. I reverted to Islam too when it gave my heart comfort and protection. God bless you sister.

[@prettymamacita9586]

Admire this woman who’s been through much.✌🏼❤️

[@JBTee123]

I love her- lighting up mid-interview. Glad he asked what media could do better, but I thought that was clear- treat people with respect for their emotions when there are circumstances to do so. She was an amazing artist and put up with a lot of bullshit. At the same time, she never stopped- 10 albums, tons of collaborations, sold out shows. I hope she rests in true peace.

[@saraheschweiler4939]

Rest in peace...may your memory be blessed, Sinead. You, your spirit, & your artistry were a true gift to the planet. 🎆✨🎇🎼🎵🎶🌿🕊🌿💚🕯💚🌿🕊🌿🎵🎶🎇✨🎆

[@janeosullivan345]

just love you and your music always have jane from new zealand 🇳🇿 bless you Sinead 😍

[@freddytw206]

I wanted to understand mental health illnesses so I became a mental health nurse. I preferred the patients to the staff. I learner so much. No one person with schizophrenia is the same. After a little while I could see a person and know what illness they had. It was a great job but then the system changed it and moved the patients and staff from a hospital right by the ocean over to a suburban Hospital. Everything changed, I hated it and left soon after. That was well over 10 years ago. I can cry over that. I too have trauma that I have holed up in my mind and I just can't see it. Even to God I have said no, I can't bear to remember. My brother had schizophrenia. He is a wonderful human being. So self controlled. Sinead, you will be a true priest in heaven, our time here is short, after death is eternal life. Be heaven bound, choose life, choose Jesus.

[@NRS8963]

Wow. Thank you for your post. I, too, have worked in the field for o we 2 years. It changed my life forever. And the patients stay with me in my heart. And yes, you do learn how see what they have just by observing their behavior day in and day out. I had to leave because my safety was compromised. It was dangerous there. But I’ll never forget, thank you for reminding me of those times working with challenged but very human individuals. Thank you

[@DebUno]

Definitely Sinead has a ton of wisdom and a voice for those challenged daily with serious mental health issues. Compassion and acceptance goes a long way to ALL folks, especially for those that struggle to find their voices. Comfort and Love to this incredible woman, especially during the loss of her beautiful baby boy. So Many of Us surround Sinead with much healing, comforting energy.

[@theresamurphy6117]

So very true 👍 😢

[@cyyoung9175]

Wish Sinead would tell us what it was like 🎤 backup for Dusty Springfield on track called" WHERE IS A WOMAN TO GO ?" SAW her on youtube tv show called Later with Jules Holland anEnglish tv show i guess. Plus Allison Moiet on back up . Fantastic performance all around.

[@phoenixrising5088]

RIP Sinead 🙏💟 you were a beautiful but tortured Soul.

[@Donna.G.]

Thankyou for letting us into your life Sinead. Hearing you speak is so lovely. Always

[@rasalghul8195]

Fight the real enemy! "An asylum for the sane would be empty in America." George Bernard Shaw

[@violetkeith]

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU SING AND DO, I would not be on earth now if not for YOU I will always love you for YOU GOD BLESS

[@patricialavallee8286]

Lovely lady. She went through so much in her childhood, shredded by the media, her co artists, treated like a stray dog. Now that she's passed artists like Pink and Tori Amos giving her recognition at their concerts. Where the hell were these people when she was suffering personally, dissed by the media, blackballed by the music industry? NOWHERE to be found. Morrissey addresses this recently, I believe on his Twitter. The ONLY one who had her back. May she rest in eternal peace.☘️🌹💐☘️

[@zeddblue]

You don't have to know someone personally to be affected by their passing.

[@tanyalowe7150]

Absolutely love Sinead, there is no other. Our Irish Princess.

[@milliewilliams7976]

RIP Sinnead you will be greatly missed x

[@hectorbartlett567]

There is something refreshingly authentic and beutiful about this most exceptional artist!

[@mslicioussassylips]

God I love her. Dammed anyone who ever hurts her!! How can anyone in their right minds not understand why she ripped up the picture of the pope!? He's just a man, He's not God! She is more Sane thank most people on this planet!!

[@rosanafigueroa8470]

She is so clear talking about mental illness and is brave,for whom suffer differents types of mental illness is like she said,have two broken legs

[@katruffin9589]

Rest In Zen Queen… I Absolutely Love Sinead O’Connor 🕯️❤

[@vestcoat]

I love you, Sinead. I always have and I always will.

[@briandunn6157]

Love Sinead !

[@sylvieplamondon5681]

Just read remembering Love it ❤ what a great woman ❤❤❤

[@louisetrott5532]

An excellent programme. The best interview with Sinead I have ever seen.

[@roseyvision]

I love how she was wearing a hijab and smoking at the same time lol Rebel in every way.

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

👍🏻😁🍀

[@pennyc7064]

Thank you for pointing this out. I just felt there was something different but wasn't sure what it was.

[@Onewith24]

Yeah, she was true to herself, hijab or not. Also, last time she was on the video, ten days before passing, she didn't wear hijab. But then again, this video interview was for two years ago. But with that said, she kinda reminded me of my grandmother, only wore it when she felt like it.

[@IYU60]

Sinead is a diamond, a nugget, she's definitely not from our dirty planet! She is clean, honest, and has never buckled under anyone! Ireland, you didn't save her! You didn't give her a helping hand, but only oppressed her as a person! She has glorified your country! although you are a very small country. Sinead, she put her soul into every song, and when she performed, she lived it. Each of her songs is a MASTERPIECE!!! SHE has no equal!Шинейд это алмаз, самородок, она точно не с нашей грязной планеты! Она чистая, честная,и никогда не под кого не прогибалась! Ирландия, вы её не уберегли! Вы, не протянули ей руку помощи, а только угнетали, как личность! А, она вашу страну прославила! хотя вы очень маленькая страна. Шинейд, свою душу вкладывала в каждую песню, а когда исполняла проживала её. Каждая её песня это ШЕДЕВР!!! ЕЙ нет равных! 💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏

[@EM-lz9kg]

Sinéad was right about the abuse in the church right about P being a abuser ! We miss u so much already 😢

[@mtndew616]

LOL @10 I love that she continues talking and finishing her point.

[@warmcozy]

7:59 - I agree with her about that. She’s absolutely right. There!s a difference between evil and mental illness.

[@fikreteveliu7891]

No comment Legend⭐️🌞✌️...)

[@milamali9168]

Love you Sinead and i m going to buy 10 books.