Sinead O'Connor On George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight | 2008

Musician Sinead O'Connor sat down with George Stroumboulopoulos back in 2008 to talk controversy, music, and being a public person.
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[@Novaheart1998]

She's too smart for this system we live in. I get her now, I didnt' 25 years ago, I get her now though. She's a brave soul.

[@carolinewhite40]

I agree. A wonderful soul

[@vivianamieres]

GREAT!!!! Honest comment neon music ✨

[@mariagranata8042]

Decembre dimance 🤩

[@merricat3025]

She is a wounded soul

[@tishkerrville8942]

💯

[@margotmacewen]

Intelligent, creative, wickedly funny, strong, brave, ahead of her time, refusing to conform to the machine that is the music industry, honest, 100% integrity, and a hellova singer/songwriter. I could go on. So much RESPECT for this beautiful gem ❣️❣️

[@Horizonte2023]

True.

[@theirishfaerie]

Amen to that❤

[@MichelleSocha]

Margot, so well written! I agree wholeheartedly!!

[@user-ym8nv2ys7o]

Yes TRUE GOD BLESS YOU

[@JCX-9]

I feel bad for not really taking the time to get to know the artist, but she left us legacy in these interviews. Speaking from behind the grave. May she RIP 🥀 🕯️

[@antoniafaheerty6980]

An artist unwilling to be moulded into the norm, a brave soul, a brave woman.

[@thesouloist2941]

She wasn’t crazy or mentally ill she was wounded and trying to heal from horrific abuse by her mom the person who was suppose to protect her. And then she was kicked around by society and treated so unfairly. She was a beautiful soul. She didn’t deserve to be treated this way. I know she’s with her son now living in eternity.❤

[@unowen-nh9ov]

To reference her own comment, health is not being sane in a crazy society.

[@upendasana7857]

@@unowen-nh9ov yes thats a quote from Krishna Murty.."it is no sign of health to be well adjusted to a sick society"..or something to that effect

[@blackmore4]

_"She wasn’t crazy or mentally ill - she was wounded and trying to heal from horrific abuse "_ I'm pretty sure that to be diagnosed with a mental health illness, you don't need to be born that way. Your mental health can be severely compromised by living life. It was plainly obvious that she struggled with various conditions.

[@missbeatricehaven8204]

@Mrfairchapshe lasted longer than I thought she would. Amy didn’t last past 26.

[@JCX-9]

@Mrfairchapshe lost her son that was the last straw 😢

[@orangesurfboard2238]

Actually remarkable strength to make it to 56 with all they put her through. RIP

[@MsLinda165]

George has a unique way of building trust, asking the hard questions in a way that doesn't put the person on the defensive, and without making the interview about himself, which too many hosts tend to do. Fine balancing of breezy questions with hard hitting ones, and the result is a great conversation, rather than interview. George is the only one (of interviewers) who was respectful of Sinead. Seeing her this way makes me love her more than ever. God bless her, her family and those who miss her terribly.

[@beardedpatriot0]

R.I.P 😢 You tried telling the world and was booed. They hear you now ❤️. Rest easy

[@teetarquin7012]

She was the first to call out the Catholic Church and was destroyed for it. She was so brave.

[@brendanduffy2205]

The contrary is quite true, she exposed a human degradation. Sinead saved many lives.

[@jmikhael5200]

Fealess woman . You knew the true enemy 31 years ago , way ahead of us . Rest in peace brave lady . Much love ❤❤❤❤ .

[@berniecoffeydaly6047]

What a funny intelligent trail blazer she was. Way ahead of her time. Great conversationalist. I could listen to her all day long. May she rest in peace. 🙏😊

[@andrearenee7845]

Sinead is was one of the strongest activist against the Catholic Priest Pedofile coverup. She had my heart ever since. Beautiful talent.

[@JCX-9]

I heard her say that the picture of the pope she tore up was what her mom had on her night table. Her mom was a diehard Catholic.

[@geristracener5253]

@@JCX-9 DIE hard. This monster makes me sick. .

[@terrysipes4880]

She didn't play the game so they made it hard on her. She tried to open people's eyes to abuse and some didn't want to see it. She was a warrior.. My condolences to all her family and friends May she rest in peace.

[@Эндемик]

Она не играла в игру, поэтому ей было легко... Трудно было видеть, как играли другие, и чаще всего в подлые игры. От этого рвутся струны.

[@thirdwaycomms]

Wow. "I would see God and religion as two different things" ... love how simple and honest she is. What a beautiful human.

[@Jess-kn8vl]

I have been fascinated with Sinead since I was 9 years old. I also have CPTSD and feel so terrible about her loss. 💜🙏💔🕊

[@cliffdavis5244]

A beautiful lady with an angelic voice❣️ a woman true to our hearts… RIP Sinead❤

[@fatimamelo3858]

She is great,and had such a stunning sculptured face! She was not mentally ill, she was a sincere, not hypocrite, and extremely smart...we los a brilliant human being. 😊

[@Tawadeb]

She was wounded by horrific parental abuse

[@qazimax7637]

Such a beautiful voice with a loving heart, caring and intelligent. A great thinker and speaks her mind, so much talent, everyone will miss you greatly, rest in peace.

[@siramea]

Turns out she was right about the Catholic church and everything else. Even if you don't like her or agree with her at least she stood up for what she believed in and used her notoriety to try and make positive changes in society instead of using it to make people buy more stuff the don't need like most other celebrities.

[@jerryharvey7782]

I love her, and always will. Its sad about the recent mental breakdown. I wish her the best.

[@Plant_Parenthood]

She was ahead of her time and paid the price for it

[@doloreschavez2952]

She began a ordan priest

[@doloreschavez2952]

She became a priest

[@firouz4296]

She is a muslim now!

[@genxer6928]

She's a real as real can get, love you Sinead ❤️!

[@JMH912]

I love her spirit. She is amazing :)

[@Plant_Parenthood]

God damn! This woman is amazing. So talented and intelligent! Also want to point out how awesome George is as an interviewer. He doesnt interview someone without learning all about them first.

[@midnight51]

Far ahead of her time. The world has now lost two Irish role models. RIP.

[@terril_lynn9151]

What a brilliant, kind soul. RIP

[@lydialily846]

She always spoke so softly , & Always gave an honest answer, so humble too . May she Rest in Eternal peace . ☘️☘️

[@Sineadmcd]

rest in peace Sinead .. this interviewer asked questions which others never did.

[@jacquismith3293]

A good interview

[@katherinehunter9526]

George is a GR8 interviewer!🎉❤

[@carrietice2387]

She was brilliant, strong & beautiful. RIP

[@valerieholt3625]

Actually, the way she tells the story, she didn’t refuse to perform if they played the national anthem. She talks about it in her new book. People were out to paint her as a bad guy bc she didn’t conform to conventional beauty standards and was a protest singer as opposed to a pop star. I think she has more integrity than most and to me she’s a complete hero. Not to mention a phenomenal singer. Wishing her much success, peace and happiness with her new book and any future music endeavors.

[@carolinegodden4364]

Well said. INTEGRITY it costs you everything to gain... It's the most precious INTANGIBLE of ALL... Once you cover the trials and tribulations of learning, how most DO NOT OPERATE OUT of INTEGRITY... It becomes clear, the HERD MENTALITY populous, will DO ANYTHING TO TEAR YOU APART... Loads of academic papers on that ... Eventually, you 🚶 away and stay on the narrow FATHER MOTHER GOD PATH and FLOURISH.

[@christineperez7562]

No she fought for humans rights children's rights and sexual abuse

[@CdEmm50]

Nasty, not a hero.

[@sandrahildebrand4283]

@@carolinegodden4364I am not a scholar on the topic, but my thinking has always been that integrity is one of the few things that cannot be taken from you, you must give it away.

[@djdollase]

So wonderful and sad to see this after her passing. She was amazing.

[@victoriagrove5344]

I love Sinead O’Connor! She is a beautiful soul and incredibly talented. Her life story has had ups and downs. She should know that there are many of us out here who care about her well being.

[@FridaDina]

I wonder if we will have another young artist now days like a young Sinead O'Conner, who was not afraid to be her true authentic self. She boldly challenged the big music industry and any system that allowed censorship, opression and injustice. She is such a misunderstood artist and legend. May her transition and journey give her peace and may we all learn from her many years as a protest singer and musician. Thank you for everything Sinead. Rest in Power.

[@nicolecedergren7837]

🖤

[@user-yo5vy7wb5p]

Yes that's true! Thank you for standing for what is right.❤

[@craigkaschan4822]

Love her music and what she stands for.

[@elaskarov3350]

She is not bipolar, she was wrong diagnosed because of her PTSD, poor her. Love her so much, bravest woman O know💪❤

[@vinzenzvega4445]

With all due respect. Did you spend time with her to diagnose her? Her Psychater probably did.

[@elliasker]

@@vinzenzvega4445 She was misdiagnosed, it’s a fact.

[@freemagicfun]

I cannot diagnose her, but I was diagnosed with a mild level of bipolar - but I believe it is ptsd from childhood trauma.

[@user-bp6gp2rc1v]

@@vinzenzvega4445I read that 3 different psychiatrists went against the original diagnosis of bi- polar. There was a question mark I believe over borderline personality disorder? I wonder to what extent the name of the disorder matters…I suppose it does in terms of treatment, but there’s a danger of getting hung up on the label. Whatever it was she seemed to be up and down - she must have been incredibly strong willed to make it through so much; it seems so messy from the outside, but who really knows. The voice of an angel, truly gifted, and oh I would have died for her facial bone structure when I was younger, and her utterly beautiful eyes! RIP a rather exceptional and special woman.

[@vinzenzvega4445]

@@user-bp6gp2rc1v true. Everyone is different. I think she was brave but at times she took on too much I believe. The documentary on her is amazing in that regard. I remember hearing about her ripping up the picture of the pope and myself and many others thought (in my Friend group) it was a little attention seeking. How ignorant we were. She knew things. But she martyred herself really over it. It was almost too much to bear for a single person. Poor girl. That start of the documentary and it’s end is trielt heartbreaking.

[@clovrmay3104]

The world lost. RIP. No words can capture her bravery. But we should try.

[@robinlove9406]

Rest In Peace funny and beautiful soul. I pray that you and your son are back together forever 💜

[@officialheathercombseardrp559]

She was RIGHT!!! It is the finest blades that are most easily blunted, bent, or broken. And thank you for your initial real courage Sinead. Informing the world of factual abuse and atrocities, way before we were prepared to hear it, so forcefully. As an abused child, she refused to roll a blind eye. "Through their own words, they will be exposed!" STRENGTH & COURAGE! And mental illness doesn't mean someone is "crazy or a loonie." Blessings to all! 🥰

[@teetarquin7012]

Well said! 👍🏻

[@noahhenson1669]

How much do I love her? She is among the greatest women -- and people -- who have ever lived.

[@sarahmcgregor42]

We lost a legend, an earth angel. RIP

[@roshnimonteiro2229]

She is beautiful, honest, genuine, smart, brave, wise and loving ❤

[@notmygovernmentname3942]

Her accent always makes me smile. It’s adorable. 😀💫

[@megbaxter8720]

Heartbreaking 😢 She's told the truth about Catholic church.

[@firsargentum5920]

Great interview - Sinead was on top of her game here ... RIP

[@kelliebilinski]

A deep, beautiful + authentic soul!!! RIP Sinead 🎤🎧

[@juliecourville8227]

Such a honest, pretty smile and laugh 💛

[@good2btheking]

She is amazing. So glad to see her vindicated. I wish her strength and peace of mind.

[@karensinclair4189]

Wonderful for me to see this interview now…to hear her speak for herself. Such honesty, authenticity. Thank you.

[@mrlover4310]

What a brave strong woman much to be proud of.

[@CdEmm50]

Who? Not Skinhead that's for sure.

[@Walteralexande33]

She was and she always be right. People needs to WAKE UP.

[@MM1717mm]

some people need to work on their grammar 🤨

[@judylloyd7901]

@@MM1717mm Lol 🤪 Many people who post comments, need to work on their grammar and spelling. Especially those for whom English is their mother tongue!! 🤯😳

[@kassiydris4208]

She was a beautiful ❤️ soul that fought against the lies of the catholic church and fought against the sexual abuse and child abuse of children and for human rights of women and stood up for her beliefs. Her songs inspired me to follow my heart and become a poet. 😢love you, Sinead. Miss you. Rest in 🕊️🕊️❤💖💖💖🌻🙏peace in Heaven with God.

[@Erica-yr3gf]

And now we know she was right. Way ahead of her time. RIP❤️❤️❤️

[@sharonsheehy3128]

I have only just started appreciating her ,,,thanks to u tube ,,💚

[@ShellyBomb]

Miss you already beautiful songbird ... 🕊️

[@teresacalladine9237]

I would really like to sit down talk to this women, if I could. Not really due to her fame. More because I am from a Irish Catholic background. I find her so deep, and I can relate to her . Just need to know her.

[@s1r3n1971]

Someone needs to do a story of her life. People don't understand how much adversity she survived.

[@bleumarin1968]

there is a movie that was produced last year called Nothing Compares by Kathryn Ferguson

[@cindyroberts4277]

She had morals, she was right

[@GhostOfRT300]

What an amazing human being!

[@lynkent677]

It has nothing to do with being a "star"'#BS!........lOve this Woman speaks truth!!!

[@cgod241]

Your still our sweetheart and love your music,and I love that you tore up the picture of the poope, always like to hear what you have to say,you give such a good interpretation of the world

[@PYSCOPOMP]

I agree. She got shit for what? Tearing up the leader of a pedeo ring. Pope. Scary thing is she went back again....I dunno anymore.....Just don't.

[@Saucyakld]

She is amazing and I would tear up his picture too. Got molested and my wee brother and all the hiding and denying! I was a very shy 7 year old. Dirty Bastard, if I met him now I would chop off both hands, still feel angry about the pope hiding it

[@judylloyd7901]

Poope? Poop? Oh, you mean Pope!

[@gerfitzg]

Rest in Peace Sinéad 😢 Great interviewer

[@matrix2297]

"God isn't getting the royalties you see" lol always sharp as a tack. RIP legend

[@dtzjones7632]

A good interview he seems to be a nice guy respected Sinéad not like usual interviews where she's treated like shit or percieved mad when she is'nt she has an illness young musicians should look up to this strong courageous artist🙏I'm glad she finally admitted she allways had depression from a youngster I allways knew that bless her🙏

[@katherinehunter9526]

George is a Good Canadian boy!❤🇨🇦 He shows respect and gets into depth with his interviews!

[@Saucyakld]

That gorgeous voice, gives me goose pimples, awesome !!!!! Love her sense if humour!

[@Elsorkora]

Sinead O'Connor You will be sorely missed as an Entertainer, Mother, Artist, Champion of different Causes, . May God Give Your Children The Strength To Cope With Their Sadness and Grief At This Time. RIP

[@dishish]

"It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society" she did not suffer with mental illness..she suffered in a sick human society.

[@annieorder4496]

She also suffered for not fighting the real enemy -Satan

[@ra.h.8840]

RIP gorgeous brave lady of all ladies 🌺 🙏🏻🤲🏼💕🦋🕊

[@jimo7593]

Damn, love her sense of humor. Might be cuz we're both irish....

[@alfbigboy]

She wasn't misunderstood. She was misrepresented by the press. I was 20 years old when she came out with Nothing compares to you and hit me hard. If you you care about what she had to say. Go back and listen to her words.

[@nchibs8308]

Such a beautiful soul, such a beautiful person. !!! RIP

[@davidbosquette2940]

She has such a beautiful soul. It shines through.

[@emw1816]

She was always incredible. RIP beautiful.

[@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. 💥👋👋👋

[@katherinehunter9526]

Amen! 🙏🏻🕊💜🕯🎶💃🏼

[@RaspberryMilkshake-zh2ns]

thank you George ❤

[@RoutineLifeinchina]

Who is here to see this interview after to know her death? RIP

[@tcancella7286]

I don’t want her to be gone, gut wrenching

[@Lemoncare]

“To say what you feel is, to dig your own grave”. Makes me want to tatto my knuckles, “don’t talk” RIP may your transition be easy.

[@breathnstop]

Loved her so much and will miss her.

[@jazp1120]

Really enjoyable interview, or rather a genuine chat.

[@DanHunterSportsWriter]

She wasn't the easiest subject to interview bless her!! This guy actually gives it a pretty good shot.

[@assemblyguy]

Best thing she ever did was tear up the picture of the pope.

[@scozc1]

To some yes, not maybe all lol

[@judylloyd7901]

Oh, really!? Is that really the epitome of her life? Tearing up a photograph is her highest achievement?

[@williammulcahy]

The best thing that she ever did was be herself....The next best thing that she did was make good music...And the next best thing she did was tear up the photo of the Pope.....Maith an cailin Sinead...Meas mor duit.

[@66kariq]

Absolutely fabulous interview! Can’t wait to see him in CA!

[@harvey2609]

You make me proud to be a Canadian ❤

[@nancyshelden1735]

Sinead was a great advocate for my views with the most beautiful voice ever and so intelligent and beauty. RIP hon you will be missed and never forgotten. ❤️🍀⭐️

[@Randomest_Stories]

You were the bravest wounded soldier Sinead. 😢. While I couldn't agree with her views and analysis, I fully understand she tried the best to be a better human after facing such evil , at the hands of a mother itself to begin with.

[@patriciathomas9749]

Aww bless her ❤she had deep faith 🙏

[@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150]

She's fascinating.

[@charlesmcfarlane3840]

inspiring woman who wasnt afraid to speak out about her beliefs.xx

[@katherinehunter9526]

Rest in Peace and love Sinead O'connor.. You were legendary in you career and for speaking up against the Catholic Church. Bless your Heart and Soul siSTAR.. NOTHING and no one COMPARES TO YOU! Thank you! 🕊💜🕯🎶💃🏼🙏🏻

[@sksman71]

The good thing about the internet is that we can bypass the music industry and listen to real talent.Sinead I might not see everything in the same light politically but you are definitely a modern Grace O'Malley.

[@judylloyd7901]

How is that deficient??

[@sksman71]

@@judylloyd7901 sorry miss spelled

[@peggylaviolette8303]

Rest in Peace Sinead O'Connor, you are now with your son, but, god bless your children.

[@StoryeTime]

Merci !

[@rhondafoley67]

Regardless if she is beautiful and has a phenomenal voice, we have all have the 1st Constitution, “Freedom of Speech”, we all have that right. Right to choose our religious, have our own sexual preference, we all should have our own opinions, but at the same time be respectful. Especially, when we are in a different country... that is only asking for trouble. We all need to have respect for each other, so there will be peace.

[@michelleallen7394]

"Well if you're clever like me, you'll make sure you've got the money in the bank before you pull the stunt." (The stunt meaning being vocal)

[@h.l.phillips3175]

Thought she was low on cash? I do think her real problem is she takes herself so seriously! Career over but she had the most beautiful voice ...Prince"s song was her best . He is sorely missed

[@phoenixrising5088]

​​@@h.l.phillips3175prince tried to beat her up. He was a Woman Beater. Sinead told this on Good Morning Britain a few years ago.

[@gamerxyouthubecamp9624]

This guy has the longest last name I’ve ever seen! By the way God bless this woman!

[@jagdeepkaul1261]

RIP Sinead O'Connor

[@upendasana7857]

Its a shame that Sinead is no longer with us,she spoek truth to power on so many things and espcially more and more so on mental health and about what got labelled bipolar for her was simply her complex trauma from childhood and all the other shit she had to endure thorughout her career and life being called "crazy"by the press and such like. She was out in lithium for years by psychiatrists which did her absolutely no good at all and was probably toxic like many of the psych meds which are not meant to be taken long term and as a cure all but should be offred in combination with other forms of support and therapy but are often handed out like candy whislt people are told to go away and get on with it. It is sad she is no longer here for so many reasons but I just hope that people will think about others who they see and are so quick to label as mad or crazy...etc and think about what they are saying and what our society still refuses to see all too often its own ills and sickness and then it has the audacity to label others crazy",people like Sinead.

[@rms15374]

Buy her book “Rememberings” and support her family

[@amccrory100]

Still giving us beautiful music

[@jesbsnrn]

when keeping it real. is real.

[@teresamalone8978]

Heartbroken 💔

[@perle13930]

Amazing lady, a kind of female depp ❤

[@piffpaff9674]

Outstanding artist and personality. An Irish treasure for sure. R.I.P.