Pillow Talk with Hank Green

[@zainasoliman8711]

when hank was welling up during that one bit i genuinely felt my heart sink

[@erika_7777]

Me too!! All the feels!!

[@odsmey]

Kaumudi H 8:10

[@missingspaceships]

Hank Green: "Knowing something is a bad idea does not always decrease the odds that you will do it." Tessa Violet: "Bad ideas, I know where they lead, but I've got too many to see and I can't get enough."

[@elinobenjamin_val]

whAT? There's MORE Hank and Tessa content?? What a time to be alive

[@carlyosullivan8704]

You can tell how much this book means to Hank and it's really heartwarming

[@carlyosullivan8704]

(For the record, this book now means a lot to me too! My favourite book of 2018)

[@iluvearth99]

++

[@Mehrnooshb]

Omg did Hank actually tear up for a moment there??:( I love both of you and what you do xx DFTBA

[@Azzarinne]

Yea, it looked like there was a lot of personal experience behind that, either directly or though seeing friends have to grapple with it.

[@teresaellis7062]

I did pause the video to read the book. Yup, slightly over two days to finish. It was interesting to hear Hank's "voice" in the writing. Amazing book.

[@CookieCreamCrumble]

seeing hank get teary eyed fucked me up. i appreciate him so much.

[@asdharhbkmnairgniurnzyruj]

Omg, I don't think I have ever seen Hank this way before. This book looks like it is the world to him. I loved this video so much, Tessa. Thank you so much 💛

[@mangaluver1231]

Seeing Hank tear up over what Maya said to April was really touching and a little heartbreaking

[@mouseluva]

Watching Hank turn pink at compliments made my day

[@brie93]

Literally paused, put the book on hold at the library, waited several months, read the book, finished the book this morning, and now I'm finally BACK.

[@thiswasleft27]

ahhh Hank and you in the same room. Adorable humans

[@denvercolie]

I started watching this video yesterday, and then literally paused it- purchased the kindle version of the book and started reading it. Couldn't put the book down- finished it before bed, so now I can watch the rest of this video. So great getting the insight from Hank. Gonna let the story settle for a bit, and go back for a leisurely re-read in a few more days. What an excellent story!!

[@lastnightofanempire]

I like how when Hank talks his eyes are shifting back and forth sorting through all his ideas and thoughts in that clever head of his.

[@GymGirl88]

God this book was literally one of my favorites as soon as I finished it. It was so intricate and freaky and weird. There was so much plot and information packed into each page but it was still easy to read, as long as I remembered to slow down a bit. Also the end made me so mad!! Like we all knew April May was coming back but like the book just leaves you hanging in the best and worst way. Also the dream messed with my head a bit it was simultaneously one of the most beautiful sources of human team work and deeply lonely and terrifying to me. I've never had a dream that I remember where I was completely alone. It's such a wild concept, but I also feel like it would be the best thing to explore

[@MelanieAnneAhern]

I HAVENT READ THE BOOK YET SO IM NOT GONNA WATCH THIS YET BUT MARK MY WORDS ILL BE BACK

[@LostieTrekieTechie]

I couldn't not watch, but I need the book now.

[@SkoorbLicious]

SAME

[@stephanienoire1892]

ME TOO

[@finnl-w9751]

ahhh me too

[@sarahdrakemusic]

same dang

[@squidynk_]

been missing the pillow talks

[@LetMeExplainStudios]

I feel personally attacked by the insights on fame in this video.

[@tunesquicklee]

oh yay! you're a tessa fan too!

[@send-me-a-puffalope]

Rebecca! I didn’t expect to see you here!

[@TheSweBoo]

From the book: "Fame, after all, is but the sum of all the misunderstandings which gather about a new name" I frickin love that!

[@luisaludwig]

This is??? Such a great concept?? Imagine just gettin cozy on some pillows with the author of a book you love (+ someone you admire in general) and having a deep conversation about it??? Ahh ❤️

[@teresaellis7062]

I was so happy reading Hank's book. There is so much hope and love for humanity. He acknowledges the bad, but also gives advice through the characters on how we each can do what we can to be kind, to understand people's fears and to keep trying. 🥰🥰

[@elizabethshay1177]

I have not read the book, but I will say that as you were talking about it, an Amazon link "magically" opened in my browser and I may have it in my cart now.

[@sarahgaines8027]

Finally read it! The book does an incredible job of reflecting the world in a captivating way. Insightful discussion, thank you.

[@Heyhicarolina]

I LOOOOOOOVE your pillow talk videos! I love how sincere and in depth they are and it feels just like youtube use to be at the beginning: real. Thank you Tessa! Love you!

[@marshalinehamismother]

I loved an absolutely remarkable thing so much, and seeing one of my favorite authors and one of my favorite singer songwriters talking together respectfully and in a really interesting way. And I also love the name April May. I tend to love self aware characters, but this felt special to me as a teenager growing up with the internet and seeing platforms develop and change

[@august6629]

yes yes yes one of my absolute favorite books

[@NikkiPhillippi]

I loved this guys 😊👌🏻

[@summerwillows4655]

I love your pillow talk style and willingness to get deep in conversation and allow us to be present for these intimate discussions

[@m.sunday3852]

His book hit me hard.. I'm so glad it exists!

[@bettyreads222]

Ooh love getting more conversation on the dream and i didnt think about the withdrawal from the dream and how it connected so many people. So interesting! Ooh that fame line and getting Hank's thoughts on it is so intriguing because hearing more musings from people in the public eye about fame would be great.

[@ZainabLaLaLa]

ALSO TESSA YOUR HAIR IS GLORIOUS

[@kieran163]

i loved this book so damn much, and i actually ended up writing a report on it for my english class. it was so good, and im still trying to draw any productive conclusions from the ideas it presents because it’s just so mind-bendingly good and intricate.

[@ojiverdeconfleco]

I wish all professional interviews were as good and profound as this one. Thank you both for talking! About the book: it was certainly the most interesting story about humanness I've read in a while, and loved it for it.

[@Azzarinne]

From now on, all interviews shall be held on the floor with all involved sharing a pillow.

[@inertia182]

I bought and finished the book last week. I am glad you did this. It was nice to hear you two talk about it.

[@maisieb973]

FINALLLYYYYYY watching this video! I paused it and went and read the book as per your instructions! I JUST finished it and I am more than a bit bit shook ! ! And glad I’m finally watching you guys discuss it. Love both of your insights! ❤️

[@marsofficial3798]

this video is too pure for me ugh😭✨

[@Isaaclichtenstein]

Oh man Hank crying at his own book! This is so good! I want Hank to talk so much about his book. I loved it so much and I want all his thoughts on it.

[@goingforthegold]

this was such a great interview. so many author interviews are boring and stale. and this had realness to it. ah, i loved it. thanks tessa and hank. ... also i love how no matter how little or how much time has passed people who have been around since 2005, 2007 can't ever get over how different youtube is. its this precious little memory for all of us, even me as a viewer. it was special and strange and exciting and oddly small. ... anyways, thanks for this video, guys.

[@heyzeus3363]

Tessa, more pillow talks please. You are so good at this. (Hank was good too. Lol). PLUS, your hair at the end... Awesome! Next step... PIXIE HAIRSTYLE 😜!!!

[@JacquieVlogsHere]

I love seeing you and Hank in videos together, it's always such a joy!

[@isabelharper6297]

Reading this book did what I though was impossible. Gave me EVEN MORE respect for Hank Green. I adore AART

[@ChiaraSupernova]

I love you and Hank's friendship

[@lindseydrew9812]

Tessa reading the excerpts in this book makes me want her to do the audiobook

[@harithaolaganathan8895]

i love this dynamic. i want to live in this dynamic.

[@jjamieallover]

wow loved this video, i could tell how much hank really appreciated your praises and insight. also, i am a reader, and i flipping adored this book. once i got to the part with the hand i wanted to read it as fast as possible. instant favorite

[@tessaviolet]

SAME. I read the whole thing in like two days

[@sylviaodhner]

This is so relatable - I also liked Hank's book because it didn't have a lot of exposition, it was like right to the point. And I also have the experience of being like, when I have an idea of something I want to write, I want to create it BECAUSE it's different and there isn't already something else like it, and it's the kind of thing I would want to read. Also I have a calculated plan to reach a new level of notoriety. If it works it'll probably happen in about 2 years.

[@themripley]

You are both wonderful people and this was an absolute pleasure to watch .

[@EllisD1249]

sounds like it's similar to Douglas Adams, where you get told the answer at the beginning but you dont realise until you get to the end and it all comes together in an amazing conclusion.

[@ursuland]

Just finished the book and I came running to watch the video hahaha I’m in love with AART!!!

[@hannaho9471]

I loved this video so much. Watching people talk about things they love always makes me so happy and your love for the book Tessa, and Hank's pride at having written it were so heartwarming. Hank welling up made me well up too

[@OneOceanTenOfficial]

Hi there, you may not ever see this comment, but I just wanted to say many years ago, probably a good seven or eight at this point, that's when I found your channel and started watching. I think a lot of the videos you had back then have been deleted off your channel, mostly vlog-style videos from a much earlier time in your life. I just wanted to say, people like you and others are what inspired me to create my own projects. I know our channels are vastly different from one another, but the inspiration to break free, bust through the camera shyness, voice act, and most importantly, be myself, was because of you and other KZbinrs from back in the day. I'm happy and proud to see how far you've come, from a handful of followers to 1.4 million. Truly amazing and inspiring. So, thank you. It means a lot to me, and I'm sure so many others. Keep being you!

[@mihxiii]

Oh boy.. I watched that video when it came out (not having read the book) and i watch it now (just having finished it last night/this morning) and oohhh boyyy did i stare at the ceiling in the dark after overwhelmed with thoughts and feelings (which is a good thing because it hasn't happened recently with a book or a movie and apparently i've missed that) anyway, it's good, i wish this conversation was longer :)

[@craigme2583]

Love Tessssssssaaaaaaa! And!!!!!! I must say that the pillow format, is omg a brilliant interview method. Can not believe that no-one has done it before. Brilliant Tesssssssaaaaaaaaaa.😂

[@teresaellis7062]

I really don't ever want to be famous, so I am glad that it is so much work to become famous. Yay. One less thing to worry about. 😂

[@MadHouseOutAndAbout]

I love Hank!

[@aaaa6824]

You two have the best dynamic! Love it!!!

[@justanedgeshotfan808]

Loved everything about this.

[@LillyWhit2LsAndAnY]

This video mitivated me to read the book earlier. I planned on making my library get it, so I could loan it, but bc I wanted to watch the video and also reallllllly wanted to read it, I got it on my kindle instead. And I LOVED it!!! And also both of you are faves, and together you are super faves.

[@heatherstock4491]

I love this format! It’s so vulnerable and intimate and lovely. Thank you!

[@helouised2277]

Your hair reminds me of a sunflower and I love it so much

[@TheNicolexoxo]

This was by FAR my favorite pillow talk!! So so so so good to hear him talking about this with spoilers AND when Hank cried a bit, I died a bit.

[@simsamsammie]

I just finished the book and haven't really processed it all yet but my initial impression is WOW I LOVE IT

[@ericthelemming]

Great questions for Hank! It's such a good book!

[@AlleyBetwixt]

I read it right after release and AART is still haunting me in the best way. Loved this talk. I've been subscribed to each of you since the early early days, so it's all just kind of a lot to watch you both chatting about the success of your creations (music/novel). Oof. My heart.

[@Ewr42]

The crossover I didn't know existed but I've always needed

[@romantheflash]

Such a great book!

[@beharysudheer21]

Thank you so much for that song CRUSH..😁😜💛💛💛 IT'S MY FAVOURITE AND A MASTERPIECE... 👌

[@meganmaybee6986]

Brb gotta go get a pillow.

[@ddos87]

Megan Maybee one of the cutest KZbin comments ever!

[@yosoycrackercuh]

Tessa I love your content, and hair, really glad you got another video up

[@TheNZJester]

Who here has been around long enough to know what a "Meekakitty" is? ;-p

[@Azzarinne]

I was just wondering before watching this if people ever still call her that!

[@allafat]

me!

[@guaranteedbyshwarmi]

your Pillow Talk is by far my favorite series of videos i've ever seen a youtuber do (though i do wholeheartedly love all your videos, dyeing your hair pink is strangely my favorite video after the pillow talks cuz i can't explain why i love it so much i just DO) keep up the good work and the good mental health!! i hope you have a good day! have fun on tour! love ya!

[@bonniejosephine381]

this made me appreciate the book so much more

[@MatthewGerrish]

Best Hank interview about the book I've seen.

[@wolfferoni]

Never seen Hank get this emotional about something. Even though I've been a nerdfighter and have followed Hank & John for years, I feel like this might be the most vulnerable I've seen him. Not a bad thing btw, it's just interesting because that''s the thing with being in the spotlight and a youtuber/ online star. You show people what you want to them to see, which is never really everything.

[@ZainabLaLaLa]

HI THANK YOU FOR SHARING ALL THESE WONDERFULLY GENUINE FEELS, IT'S GREAT TALKING ABOUT THE BOOK WITH FRIENDS BUT HEARING ABOUT IT FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE OF SAID FAME MAKES IT EVEN MORE REAL. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@liscampos248]

ahhhh! such an interesting concept!! xxx

[@marksrfc1]

i have a few thoughts while watching the video hanks great youre great the book is so amazing like in a thriller sort of way but also in an exiting wondrous way your hair is amazing at the end (but also throughout the entire video but especially the ending)

[@DariaDorothea]

I started this video, then realised there would be spoilers, so I avoided it until 12 minutes ago when I had JUST finished the book. Ahhh that was so good, thank you so much for this pillow talk. Seeing Hank so genuinely emotional about it did all kinds of things to me. I'll be thinking about this book for a long time (and probably throwing it at my friends for Christmas haha), and also returning to this video.

[@enycha22]

The book was so good, like you I also went into it not knowing a lot, I thought it will be contemporary story about internet fame, I didn't expect that I'll also get an intriguing story about alien and humanity. Love the mystery so much, the dream (I wish we get to explore more), and the talk about fame, they blended so nicely and I wish there are more books like this, great story but still thought-provoking. I can relate a lot since I also deal with trying to get famous on bookstagram until at some point I was unsure whether that is what I want or not. I'm not like April May but she is very very human, one of a few fictional characters that feel so human to me, making a lot of mistakes and stuff, and I can relate so much on that :') Also Hank teared up is just precious :') Can't wait for the next book, Hank, and your album, Tessa!!!!

[@TheEgevejFamily]

And here I finally am, 6 months after reading it. Fantastic book, great discussion 🌞

[@BB-ml1po]

Wow, this was incredibly lovely.

[@Evershear]

sounds like a good book, thanks for sharing

[@RockismyAir]

Two of my favourite people on planet Earth.

[@Bayleebutton]

Immediately clicked. I love you twoooo

[@thewinterizzy]

Also, Tessa: WHERE'S THE FULL FOOTAGE? THIRTY MINUTES? Why you gotta cut out so much. D; (Editing, flow, comfortable topics... but still lol. Wish the video was longer! Really fresh and honest conversation.)

[@MattPalka]

It could be a hankschannellll videoooooooo

[@thewinterizzy]

@@MattPalka I agREE haha.

[@MalloryCorben]

@@MattPalka @thewinterizzy PIZZAMAS UNCUT w Tessa's permission?

[@MattPalka]

@@MalloryCorben YES

[@MalloryCorben]

@@MattPalka ​ @thewinterizzy @tessaviolet @hankgreen * chanting * P4A 2018 P4A 2018 P4A 2018

[@thewinterizzy]

I was DYING when you had an arc copy gushing about how great it was but it wasn't actually out to the public yet haha. I really liked it! I think what I enjoyed about AART was that, I mean yes the story obviously lol, but it gives you more to think about than just what's in the story, I suppose. It's very real world based for all the sci-fi elements and mystery. There's so many parallels in April's world that are applicable to our world, and it helped me sort of contextualize my own place in the universe, if that makes any sense at all??? Stuff like that obviously isn't in the book. But it's still something I got out of the book anyway. Reading is wild, my friend. I'm super proud of Hank and am excited for the sequel one day!

[@oddgirlsophie]

honestly I love you too so much

[@EnnyOwl]

Tessa. How are you able to tour so much? I'd love a video on that one day! Also I love your pillow talks 💜💜

[@austinbeale4879]

why does this feel so real?!!? are there more of these???

[@kibbledd1]

Honestly, I learned to recognize the ways in which people's needs were not being met due to a rough childhood--which is why I don't treat people based off their title or status (as people with title and status often long to feel like people again--like they belong to a peer group that cares about them for being them, minus some of the drama that comes with fame or success--the dialog is all very similar, for opposite reasons, to when I talk with the homeless. Isolation is a killer, and you can be very easily isolated surrounded by people). That said, Hank--you need to build a program to teach KZbinrs, and anyone you interview with, how to do an affiliate Amazon page--so that people can drop a link to your book and get paid to do so--and Tessa, you should build that page so I can support you both. I feel this would improve many things about the KZbin community. Cheers!

[@vitchmob]

I just finished the book and came to this video, because I remember not wanting to get spoilered. Here I am feeling the need to talk to someone about the book. I am borrowing it a friend tomorrow. Hopefully she will put all her responsibilities aside so she'll be finished as soon as possible and we can talk about the book. I need to know more about the ending. So these are my immediate feelings after finishing it. Now on to the video (I just had to get this of my shoulders somewhere)

[@toastcalm]

I waited to finish the book before watching this video and a month later here I am 10 minutes after finishing the book. This was a really good video and a unique way to interview someone which was satisfying to me as someone who is in that post-book obsession phase. I want the unedited version of this video

[@Noideaforausernamex3]

I just finished the book and came straight here to watch this video!

[@patrickferreira4851]

I actually paused this video, went and finished reading the book (spent my whole afternoon) and came back to watch it just so I felt like I was part of what you were talking about. I finished the book in 3 days even with having to go to classes for college. It’s so so good and now I don’t know what to do with myself cause I don’t have anything else half as interesting to read.

[@kishka7winecountry]

Tessa - You look so relaxed and pretty here!

[@seriouslythisisjust]

great video!! and amazing book, I also read it in 2 days and loved it :)

[@gremli7778]

I love your hair!!! The bangs really suit you. Also I just got my hair cut like yours. Thanks for the inspo for it, I'm in love with it.

[@EmmaAus]

Oh... I wanted to watch this, but I don't want spoilers :-p I'll have to come back to it :-p Glad to see you back here Tessa 😊💖🌈☀ Hope things are making you smile more this year 🌹 Sending love from Australia, Emma.

[@gotri]

Well I havent gotten the chance to finish AART yet but i will hopefully finish soon and remember to come back to this video

[@Tony_AM009]

"An Absolutely Remarkable Thing": a novel by Hank Green. After watching this video, if I ever get the money and time to do so, I might consider purchasing and reading this book. Anyways, glad to see an upload on this channel. Hope that everything is going well for you. Have a great day!