The way he asked permission before proceeding to discuss about Billie’s Tourettes. 🥺

@winoswag3858

Жыл бұрын

Ikr

@liak.6778

Жыл бұрын

It's extremely respectful considering we live in an age of disrespect where people fake having tourettes and other things just for attention on tik tok.

@yaritzamiranda921

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly how people should behave when asking about a health topic.

@Linoismyhusband

Жыл бұрын

Ikr so sweet ❤

@maestroclassico5801

Жыл бұрын

Besides Carson Dave is the best EVER.

I'm so shocked to see an interviewer have so much respect and kindness towards someone,especially someone with a health problem. Absolutely love this and I'm so happy she's comfortable enough to talk about it and not feel the need to hide.

@ky9933

Жыл бұрын

She was like "I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO OFFENDED!!!! when people react to my Tourette's!!!" And David Letterman was like "Well, I just did...." And she was like "Well, NO, it's okay when you do it because you're a celebrity that I want to suck up to

@Lee_Satchy

Жыл бұрын

This isn't just some interviewer this is David Letterman..

@TamaraKane

Жыл бұрын

David Letterman is one of the most caring people. You're right. When I was a kid, my dad died, and Letterman was like a positive male role model to me. I didn't know he was doing interviews again, but I'm so glad he is. His presence has been sorely missed.

@Lee_Satchy

Жыл бұрын

@@TamaraKane sorry about your dad 😭

@j0fiz986

Жыл бұрын

She’s faking it. We’ve seen her for years with absolutely no issues at all. She’s done entire concerts. Suddenly as torrets becomes popular with attention seekers on tiktok, she puts on this act

It’s so refreshing to see an interviewer being this respectful.

@robertpaulson4675

Жыл бұрын

"ItS sO rEfReShInG tO sEe An InTeRvIeWeR bEiNg ThIs ReSpEcTfUl" - A liberal person

@sam-yr7ln

Жыл бұрын

@@robertpaulson4675 what ? 😭😭😭

@robertpaulson4675

Жыл бұрын

@@sam-yr7ln spooky spice is a libtard

@ShadowPhoenixzz

Жыл бұрын

@@robertpaulson4675 it’s called human decency dipshit

@naughtygirl6505

Жыл бұрын

He's old man like Santa.

I’m so glad she is comfortable speaking about having turrets syndrome. When I was little, my parents would make fun of me in front of my siblings. Never realized how much of an effect it would have on me as an adult. Having a supportive inner circle is so important.

@ChelszXx1

Жыл бұрын

That's so sad, I'm sorry to hear that. It hurts most of the people closest to you. I'm hope you're doing okay now 🌷

@ky9933

Жыл бұрын

She was like "I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO OFFENDED!!!! when people react to my Tourette's!!!" And David Letterman was like "Well, I just did...." And she was like "Well, NO, it's okay when you do it because you're a celebrity that I want to suck up to

@Dreambig29-654

Жыл бұрын

❤ sending hugs

@maddpappa3594

Жыл бұрын

Aww. I’m sorry, they didn’t understand.

@chynnadoll1999

Жыл бұрын

😳😔

I really like his approach to this conversation, he's curious but still respectful Edit: this is my first time ever hearing about this man, please stop trying to tell me about how he was in the past. I was simply talking about what I saw in THIS video

@Smorgasbord.

Жыл бұрын

Letterman's always had class. Billie's just awesome.

@shakespearefan80

Жыл бұрын

yes, he's wonderful abou it.

@jeremysmith9694

Жыл бұрын

Best interviewer of all time

@trumpsdailytruthsmakelibsc6952

Жыл бұрын

Huh??????? This is David Letterman we're talking about here Go back and watch his interview approach style throughout the past few decades , he insults his guests and if you show a little weakness or shyness or awkwardness he'll take a stab at that

@carmenfoti4689

Жыл бұрын

yea he's very respectful

It’s nice to see how confident she is now to the point where she’s able to speak about it freely. I remember awhile back she found it more hard to speak about it and mainly didn’t want to speak about it bc she didn’t want it to define her as a person. But now it’s come to a point where she doesn’t care anymore and is able to be open with these type of things.

@tiagonascimento5573

Жыл бұрын

True, she is a warrior idk how she is able to talk about that must be so hard.

@EllieNixchole17

Жыл бұрын

Everyone has known about this for years. She opened up about it on Ellen too.

@tiagonascimento5573

Жыл бұрын

@7Y8 the bad part of internet is u cannot see ironi

@saylars8938

Жыл бұрын

it’s interesting though because i think she’s done such an amazing job of cementing her career as a musician that most people wouldn’t even think about tourettes if she was mentioned. but even if they do it’s like not all she amounts to either.

@geminisduerme5266

Жыл бұрын

When u accumulate enough money. At a certain point it's probably hard to care what people think. You've made it and the opinion of others doesn't determine if u can put food on ur plate.

The fact he was so polite, and asked permission 😢❤

@CB0915

11 ай бұрын

So annoying lol

What a mature respectful way to conduct a difficult conversation. The world needs more of this to bring these things to light. Thankyou to both of you

I’m honestly so glad there a celebrity as big as Billie who has Tourette’s and will make it more known to people because a lot of people don’t know what Tourette’s are

@rosieleat6868

Жыл бұрын

My mum had Tourette’s quite badly but it was just put down to ,bad nerves. When is realised that she must have Tourette’s ( they used to call it St. Vitus’ dance ), she madly denied it and said it was her nerves. Poor old mum. Miss you xx

@nini-qc1qd

Жыл бұрын

@@rosieleat6868 aw man that makes me sad

@CreativeMindsAudio

Жыл бұрын

Same! Though I know of a few celebs who have been out about it. One of the biggest music streamers on twitch has Tourette's too and he's been plastered all over twitch billboards and promotional stuff: MrGregles. along with of course sweet Anita. Someone as big as Billie is nice to know, but as far as i know most music artists and creatives have some sort of neurodivergency or mental illness they have to cope with.

@rosieleat6868

Жыл бұрын

@@nini-qc1qd - aww thank you. Xxx

@julie3722

Жыл бұрын

Celebrities are illusional. She is a human being as you. Well, she is public known for her music but that doesn't make her more popular than other people.

People need to realize that tic disorders can actually be hidden to varying degrees. This really is a thing. We're used to seeing documentaries about the most severe cases and while they are valid that is not the typical experience. My tics are minor in public and more severe at home in general.

@uhmnope4787

Жыл бұрын

I have very very few ticks, they came and went over the years, and they occur rarely now, but I still have them and am aware of them, but I just mostly notice after they happen that I just had one.

@rosieleat6868

Жыл бұрын

My mum repressed hers quite heavily around my father - she was scared of him as we all were. She suppressed them in public too, but she could never suppress them completely. Without suppressing them, she would be quite loud with her voice, and bashing bench tops, the wall, and me as I walked by lol. It used to drive me nuts it really did. And I felt terrible for that too. I wish they had known more about it back then. My mum could laugh at herself. She was quite ocd as well - everything had to be in threes. Even if she dropped something and it smashed, she would have to pick it up twice more to drop it again. I really loved my mum. I wish she hadn’t smoked and she would still be alive. Smoking helped her tics.

@LuHanmore

Жыл бұрын

I'm actually really confused at the moment because I sort of do what billie did in this video but more still, (I've been doing this since I was young) like sometimes I have to open my mouth really wide and slightly slanted to the side for a few seconds in a way stretching my jaw but if I don't I become really uncomfortable and sometimes I hurt my jaw because of it any advice please let me know also if I'm just talking rubbish and being offensive feel free to say!!!

@silverdweller2809

Жыл бұрын

@@LuHanmore I would mention this to your doc. What you're describing sounds like a milder motor tic. When they are milder they can go undiagnosed. I don't think you're being rubbish at all.

@LuHanmore

Жыл бұрын

@@silverdweller2809 thank you so much that genuinely helped, it literally never crossed my mind that it could have been a possibility because its just the norm but also you only see like the serve cases online so I'm like oh no I could never, I might have 2 other potential tics One is where is the same as my jaw basically stretching it but feel uncomfortable if I don't but for ky body like my arm or should (just an example) the same thing where if it happens or happens too much in the same day it hurts/ kinda pulls my muscle The last one I've noticed is the sane uncomfortable feeling but with my eyes like I have to open them fully because it feels like my eyelashes are stuck together even though they are not These last 2 might be nothing but I wanna make sure I realise what's happening now so I can talk to someone about Thanks so much for helping out BTW

i had no idea she had tourettes! im proud of her for speaking on it as it’s can be hard talking about things like that. it’s nice to have more positive representation of tourettes! :)

@ky9933

Жыл бұрын

She was like "I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO OFFENDED!!!! when people react to my Tourette's!!!" And David Letterman was like "Well, I just did...." And she was like "Well, NO, it's okay when you do it because you're a celebrity that I want to suck up to

@bythepowerofgreyskull5169

Жыл бұрын

She hasn't

@alejandrasanchez3022

11 ай бұрын

She is pretending...

@JL-zo1wd

11 ай бұрын

it's been said she has tourettes for literal years, i doubt shes pretending. lmao.

@FrankUnknown

4 ай бұрын

​@@alejandrasanchez3022Why do you think so?

I love how much Billie has matured over the years. You can tell she’s just a sweet and genuine person. She wants to learn and teach others - very inspiring.

What an amazing interview. Asking if she’s okay to answers his questions, then asking if she’s comfortable. So respectful and refreshing to see

@johntimothy9757

Жыл бұрын

Dude…..that’s David Letterman. Over 30 years as one of the biggest late night talk show hosts.

@staticlux

Жыл бұрын

@@johntimothy9757 okay? and? babes.. she’s gen Z we don’t know half these people we’ve only been GENUINELY conscious for 17 years. chill. yeah it’s impressive. no need to bash us for being born later in life and not knowing this. fuck off dude.

@bnunya8540

Жыл бұрын

He kept talking over her

@jessicag1431

Жыл бұрын

@@johntimothy9757 yeah and hes been the opposite of polite and appropriate to many guests

@Abbot3663

Жыл бұрын

@@bnunya8540 no he just knows the flow of the conversation

My 27 year old daughter was diagnosed with Tourettes at 6 years old. Some days her tics were so bad that she would cry from exhaustion. She suffers from motor and vocal tics but the vocal tics have decreased as she got older. Thankfully, kids she went to school with understood and didn't torment her. She went on to college and obtained a Masters Degree despite all the struggles she has with Tourettes.

@samanthaleigh805

Жыл бұрын

I was diagnosed in 6th grade. My parents didn’t know what my future would look like with this disorder but I got my masters and have a family of my own now. It’s an extremely challenging disorder but doesn’t mean you can’t have a great life!

@soys8834

Жыл бұрын

Love that 🤞🏻

@melissaxx6769

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations to your daughter

@melissaxx6769

Жыл бұрын

@@samanthaleigh805 And congratulations to you❤

@Foxxx1953

Жыл бұрын

Bizarre comment. Just because you have issues w your mother doesn’t mean others do.

This sibling duo is the product of their parents' love. This is what happens when children feel emotionally supported and free to be who they are. Why do so many children grow up to be bitter and hateful instead of loving and creative? Mostly because they didn't have parents like theirs.

@joshperry6700

Жыл бұрын

Product of incest,more like it.

This was such a BEAUTIFUL moment. I didn’t think I could love Letterman even more than I already did. Plus, I learned something that will probably prove invaluable to me moving forward meeting people who might deal with this very affliction. This was an amazing interview segment ❤

This part of the interview just brings such pride for billie. She had mentioned in earlier years how she didn't want her tourettes to be her defining characteristic as an artist, hence not advocating for awareness early on and such. I'm so happy to see her comfortably talking about it now, with fame and confidence under her belt and this just adding on to the already extraordinary person we know she is. It affirms that she is more than good enough just as herself and doesn't need the 'diversity in disability' card to be seen, which I think she was afraid of, but can express that part of her life now with assurance. Allowing it in the conversation- I'm just so proud of her.

@jimena5651

Жыл бұрын

couldn’t have worded it better!

@jdmoore18

Жыл бұрын

This broad doesn't have tourettes..she's such an attention whore

@ConanTheMovieMaker

Жыл бұрын

You have nothing else to do ?

@Tsound1

Жыл бұрын

Pride is a Sin. And she sucks 🤣🤣

The worst reaction to my Tourettes is "What the fuck is wrong with you?" Its honestly heartbreaking, and makes me hide away and avoid going out most of the time. And I'm not even on the high end of the spectrum, mine is more stress and anxiety induced, I could go months without ticking.

@graceeeeeee5

Жыл бұрын

I'm very, very sorry this happened to you.

@yaritzamiranda921

Жыл бұрын

What the F is wrong with people? The audacity, is none of their business. So sorry you have to go through that :(. I don't know much about Tourettes but something my mom taught me is to be polite and mind my own business.

@nedjecamillechevry5695

Жыл бұрын

@@yaritzamiranda921 Thank you so much, I appreciate it, I wish others would have as much compassion as you, and choose kindness.

@bitchwrld7883

Жыл бұрын

people always think i’m rolling my eyes at them.

@wurtl

Жыл бұрын

it’s the same with me as well, so sorry u have to go through that

As a person who has tourettes and is ashamed of it most times, and normally apologizes for my tics, Billie being open about it helps me a lot, I love her so much💛💛💛

I've had Tourettes Syndrome since I was 13. Thank you Billie for using your platform to give us in the tic community awareness and validation. 💛

David being so sincere and Billie being so vulnerable makes this very genuine

@s.durbar1294

11 ай бұрын

Lol sure

I love this whole interaction, from Billie being happy to share more about her Tourette's, to David being earnest about not knowing much about it and asking questions even though he felt awkward. This was a beautiful example of two people, who are very different, connecting and learning about one another.

@ky9933

Жыл бұрын

She was like "I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO OFFENDED!!!! when people react to my Tourette's!!!" And David Letterman was like "Well, I just did...." And she was like "Well, NO, it's okay when you do it because you're a celebrity that I want to suck up to

I'm so happy about this. Billie feeling alright to talk about it, and the interviewer being so respectful.

He handled that with such kindness and care. That was an awesome exchange.

As someone who has Tourette’s, it can be really frustrating how misunderstood it is by the general population. I appreciate her being open about it and bringing attention to it.

@adampopeens2728

Жыл бұрын

she doesn't have it

@JarJarFettLV

Жыл бұрын

@@adampopeens2728 and how exactly do you know that?

@NakitaCherie

Жыл бұрын

But is it fair to be offended if people don’t know? I understand if someone laughs and they know what’s going on but if you have no idea what it is or even that she has it and then you laugh and she gets offended…but hey, she can feel how she wants I guess

@adampopeens2728

Жыл бұрын

@@JarJarFettLV The same way you're so sure she does. It's a well-documented social media contagion at the moment.

@eternalskeptic

Жыл бұрын

@@adampopeens2728 Yeah I have to wonder about such things, especially when they only seem to pop up at convenient breaks in the conversation.

I feel like Dave Letterman has come a long way in the way he acts (expect if his talkshow-self was just a persona entirely) but he comes off as much more sensitive, empathetic, considerate etc.

@MyroslavaRm

Жыл бұрын

yeah it seems he's grown a lot as a person in the past few years. although i bet part of it is also him exiting the late night culture which was notorious for having to turn everything into a joke and not being very considerate towards celebs

@failedfairytales22

Жыл бұрын

Honestly that's what i was just thinking

@kiyomimcfarlane1304

Жыл бұрын

I watched all the episodes and he’s particularly warm and gushing in this one. It’s clear he has a lot of affection and respect for Billie and her family.

@JustHerefortheComments_

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. You could see it cross his face. He has learned so much. The time away from the desk helped.

@itsonlysound

Жыл бұрын

I think the format helps too. You could tell he genuinely couldn't be arsed interviewing most of the people he spoke to on his late night show. When he's genuinely interested its like this - the difference is he gets to choose who he talks to.

I respect that she keeps it to herself and able to make the music she does. She opens up about it only when asked.

I really really appreciate the fact that letterman changed so much in those past years, I think he definitely understood where he did wrong

@ky9933

Жыл бұрын

She was like "I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO OFFENDED!!!! when people react to my Tourette's!!!" And David Letterman was like "Well, I just did...." And she was like "Well, NO, it's okay when you do it because you're a celebrity that I want to suck up to

Awh I like him, he's a good interviewer. And Billie is as always, wonderful to see 🌺

@breezetell

Жыл бұрын

Really? Cause I rmb em to be a creep

@Potatpotatopotat

Жыл бұрын

@@breezetell A creep? What gave you that impression. He even asked her permission before further going into detail about her condition and to make sure she was ok with having her tics on camera. Also apologized incase he triggered the tics.

@breezetell

Жыл бұрын

@@Potatpotatopotat look into his history and you'll understand.

@Potatpotatopotat

Жыл бұрын

@@breezetell that's too much effort right now can you just give me the info lol

@floridafamilyfun1597

Жыл бұрын

@@Potatpotatopotat look into how he treated Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears to start with. They were both clearly struggling with mental health and obliterated them in front of a national audience. I am 42 and grew up on Dave Letterman. He was such a cruel guy

And then she replied "I don’t care" that’s why I love her and respect her so much, and of course her music is great! ❤️

You can tell when an interviewer is interested in a topic/person. It's nice to see. He was really respectful.

I love how comfortable she is with talking about it it’s so awesome she’s such a great remodel 🥹🥰😍

I'm glad she finally addressed this. My daughter has tourettes. It isn't fun or funny. Pople do laugh or get uncomfortable a lot. The hardest tic she has (trust me she has some violent ones and really terrible ones), is the one where she either scoffs or laughs after someone talks. It is VERY hard to explain to others that she did not mean to do that and is not bored, or thinks what they said is unimportant or humorous.

@GoddessStone

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, Breeze. I think if we boil down what the "problem" is in the world, it's people's lack of compassion. It's amazing to think what we could do, as humans, if we could find a way to care.

@Laura-in9kg

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry that even after you or her explain, people still find it hard to understand. I think they shouldn't even feel entitled to just "not understand"

@TheSwauzz

Жыл бұрын

@@GoddessStone People jump to conclusions and react instead of thinking and asking questions.

@sheknows4991

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry your daughter has to deal with this. A lot of people aren't aware of Tourette's or if they are aware of it, they've never encountered someone with Tourette's. Anyone callous enough to still take offense or understand, not that anyone's understanding is needed, that is their problem. I'm so sorry she has to deal with such ignorance.

@jackthezoo

Жыл бұрын

hi, i'm curious what the best/most respectful way to respond is? would it be best to just ignore it and carry on the conversation? i know everybody is different but i'd like to know what to avoid doing in response so i don't come off like an ass!

Yes! I’ve noticed in her first documentary that she’s wanted people to see her Tourette’s but it’s so easy as an outside questioner to be so personally ashamed of causing her distress or embarrassment that the the opportunity to discuss it went out the window. I’m so proud of this moment for finally opening that conversation.

She's so mature! This was such a beautiful, wholesome conversation. The world needs more of this! Love and gentleness preceding judgement.

@Art-dl9ce

Жыл бұрын

She still hates men tho

I wish this conversation went on for longer!! This was a great time to get into some questions!

Always a good interviewer, Dave has become more sensitive and considerate over the years. I like.

@mini-jardines

Жыл бұрын

that is called wisdom and it is normally gained over the years

As someone who has had TS most of my life, and was lucky to not be derailed into special ed or medications that would have kept me from achieving personal and career success, I am inspired by how well Ms. Eilish can talk about Tourette and the awareness she is bringing to this disorder. At her age I could never have spoken so eloquently on this or so many other topics. She is a marvelously talented performer and I am so happy to see the success that she has achieved.

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread page. (Mark Hemans)#+

That was a very classy approach to continuing the discussion! This is a subject most people don't understand or can relate to. Dave completely understood this and took a very tactful approach. Bravo!

I have many conditions too but I don't have a film crew to capture any of my symptoms... This young Billy person is so lucky to be able to talk to David letterman about this condition that this person is displaying in this heart touching interview... So organic and natural🙄

He is so polite and respectful, it’s wonderful to see.

This is cool to see. I'd never have know, as I feel many people wouldn't. The interviewer being respectful and admitting he has no idea is really refreshing to see, as well as asking for consent. Not degrading or judging, just respect from both sides. These are the voices in education of metal health and diversions we need.

@bmw328igearhead

Жыл бұрын

The interviewer... is David Letterman... Famous late night TV host for like 2-3 decades.

@Karincl7

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sad that respect is so strang for people

@americanog4185

Жыл бұрын

Can I ask what difference it would have made had you known before the interview ? Can I ask what difference it makes to you after the interview ? And why does it matter to you that she has tourettes. Does it really matter . Does it change your personal existence ? No it doesn't. You simply believe that because this broad is in the public that she is somehow different or better placed to discuss the topic over someone unknown . She has tourettes.... so what . You suffer from idolatry which is more dangerous than tourettes could ever be . Stop being a sheep and be a leader.

She's right. Many of us don't know that we have friends, peers, or possibly family members that have Tourette, but sometimes it may get to the point where someone can feel like they've been laughed at or accepted for long enough. Either way, they're going to feel as though they're free to talk about it, and I can see Billie is not insecure about it at all, and that's what may or may not catch someone off-guard who does or doesn't have Tourette Syndrome. Also, you have to give props to the interviewer for asking permission before going over Billie's Tourette despite him thinking she was fed up with him.

@user-zr8gp5ni1i

Жыл бұрын

ahaahhahahahahaaa

I loved everything about this interview. The calmness, the asking respectfully. Being interested, without being stubborn. Applause 👏

i love how respectful he was and how he was willing to listen and actually let her speak and hear what she had to say. props to this man. he's doing a great job!

Sometimes my tics are really bad during college, and I frequently get odd stares. I appreciate Billie being more open about it - maybe if more people knew, they’d react differently

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread page. (Mark Hemans)#+

He’s a true gem. He asked permission with such a caring heart. He truly didn’t want her to feel pressured to talk about it

Brilliant interview. I have TS the same as Billie. Most of the time it's very hard to control these tics unless you really try but then you get a very uncomfortable urge to release it. Sometimes the nature of the tic changes so it could be in your eyes, neck, shoulders etc. A lot of people think Tourettes is just about the swearing side of it but don't realise that it can be physical instead. Billie opening up about this is really wonderful and helpful for people with this condition 🙂

i love her sm haven’t watched any of her interviews in a while

@winoswag3858

Жыл бұрын

Same

I literally had to hear his voice to realize that was David Letterman. I never really liked him growing up and even into adulthood. But his celebrity is part of pop culture. So you can't help but know who he is. It's just been a LONGGG time since I've SEEN him. Wow! I didn't recognize him at first.

@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive

Жыл бұрын

He’s had this Netflix talk show and beard for a while.

@gingersal8052

Жыл бұрын

I did not recognize him, he seems quite nice and laid-back here.

@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive

Жыл бұрын

Letterman's always been a better interviewer and thinker than a comedian. I always thought the Late Night talk show format got in his way because it forced a clearly troubled man to cram in jokes and be funny, rush his guests through interviews (that most of the time were just promotional tours) to get to the next item/guest on the itinerary, chase trends/watercooler news, and plug products.

@wadewilson8011

Жыл бұрын

@@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive and me not seeing that show nor caring to watch it, would heavily imply why I didn't recognize him.

@Alphacentauri819

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he's changed a lot. I like his demeanor here way better here, than how he was on his late night show. What's your view of him now, with this short clip?

he's so respectful and polite we need more ppl like him

Courageous woman sharing something so intimate. Wishing her the best.

As Someone with Tourette’s It’s really amazing to see someone in her position open up about their condition and her experiences With it, I mean she is a queen after all ✨

@crackasscrackle

Жыл бұрын

May i ask if it hurt? How does it feel when it comes on

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread page. (Mark Hemans)#+

@user-zr8gp5ni1i

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weirdl

I just watched this earlier, Billie did a great job of explaining tics and really is proud of who she is! I was really impressed with just how mature she is.

David Letterman is a national treasure, one of our very best TV interviewers. We've been fans forever, seen his show taped live, and he's just a wonderful man. Love this gentleman. ❤ ❤

Very natural conversation style interview. Great job!

I'm so happy over not only it being brought up, but it being brought up in such a respectful way. The way he made sure Billie was alright with his inquiry just hits different

I love this. My son has it and pretty much no one will talk to him at school. A lot of the kids want to talk to him online and play games online but when they get to school they want nothing to do with him. And it's something he has zero control over. I just love her honesty. 💙

@ronniebattle1310

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@gudegudemeh5195

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I hope things get better for your son soon. Support from family helped me so much back when all the kids at school only interacted with me just to make fun of my tics. I just want you to know how much your love and understanding probably means to him. I'm happy and have lots of friends now, though. I'm sure it will be the same for him. 🤍

@crysjoli

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@@gudegudemeh5195 thank you for this! I needed it today!

I like how respectful he was.

good to know her perspective on this & how people react! i know someone w/ tourettes who prefers if people chuckle at a tick, but obviously not everyone does. nor is it the end of the world if you make a mistake, just so long as you make an effort to correct it in the future

I love how he asked. He was polite and etiquette about it.

I always hated how Hollywood only ever explores/focuses on the swearing tics. I have Tourette's and everytime anyone finds out they are surprised that I don't just randomly swear all the time. The world needs to understand that it is a very multifaceted thing and there is more to it than just the random or ill-timed bouts of swearing.

Ok. The interview is so nice to her!

David looking great and doing what he does so well...asking questions in an open, curious and respectful manner. Thanks to both David and Billie for opening the door, so to speak. Tourette's is more common than we realise but too many are embarrassed by it or of it. It needs to be talked about more, please.

Wtf never knew this. I mean she's done long interviews and never has she done it but now she does. Bless her amazing how she is controlling it. My brother has it and it is hard to control it and people's ignorance towards the conditions. Salute and respect to her.

@alfie6441

Жыл бұрын

It’s hard to control because you’re not supposed to try and suppress them. Suppressing it makes it worse

@laurens9663

Жыл бұрын

She actually mentioned it in her interview on Ellen in 2019 I believe. Also, you see her tiks more in her doc.

@agentcarrot931

Жыл бұрын

She said that she suppress her tics until the interviewer asks a question because then the camera won't be on her as she tics. People first started noticing her tics (and she quickly confirmed that she had Tourette's) in 2018 when she was 16 and an unedited interview was posted. Almost all videos are edited to cut out questions or pauses, so this was less common with a 10 minute interview that had her on screen the entire time. Fans noticed that she'd turn her neck to the side, roll her eyes in odd ways, or raise her eyebrow repeatedly.

@punxie89

Жыл бұрын

There are older interviews from years ago where she tics, but I always found most of them were pretty subtle...like shaking her head, raising an eyebrow, subtle facial expression changes, etc. You can also suppress tics for a while, but they come out eventually either while in private or during breaks in between etc

Idk if Ive ever seen him more respectful. He has definitely grown alot as a human.

Damn good job Dave. He really kept it respectful, while diving in head first with curiosity.

I just love that man and how he brings things up.

God, I remember how in the 90's and 00's, every depiction you saw of Tourette's in popular media was of someone with an overwhelming urge to swear for no reason and shout and yell. So for years, that's literally all people who didn't know it thought it was. Just randomly (and loudly) blurting out curse words for no reason.

@ladyp5087

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You're fucking right

@Alphacentauri819

Жыл бұрын

Just shows that the "Hollywood" version of many things, is missing a lot, often. Too many believe what they see, even if fictionalized. It's why I love the real, the raw, the unedited, of people showing who they are, what's their reality...without a bunch of false storylines.

What's funny is, shows like South Park HAVE touched on tourettes syndrome in both how its shown positively and negatively, and nobody learned from it. They even had a part of the episode where kids with tourettes TACTFULLY discuss what ticks are like, and that they're all different. This was mid 2000s. I applaud Billie for being vulnurable enough to honestly discuss this. It's helping me.

@mindofvirtuoso3358

Жыл бұрын

South park has a million of inside jokes or serious things that should be talked about. But it flies over the heads of average southpark viewers

this is the most respectful I've ever seen him

I love that she mentioned, that a lot of people who actually have it, you would never think. Most people with tourette have it in a way, that only close people or people who know about it, would see it. I love that she talks about it, as I am someone who also has tourette in a non extreme way. Thank you ❤

It took me a moment to realize that this is Dave Letterman. This nonchalant appearance suits him well. Quite charming. It is also most importantly nice to see him be so respectful and sensitive. I never would have guessed Billie has tourettes!

Bravo! Good on her for educating people in such respectful and mature manner.❤️

awe the guy was very respectful about the situation

I glad you shared the TD things that you go through Billie.

The way she sits, the way she talks i just love this person sm ❤️

Love this conversation! They both seem very open and nice about it

Some of these new comments are rude as hell. Nobody cares if you think she's faking it. There are also videos of her taking medicine for her tics.

This will do no end of good around the planet as people see that its absolutely fine to talk about these issues in the open. Well done Billie and David

I love how open she deals with this subject🥰

A teaching assistant who i interacted with in primary school often would tick every few moments, I'm not sure if she had tourettes tho. But regardless, because I was exposed to the idea of ticking from a young age I accommodated pretty quickly and it was just normal to me. This is why talking about it so freely/exposure is important because people need to learn about it, you won't think twice about it if youre used to it and understand why it happens. This goes for all disabilities/disorders/syndromes, i really commend Billie talking about it so openly bc it can help others to understand. But ultimately its not just the person affected who the responsibility lies with, so we have to make an effort to educate ourselves and listen to them more.

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

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Definitely good to talk about it. A lot of people don’t know what it is. You don’t hear much about it either 👍 I Love Billie 🥰

That's very brave of Billie to admit her disability on tv. This inspires many people with disabilties to not let it hold them back from reaching their dreams to be successful in whatever field of career they are aiming for.

I remember seeing Jaime Grace when I was younger and watching her have a tick attack on stage. And we knew she had it obviously but it was just an experience that I didn't understand. But then we go back to disability and the way people are treated when something is even just slightly different. I'm proud of her.

@legendson5567

Жыл бұрын

Oh, I know Jamie Grace. Amazing artist.

@Alexp36500

Жыл бұрын

@@legendson5567 yes she is. The first artist I saw that was open about it. Though I'm not super Christian anymore, well institutionalized religion, I still follow her to make sure she's always doing alright lol.

@legendson5567

Жыл бұрын

@@Alexp36500 lol. A check-in every now and then. Well, much love to you. I can't say I follow her as much. I weirdly preferred her more to the rest in her iShine days. She's amazing. There's a lot of beliefs within the christian sector especially over tourettes. I may view it in a way not a lot would. I do find it interesting however. And I'd love to hear Jamie's story over it.

@Alexp36500

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@@legendson5567 I'm sure there's interviews somewhere when she first came out. She never tried to hide it. I remember when she dropped that first music video and she did like a BTS thing and she ticked the whole way through. So i admired her for being 1.) Only like 16 and sharing her story and 2.) Because she was open. I've got so many mental health problems from trauma that idk how I made I through school so when she started talking it was like "oooooo so my thoughts/feelings aren't unusual the church just wants me to believe I'm crazy". Sorry but you can't pray away trauma you just can't. Not my kind at least.

We need safe conversations like these. I loved this and want more already! Didn't know too much about her and now I'm all in!

I have a mild form of Tourette’s that can become moderate when I’m stressed or anxious and I’m just so glad she speaks out about it❤ It can be annoying and bothersome when you’re trying to do something and the tics keep coming

I have TS and love answering questions as well. I hate when people dance around it, because it makes me feel extremely awkward, but when they acknowledge it and ask about it, it helps me relax and be less paranoid that I am going to offend people, because I get a chance to explain.

Such a measured and respectful conversation from both sides

I love how comfortable she is talking about it!! She’s twice as young as me. But a true example. I have similar tiks.

@patsysolatzzo2962

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@Marre agreed

@Lucyintheskywithdiamonds140

Жыл бұрын

@Marre If you personaly expirienced it. Then you would now. It would be a great stretch to fake something like that. And let’s say for the fun of it, she did fake it.. Well then she has given a huge comfort and confidence boost to the people that needid it..

@Lucyintheskywithdiamonds140

Жыл бұрын

@Marre Howso?

Letterman is just…amazing. Top notch dude for sure.

The most respectful interviewer I’ve seen

The more I see Billie the more I'm intrigued, she's a true talent,has her own swag,she's dope!!

i've never been diagnosed with tourette's but i do have a good amount of tics that happen pretty often and i always try so hard to hide them, makes me feel a lot better knowing that somebody as known as her is bringing awareness to it

@ronniebattle1310

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What a respectful part of an interview, om both parts.

Never knew this! She is such a sweetheart. ♡

Thannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnk you Billie! Thank you for not being ashamed to discuss that you have Tourette's! My son has it.. and I don't think he's ever had a famous person that he could look at ... and say to himself.. oh wow.. I'm not the only one!!! We have to stop hiding these conditions... and normalize them. Make it .. NOT a taboo subject! My son will talk about it .. but only if he knows he can trust the person he is with.. and that they will not judge him or be weird about it. I think for some who have this condition.. they feel shame at times and would rather hide it if they can. Understandable.. as most people have never experienced it.. and don't understand or know much about it. It's time that changed.. as Billie said there are so many people that have it.. but you just don't know. Anyways.. thank you Billie and Dave.. this made my day!! Love from a Canadian fan .. of both of you!!! :)

this is like the exact opposite energy of that harry styles howard stern interview. love this guy's approach

HES SO RESPECTFUL!!

Thank u David Letterman, for being the most respectful 🙏 and awesome person in this interview. ❤️ This was rlly cool and it's so cool to watch. Thank u so much for all the respect. Wow, David u have grown up into an awesome respectful man. I'll take an interview from u anyday. Yr awesome, thank u so. It means the world David Letterman. I think u shld get an award for it. Yve worked so hard to get to that point in yr life where yr a rlly cool person. I concur for u. Thank u sm.