We don't need to label everyone and everything, celebrate individuality. Uniqueness.

@salan3507

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Unless the person is harming other people live and let live. We're not a bunch of cookie cutter zombies.

@ginanmarcus918

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. to many labels in this world

Highly intelligent and tons of energy - yep I can confirm that schools really don't like that.

@cwr8618

3 жыл бұрын

i would add, confidence and independence. institutions tend to have a hard time with all of those things wrapped into one person...

@Chasstful

3 жыл бұрын

Its doesn't make him Autistic

"Whatever I have is working!" (Laird laughing). I love this comment.

@fightwithfire18

5 жыл бұрын

Just like a bipolar on the upswing

@IvanLendl87

4 жыл бұрын

@@fightwithfire18 Except he's having huge life successes without the bi-polar downswing huge losses. So he's not bi-polar.

@alrivers2297

3 жыл бұрын

@@fightwithfire18 someone's jealous

@tombley5760

Жыл бұрын

I'll have a coffee mug and a T-shirt.

Drink it in. That is unbridled honest and logical thinking to its maximum. So good

Dudes a badass.. feel like he's just on another level

He's highly driven. Of course there are going to be down sides to that. I love his attitude. He owns it with no shame. He's an alpha man. Top of the food chain.

@julietulley7524

4 жыл бұрын

Alpha man , ppphhhtttttttt

@IvanLendl87

4 жыл бұрын

Laird is an Alpha Male beyond a shadow of all doubt.

"he just gets bored" Made my day, thanks Laird!

You don’t become the bravest man in the scariest sports in the the world (to me at least) by being a harmless well adjusted guy.

@unlimited1652

6 жыл бұрын

Seems society non conformity is conviniently regarded as a disease.

@mizzounyc

6 жыл бұрын

I'd hardly call surfing the scariest sport in the world.

@EITFM

6 жыл бұрын

mizzounyc big wave surfing, the Mavericks, cloudbreaks, and Nazares of the world are definitely up there. Facing mother nature head on at its most ferocious, And if you don’t get it perfectly right good chance of being held down at the bottom of the sea, smashed into a crevice in the bottom of the ocean, paralyzed or eaten by shark. I can’t think of much scarier then drowning In the worlds largest washing machine in the middle of the ocean, maybe top level UFC or something

@jeremiet2739

5 жыл бұрын

I think it must be a pre disposition that you're born with to want to do those things, so people that enagage in this behaviour are probably naturally built for it, so even though it's scary for most people (myself included, I couldn't think of many things scarier), for those people it's perhaps more of a rush, rather than a debilitating fear...

@ceylonmooney

5 жыл бұрын

@@mizzounyc normally no. what this guy does aint normal surfin.

I had no idea who this guy was nor had any interest in surfing whatsoever, but damn this guy has so much depth. I feel like he's a very spiritual person, can't really not be I guess when you're so connected to water.. Great stuff!

Whatever is going on with Laird, it's a superpower. The man is a legend. He's an inspiration. Focusing his energy on pushing the limits of his body and mind is a gift to us all. Many have done a lot worse with their gifts. Who knows why some are motivated and some not. I for one am grateful he is among us. The fact that he dropped in at Chopes and broke that boundary sealed his status as greatest waterman to ever live. As the legendary Greg Knoll once said, "people don't do that."

True, Laird seems "unconventional". BUT our society is an apparatus to make us conform. To not think, to not feel, and to not engage life deeply. I do not surf, but I really appreciate Laird's core freedom and the defiance it takes to sustain it.

@hiltonjacobs8910

5 жыл бұрын

Kenneth, you got that right. The top 1% want us masses all on Ritalin, Prozac, etc., the better to control us all.

@pietskiet8763

5 жыл бұрын

Hah , define NORMAL , with 7,8 bilion ppl around !

@carverac

4 жыл бұрын

What's the frequency Kenneth?

I think Laird represents a real man. Not afraid to stand up for what he believes in and doesn't go along with the flow of what his friends say how he should act or how he should live. Other men should take note of what women want from a real man. Things that Laird portrays.

This is so true. We "diagnose" alot of stuff that doesnt really stop us from living, just stops us from fitting in well with how we've structured modern society and how youre "supposed" to fit in.

@brettadkins4698

4 жыл бұрын

Get in line

Nothing is wrong with Laird. He is perfection.

I think he’s an incredibly liberated soul. I’ve followed Laird’s journey off and on over the years, and I’m continuously fascinated. I love that he doesn’t feel the need for competition with others, and most people consider him one of the - if not THE - best at his sport. I love his defiance. Maybe there is a slight personality disorder in that, but so what? Like he said, it works for him.

@sweetpeace5

4 жыл бұрын

Right. So who’s to say it’s disordered? As long he’s not harmful to society everybody (his “friends”)should shut their mouth & accept him just as he is or keep it movin’

@SpaceCredits

12 күн бұрын

Yeah like Michael jordan - these Goats. They are not disorders, just the Human condition

A true man's man. #respect

Intelligent and Fantastic. Ritalin avoided as well.

That was a great response to the question!

The awesome thing about Laird is that he makes want to be yourself to the fullest.unapologetically

@xboyjonny

4 жыл бұрын

That’s facts

@salan3507

4 жыл бұрын

Truth

One of the best interviews I've watched. Everything Laird and Gabby say is so poignant and rooted in reality

@douglarsen4801

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree they seem like just real folks laying it on the table

That was a weird question about Gabby the interviewer asked, and I'm sure Laird took it well cause he knows what Gabby thinks about him and she knows what he thinks about her. I've watched some interviews with her (specially recommend the one with Lewis Howes) and read one of her books, it's amazing how much she loves and respects Laird. She describes him as the perfect partner for her with the exact traits she needed and wanted in a man, but she's also aware of the downside of said traits and doesn't try to change him cause she doesn't want him to stop being himself; that being said, she does say he's changed a lot for the better through the years. Interestingly, she says he's the sensitive and emotional one in the relationship, and she also praises his complete honesty, which he perfectly displays in these interviews. He's not trying to influence anyone's opinion on him, he doesn't care what others think about what him or what he does, he just wants to surf and live his life.

@hiltonjacobs8910

5 жыл бұрын

Melis, really well-said. Thanks.

@quincee3376

4 жыл бұрын

True

@waynehearst317

3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful observation. Awesome, thanks for sharing.

The Ability to remain Focused, No matter What! Have admired Laird, from the first time l ever saw him out on the Ocean. An awesome man!

I wish my autism and ADHD worked so well for me.

Laird is speaking exactly about my life... Get bored and have way too much energy and drive. Inspiring to see his perspective on it.

Laird I have just decided that, yes, I will continue to buy your coffee creamers.

Laird by All appearances is a super human specimen accomplishing great things. Of course the haters want to tone him down..his Alpha energy probably makes them feel small

Really insightful words from Laird about human condition, didn't expect such an interesting interview, good job!

Laird is a really interesting guy, enjoyed the interview. Thanks Graham

Laird is a waterman gladiator! 🙌🏼

Terrific interview of a truly inspiring man. This interviewer is, IMHO, terrific. Took me a while to 'accept' him, but he asks excellent questions, shuts up, and lets his interviewees speak freely. I for one cannot get enough Laird Hamilton interviews, and really find Graham Bensinger the best interviewer of my favorite subject (alongside Bruce Lee).

@godisbollocks

5 жыл бұрын

The first interview I saw with Bensinger was featuring the climber Alex Honnold and it was a disaster. Bensinger was terrible. But since then I've seen many other Bensinger interviews and he's been fine in all of them. Must've had an off day on that Honnold one.

"You do what you can for as long as you can, and when you finally can’t, you do the next best thing. You back up but you don’t give up." Chuck Yeager

These interviews are why I respect Graham, AND Laird. Love both of these guys man

What a great all around interview! Thank you Graham

I love his mentality and outlook.

Laird is awesome. Check out the movie about him on Hulu or watch Riding Giants . Guy is machine for sure.

Love it .he cut out a life for himself. top man respect

I loved this interview .... soo much truth and wisdom spoken ....

We live in a Society where if someone is highly intelligent, talented, hard working and motivated or inspired, people want to medicate that person because they're lazy, unmotivated people of society are like, "That's not fair!" It's a societal problem not a motivated persons problem who works hard to achieve their dreams!

I like this guy’s mannerisms. 3:13 “Just, well. Your personality.” I’m still laughing over that one.

My mentor who’s also one of my best friends told me one night while drinking,”you know there’s something a little off about you. I don’t know what it is, but there something going on.” At first I got hurt, and I told him to fuck off, but he was like,”no, this is a good thing, you’re not like everyone else and it’s helping with all of your accomplishments and your drive and success.” Now I’ve grown to lean into it.

Brave and focused. With the intelligence to, undertake exceptionally difficult things.

Love You Laird & Gabby Soo Much💎💘

Much respect 🙏laird is on another level

laird hamilton is a true soul surfer

That drive, determination, resourcefulness, resiliency, stubbornness and confidence in modern times is called toxic masculinity and is trying to eradicate it.

@cxSMILEYx

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! An inflated ego turns gifts into arrogance very quickly and you don’t even realize it until it already happens or until your back in a depressive state and suicidal. Speaking from experience. It’s all about balance. Too much or too little is detrimental. As someone who has felt the two emotional extremes and recently had my first hypomanic episode it’s all about balance and moderation for me. My ego is as smart as I am and easily leads me down a whole of delusional thinking without even realizing it

@gregthompson8062

3 жыл бұрын

Aka emasculation. The worst thing ever. Laird is a savior.

I like this interviewer. He doesn't rush people or interrupt

Going barefoot is such a power move and I respect that.

@rr7firefly

3 жыл бұрын

Graham should have followed suit. He looks severely overdressed sitting next to this surfing god.

He misses quite a few of the questions and answers what he thinks he was asked. It doesnt seem to be a defense mechanism. Example... ""where did you think you would be at this stage of life when you were young?" He goes onto what he likes about his life. I bet his mind is very busy and flooded. He likes that... talks about his caffeine pumping regularly. He avoided answering the bipolar question too. He must have found the perfect companion... high strung, super competitive racing people arent easy to live with generally. I bet he is a wonderful friend.

Legend! Connected soul.

Thank you, finally someone has the balls to say “This is what work for me and what I believe in” and not how you want me to fit into your perfect controlling little bubble

The terrier comment really resonated. Having that mindset has made me very focused, but it messed up my relationship as I would not let things go if I believed I was right.

I was told in 2012 I had mild Asperger's and bipolar. I heard this quote in one of my first therapy classes I heard a quote. I held until that quote all these years- "make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your ears"... Yeah that was mr. Laird Hamilton. I apologize because I actually find out who he was till this year. I definitely look up to him. Even more so now. Thank you for being a great person and an awesome human being. watching this sexually help me to feel more inspired to do better cuz I've been trying but it gets overwhelming. My personality is so intense most people can't handle it.

Laird is an amazing surfer. He is part terrier. I have two rat terriers who could probably surf. They are part Laird.

Laird is a beast..he has the courage, fitness, ability to do things that very few can do..

Glad I found this one today. I’ve been diagnosed. And I’m definitely an alcoholic that gave it up a year ago. I HAVE to work 10-12 hours a day to spend all of this energy I contain otherwise I implode on myself then explode on those around me.

Laird seems like a heckuva guy. The documentary the Big Waves (I think I have that right) was my first in-depth view of him. But anyhow great interview.

@WinstonKnows

5 жыл бұрын

Silas Marner Riding Giants and Step into Liquid are great films.

I admire this guy. Writing from Costa Rica.

@tblightningbolt8902

5 жыл бұрын

R2D2 SL why does it matter if you are in Costa Rica

laird's cool with me . anybody got a problem with him who cares. would love to take surf lessons with him.

@IvanLendl87

4 жыл бұрын

The people who have problems with Laird are threatened by the fact that he’s a genuinely fearless bad-ass guy who goes after his goals with everything he’s got and obtains it. They don’t believe they can compete with that level of bad-assery so they try to shame him to bring him down to their level.

Being different and having drive, motivation, and grit is mistaken for having a medical or behavioral health issue. He isn't homeless and draggin' is a$$ around Venice Beach, he is known around the world for his accomplishments.

@lauchzwiebel

5 жыл бұрын

That is the dumbest thing I read today

@raffaellavitiello1762

4 жыл бұрын

Who said that bipolar are homeless??? Insuccessful, it is the opposite the are extremely clever and inteligent people they are not idiot do you even know what a bipolar personne is???? They most of them have many talents they are not bums and they are not confuse or lost quite the opposite, and alot of them live their life without any medication but have found outlet to their condition in extreme sports or have others hobbies that take all their energies and they are very good at it.

I think surfing probably saved his life - Maybe if he wasn’t brought up in an environment that allowed him to express his aggression in a productive way he’d be a seriously dangerous individual

This guy besinger is always so cool and calm that he can ask wte he wants and they answer cause he’s so easy going and calm Hahahaha I like his interviews cause he can ask deep shit per say and they will never over react they will asnwer calmly too hahaha this guy is a true interviewer great tactic or maybe is the way he is lol the thing is that to me is one of the best love watching his interviews cause he can ask wte he wants in a very respectful manner and get away with it hahaha

Love this guy!! Bad Ass To The Core🏄‍♂️

LOVE THIS

LAIRD !!!!! YOU'RE THE MAN !!!!!!!!!!!! ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!!..............................AND SURF ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great defence of being different...Bright Light, Dark Shadow... the world would be a boring place if we were all the same

I met Laird when he was little when him and a friend stole our food out of our tent on the North Shore. Then as a negotiated settlement to get it back he wanted us to share it with him when we cooked it. That part of him hasn’t changed a bit😜

Back in the 1990's I worked in a very good childrens home and we would have children come in especially boys on Ritalin etc., and we'd stop it and just be active and engage with them. Games, footbal, bike rides, fishing etc., with routine, boundaries. good food and activity they were not a problem. They were bright active kids born into the wrong famillies and living conditions............. Still saddens me to think about them and all the others who get labeled.

He is a legend at the same time he is far away from being balanced And yes I can see the alcohol abuse in his behavior and body A legend but a broken one And the talk about we have been hunters is an legend as well

@lauchzwiebel

5 жыл бұрын

?

“Whatever I have, is working” 😂👍🏻

This guy is fucking awesome. Graham isn’t so bad either!

People this this man are the reason we're not still living in caves !

@Frisbieinstein

5 жыл бұрын

I dunno. I can see Laird living in a cave and digging it.

laird is the king

Don't take medication, the emotional maturity will come with time, take care of yourself not what people think. You are not hurting anybody!❤

Good for you dude

Obsession makes greatness.

@fernandomaron87

3 жыл бұрын

And endless pursuit

Living life raw, it’s the only way to really live 🤙

I love you Laird❤

Dang this guy is smart.

Lol great outlook. Fuck it, none of us is perfect. Learn to accept who you are and live with your imperfections

Thought I remember in Endless Summer 2 Gerry Lopez telling the story once when Laird borrowed his paddle board and took it like 25 miles across some large channel ha. He seems like a really cool dude but yeah I can see him getting bored easy.

I have aspergers too, and LSD and weed has made me overcome many difficulties.

Side comment, anyone thinks Laird sounds like Chris Farley?

@deweywatts8456

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if Farley had to use substances to make that come out though.

@fernandomaron87

3 жыл бұрын

David Lee Roth for me.

Boy what he said at the beginning was so right

Laird is a terroir, great example of the perfect human specimen, he and Gabby are such a beautiful example of a positive example for next generation! God bless!

Good for him, it worked. He’s definitely completely narcissistic and self-absorbed. Never heard this guys speak about anything besides himself.

@raffaellavitiello1762

4 жыл бұрын

That is what they do.

@gracenmercy579

Жыл бұрын

Oh stop

Look at their body language. Bensinger: a little anxious, suit, legs crossed. Laird: unapologetic, open body language, no shoes.

Anyone who can fearlessly ride monster waves and excel at it can’t have a normal profile. His intensity and drive propel him to take the risks he does to accomplish what he does....that’s what makes him exceed ....normal,typical people don’t accomplish what he has.

Class of 83-84 baby. WE RULE.

Surfers are a breed

So he’s an individual and not a label. How enlightening.

high level CEO = sociopath in a lot of cases.

he is totally correct.

Thats how we should be and go after things we feel strong about and etc

What a normal driven human being

That was a surprisingly intelligent opinion.

Great surfer

Society is the issue, not laird. System is broken, as we are seeing in this lovely time today ;)

@IvanLendl87

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Laird is threatening to people who rely on excuses to get through daily life.

I have a very high caliber horse that only I can handle...if she was human she would be someone like him...I love her and understand her fight and flight spirit🐴💕⚡

There is nothing "wrong" with Laird. One of the nicest and least insecure surfers on the planet... a real exception to the rule on average especially given his exceptional skill level. Some people don't need to put others down to lift themselves up, nor follow others to find their way. Some of Graham's questions and statements make me wonder what he's trying to accomplish.

@hiltonjacobs8910

5 жыл бұрын

In reality, I think Graham's giving Laird the opportunity to crush the haters. Any skilled interviewer knows how to elicit 'real' responses, and Graham's getting 'em in this interview. Graham is actually helping Laird shut the haters up.

My mother is Bipolar and living with her was living hell. I think most top athletes are not the nicest people and are generally selfish. I respect what he does but I think his wife has had to look the other way often.

@raffaellavitiello1762

4 жыл бұрын

They are extremely clever to hide who they are, you have to live with them very closely to know! And they are always one step ahead of you anyway ! I lived my life with one l know and l recognise them, same arguments same words same evasions. You cant say they are boring ....never but mine was very loveable

@PeepersT

2 жыл бұрын

From her interviews that is exactly what she does to make their marriage work. It helps that they have money and multiple homes. I don’t think this would work for most people.

@tnt01

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