Takes a strong person to look honestly at their life and make the changes he/she needs. I have huge respect for Mr. James for trying to confront his demons.
He was honest about his struggles with faithfulness, alcohol, being alone, being his own worst enemy. It's a very raw and real interview. He knows he has flaws but he is humble too. He has many talents when it comes to welding and artsy stuff. He has his priorities in the right place, himself and his kids. Watching interviews like this sheds light on addiction and pulling through with therapy. Therapy comes in all forms, prayer, wind therapy on motorcycles, even hopping in your car and just going. Art is therapy, music, etc. So glad I watched this interview, rock on!
Thanks for opening up, I am sure it will help someone else. When I went to AA back in 92 it was to learn how to drink less. No one in the rooms told me anything other then to dont drink, keep coming. It was people like Jessie opening up about their issues and personal defects that helped me to see myself more clearly. For the first time in my life I did not feel I was alone. I too was financially well off, which may have hidden how bad I was hurting. It was a relief and then the work started. It was the greatest decision I ever made. Thanks
I'm watching this 4 years later and all I can say is thank you for everyone that put this together and to jesse james man you will never know just how powerful this is or how many people you helped in ur life we aren't perfect stuff happens thank you bro. Seriously and no i dont expect him to see this ever but I still have to let it be known.
Hearing Jesse say the things he said hit home with me. I never drank or did drugs nor did I cheat on anyone but I suffer with bipolar disorder. In some ways the fear of living with a untreated me is just as bad or worse cause my ex never knew when I might flip script on her. I'm sitting here alone trying to put my life back together after my last freak out and going to get help was my first positive move. I hope one day to be at peace within myself and with what I lost. Thanks for sharing.
Use your bi polar to your advantage don’t think of it as disadvantage You will learn to love and embrace yourself and realize it is a gift not a burden. Once you realize that you will soar. I feel that my bi polar/ ocd while could be within my body chemistry was certainly genetic and refined by actions of family that inadvertently made it even worse as its traits were singled out and built upon by parents
I'm the son of a '70s Dad, and his actions influenced many of the decisions I made in my youth. I'm not 'famous', and, (resultantly), have had much less stress in my life than J.James. I'm a fan of what he did, (on 'Monster Garage'), for the young man with a spinal cord injury-as I broke my neck at 21-BUT I knew nothing about WHO Jesse was until watching Graham's series (of interviews). Great stuff, Graham. You have educated me/freed me of my ignorance about a man who-unduly-'gets the dirty end' of the stick. Thanks very much for sharing this with us. 🙏
Hey Jesse I have the most respect for you and your work. I grow up in Long Beach and went to Cabrillo high. I’ll tell you I couldn’t wait in till I was off from school just to past by your shop walking and looking all the bikes and cars. It was the only thing that kept me up in school. That was in 2005. I own my own Harley but I wish it was made by West Coast Choppers. Now I live in Wisconsin since late 06. I miss walking by your shop.. I miss it.. hope it’s all good brother. And I’m representing West Coast Choppers in the Midwest!! Proud to wear your Gear. Thanks for the good times and memories. Juan Torres
Good on you for doing it.....And good on you for telling it like it is. Mental Health Issues need to be dealt with and it doesn't care who and where you come from.
You know, I've never been a big fan. His early false claims of being a decedent of the outlaw really turned me off. And his swagger and overall attitude was off putting. But having gone through my own triumphs and failures I have developed a new found respect for what he's been through and ultimately how he's handled it and dealt with it. He fucked up, but he learned from it. Lot's of people make the same mistakes their whole lives and never learn, Jesse learned. Everybody deserves a second chance.
Been 10 yrs now clean & sober. 18 yrs ago I divested myself from my family because of what happened when I was a kid. I have never been happier. It is hard at first but every day gets better.
"Well I still have the same welder" hahah I fucking love Jesse James..If there is one famous person I wanna meet before I go tits up it is him. Awesome series.
Wow, what a great interview. I have a lot of respect for him - going through the process and being insightful enough to work through those past issues. He just seems so Zen these days; from the videos I have watched, at least.
This is powerful. I’m not ready yet. But someday I’ll be there. Every other weekend and one week out of the year when I take vacation I ignore the alcohol. Every normal night is 12-18 millers down just to erase all the bad shit and sleep. I’d love to be free from all the bad memories. Someday I will get there.
Asking for help is one of the toughest things you can do as a human being. It takes true strength to admit you need help, that makes you strong not weak!!!
What a good dude...it's hard to realize your the problem when your successful...you kinda think like how could i of made all this amazing shit and be a f'n idiot at the same time? Doesn't happen, not me...but to see him talk about owning his faults...that's powerful...that's how men are supposed to act...with this generation, guys like jesse are a dying breed...great episode
Super rare to meet a guy who looks life straight in the eye....not afraid, not proud just pure interest in seeing the true picture and then goes to work to make it the best man he can be.
I had a similar childhood like Jesse, but what kept me for going down an even wronger(?) path than I did, and I've done some shit, was shows like his. Car and bikeshows, especially the painting parts. Today I run my own custom paintshop, thanks to his and others inspiration.
He finally figured it out! Life is about lessons but, when you abuse alcohol or other things your lost! But when a clarified moment hits you and usually when your sober and your mind is clear and you start to reflect back on your situation you start to wake up from your zombie experiences that you now are soooooo tired of and finally make a change for the better!
I applaude you Jesse...i can tell you've changed a lot and matured enough to man up and make a change in your life...God you and your family bro...much respect..."A wise man learn from others mistakes, a fool learn from his only mistakes"
I can't help but like Jesse. He's honest. Admits to being Imperfect. No pretense about him at all. It's too bad he wrecked his relationship, but it seems like he's definitely grown and learned from it. I wish that guy the best. Very good interview.
God damn, you've got to give your kids the right tools to cope with the stress of life. People will find a way to cope..... one way or the other. Unfortunately, Jesse's story is not unique. His story sounds a lot like mine... a lot like yours.
+Alexszander Cakoski he had a chance to play proball threw it away , chance to be a good dad threw it away , a chance to be a good husband threw it away. and like all dick heads it was someone else who made him this way.
carhead: The vast majority of humanities poor decisions as individuals comes from ignorance about life, pain caused by others, and life tragedies beyond our control. All of these pains and not knowing how to heal and handle the deep pain of these wounds. therefore we simply recycle or pain and toxic behaviors to others. Sorry buddy, humans aren’t constantly maliciously trying to be dickheads. Just a bunch of hurt kids in adult bodies. Let your draconian thinking go. I befriended a 63 year woman once who was wonderful and thoughtful and 7 years old in her heart and mind. But she hated herself, was a drunk and as she put it, a whore, with a continual life long progression of fucking up. LETS LABEL HER RIGHT? Let’s put her in the category of “bad person”. Right? Oh wait before we do. She was still 7 in her 63 year old body because that’s the age she was when her neighbor raped her. Car head: your not better than Jesse or anyone. I’m not either. We are broken children trying to make our way through. And yes we can at times have it really good and still choose to be selfish and “dickheads” but it is the lesser by far of our human problems. I wish you and anyone reading this the best in life and the best of wishes to your personal healing.
Because he’s still a bullshitter. I’m not in his circle influence, and thankfully neither is Sandra Bullock. The lucky ones are those who no longer have anything to do with him.
I love Jesse, so much I named my son after him, not the western character, but because, he became someone against the odds and still fucks up, still alive, no podium, no laurels, just alive and surviving, I am Hells, I know.
Jesse, I don't hate you as a matter of fact, if i was your father i would be extremely PROUD of all you have done. You got your stuff together more than most . KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON .
Say what you like about the guy but I think he’s the definition of the expression “remaining true to oneself” all those years ago when I saw him on discovery and I’m still chasing the dream of learning the skills so I’ll hopefully one day be able to do 1/100th of what he can do in a workshop.
Jesse is a very HONEST person.....a real Straight Shooter. You gotta respect that. On top of it all, he has a good pure heart ! Bravo Jesse.....best of luck always brother. Brooklyn Joey.
Southern California has nice weather but I think the people there are to shallow? I could be wrong . Everything is actually regional & can become tricky to your surroundings?iam 40 year veteran custom welder & Fabricator I can relate ! Keep up your level of expertise eventually it will benifte not so much money wise but self satisfaction nothing sappy. Like your work.
The reason the marriage did not work out between Sandra Bullock and Jesse James it's because Jesse James is a rebel Jesse James open the door for rockabilly rat rods and things like that Sandra Bullock is too much of a good tissues I have nothing against her I love her movies she's a wonderful actor I met her one time in person in Austin Texas she was really nice Jesse James is a coolest cat around so those two world do not mix
I've been watching Jesse James before he went to rehab he was what made me want to get off the dope and do what I love which was working on bikes and customizing them
Best thing a man can ever do is quit drinking. Your mind will stay super clear clean and crips Thank god for jesses awakening. Best thing to do for your soul. Welcome home jesses
I love his story and yea it worked out for him. But I know people that turned out even worse. Fuck rehab. Getting sober is because you want too. A circle of people won't help you. Only you can help you. I wish the best for anyone trying to figure it out but please remember, it's UP TO YOU...
Respect to him for facing up to his demons...
Takes a strong person to look honestly at their life and make the changes he/she needs. I have huge respect for Mr. James for trying to confront his demons.
Jesse, you're not alone Dude, thanks for sharing.
69th like dudes!!
@@moabt.frican7163 90 a yr later
He was honest about his struggles with faithfulness, alcohol, being alone, being his own worst enemy. It's a very raw and real interview. He knows he has flaws but he is humble too. He has many talents when it comes to welding and artsy stuff. He has his priorities in the right place, himself and his kids. Watching interviews like this sheds light on addiction and pulling through with therapy. Therapy comes in all forms, prayer, wind therapy on motorcycles, even hopping in your car and just going. Art is therapy, music, etc. So glad I watched this interview, rock on!
Thanks for opening up, I am sure it will help someone else. When I went to AA back in 92 it was to learn how to drink less. No one in the rooms told me anything other then to dont drink, keep coming. It was people like Jessie opening up about their issues and personal defects that helped me to see myself more clearly. For the first time in my life I did not feel I was alone. I too was financially well off, which may have hidden how bad I was hurting. It was a relief and then the work started. It was the greatest decision I ever made. Thanks
we all make mistakes in life ,glad to see Jessie doing great again in life
I'm watching this 4 years later and all I can say is thank you for everyone that put this together and to jesse james man you will never know just how powerful this is or how many people you helped in ur life we aren't perfect stuff happens thank you bro. Seriously and no i dont expect him to see this ever but I still have to let it be known.
Glad I came across this.. I need to go to rehab for myself and my kid., I’m ashamed to say. Respect Jesse., thanks for sharing.
Never too late to turn it around. I'm in the process of doing it myself and the positive results are starting to show. Best of luck
Good luck man.
Changed my life too, it’s never too late to change yours
Do it yourself. Rehab is s ascam too get you on anti depressanta and ssris
Been too 2.
Hearing Jesse say the things he said hit home with me. I never drank or did drugs nor did I cheat on anyone but I suffer with bipolar disorder. In some ways the fear of living with a untreated me is just as bad or worse cause my ex never knew when I might flip script on her. I'm sitting here alone trying to put my life back together after my last freak out and going to get help was my first positive move. I hope one day to be at peace within myself and with what I lost. Thanks for sharing.
TOCBass31 u sound like a bitch smoke a joint and chill the fuck out
TOCBass31 , Good luck and I mean it . Go get your life back !
How are you doing today brother, 2 yrs later? If you care to share.
Use your bi polar to your advantage don’t think of it as disadvantage
You will learn to love and embrace yourself and realize it is a gift not a burden. Once you realize that you will soar.
I feel that my bi polar/ ocd while could be within my body chemistry was certainly genetic and refined by actions of family that inadvertently made it even worse as its traits were singled out and built upon by parents
If you take a drink every time he says “like”, you’ll need rehab too.
like uh you know like a man's gotta believe in sumthin' you know and like and um you know like I believe um I'll have like another you know
@@quinnsmith2955 pitiful little Quinn
I'm the son of a '70s Dad, and his actions influenced many of the decisions I made in my youth. I'm not 'famous', and, (resultantly), have had much less stress in my life than J.James. I'm a fan of what he did, (on 'Monster Garage'), for the young man with a spinal cord injury-as I broke my neck at 21-BUT I knew nothing about WHO Jesse was until watching Graham's series (of interviews). Great stuff, Graham. You have educated me/freed me of my ignorance about a man who-unduly-'gets the dirty end' of the stick. Thanks very much for sharing this with us. 🙏
not only do most people never figure it out, they dont even realize what they are doing is wrong
Stopped drinking 25 years ago 54 now , no regrets,and i did it on my own.
I’m really happy for u man. Be proud of your accomplishment.
You didn't do it on your "Own". You think you did.
Woody Hayes Hear Hear
Hey Jesse I have the most respect for you and your work. I grow up in Long Beach and went to Cabrillo high. I’ll tell you I couldn’t wait in till I was off from school just to past by your shop walking and looking all the bikes and cars. It was the only thing that kept me up in school. That was in 2005. I own my own Harley but I wish it was made by West Coast Choppers. Now I live in Wisconsin since late 06. I miss walking by your shop.. I miss it.. hope it’s all good brother. And I’m representing West Coast Choppers in the Midwest!! Proud to wear your Gear. Thanks for the good times and memories. Juan Torres
good job jesse,, break the cycle, and there will be generations that reap the change YOU made.
It takes a big man to realize and admit your faults, good on him
Graham does a great job on interviewing. Jesse seems to be a little more relaxed and down to earth.
Great job Graham Best Jessie interview Ive ever seen.
+thebuzzcjc Thanks!
+Graham Bensinger Amazing stuff. Please make it available for us Scandinavians :)
I must say I just discovered your videos Graham and I love them! Subscribed!
+Jason Priest Thanks, Jason!
Good on you for doing it.....And good on you for telling it like it is. Mental Health Issues need to be dealt with and it doesn't care who and where you come from.
One of the best interview you did Graham because of this i will go to rehab i had the same youth as James thank you for such great content 🙂
You know, I've never been a big fan. His early false claims of being a decedent of the outlaw really turned me off. And his swagger and overall attitude was off putting.
But having gone through my own triumphs and failures I have developed a new found respect for what he's been through and ultimately how he's handled it and dealt with it.
He fucked up, but he learned from it. Lot's of people make the same mistakes their whole lives and never learn, Jesse learned.
Everybody deserves a second chance.
Thank you Jessey!! I think I’m not dealing with stuff and beveraging daily. When you said “ I didn’t have any friends” I was surprised.
Been 10 yrs now clean & sober. 18 yrs ago I divested myself from my family because of what happened when I was a kid. I have never been happier. It is hard at first but every day gets better.
This is a really good interview . And you get to see who Jesse James really is . He was brutally honest . I enjoyed all of it
He tells the truth. He has done well, wish him the best of all there is...Peace!
"Well I still have the same welder" hahah I fucking love Jesse James..If there is one famous person I wanna meet before I go tits up it is him. Awesome series.
+ssShortBoxKid I met him a few years back. He was a pretty nice dude.
Mikael Attebury awesome!!
Mad respect to Jesse for tlking about addiction etc!
On the otherside of suffering is Greatness! 🙏🤘
Wow, what a great interview. I have a lot of respect for him - going through the process and being insightful enough to work through those past issues. He just seems so Zen these days; from the videos I have watched, at least.
This is powerful. I’m not ready yet. But someday I’ll be there. Every other weekend and one week out of the year when I take vacation I ignore the alcohol. Every normal night is 12-18 millers down just to erase all the bad shit and sleep. I’d love to be free from all the bad memories. Someday I will get there.
Thank you Jesse for sharing. Thank you Graham for the interview.
Love or hate him hes one of the best tradesman out there !!
You’re not alone man, I struggle with addiction, drinking, and womanizing too.
Moving from California to Texas was the best move in my life!!
Cool man
"and like .you knowlike, I was like.and you know. and then I was like. the like she was like. .
talks like a valley girl
This guy is real honest , and not many men are this honest for everyone to see .
good job jesse im harry from cali i been sober with alcohol for 4 years man .. my life changed 110% better & just keeps getting better. good job jesse
You know you need rehab when your senselessly screw over a sweetheart like Sandra Bullock.
Asking for help is one of the toughest things you can do as a human being. It takes true strength to admit you need help, that makes you strong not weak!!!
He had to go to rehab to calm down on being an absolute beast
What a good dude...it's hard to realize your the problem when your successful...you kinda think like how could i of made all this amazing shit and be a f'n idiot at the same time? Doesn't happen, not me...but to see him talk about owning his faults...that's powerful...that's how men are supposed to act...with this generation, guys like jesse are a dying breed...great episode
Super rare to meet a guy who looks life straight in the eye....not afraid, not proud just pure interest in seeing the true picture and then goes to work to make it the best man he can be.
I had a similar childhood like Jesse, but what kept me for going down an even wronger(?) path than I did, and I've done some shit, was shows like his. Car and bikeshows, especially the painting parts. Today I run my own custom paintshop, thanks to his and others inspiration.
He finally figured it out! Life is about lessons but, when you abuse alcohol or other things your lost! But when a clarified moment hits you and usually when your sober and your mind is clear and you start to reflect back on your situation you start to wake up from your zombie experiences that you now are soooooo tired of and finally make a change for the better!
Thanks for sharing appreciated the eye opener
Jesse the MAN. Much respect.
Good for him. Self reflection is what separates human from animal and we should all do this often.
I applaude you Jesse...i can tell you've changed a lot and matured enough to man up and make a change in your life...God you and your family bro...much respect..."A wise man learn from others mistakes, a fool learn from his only mistakes"
Saved my life! I'm not going down that dark road again. Although I like my beer
Alright Kavanaugh.
I like beer too just allergic to it.
I can't help but like Jesse. He's honest. Admits to being Imperfect. No pretense about him at all.
It's too bad he wrecked his relationship, but it seems like he's definitely grown and learned from it. I wish that guy the best.
Very good interview.
God damn, you've got to give your kids the right tools to cope with the stress of life. People will find a way to cope..... one way or the other. Unfortunately, Jesse's story is not unique. His story sounds a lot like mine... a lot like yours.
Props Brother! Always Liked You Bro Real Dude Right Here
What's with all the hate on Jesse James? like legit people act like they know the guy and he use to pick on them in school or something
+Alexszander Cakoski he had a chance to play proball threw it away , chance to be a good dad threw it away , a chance to be a good husband threw it away. and like all dick heads it was someone else who made him this way.
carhead: The vast majority of humanities poor decisions as individuals comes from ignorance about life, pain caused by others, and life tragedies beyond our control. All of these pains and not knowing how to heal and handle the deep pain of these wounds. therefore we simply recycle or pain and toxic behaviors to others. Sorry buddy, humans aren’t constantly maliciously trying to be dickheads. Just a bunch of hurt kids in adult bodies. Let your draconian thinking go. I befriended a 63 year woman once who was wonderful and thoughtful and 7 years old in her heart and mind. But she hated herself, was a drunk and as she put it, a whore, with a continual life long progression of fucking up. LETS LABEL HER RIGHT? Let’s put her in the category of “bad person”. Right? Oh wait before we do. She was still 7 in her 63 year old body because that’s the age she was when her neighbor raped her.
Car head: your not better than Jesse or anyone. I’m not either. We are broken children trying to make our way through. And yes we can at times have it really good and still choose to be selfish and “dickheads” but it is the lesser by far of our human problems. I wish you and anyone reading this the best in life and the best of wishes to your personal healing.
Because he’s still a bullshitter. I’m not in his circle influence, and thankfully neither is Sandra Bullock. The lucky ones are those who no longer have anything to do with him.
Hardest thing to do is take a cold hard look at your self ditch the ego and make a core change in life
I love Jesse, so much I named my son after him, not the western character, but because, he became someone against the odds and still fucks up, still alive, no podium, no laurels, just alive and surviving, I am Hells, I know.
I like this guy. Fair play, he stood up, took it like a man and dealt with it. That I respect.
Jesse, I don't hate you as a matter of fact, if i was your father i would be extremely PROUD of all you have done. You got your stuff together more than most . KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON .
Good job Hommie.
Homie!! 🤘
🤘🏼 accountability and responsibility at its finest. He’s progressed a lot 💯 ✊🏼
Personally what I've always liked about Jesse James says he never claimed to be anything but a fantastic fabricating welder and bike builder
I thought he went to rehab for saying like like a valkey girl
There it is, Top Comment!
Plus, I don't trust his rehab motives.
Texas IS AWESOME J.J.
I couldn’t stand his arrogance for many years but after seeing this it’s changed my perspective on him I’m happy he got help
To come clean requires great strength. Well done, Jesse.
An interview with like Sally from the Valley, like.
Why rehab? Jesse is intelligent, learns from mistakes and wants to be a better person. Respect
Take a shot every time Jesse says “you know”
Say what you like about the guy but I think he’s the definition of the expression “remaining true to oneself” all those years ago when I saw him on discovery and I’m still chasing the dream of learning the skills so I’ll hopefully one day be able to do 1/100th of what he can do in a workshop.
Thanks Jesse, I hope you laugh, and smile.
Jesse is a very HONEST person.....a real Straight Shooter. You gotta respect that. On top of it all, he has a good pure heart ! Bravo Jesse.....best of luck always brother.
Brooklyn Joey.
Not a huge JJ fan, but he tells it like it is. If he truly did rehab for his kids then he is a better man than most.
We all have our demons.
I had to do rehab several times.. Ya im a slow learner.
Props to Jesse's testimony considering it's none of our business.
I counted, he says 'LIKE' 56 times in this 6 minute interview!!!! yes I have no life thank you. :)
now count the amount of "you know"s....it will be c close race .
No, thank you! Now come back and count the, "you knows"
Very honest, great job...
Jessie, u learned from ur mistakes,obviously,and ur on the right path. STAY THERE!!
Wheres the full version? This is just stupid in pieces.
I love you Jesse. A mans man and you inspire many of us
Southern California has nice weather but I think the people there are to shallow? I could be wrong . Everything is actually regional & can become tricky to your surroundings?iam 40 year veteran custom welder & Fabricator I can relate ! Keep up your level of expertise eventually it will benifte not so much money wise but self satisfaction nothing sappy. Like your work.
Stay sober Jess. You got it right.
jesse james my hero cool dude know whatcha mean been there keep cool
The reason the marriage did not work out between Sandra Bullock and Jesse James it's because Jesse James is a rebel Jesse James open the door for rockabilly rat rods and things like that Sandra Bullock is too much of a good tissues I have nothing against her I love her movies she's a wonderful actor I met her one time in person in Austin Texas she was really nice Jesse James is a coolest cat around so those two world do not mix
Being a addict and going through a rehab program I can honestly relate to him!
Hard to admit your wrong and get focused tons of respect.Im glad your back fabricating and doing what you like.That steel work gets in your blood.
"stuff, like, you know?"
Surprisingly embarrassment stops alot of people from going to rehab
Shame on you for you bad mouthing your marriage to Bullock, you caused all of your own misery.
“Chose,” right!
I've been watching Jesse James before he went to rehab he was what made me want to get off the dope and do what I love which was working on bikes and customizing them
Good dude, Uber talented. Glad he's doing qell
I wish i had enough money to afford a good rehab center
@Car Guy daddyo my addictions aren’t chemical dependent. I have thought about pretending to be an alcoholic just so I could get a sponsor
12 step meetings are free. Just gotta be willing.
A true success and a truly talented man. God put you on this earth for a reason jj!
i don't believe him on a lot of this..............
he talks like a spoiled teenager its really sad
Best thing a man can ever do is quit drinking. Your mind will stay super clear clean and crips Thank god for jesses awakening. Best thing to do for your soul. Welcome home jesses
Great dad is more than anything
At least Jesse admits his faults..rare commodity these days..
It’s about the kids it’s about ending the legacy of abuse
Some-where there is 'A Ray of hope for this guy'!!!
I love his story and yea it worked out for him. But I know people that turned out even worse. Fuck rehab. Getting sober is because you want too. A circle of people won't help you. Only you can help you. I wish the best for anyone trying to figure it out but please remember, it's UP TO YOU...