Henry Rollins: An evening of conversation at Soka University of America

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  • Soka University of America's Critical Conversations series presents Henry Rollins on the importance of being a global citizen. Critical Conversations @ Soka features artists, instigators, authors, and thought-leaders who ignite conversations, connect community, and draw attention to pressing local and global issues.
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  • @theodoreconstantini2548
    @theodoreconstantini2548 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I think Henry started off as a very young angry, man, (like a lot of us) and he found a way to channel his anger, through his music, and later his spoken word in a very positive way. He has done his best to make the world a better place with his uplifting message.

  • @PhilippineDreams
    @PhilippineDreams 7 ปีที่แล้ว +781

    Henry is such a great speaker.
    He also seems to have a lot of black t-shirts.

    • @jamajnasoares5702
      @jamajnasoares5702 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Anarchist being anarchist. :P

    • @t00bgazer
      @t00bgazer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Rollins is a progressive you idiots.

    • @jamajnasoares5702
      @jamajnasoares5702 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      'Course, that's why the name of his band was BLACK FLAG.
      LMAO

    • @t00bgazer
      @t00bgazer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That's why he advocated Bernie lol. People change.

    • @t00bgazer
      @t00bgazer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He admits to liking progressive healthcare and shit. I guess not only does he support government but he's also a hypocrit. Weird.

  • @jmgfx4161
    @jmgfx4161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    I feel like I became a better person listening to Henry Rollins.

    • @yourefuckingmumm8756
      @yourefuckingmumm8756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      yes you did

    • @guerilla3633
      @guerilla3633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      We all did

    • @beetastik8219
      @beetastik8219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He's a wonderful person in this messy society

    • @matterridge9222
      @matterridge9222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Want to study Henry I we could all learn so much from him.

    • @todengel6692
      @todengel6692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If we could all be 1% of what this man has become, then the world will be a better place.

  • @xennial80sxberner
    @xennial80sxberner 7 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    I've listened to all of Henry's spoken word performances, and this is one of the most inspiring. The world needs more people like this dude; he's a great humanitarian, interesting, funny, and even though he's humble and says he's not that intelligent, he really is.

    • @jsimsgt96
      @jsimsgt96 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      JPMcFly1985Two #FeelTheBern smart people rarely think they are. stupid ppl on the other hand..

    • @angiebarth2350
      @angiebarth2350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he was kind of a machismo dick in his Black Flag days

    • @johnb5057
      @johnb5057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@angiebarth2350 that was a long time ago, man. give him a chance

    • @christopherbrown6049
      @christopherbrown6049 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Goood call man😁

    • @alangerrard8309
      @alangerrard8309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just getting into his spoken word stuff & he really is a all round top quality entertainer wish I had gotten into his spoken word stuff earlier

  • @breakfastsurreal5650
    @breakfastsurreal5650 7 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    He's like a full body massage, for my brain.

    • @t00bgazer
      @t00bgazer 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea and the masseuse is a jackhammer. This guy is a washed up no talent hack that has nothing to say lol

    • @breakfastsurreal5650
      @breakfastsurreal5650 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      t00bgazer damn I wasn't going to respond to you but then I scrolled down to see that you trolled this whole damn section lol. Man get off Henry, he's done more for the art world than you ever will. Stop being a critic and try being a creator. Got some time? I would seriously love to teach someone like you an instrument or how to draw...ANYTHING productive!!

    • @t00bgazer
      @t00bgazer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fuck Henry. He's nothing but a bully who complains about being bullied. I can also play guitar at a higher skill level than these so called artists so I'll pass on your lessons lmao. Punk takes pride in being talentless art....

    • @breakfastsurreal5650
      @breakfastsurreal5650 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      t00bgazer betcha I'm better lMfao

    • @breakfastsurreal5650
      @breakfastsurreal5650 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      t00bgazer words of a never will be haha

  • @jaredhighlands4604
    @jaredhighlands4604 8 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    He really makes me wanna be a better person.

  • @georgemccaffery3260
    @georgemccaffery3260 6 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    His speeches should be required listening in schools.

    • @musicandcoffee2853
      @musicandcoffee2853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So true indeed.

    • @andypostema4269
      @andypostema4269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've sent this to some of my former teachers. Not sure if they ever played it for the classes but one can hope. This is definitely more important than 90% of the garbage the American propaganda machine pushes on the students.

    • @bernhardsart
      @bernhardsart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Abso-fucking-lutely!!!!!

    • @amandaruelas013
      @amandaruelas013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Promote free thinking and individualism and compassion in public schools?? Thats exactly what they fear

    • @MZK485
      @MZK485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The GOAT

  • @NewShockerGuy
    @NewShockerGuy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I love that he holds the microphone like he is going to be singing like back in the day.. (cord wrapped around hand)Henry Rollins is awesome. Very humble person.

    • @patrickmccutcheon8860
      @patrickmccutcheon8860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always wondered if he took up the slack of the cord in his hand so he could swing the microphone at some asshole punker who's poking cigarettes towards his legs.

    • @kathleenpractices
      @kathleenpractices 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It prevents unnecessary and unexpected noises.

    • @augustusbetucius1572
      @augustusbetucius1572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      In spite of what Kathleen said, a quality mic and cable will be silent when moved around (I know from years of experience) but whatever reason he does this, it is now conditioned into him, it's an ingrained habit. Being onstage for most people has a certain degree of feeling exposed, so we go with what is comfortable, as it makes being onstage easier.
      That's my take on it.

    • @cultivatedmind8352
      @cultivatedmind8352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Because its hardcore

    • @pamelahinchee8012
      @pamelahinchee8012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great observation! I looked when I read your comment and there it was. I got such a laugh! YES!!!

  • @JohnnyW8175
    @JohnnyW8175 7 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    This guy never ceases to amaze me... from Black Flag to this? HR is the man

    • @jeffknaus6853
      @jeffknaus6853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He’s still pushing the BF punk perspective... if more ppl had it, the world be a FAR BETTER PLACE... Talk is cheap... Shut the fuck up and JUST DO SOMETHING!

    • @exelchannel8806
      @exelchannel8806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Love the Bad Brains!

    • @andypostema4269
      @andypostema4269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@exelchannel8806 ... different HR but yes.

    • @exelchannel8806
      @exelchannel8806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@andypostema4269 I’m aware, sir!

  • @glueconcern
    @glueconcern 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm a social worker in Chicago, and this is inspiring. My travels are less world-wide, and more neighborhood to neighborhood, home to home; but, damn if this message doesn't resonate with my day-to-day experience. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

  • @Glopdemon
    @Glopdemon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    “I’m not necessarily a nice person, I’m just angry at whatever forces combine to disenfranchise people.” I feel that.

  • @laurentpk
    @laurentpk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Listening to Henry Rollins is always time well spent. Amazing human...🙂👍👊

  • @Chris-zc9bp
    @Chris-zc9bp 8 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    I love listening to Henry talk. I was into Black Flag (when Ron sang) even before Henry. I'm so glad he continues to speak. He, like me, is still punk rock in his heart. At our age, punk rock isn't playing old punk songs. It is, not becoming a sheeple, a blind follower of someone else's rules. It's blazing your own trail, even when the powers that be, tell you not to. You do what you believe in even if it's not popular. You make your own judgements based on your own observations, not others. Doesn't sound like much. When your younger, many people want to be individuals and sticking to your guns is part of being young. When you reach middle age, you've seen that following the heard and keeping your head down is a way to live, simple, quietly. Making waves can only lead to trouble. Henry takes the punk attitude we had at 14 and let it mature with him. As punk kids, we knew the system was corrupt so we wanted to destroy it, leaving anarchy. As mature punks, we know the system is broken. But we should try to fix it instead of being passive. It's much easier to remain passive and silent and be part of the flock. Mature punks don't die their hair blue to distance themselves from the flock. They speak out about injustices. They do what they know is right, even when it's unpopular. They don't need to be fake so people will like them. They become part of the solution, even when it's an unpopular solution. They stay true to themselves. The Dali Lama, who knows labels are for jars not people, would be a great example of a mature punk. Henry, thanks for showing us, at this point/age in life we can still live bravely. We can still stand on our own feet and ideals and at the same time be a positive force of nature. Thanks for decades of inspiration and reminding me I'm not alone.

    • @r.b.rozier9692
      @r.b.rozier9692 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hmmmm that was a lot

    • @GyntherMeyer
      @GyntherMeyer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You're absolutely right, Chris Replogle.
      Btw, that reminds me, there used to be an underground comic book called "40 year old hippie". Some of us are like ... 50 year old punks. Haha.

    • @Realtimhe
      @Realtimhe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omg I’m 22 now I’m about 16 when I got in to the world of punk. Sometimes I have the feeling of being born in the wrong time. Your words are so inspiring to me.

    • @coolcat1684
      @coolcat1684 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chris Replogle you get a thumbs up just for being into punk that long ...you’re cool

    • @HistoryChannel1776
      @HistoryChannel1776 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You must be Low Iq.

  • @fseanenglert7073
    @fseanenglert7073 8 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    18:37 "Why is it easier to start a war than to build a school?"
    Easily the best things Henry Rollins has ever said. More people should hear this. I'm glad somebody sees the issues of the world yet confronts them (or at least talks about them) with such a heartfelt manner.

    • @magicsinglez
      @magicsinglez 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +F Sean Englert lol, too funny. what did he actually accomplish by saying 'it's easier to start a war than to build a school? War will now cease? Or more people will start wars . . . because they now know, it's easier to start a war than it is to build a school

    • @denisedillon9727
      @denisedillon9727 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Because WAR is a RACKET.

    • @sm-xc6fn
      @sm-xc6fn 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Denise you're a bigot. Stop being anti-semitic. War being a "racket" is a well known anti-semitic canard believed by nazi conspiracy theorists.

    • @bufton6
      @bufton6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "If we can find the money to kill people, we can find the money to help people." - Tony Benn

    • @pissoff2572
      @pissoff2572 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@magicsinglez He made someone (probably more than just one) realize something or think about the issue from a different perspective or think about it for the first time ever. From that thought some will have their curiosity piqued and will go research more about how to change things. To think that quote would incentivize someone to become pro war shows your ignorance of how the human mind works (I hope you don't take that as an insult). You're basically saying people will start wars because that's easier but their aren't only two options, it would be even easier to simply do neither.

  • @laramaldana82
    @laramaldana82 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The beginning of soaps and soccer balls story was touching! What he did that made me really emotional and made me cry even though the western mind set caused some harm.. that was the sweetest, humble most spontaneous thing to do! I like Henry Rollins so much more after seeing this. That was great. God bless him

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    I don't know how, I don't know why, but nearly everything he says makes some sort of sense. I may not agree with everything he says, but I feel I'm learning something valuable from him.

    • @jeffknaus6853
      @jeffknaus6853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Easy... he has life experience and knows of which he speaks... if u don’t get it, then fucking put yr device down and listen to the man... just LOOK AROUND AND SEE THE THE SHIT THAT’S GOING DOWN.... I think the gen-Zs are gonna get it and DO SOME SHIT to promote the change.

    • @narcissistwhisperer
      @narcissistwhisperer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have been listening to his spoken word events for decades. He gets out into the world & lives. He experiences the real deal. Look back through his other spoken word recordings. They are worth the effort. :)

    • @davidp2888
      @davidp2888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jeffknaus6853 Your comment proves you didn't understand my original comment.

    • @brendabowers5515
      @brendabowers5515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You, friend, are connecting the dots.

    • @gc8972b
      @gc8972b 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice comment. May we eliminate this narcissistic need to fully agree with others (aka project) or cancel them, and still keep the mind open to find beauty outside of our convictions, and connect those damn dots. In the end, it's you and your own puzzle, me and me, etc, like what Rollins said about individuality. There's actually something dangerous in the need to agree 100% with someone, perhaps it is a key element that opens the way to bigotry and tyranny.

  • @thorkellthetall4827
    @thorkellthetall4827 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I think when it comes down to just being a good person, Henry Rollins is
    my favorite celebrity. He couldn't care less about the fame and the
    money, but rather uses that to help people, travel the world, and just
    meet new people from all walks of life and learn about them. That's a
    man who is utilizing his full potential with the short time we are all
    given on this little planet. Truly badass. And as I've been getting
    older, I admire people like that more and more. He has more of a voice
    than most of us and he damn well uses it to inspire us to be our best
    selves. I don't know, it just seems like in an age where all I really
    observe anymore (especially among my college-age peers) is just a sea of
    people glued to their screens and being robots, I feel more of an urge
    to go make these human connections like he does.

    • @littleguy6753
      @littleguy6753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I picture his personal life is a lot like his character Cain in "He never died". Simple apartment with a box of money at the foot of his bed.

    • @Conn30Mtenor
      @Conn30Mtenor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      he has a firm footing in his punk rock and proletarian roots, he never sought to be a celebrity. An important point- it's so easy to not be something you don't want to be. You simply reject it.

    • @TragicallyCharmed
      @TragicallyCharmed ปีที่แล้ว

      @@littleguy6753 P:retty much and all of his music collection

  • @theoak64
    @theoak64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I found Henry about ten years ago in a interview and was blown away by him. He has become one of my favorite TH-cam people to watch. His energy is contagious but not only contagious it is enlightening to listen to him.

  • @autumnrios3222
    @autumnrios3222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I actually got to meet him, in my neighborhood. I had no I did who he was to be honest, but I was walking home from work. He was charming and honestly extremely well spoken of intelligent had a great conversation about life. Left me questioning the symptoms of life. Ended up leaving my job and actually moving to South America which always been my dream at a young age.

  • @thetelemarkdaydream8896
    @thetelemarkdaydream8896 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Henry Rollins...grace, tenacity and compassion combined with the intensity of a badger.

  • @adamdast7119
    @adamdast7119 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rollins is a beast...much love and respect to a legend

  • @FenrizDK
    @FenrizDK 8 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    No matter how many times i've heard his stories and anecdotes there is allways something new to find or realize. :)

  • @TabethaAurochs
    @TabethaAurochs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "Thanks for enduring me."
    Henry, it has been an honor and a privilege - may your anger and curiosity carry you through to Yemen and back again.

  • @MostlyurbanwithKerryandDavid
    @MostlyurbanwithKerryandDavid 7 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    "I put the punk in punctual.."

  • @thebailey67
    @thebailey67 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    this is a true story....my brother saw Black Flag in the early 80s do a show in a shithole club in Atlanta Ga....my brother was one of the only people in my entire school that liked Punk by the way......so after Black Flag performed their set...my brother saw Rollins in the crowd just hanging out......so my bro walks up to Rollins and asked """Man what is Life....what does it all mean and how can I make something of my world?...""" Rollins does a long pause and then looks at my brother in the eyes and says...."""Sometimes you just have to go for it...just do it....never back down..ever///""">>>and the other day in a recent interview Henery Rollins repeated almost the same speech ......I was shocked....I always thought my brother was drunk.....but in the end Henry Rollins is the Man.....and sometimes you just got to do it!!!!!!!.

  • @ellechatterton
    @ellechatterton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I saw him present his 2018 travel slideshow last night in Houston. Having just returned from teaching English in Indonesia and Prague over the past year, it was profoundly meaningful to me. If he comes to your city with his travel slideshow, do yourself a solid and go.

  • @jasonyount8888
    @jasonyount8888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What an amazing enlightened person. Thank you Henry. God bless you.

  • @diogocarvalho3481
    @diogocarvalho3481 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Here is something you should listen to and share among friends,I am always amazed with the speech of HR. Thank you for sharing.

  • @questforhonesty9182
    @questforhonesty9182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My first exposure to Rollins, having been introduced to me by my son. One of few times I can characterize a discourse as a true paradigm shift for me. I have exactly one life experience that parallels these stories, and that resonates as a truly life changing event.

  • @Walks-With-Pride
    @Walks-With-Pride 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I love to hear Henry Rollins speak. Whether it's comedy or a serious narrative, I always enjoy listening to his words. He's a wonderful human being!

    • @te9591
      @te9591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, i completely agree. And i hope he's found more happiness in the later part of his life.

  • @Crimsonphilosophy
    @Crimsonphilosophy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really cant come up with a complement about how much I love him. He’s simply amazing.

  • @bernhardsart
    @bernhardsart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Henry, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!!

  • @cutiepieandfa
    @cutiepieandfa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    Everyone can learn something from this dude

    • @tankfist2593
      @tankfist2593 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mostly how to be a grade A sellout.

    • @xwinglover
      @xwinglover 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sellout?

    • @potisgreen420
      @potisgreen420 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Tank Fist lol you god damn elitist. Just cuz he takes jobs doesnt mean hes a sellout

    • @tankfist2593
      @tankfist2593 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      6.5 inches baby!

    • @breakfastsurreal5650
      @breakfastsurreal5650 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tank Fist I can't stand little douschebags that have to list their dick size.. Speaking of, that's nothing to be proud of lol

  • @michaelfile6477
    @michaelfile6477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Henry, you are a compassionate and loving human being and I thank you for putting forth the effort to convey your mindset and your outlook. I’m fascinated by the endeavors you’re undertaking. Thank you. It’s all about gratitude and compassion and you absolutely exude those two traits. Love and respect, sir.

  • @cesare8383
    @cesare8383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "If you want to know, you ve got to go". Real rule. We need more Henrys in the world.

  • @cortbengtson4149
    @cortbengtson4149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One go the best hours spent in a while. worth anyones time, honest compelling motivating

  • @kptrayers
    @kptrayers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is probably, for my dime, Hank's best 'hour'. The synthesis and articulation of the message is one of great utility, especially in the USA.

  • @digital-alchemist
    @digital-alchemist 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've always enjoyed what Henry has to say. He's an inspirational figure and I believe that he genuinely cares about people, education, philanthropy and trying to make the world a better place.

  • @rabidfrogspawn
    @rabidfrogspawn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I went to Pakistan In 1989 on my own (23 year old English boy) The only nice person i met was a secret military guy telling me to get off the the train in Peshawar before it was blown up.

  • @nicolasbenavides4479
    @nicolasbenavides4479 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    it's been more than a year since this came up and it's kind of sad it only has 927 views so far, I'm sharing this right now.

    • @JoeColellaOmniartist
      @JoeColellaOmniartist 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Nicolas Benavides I know right!

    • @originlollol7
      @originlollol7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Nicolas Benavides I'm blaming you for how it's somehow amassed near 30k views in a mere month. But seriously though, I'm glad I stumbled on this.

    • @ertansaygi
      @ertansaygi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm from Turkey and even i shared this :) count is : 272.673 right now :)

    • @curlyboy6256
      @curlyboy6256 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nicolas Benavides way more views now 👍

    • @GameOver22358
      @GameOver22358 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      433k now

  • @Hippiekinkster
    @Hippiekinkster 7 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    ROLLINS 2020

    • @awesomet8388
      @awesomet8388 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trump and Rollins 🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @thomasb877
      @thomasb877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got my vote

    • @rabbiglickmann621
      @rabbiglickmann621 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thomas B You must be Low Iq.

    • @thomasb877
      @thomasb877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rabbi Glickmann your really on top of things robby

    • @houseofpills
      @houseofpills 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@awesomet8388 Pretty sure Rollins would immediately break his jaw if he got within 20 feet of him

  • @passenger-rider
    @passenger-rider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Truly a inspiration to listen to. I left my country at the age of 25. I visit home every Christmas. Life is to short and beautiful to just stay at one place. 11 years today and my home is everywhere. 🌍✨

    • @passenger-rider
      @passenger-rider 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Milly May Stay of the crack 🤡

  • @lemonfrume
    @lemonfrume 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for sharing this - I've been seeing Henry on stage for many a great evening since 1993, he's one of my favorite people on this earth.

  • @cOr3t3ecks
    @cOr3t3ecks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love Rollins. He's got to be the most honestly patriotic person I've ever seen who actually knows what he's talking about. This guy only has a high school education. But the what I loved about this lecture or whatever it is is that in Cuba he got on the "short bus." What's even funnier is that no one in the audience laughed. I'm still laughing about that. Because he paused before saying short bus. No one got the quip. That's hysterical.

  • @BrookeMonfort
    @BrookeMonfort 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Henry rocks everything he does, everywhere he goes.

  • @sofiamejia1098
    @sofiamejia1098 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Henry Rollins is a groovy dude-its almost 2am and I'm so pumped about looking up retirement centers I can volenter at

    • @KingCrimson82
      @KingCrimson82 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is enough rotting sinister souls washing clean their monthly dirty deeds in those places no hurry

  • @kotsg
    @kotsg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was lucky enough to attend one of Henry's sets a number of years ago and it was like seeing the most amazing motivational speaker. If you can see him live, do it. Watching videos like this is fine, but the sense of community you get from doing it live is second to none.

  • @pyrovania
    @pyrovania 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "we've had myriad opportunities to overcome, we're not that interested". Brilliant.

  • @sherlockholmeslives.1605
    @sherlockholmeslives.1605 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    GENIUS!
    And how the hell did he remember all this!

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He knows it, because he went there!
      All your real vivid memories are formed when you live through strong emotional experiences.

  • @faerefolke
    @faerefolke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Why do people call him an asshole? He seems super friendly and really deep.

    • @jeffknaus6853
      @jeffknaus6853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah... ppl thought him an asshole bc of the things he said.__most of those ppl are dead or irrelevant now... so figure it out.

    • @BlackieDawson
      @BlackieDawson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When you have a definite idea, direction, and opinion, you will be labelled an asshole or a bitch. It also happens when you do not tell people what they want to hear. Most people do not want the truth.

    • @dispensethecredulous3634
      @dispensethecredulous3634 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because its pretty hard to miss the self righteousness in Rollins.
      "Comrade Fidel" ?
      Really? Is he completely ignorant of the conditions in Cuba before Castro took control? Try calling him comrade to the people who are fleeing on boats made out of palm tree branches. Go down to Fl and refer to Castro as Comrade Fidel. Asshole!
      He's going to call Fidel Castro Comrade but he bad mouths Reagan?
      There's a reason that he gives these retarded talks at Colleges speaking to college students.

    • @jamesroberts7122
      @jamesroberts7122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dispensethecredulous3634 reagan was a ignorant piece if shit

  • @leebiggers3358
    @leebiggers3358 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sir Henry, once again, you’ve hit the head on the nail with your talk. I LOVE to travel, but haven’t made it out of the US, unfortunately. I wholeheartedly agree that, once you get to know a people or their country and culture, and if you’re lucky enough to befriend people, it’s very hard to do them harm.

  • @stefanodegerome5586
    @stefanodegerome5586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've heard this talk before, yet I keep coming back. Some food for thought.

  • @sgtbaker2072
    @sgtbaker2072 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He has definitively made me a better man.

  • @travishaynes8319
    @travishaynes8319 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks Henry , for being a motivation and an inspiration. In all aspects of my life.

  • @dougsciorra6048
    @dougsciorra6048 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Henry was never my favorite musician, no offense, but I'm very glad I've found him as a story teller. I did really enjoy the art in the music videos. This is a great talk, and I'm very inspired by these words. I have had some of the same thoughts. It's great to hear someone else speak these words I relate to so much. He does such an amazing job articulating his thoughts. I wish he would come talk in my little corner of America. I feel like he would really open people's minds.

  • @Naught359
    @Naught359 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Henry's adventures need to be filmed and spread to the masses so we can learn to be angry and compassionate to make a difference in the world, this message needs to be shared through his experiences. The world would most definitely be a better place if we all did the same.

  • @adamreynolds5738
    @adamreynolds5738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always love hearing Henry speak. What a positive man!

  • @StaticTremor
    @StaticTremor 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thanks for putting this up. It's been interesting watching Hank's spoken performances age over time, a lot of his earlier ones I suspect he wouldn't agree with anymore. Nowadays though, they have an air of timelessness. Appreciate the new rated-G language, too. Kids need to hear this stuff.

    • @masterofwhorers1827
      @masterofwhorers1827 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Rage Reset Most people that "knew him when" don't like him anymore because of his new spineless and boring "timelessness". it's just the entertainer in him. Speaking as someone who has seen him both Musically ans Spoken Word since before the first Rollins Band Albumn and the last last Black Flag show.

    • @StaticTremor
      @StaticTremor 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Mr. Bosch I'm not sure what you're trying to convey here. What exactly is spineless about him? In your or other people's eyes.

    • @sudaev
      @sudaev 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rollins is spineless because he's the ultimate PC conformist - just listen to what he says.

    • @masterofwhorers1827
      @masterofwhorers1827 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      sudaev Bing, Bing, Bing, we have a thinker here...

    • @wendyclark
      @wendyclark 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Whoa! I will let him know that he should show you how spineless he is. Good argument - haha. Do you need a hug, dude?

  • @jdoedoenet
    @jdoedoenet 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy has been an inspiration to me for over three decades...and he just keeps getting better.

  • @alicat7281
    @alicat7281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The part about Haiti is interesting. I have a good friend from Port Au Prince who comes from an extremely rich family…..in Haiti, the rich are very, very rich. He’s one of the most fascinating people I know, and the stories from his childhood are incredible.

  • @gavynkeck9702
    @gavynkeck9702 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    To all the lost young men in the world, stop listening to Jordan Peterson; start listening to Henry Rollins…

    • @gabrielsomething4464
      @gabrielsomething4464 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They say the same things. They have the same ideals. Just not the same ideology, I think that’s why you’re saying this. Jordan Peterson is a good man with a good heart with the best interest of young men at heart

    • @Al1987ac
      @Al1987ac 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@gabrielsomething4464 Wait, doesn't having the same ideals automatically make your ideologies aligned? Please, explain.

    • @gabrielsomething4464
      @gabrielsomething4464 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Al1987ac their ideals are to help younger men. Their ideology on how to do that is different

  • @pamelahinchee8012
    @pamelahinchee8012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Henry, You are amazing. Your views are so similar to mine. I Love that you are not just bitching about the problem, you are trying to do something. You are educating yourself. Good for You Sir. I wish You continued success.

  • @jeffknaus6853
    @jeffknaus6853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Henry! You are so excellent! May your ideas go forth and multiply.

  • @reubensirus
    @reubensirus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    who ever fixed the sound on Henry's mic i love them

  • @rustyshackelford3590
    @rustyshackelford3590 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This guys speech on frozen yogurt changed my life.

    • @onepunch9203
      @onepunch9203 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have a link to it?

    • @Patrick96322
      @Patrick96322 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@onepunch9203 It's from the Eric André Show... It's hilarious !

    • @Patrick96322
      @Patrick96322 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same for me ! lol

  • @Jheassler
    @Jheassler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This talk has 50yrs of content in it, and I feel like I could endure 50 more

  • @masterschroder1269
    @masterschroder1269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm from Florida and I would approve that message

  • @pjohns92
    @pjohns92 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking at myself as someone who's been scared to live his life for coming up to 31 years, I'm really spurred on by talks from Mr Rollins. Idc if he goes by Henry, I look up to and respect him such that he is Mr Rollins to me

  • @JWMCMLXXX
    @JWMCMLXXX 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That guilt question was very interesting.
    I'm fortunate enough to be living abroad like I had always wanted and worked hard to do, but I never talk about it or post many photos on social media. I always think it's tacky braggadocio when I see other people do it.
    His counter point to that was something to think about.

    • @rogerselsoe
      @rogerselsoe 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i liked the guilt part too, cause if you're not synical enough or have enough contact with yourself -you get stopped dead in your tracks -you sort of loose interest cause you blame yourself if u cant help out etc.. ive been in Bosnia myself as a medic in UN/NATO for 3 yrs and the amount of bad'ness i could not do something about can really pull you down.. its the little things that "the little man" can do that count -so whenever or "if" you get the chance to do something "bigger" -u gotta understand yourself that ALL problems cant be fixed so u focus on at least doing what u can and when you're in that process u will unlock the guilt to a degree that you can cope with in life.. (!) and before going there u would not imagine that it would work UNTIL you actually tried it for real ;)

    • @evanoglesby9504
      @evanoglesby9504 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      what, you just did it though.

    • @evanoglesby9504
      @evanoglesby9504 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, I'm not the real fucking Phil Anselmo

    • @johnpatrick2568
      @johnpatrick2568 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you can do it in an interesting way you should

    • @elenareed2103
      @elenareed2103 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      cool man, you just missed the whole fucking point.

  • @andystanford7117
    @andystanford7117 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Henry Rollins is the man. Hes always inspiring and he makes me want to do more in life.

  • @ginnamae
    @ginnamae ปีที่แล้ว +1

    had the honor of going to one of his spoken word shows last year and got to meet him :) it was awesome

  • @RegularGuyJake
    @RegularGuyJake 8 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Henry rollins is such a real person

    • @sm-xc6fn
      @sm-xc6fn 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Henry Rollins will die alone with no children (lol). So real dude.

    • @tomas_horn
      @tomas_horn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      idd

    • @pissoff2572
      @pissoff2572 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sm-xc6fn If you think Henry Rollins will die alone is laughable. He is beloved the world around. It sounds like you're just jealous that you have to create people who will feel obligated to love you and to be present at your death bed.
      Btw good job on missing a massive part of what Henry was trying to show you.

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      oosh tbhfam - if you listen to fools...

    • @anthonini66
      @anthonini66 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sm-xc6fn no children but a father figure to 1000s.

  • @k_a_y_l_e_e
    @k_a_y_l_e_e 6 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    "There's Ramones fans over there man! You don't wanna do it!"

    • @patrickmccutcheon8860
      @patrickmccutcheon8860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      "They dig Deep Purple, you gotta be nice!"

    • @jeffknaus6853
      @jeffknaus6853 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love the Ramones,,,, what’s your point dude?

  • @nealecooper3821
    @nealecooper3821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's grown into such a nice guy 🙂

  • @donthomas3529
    @donthomas3529 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Putting music on usb and giving it to people is brilliant, and easy to do. I admire Henry’s curiosity and genuineness. Someone I’d like to have coffee with and talk to. Thanks for uploading this.

  • @ronmsmithjr
    @ronmsmithjr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Long time Rollins fan. Just scrolled through the comments and could not find one person that didn't like this. That is nuts. He legitimately is one of the best public speakers around. Thoughtful, inspirational, funny and all around great guy.

  • @michaelnodnarb8196
    @michaelnodnarb8196 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Henry Rollins is awesome. Love this. Going to watch this and share with everyone.

  • @j_freed
    @j_freed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Henry is la 'celebrity' who never got big-headed that he could 'save' the world, aiming too high.
    Instead he is meeting the world, because he is humbly willing to aim low enough.
    This makes his talks so much more tolerable than Russel Brand & Charlize Theron.

  • @ethantastic
    @ethantastic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" -Mark Twain

  • @wigon
    @wigon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope he lives to be 100. We need such prophets in our time for as long as possible. He may not promote religion, but he is a prophet of hope and wisdom. He is the elder that you gather around a fire to listen to and learn from their deep and long experience.

  • @harrymonk5880
    @harrymonk5880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I didnt like Henry's music but give him a microphone and i can listen to him talk for hours :)

    • @Jrue61
      @Jrue61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't really like Rollins era Black Flag after Damaged, but I do enjoy some of the Rollins Band stuff. And yea, he's a fantastic speaker and very inspirational.

  • @Preliminimal
    @Preliminimal 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great speech, thanks Henry and to Soka for posting

  • @c0m4g1bb
    @c0m4g1bb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just saw Henry (61) today at a sold out show
    It was the elderly couple's in front of us 5th time, they said it was cute it being our first time
    Long live Mister Rollins
    🤘🏻

  • @patrickmccutcheon8860
    @patrickmccutcheon8860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Henry Rollins and Doug Stanhope, two people speaking hard truths but very thought-provoking and very right. I listen to as much material from them both as I can, to become a better person.

  • @jenniferrussellstudio
    @jenniferrussellstudio 7 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I have thought, for many years, that every high school student should be required to take a school trip to another country. The USA is so isolated. It is imperative that people see other countries and cultures.

    • @Horvath321
      @Horvath321 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Because other countries aren't isolated? Perhaps every school in every country should require their students to take a school trip to another country?

    • @xinic5
      @xinic5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Europeans tend to see more variety of cultures and people, even if they don't actually go to another country. Not sure about the rest of the world though.

    • @TruckerPhilosophy
      @TruckerPhilosophy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The US is not homogeneous. There's tons of cultural diversity here we just all speak roughly the same language. Visit New Orleans and Boise in the same week and you can see it.

    • @jsimsgt96
      @jsimsgt96 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jennifer Russell how about just seeing America. it alone would help ppl realize that we don't all think the same

    • @riverwelch7391
      @riverwelch7391 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It shouldn’t be against a student’s will. Thats how you get a potentially obnoxious tourist

  • @johnarmitage128
    @johnarmitage128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    To whom much is given (life), much is expected.

  • @alin81-82
    @alin81-82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my biggest influences: Rollins. I think it's great that he's trying to share his increased perspective on people & the world. Always loved his music & words. 👍

  • @matfejpatrusin4550
    @matfejpatrusin4550 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Halfway into this and I teared up a bit twice already

  • @juswuzz8929
    @juswuzz8929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    god i love this dude's message.

  • @thomaswheeler8233
    @thomaswheeler8233 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love Henry. On my workout playlist 90% are his songs. Henry's outlook on life is great. Just one thing from this speech doesn't feel right: Henry, there is plenty of math in rock, and plenty of rock in math \m/

    • @FeelingShred
      @FeelingShred 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      exactly what I was going to comment, there's plenty of math in things we love... Unlike words and their awful "feelings", numbers don't lie or betray you.

  • @apsarasangreal84
    @apsarasangreal84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I met Henry at OSU in 1998. After the show, he signed my bestfriend's jeans- -- she framed them. He signed my left breast. We took photos & he gave autographs. Now, 20+ years later, I still have the biggest crush on him.
    He hasn't aged a day! He is so smart!!

  • @tdhbard2002
    @tdhbard2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rollins, you do truth better than most human beings I've ever heard. Thank you!

  • @skinnybub5237
    @skinnybub5237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow…I remember the first time I ever heard of Henry Rollins …I was in 8 th grade and my older friend said he was speaking at northern Michigan university and then I saw his LIAR video on MTV but I really didn’t know him till my friend gave me his book Solipsist and man ..I read that book over and over and over and I was just like this guy gets me he can put into words how I feel and I couldn’t do that and I was just amazed and fascinated with him. Seriously one of the best human beings In the world today. An inspiration to say the least. The world needs to listen to this man! I always say this in the comment section of your. Videos.🇺🇸HANK FOR PRESIDENT 2024🇺🇸

  • @peterdaigle7249
    @peterdaigle7249 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hank should run for President.

  • @amyevans1118
    @amyevans1118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Mr. Rollins I greatly appreciate you helping others understand different cultures around this world. Thank you.

  • @gn962
    @gn962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Talks like these are far more useful than a college education and high school education. These are the people who should be teaching us.

  • @mnz2
    @mnz2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now, that is a man. He is true to heart and willing to learn about other cultures, and to help everyone without bias. We should all learn from his example. LEARN about others. You will be amazed. Be yourself, but be OPEN. YOU can make a real difference. Leave political bias behind and be OPEN. You will see the light.

    • @chetrok1
      @chetrok1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robert Colonge Agreed, well said

  • @stanleyokazaki8369
    @stanleyokazaki8369 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this man is so fucking inspiring...Such a beautiful human being & kind soul

  • @alcadzbetz
    @alcadzbetz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a brilliant man with a strong fluidity of thoughts, never heard a single fillers from this talk. As an avid fan from his 90's band "Rollins band" I didn't know he was transformed as a motivational speaker, until I saw this video. Thanks for uploading this video. I've learned a lot from him though.

  • @justmakeatrip
    @justmakeatrip ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much. What a inspiring speech!