Billie Eilish opens up on having Tourette’s syndrome 🫶❤️

[@olivia0noel]

I LOVE this interviewer for being respectful about it!

[@argonaut31]

You know Dave has been out of the spotlight for a long time when people call him "The Interviewer" This man was at the top of the world for over 30 years.

[@olivia0noel]

@@argonaut31 sorry I just didn’t know his name…

[@argonaut31]

@@olivia0noel Na dont be sorry...its just some trivial information.

[@ShootinMyWayOut]

Since ya don't know him, that's David Letterman. Of all the talk show hosts he's pretty easily in the top 3 I'd say

[@dragonlady3278]

😂 to call him respectful is laughable. That is not who he is. He is ‘respectful’ now simply bc he can’t get away with the way he used to talk to ppl. He’s gross. 100% promise you he isn’t being respectful bc he is choosing to be, he’s being that way bc he’s being forced to by his team

[@rociioro]

THE WAY HE TALKS TO HER IS JUST SO SOFT AND RESPECTFUL I LOVE IT

[@JasperS.-wv3ig]

I wish people spoke to eachother that way! I will be more mindfull to how i interact with people. They deservw this !

[@corinnejernigan]

​@@JasperS.-wv3ig awe you're a good person for knowing we all can act better sometimes and being mindful to ANYTHING is big as lotta people don't care hence why we don't all talk this caring/open
Anyway sorry just was cute idk lol have a good day/night! ❤

[@JasperS.-wv3ig]

Awhh thankyouuu thats so cute of you! Together we will make the world a better place :D

[@user-of1qz9dx6h]

Dave letterman has really grown. If you don’t believe me, search up his interview with Lindsay Lohan. 😬

[@rebekahweber2413]

It's interesting how much David Letterman has improved because he now has to start at the bottom again. This generation does not know him now. He was almost sincere in his voice after she had her episode in front of him. Borderline genuine concern and intrigue. He has grown up because he asked before he jumped on to talk with her. He used to not know anything about his guests and be rude. He still does mot know much, but he was possibly concerned.

[@mikedobell4964]

David letterman has matured in his approach. This is how people should talk to each other

[@MrAsmontero]

I think he was more an asshole earlier in his career.

[@TORTOISESFORDAYS]

I literally thought it was Santa claus

[@LaLoba73]

She doesn't have Tourette syndrome!!!!!

[@MrAsmontero]

@@LaLoba73She said she does. Why do you think she doesn't?

[@blstrick4636]

​@@LaLoba73Because you know her personally and have seen her medical records? 🙄

[@DylanSparks99]

That was a pretty awesome interaction to watch. He was concerned. Asked if she was ok and then he asked if she wanted to talk about it and then when she was explained he just listened. You can tell from that that he actually cares and was truly interested in what she had to say

[@toribern816]

Perfectly said. Exactly what I seen too. 😊

[@ericjohnson6665]

David is the consummate interviewer.
Yes, his respect was clear.
Nice video.

[@LaLoba73]

She doesn't have Tourette syndrome!!!!

[@whoevr]

@@LaLoba73?? do you hear yourself?? 😭

[@aaa..............]

​@@LaLoba73 weirdo detected

[@Hayleyurfavswiftie]

I love how he respected her and didn’t force anything on her.

[@Manguatz1703]

Just like she does with men? Damn😂

[@Tubbies69]

@@Manguatz1703💀

[@Palehotdog]

Yeahhh for once in his life 😐

[@Hayleyurfavswiftie]

Is he a mean interviewer? I’ve never really heard of him, just going off of the video

[@solarheartz]

considering his past as a late night show host saying some pretty questionable things to his guests or about others, he's definitely gotten a lot better since starting "my next guest".

[@sickening_love1154]

The fact he asked if she's OK with it. He's so considerate.

[@jagcapper5788]

Being a normal considerate person... what world are we living in when it's worth even mentioning

[@FukaiKokoro]

He definitely was considerate to Lindsay Lohan. Letterman has a weird history and has many interviews where he makes the guest totally uncomfortable and is very rude from time to time

[@eyeforhim]

THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING ITS SO SWEET

[@Olivetree80]

Ikr, interviewers never do that, he's improved a lot too, he didn't used to be like that, maybe it was the environment of late night TV too

[@Hawaii567]

@@jagcapper5788exactly, he did what 99% of adults would do and people go out of their way comment & be like “wow he’s so considerate what a great guy” 🤪. Shit gets so cheesy and annoying. It’s like these people have never stepped food outside and talked to real people in their lives

[@msbribri]

It's very touching and educational about people, she at 1st dismisses "I don't care," yet I respectfully believe she does care and that she was truly happy to talk about it... it is helpful to hear.

[@beffis1980]

She’s a real one! She genuinely cares about her fans and they’re well-being even in concert. She will stop and give somebody her own water.

[@L-tb9kk]

no she does not

[@AdriannaBertelsen]

@@L-tb9kk explain?

[@yushanajam]

@@L-tb9kkshe does stop trolling

[@wingsofatlantis]

The interviewer was so respectful. No pressure, just genuine politeness and curiosity.

[@AndrewDaniele87]

Oh man I'm old, I thought people would say either Dave or Letterman in the comments, didn't expect "the interviewer" haha

[@regortex3364]

Is he famous?

[@jordanperry8487]

​@@regortex3364he was famously the host of Late Night with David Letterman for many years until 2015, but he still interviews many famous people even after his retirement.

[@AndrewDaniele87]

@regortex3364 he had his own late night talk show (like Jimmy Fallon type of thing) from the 80s up until the early 2010s I believe which was pretty big, even if people didn't watch he was still very known during its run

[@heyhihellook9494]

​@AndrewDaniele87 this person has to be under 18 becauae everyone heckin knows this "interviewer"

[@mwillis7791]

David letterman was such a respectful and compassionate interviewer!

[@Palehotdog]

In THIS interview he was 😂 he’s a gross individual especially in his older interviews w/ women

[@cuminthenameofpiss]

Give him a break, there was a time people were given chance to evolve

[@Palehotdog]

@@cuminthenameofpiss no. 😐

[@desckfulpieceofsht]

Was? Is he dead?

[@acidhead2232]

​@ineedachiprightnow no lol i just looked it up hes just old lol

[@teresaclark2179]

WOW! I have never seen David Letterman that aware and sensitive to another person's medical condition. Billie is a warrior. I never knew she has Tourette's Syndrome until recently. I applaud everyone who brings mental health and medical conditions out from the shadows. Bravo to both❤❤

[@radto_thebone]

Having a label put on you by a doctor, can affect the decisions in life your self-esteem, self doubt, self worth, I can make you doubt your capabilities, therefore hindering progress.. Of course there’s so many environmental factors, but her being so open and honest shows people with neurological disabilities like myself that you can really do anything you put your mind to, of course I’m not going to do anything that would give me seizures or hurt myself, but I feel that the label put a cap on what I was able to do or what I thought I was able to do , now 33 years old I regret not taking big chances on what I really loved and playing it safe making decisions based around my condition not around my heart/mind

[@KazumaKiryu-0]

​@radto_thebone sweet Anita has really done amazing not only bringing awareness but also utilizing it to make a living.

[@r0bst4rl1ng]

Yeah, I think Letterman matured a lot since his Late Show days. He was kind of a bully then.

[@JuditaHoffman.]

​@@r0bst4rl1ng True, I almost didn't recognized him, just because of his behavior. He was douche back then.

[@CrisPheasant]

he no longer needs to compete for ratings so he no longer needs to be a douche that 'outs' people about whatever it is they are trying to keep private.

[@satevo462]

David was so precious and respectful with how he handled this.

[@user-of2fj8tj1s]

W pfp

[@KaseyNlopez]

The questions of boundaries is amazing. He is such and amazing interviewer.

[@FukaiKokoro]

Lol thata funny consider his history of being extremely rude to women like Lindsay Lohan

[@SpookyNugs]

​@@FukaiKokoroomg thank God someone said it. He's been so inappropriate with women before.

[@thehardercandy]

You must have never seen his late night talk show lol

[@shit_tiger]

Really funny to me how the people on this thread can't understand how a lot of what he did on CBS was for ratings, for laughs, and was because of expectations that were put onto him to generate laughs any chance he got, but now that he has a show that is almost entirely his and the only one he really answers to is himself, it's a completely different tone. That's not a coincidence. Also are we really going to sit here and act like he didn't also make jokes at the expense of his male guests all the time for the same reasons?? Not saying he didn't have his problematic moments off screen as well, because he definitely did, but if you pay attention to literally anyone long enough you're going to see shit you don't like.

[@dildonius]

​@@FukaiKokoroAlmost like there's a difference between hosting a lighthearted late-nite comedy talkshow and hosting the kind of show he was doing here...🤔

[@Debster-di3gw]

Never seen Letterman more genuinely concerned about someone’s well being. I definitely appreciate that he is being respectful. It’s seriously growth on Letterman’s part! I like this Letterman!

[@pointeaxis]

I live for Grandpa Letterman

[@sabrinahales3296]

Me too

[@mangloscl]

Agreed...maybe less stress, he sure got to be an asshole at the end, but this works for him. Nice to see him nice again.

[@ejtattersall156]

Well what do you expect him to do with Tik Tok Tourettes

[@joshgardner5349]

Dave was an absolute savage back in the day. Used to humiliate his guest. Glad to see this version of Dave,I'm a fan of both versions

[@poetsaepp]

as someone with tourettes, i’m so glad she’s able to embrace herself and not be insecure about them. i’ve always been very insecure of mine that i stress a lot about it, which is funny because when i’m super stressed i tick a lot lol! not a lot of people talk about tourettes so it’s great to see someone as kind and influential as billie bring attention to it:)

[@shelbylittle5354]

I haven't seen her do this in any other videos and interviews tho. I thought it was uncontrollable?

[@n0thersist3r]

​@@shelbylittle5354I've seen them, people make compilations of them which is so weird 🫣

[@Faith-mv9sj]

One of my really good friends was recently diagnosed with ticks. It’s been pretty hard on her. But maybe seeing the video will make her feel better. ❤️‍🩹

[@linaflores2885]

Great interviewer and compassionate reaction. She also handled it and explained it so well.

[@FukaiKokoro]

He used to be horrible and rude. Look up Lindsay Lohan David letterman

[@ChiLou1]

@@FukaiKokoroIt shows that people can change.

[@brycepeddicord6763]

"I never talk about having this condition so theres no way for others to know. Also when they see it they're confused by it and that makes me sad." She's an idiot demanding sympathy. I don't understand cause and reaction so that's other people's fault? Fuck her 😅

[@lucyleary4356]

​@@FukaiKokoronaaah he was just funny. It was part of the schtick. David Letterman has always been awesome. Look up everyone else😁

[@rj6thstreet]

Bro was basically like “yo wtf was that”

[@sarahkoch7557]

Letterman seems to be getting more and more respectful the older he gets. I appreciate the growth. 🥰

[@retrovelcro]

Lovely to see this comment. Totally agree

[@kevlosent6375]

Many old white dudes do a good job like this, getting better every year. Letterman is a kind man love to see it

[@corpse2944]

He's not on his Late night comedy show, of course he's going to be respectful. 🤦‍♂️

[@Sleuth_Squad]

Same. I remember him when he was a weatherman in Indianapolis. 😂

[@SydneyLarrikin-ci2vz]

I thought that was Dave! But i always thought he was an a-hole because i used to watch the Late Show

[@jaime6633]

I really admire how he’s grown to be so professional and respectful

[@autk]

Spot on, young David was an entirely different interviewer... occasionally blatantly offensive.

[@PsychicRenegadeTarot]

They way he asked her was so respectful ❤

[@m.c.bond4288]

I admire the respectful and professional way he addressed this. And her genuine honesty about the subject. I think that whole conversation was a two way street the way it's meant to be.

[@annap.7150]

❤

[@Sameold87]

She is faking it,stop being so naive

[@aftonair]

​@NewYorkCityCopy you are incredibly ignorant.

[@Sameold87]

@@aftonair You are so desperately naive it's cute

[@aftonair]

@NewYorkCityCopy sad attempt at a comeback.
You might as well have said,
"I know you are, but what am I?"

[@BellsShortz]

I love how kind the interviewer was, asking her if it was ok to ask about that, and Billie just being so kind back😊

[@ohreally1997]

"the interviewer" bruh that's david letterman

[@BellsShortz]

@@ohreally1997 ok 😂

[@wonteatit]

@@ohreally1997they’re just too young to know. It’s pretty sad. I never watched Carson but I knew who he was. We have to let it go. 🤷‍♀️

[@parsahasselhoff7986]

Yeah late night hosts are not the kind of cultural heritage that you'd expect to transcend generations lol​@@wonteatit

[@Mandapanda.]

@@wonteatitI am old enough to know who David letterman is and I watched him, however I did not recon him myself.

[@kickhuggy]

Wow letterman has come a long way. There used to be a time where this would have gone differently.
Happy for his growth and happy to see Billie be open about this

[@wyattfam4107]

I continue to learn more and more about her, because she's brutally honest, and my respect for her continues to increase tenfold. I adore her.

[@Black.Haired.Raven1]

That was a heartfelt conversation between two people. Very respectful. 😊

[@shaunalynnncollins]

I LOVE him as an interviewer. Respectful and genuinely cares about the people he interviews.

[@AndrewDaniele87]

Much better now than when he had the late night show

[@chalkiemoo]

Love both of them for this. He respected her. She opened up and will help so many people. SO MUCH RESPECT FOR BOTH!❤️

[@bzarazua77]

I'm not a fan but this made me cry a little. My 24 y/o daughter has it and the struggle is more than I will ever know. :( She periodically expresses feelings about it that I never knew and it breaks my heart. She is so brave. Wish more people understood.

[@Knightowl1980]

Letterman handled this so well. Seeing him be this compassionate grandpa figure now vs his smarmy talk show host is such a cool vibe

[@PrinceOfLillies]

Is it different? I’ve always wanted to like him but couldn’t, maybe this is worth a watch.

[@Knightowl1980]

@@PrinceOfLillies he’s mellowed a lot as he became a dad and got older. He’s not as snarky as he used to be

[@StevenObiol]

Never saw him as smarmy in the least

[@Sirenz187]

​@@StevenObiolDavid letterman in his "prime" was an absolute prick. Most people were in the 80s. I'm glad to see he's changed for the better.

[@libertarianpunk8558]

She’s just doing it to be more mysterious. Like teen girls diagnosing themselves as being autistic now

[@bookdragon7749]

I love how she was so open about it and how respectful he was and how he didn’t force her to explain or talk about it.

[@rottingflessh]

I have tics too! I totally relate to her. People always laugh at my tics and I get offended and embarrassed.

[@Cy_guy0]

This is genuinely amazing, so many things make sense, it all fits into place, it's perfect. Thank you both for putting all the effort into this :}

[@user-rj1bw6tg1q]

The way David approached the situation at hand with so much compassion and respect,, was so very professional and heartwarming ..

[@haileybard5922]

The way he took himself back to ensure her comfort is how every interviewer should be

[@Whispchip]

OKAY BUT GHE INTERVIEWER WAS SO SWEET AND KIND 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@TheOriginalMrBadaBing]

Letterman was total class act in how he responded respectfully and she obviously felt safe and at ease. Bravo

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Most respectful interview ..asked every time if it was ok to talk or continue with dialogue about it ,great mutual respect

[@surreal-wanderer]

It's really cool to see her feeling more comfortable to open up

[@punishedf]

years ago she posted on Instagram, I'm the devil why anyone trust what I says.

[@surreal-wanderer]

@@punishedf I don't know what that has to do with anything...

[@adamhilmer5922]

She is the epitome of whats wrong with the american youth....

[@punishedf]

@@surreal-wanderer it could be an act

[@THEWISHBIGLEZSHOW]

@@punishedfwhat the actual hell are on about mate?

[@eugenegrewing2587]

Dave is being so respectful. I love it.

[@thestrangesystem6016]

I love how respectful he was about it and how Billie was so open to talking about it. It was a wholesome moment ❤

[@nancyloftus6872]

It seems he has learned that the right thing to do IS to be respectful; this wasn't always the case. It's a gift when we have the opportunity to grow as humans and practice kindness.

[@Nova-fh2et]

I kind of miss ol' edgy Dave

[@Monticello19]

please. he was fine before too. people are just super soft now.

[@vampirgirl41]

​@@Monticello19He was kinda gross sometimes. Everyone has that one creepy uncle that touches women for a little too wrong, makes weird sexual jokes that most find unfunny, the kind uncle you don't wanna see at the get together xD
Dave gave off that vibe at times

[@fraum3725]

@@Monticello19 What is wrong about being soft?

[@jakeryan9469]

This is a different setting. Late Show Dave was a smart ass compared to this one. Just like how Late Show Colbert is edgier than Sunday school Colbert.

[@MDshell.]

“Can I ask you about it?”
Respect.
Edit: thanks guys

[@EmilyGrinnell-pk7gx]

My mother has tourette syndrome, she told me she had bad tics as a child and I hate anyone who makes fun of the disability. I only truly ever see her tics when she's upset

[@carriecree1789]

I can see it in some of her singing live, and I could see it in Lewis Capaldi in his interviews before his diagnosis. I see lots of people day to day, and absolutely she is correct, lots of people tic and learning to see the person beyond their tic is so important.

[@larrywhite1558]

Right there shows you how great of an interviewer Dave Letterman is, and why people feel so comfortable around him he’s genuine and he’s caring and good on Billie Eilish for being open and this is just a great moment of sincerity to watch

[@thatchedstudios4768]

Spoken like someone who doesn’t know anything about letterman

[@PhancyPants12]

@@thatchedstudios4768he’s absolutely had bad takes, a lot of them.

[@hoeidk]

throwback to when he asked lindsay lohan on his talk show “shouldn’t you be in rehab?”

[@ameliafoley9569]

David letterman was known for not making people feel comfortable on his show lol but I’m glad he’s changed. Must be his grandchildren

[@PhancyPants12]

@@hoeidk and refused to change the subject after she told him she was uncomfortable and she said she thought they were friends and didn’t know why he was bringing that up when she was there to talk about her movie

[@dawn8293]

He's so respectful. I guess I've seen so many inappropriate interviewers with celebrities, especially with women, that it's just nice to see someone respecting boundaries and asking permission.

[@erdbeerzwiebel3404]

Oh shut up...

[@evesapple]

He has been inappropriate with many women in the past- he was the one to put Jennifer anistons hair in his mouth, for example
This isn’t to say your point or observation isn’t valid- I agree he seems very respectful here. Hopefully this demonstrates how people can change and mature

[@piano_hoarder]

He handled that so well! I love how he was concerned for her well being and knew what was going on. You could tell how she didn't really want to talk about it at first but when he showed genuine concern and interest she opened up and it was awesome

[@Birdtoes]

David was so thoughtful with this, and Billie being open about having this will help a lot of her fans feel better about their diagnosis too❤️👏❤️ Good job!

[@yourfavemirrorball]

i love how respectful he is asking her about it. he made sure she was ok, asked if she wanted to keep going and then made sure she was comfortable talking about it. if only all people were this kind and respectful.

[@Brooke.Hribar]

i love how billie is confident and is willing to open up bout her tics and Tourettes. ❤❤❤❤❤ love her

[@cassullivan1375]

I love how real she is about it and appreciate the honesty & I hate that she ends up feeling uncomfortable because people think she's trying to make a joke when it's a tic that's happening. Out of the many popular artists out there, I think this one has a good soul ♡

[@dadison]

I can just tell he is safe to be around. That was so professional and comforting

[@jasmineImao]

He is absolutely an amazing interviewer, he respected billie without no force, all love towards the both of them, amen❤

[@somerandomyoutubechannel5816]

That's why he was king of late night for as long as he was. He is a very skilled interviewer.

[@jasmineImao]

@@somerandomyoutubechannel5816 5️⃣ ⭐️

[@aettinata8228]

He was so respectful about it. I love that for him.

[@honeyyb]

He hasn't been so respectful of women in the past so this is nothing more than virtue signaling to me

[@areyoulostbabygorl231]

@@honeyybmaybe, but he’s still doing it nonetheless

[@wednesdayschildfullofwoe]

​@@honeyybMaybe he's learning/trying to do better. It's nice to positive growth in a person.

[@heilycicilia8089]

the way he's so respectful that's so nice

[@sajverse]

Oh, wow. What a mature response. *everyone loved that* ❤

[@HeyImMars]

Love how respectful Letterman is. I think it's awesome how open Billie and Lewis have been with their Tourettes diagnosis. It can be so hard living with it some days and it's nice to see others that I can relate to.

[@Mikko888]

I had no idea she had that

[@Jaclyn_Zen]

I really like this version of Dave. He is gentle, kind and respectful.

[@kaitlyngault3987]

Until Billie gets on the table, & shows us her boobs. 😂

[@youcef4593]

I disliked for a long time after i saw the way ge treated his female guests.

[@rashell.validd]

I love this he didn’t start laughing and hurt her feeling instead he asked questions to understand what was happening ❤

[@Kpictures_NYC]

I admire her so much. She’s so inspiring.

[@LeilaiBerry]

This makes me so happy that she speaks out about it.I don’t have Tourette’s but I have tics from anxiety and get made fun of a lot

[@Laurap01]

Tics can be exacerbated by anxiety, but anxiety is not a direct cause of tics. You might want to get that checked out properly. If you mean muscle twitches, which often incorrectly get called anxiety tics, then that is anxiety but you are just experiencing twitches, not tics.

[@natalielong6684]

God anxiety and tics and ADD don't mix....

[@LeilaiBerry]

@@natalielong6684 huh??

[@salvie777]

You may have a tic disorder. Tourette’s is just one of many other tic disorders! I have TS so I have first hand knowledge of this

[@natalielong6684]

@@LeilaiBerry whenever my anxiety or ADD acts up, my tourettes can get really bad. To the point where I hurt myself without trying (knocking on/hitting my head with my hands, biting on my mouth, violently kicking my feet)

[@cl0udy_skies_13]

Billie has such a kind soul I can’t 🙇‍♀️
Guys stop fighting I’m not “worshipping” her it’s a compliment and maybe she’s changed now

[@321findus]

Is "Don't give an ugly guy a chance" something a kind soul would say? Stop worshipping celebrities

[@Aaliyah.17]

@@321findusshe also body shames men

[@saramoraleslara4695]

​@@321findusshe was 16.

[@tonton.-]

@@saramoraleslara4695Who cares? She said it, cant unsay it

[@CoffeeLoverForLife]

Kind on the outside but a devil in the inside. You like a devil worshipper and think she’s some kind gentle loving angel. No. She’s a devil in sheep’s clothing.

[@swiftiewcue13]

What I would give to hug her and let all her worries slip away😭💗

[@VoteBlue4Peace-LoveInUSAagain]

So proud of her for standing in her truth and being just fine about what others might find awkward to talk about.
✌🏼🫶🏼🖖🏼 to her always!

[@riorangerz]

tourettes can be hell. life with tics is not easy. all my support n kudos to her

[@76BEARSKULL]

Great to see Billie open up but also nice how Letterman asked permission to continue.

[@amandaparenteau9288]

I agree. I have never liked him but this was a beautiful moment for me. He wasn’t the jerk at night saying whatever came to his mind, he was compassionate and respectful which I’m sure gave Billie a sense of ease and trust. It’s good to see this side of him.
I am also really happy she spoke about her condition. It’s nothing to be ashamed of but it is a private matter so her comfort in coming forward is wonderful.
I feel bad people laugh sometimes, however, if they don’t know she is having a tic her movements (or sounds) can be funny. My immediate family member has Tourette’s along with Copralalia: this is when someone will involuntarily say obscene language, something only about 25% of people with Tourette’s actually do. She has had to deal with physical tics and vulgar language outbursts. When these happen they are sudden and quite shocking to everyone, including her. If she laughs we laugh with her but we don’t point anything out, she knows it is happening. It’s also hard for people who know but haven’t seen many of her episodes to know if something is a tic or not )aside from the language, that they know). Billie’s speaking out will hopefully help educate ripple as well as help her feel less offended when people laugh when they truly don’t know what is going on.

[@angeladoll9785]

Thank you! So many people assume it's all about swearing & don't understand tics or the inability to control them under stress

[@kellsmum1]

My 13 year old has never sworn in his life he has severe Tourette’s and has to take medication 3times a day for it. He used to spit , drop to the ground and have bad tick attacks when trying to get to sleep hurting himself. He now thankfully has much milder ticks (unless excited or stressed ) jerks and vocal ticks but never once has he swore. It’s so misunderstood. I blame the tv always having swearing Tourette’s on as the other stuff isn’t “TV worthy” it results in uneducated people though.

[@angeladoll9785]

@@kellsmum1 I totally get it! My eye tic is blessingly hard to notice for most folks & I only recently started dealing w a couple vocal tics but "cookies" & "mom" certainly aren't exciting enough for Hollywood🤣

[@Skittlesangel01]

There’s actually a lot of people who have it and they don’t even know. Sometimes it could be very mild and it just “a thing they sometimes do”

[@BabyBlondie311]

My tics are incredibly subtle, small muscle twitches, little eyebrow movements, tiny sounds in the back of my throat, stuff like that. A lot of the time it causes issues with things like swallowing, typing, even breathing, but almost no one notices it so when I tell someone about it they think I'm lying or looking for attention. It's something I deal with every second of my life and it's so hurtful that people can dismiss or invalidate it so quickly.

[@twobluestripes]

i honestly don’t understand the narrative that people are faking or lying about tourette’s. the incidence of people who fake anything like this with any seriousness must he SO much lower than the percentage of people who actually have it. and people who fake tourette’s for attention i would assume would be more likely to fake a more visible, verbal, stereotypical idea of tourette’s that included things like cursing? why would anyone fake a condition that is primarily invisible for attention, when to get attention you’d need something visible? people need to take several seats.

[@sandijohnson2216]

❤❤❤

[@damnthisuser]

Goes to show we are all dealing with something so it shouldn't be hard to acknowledge someone's humanity.

[@ashbaer319]

I feel like you just described me

[@BrookeDoesScience]

My husband has very minor and subtle tics as well. It’s more common than people realize. Except when he told me I went, “Oh so is that why you do xyz” and I accidentally made him incredibly self conscious because I noticed all of his little tics. I feel like he should have felt validated that I was paying attention, but I can’t control other’s reactions. I have learned triggers to his tics though so I’ll make adjustments for him if I notice them ramping up but we don’t have any more conversations about them.

[@AuroraStewart-eh2tq]

I love how she is not embarrassed about it and embracing and expressing this brilliant feature!!🎀🎀
Love u billie!

[@emmag639]

...I love how she was brave enough to share about it! I have TS, too. And a lot of times it is hard to bring awareness to it bc it requires a lot of vulnerability. I totally get what she was saying and appreciate her authenticity and lack of shame

[@leahdivine5071]

To call it TS you must have some type of connection with it only TSers and their family call it TS.

[@amandawilliams9120]

Her strength is motivating. These conversations need to happen. We all have our own unique beauty. Thank you for your message and awareness of this! His heart went out to her without missing a beat.

[@tiatokkesdal1745]

Crazy, never not once seen her tick other than this video.

[@wannabefamous._.9179]

Watch her documentary she talks about it in that or you can look up clips of it. also in the behind-the-scenes of when the parties over music video she tics a few times and talks about it

[@justinpalmer7255]

@@wannabefamous._.9179she’s like 23 years old.. why does she have a documentary for? Who the fuck cares even?

[@blubugz227]

search it up then???

[@RandomPersonOnTheInternet_O.o]

I used to be a big fan. It’s in a lot of interviews if you look for it. But she tends to ask them to cut out the tics

[@emmaebel933]

​@@RandomPersonOnTheInternet_O.omy dad had an employee that had a tick. A very destructive one I might add. I was probably 12 or so anyways he told me that there's different levels of ticks so maybe she's on like a lower spectrum.

[@roserobert2731]

Aww, she sits on the couch like she's at home 😢
So cute

[@Vittachitta]

So groovy that she is illuminated enough to share in this way (with the perfect listener, too).

[@katbird2699]

Respectful interviewer. I love it.

[@mr_porra]

As a 14 year old guy with Tourette's, this is why I love her. She helped me with telling myself that is fine to have it. I do get bullied about it, but now I'm more confident in myself. Love her❤❤😊

[@lmmateo78]

Glad to hear that she helps you with that❤❤

[@olbericeisenburg9680]

You're faking it for attention. Break the cycle

[@ChiralityPracticality]

As long as your not screaming N word's or calling people C's it's all good 😊

[@mr_porra]

@@ChiralityPracticality thats something that people dont realy understand. That us a steriotipe. Tiks are different for everyone. A tik isnt like an introsive or impulsive thought, but something you learn somewhere. Like, for me, its kinda like a partot. He doenst know what he is saying, and says it either randomly, ir if something specific happens that triggers a tick.

[@kivakai]

​@Miguel.V.Borges thank you for the expansion on education and understanding.

[@myeong-hee6041]

I love how he was curious yet considerate.

[@heyyfriend13]

this is how people should communicate

[@jeffreysherman8224]

Dave is an absolute gem in this short. ❤

[@zevo9314]

there's a lot of clips of him being tactless, but looks like old age has taught him a thing or two

[@thonkytonk]

I relate a lot to her nervousness when the tic happened bc like. I am Autistic and I tic in response to certain sensory stimuli and I literally reflexively apologize for it because of how many people are put off by it. Good on him for being so open and understanding, it’s always a welcome conversation when ppl want to learn :)

[@nuage9538]

Same !! I don’t know if they are the same kind of neurological tics as in Tourette’s, but bright/flashing light trigger nervous tics on me, but I think they are more like an involuntary stimming, if that makes sense ?

[@satanslittlehelper9677]

@@nuage9538flashing lights doesn’t bring on ticks in Tourette’s .

[@WxBuggin]

I hope someday you no longer feel the need to apologize 🥺

[@One_mushroom_obsessed_idiot]

omg! I have autism too! I tic quite a lot and it is nice to know that I am not alone

[@shadowraider2445]

This interviewer was just the sweetest to her 😊🥹🥺

[@kmduarte2005]

His way of approaching the subject showed respect and empathy. I really appreciate her candor.

[@Your_Girl_Autumn]

As a kid with Tourette’s, this made me so happy

[@thefqlcon]

Me too 🥹 seeing positive role models is something you rarely ever see in media but it’s so nice

[@LunnaxEmo]

I have it too

[@leebloom7842]

I have Tourette’s, too! All of the people who fake it on social media have put such a stigma around our condition, and it’s so nice to see someone with a platform normalizing it. I wish you the best!🖤

[@baileyolson8182]

Same🥲

[@janiapayton7042]

@@LunnaxEmome too

[@adib.72]

I really absolutely love how respectful and sensitive he was asking about this!❤

[@hpedits_4u]

This interviewer is SO respectful about it I love it❤

[@amyzankowitz9921]

Moral of the story, be kind, always ❤

[@RanDieBam]

A friend of mine once said that laughing is a way of compensation for unexpected events/words, and thus isn't always meant in a harmful way. I think tourette is something people don't usually see in their daily life and thus can be laugh-inducing at first.. what they do or say about it afterwards is something different.

[@adriannemalden8668]

This happens alot to people on the stand, or when they get arrested too.

[@xradelox]

I am DEFINITELY a nervous laugher. It’s actually really embarrassing. Sometimes it happens if someone gets hurt, and other times my reaction is shock and fear and concern. But I’m concerned every time, even the times I laugh. Usually the laughter is at the beginning before I realize they’re actually hurt. I also nervous chit chat. Silence does that to me. Most people find it annoying, which makes me feel more nervous. If I was an emoji, I would be this one: 😅

[@jongininikim5219]

also if they have no clue you have tourettes and you do sth that just looks like you purposefully did a funny face, it's perfectly normal and acceptable to laugh. they're not laughing at you, they're laughing with you because they think you purposefully did sth funny.

[@slipknotmama]

Wow that's such a wonderful interviewer. I need to go find all this stuff now. He's gracefully gentle and truly caring. That was so heartwarming.

[@jojeanajaxon]

Billie is so wholesome for a celebrity. I just love her and her realness. And her music obviously.

[@c0nv3rg3]

Dave is amazing for actually caring.. you could tell he was genuinely curious and respectful.

[@Cassie-Nova-]

Here's a thought: doing the bare minimum in human decency isn't amazing. If you feel like his reaction was amazing, maybe you should rethink how people with Tourette's ought to be treated

[@c0nv3rg3]

@@Cassie-Nova- uhhh… okay.

[@shinyshinyyshinyyy2197]

@@Cassie-Nova- the fact that dave’s reaction was respectful and considerate *is* amazing, and it has nothing to do with op’s views on people with tourette’s or letterman’s views on people with tourette’s. it’s an issue of the bare minimum being rare because the majority of people nowadays are shitty. a treatment like this shouldn’t be amazing, but it is. and that’s not op’s fault so idk why you’re being confrontational

[@Froggie-draws]

I have a compulsive disorder (connected with ocd ofc) where I have involuntary movements like Tourette’s but I have some limit of control, like if I need to talk, I might hold the compulsion till I take a breath (there are other differences I just don’t remember what they are). What Billie said abt people laughing when you first do something is completely relatable bc people don’t believe me when I say that I have a compulsion disorder and that they immediately assume I’m either faking bc they’ve never heard of it or they say “no it’s Tourette’s” and I’ve been diagnosed with a compulsion disorder. I find it so interesting that some celebrities also have conditions like this but you never see it, which makes it hard to believe. Billie is truly amazing❤

[@imprettywhenicry2311]

i have functional neurological disorder(fnd) so i also have tics and i feel you with the whole “you’re faking” bit. ppl always question mine because they are not constant. sometimes i can go like 3hrs without ticking because i’ve learned strategies to reduce them but sometimes they are just acting up. if you are alright with answering (i completely understand if you don’t want to, medical stuff is quite personal) but i was wondering, do ppl react weirdly when you say you can like delay your compulsions? cuz i’ve had people be like “so you don’t actually have to obey the tics” when i talk about how i have ways to reduce them. but like it’s not control of the tics tho it’s control of what causes the tics.

[@Froggie-draws]

@@imprettywhenicry2311 yes actually! People usually say things like “well then it’s not involuntarily if you can control them” I also have ways of controlling my compulsions bc I play an instrument so I can’t have an attack during a performance. It’s so nice to hear from people with similar issues. Thanks for asking!

[@Bella_koko]

If you don’t want to answer it’s fine, but if someone has Tourette’s aren’t they able to delay it. I’m not sure if you know, but I was just wondering, because when I was a kid my favorite book series, the main character, had Tourette’s and sometimes he was able to delay it so I always that that people had somewhat control over it.

[@joeyp1212]

​@@Bella_kokofrom what I've seen is that it looks like it's similar to hiccups or a sneeze or something like that. Like it's possible to stop it but it'll probably come back a bit later. Also idk if this is for everyone but delaying it might make the tic longer and worse when it happens

[@Bella_koko]

@@joeyp1212 oh ok thank you. I was just wondering.

[@michellebrockey6162]

I love that billie is such a open person🫶💗and how respectful the man is

[@Dusk_Rose_Dawn]

I have tourette's and billie is one of my favorite singers and I never knew she also had them, when I tell you Ive never felt so accepted about my tics I mean it, I've always thought that they would hold me back in life and now that I know one of my favorite singers also have them I'm honestly crying

[@therealandonlyjordanrose]

"what's going on, a fly 🕊️?"
"no I'm ticking ⏰"

[@nimetulaps]

"fly 🕊"

[@Geoplanetjane]

No, the word is Tic-ing.

[@genevahicks8023]

I’m glad David Letterman still interviewing people he’s so respectful I knew someone with Tourette’s once a long time ago. He also had a stutter. He always kept to himself, and when he talked to me, he kept on apologizing. I think he was afraid he would be judged. I never judge anyone once he relaxed he was able to communicate with me, I guess he was used to people just giving up on him and not understanding him. We all have our own stuff to deal with in life. My advice is just take the time out to talk to someone and then you’ll understand them better.

[@oliviachetcuti225]

He was so polite & respectful. 🫡 ✊

[@LuceoNonUro86]

Wow….i am genuinely surprised at how incredibly respectful he was. I don’t think I have ever seen any interviewer inquire about whether or not the person was comfortable with discussing personal matters and being so mindful of boundaries. It’s nice to see..

[@joleen2509]

I love how open and honest she is about her experience with tourettes and how she feels . Also shoutout to the man interviewing for being respectful.

[@therealdeal3672]

Bless Billie for sharing her reality with us and her feelings about it. And bless Letterman for letting her just express herself and being sensitive to her.