"How? You are my grandson. How can I not listen to you and be elevated by you?" When we hear leaders giving hate speech when the young are calling for unity and accountablity we know how far we have strayed from humanity. This is a beautiful interview. This is how the world should be.
This struck me as well. “You are my grandson.” It proves her earlier remark that what allowed her to do what she did, and think how she did, was love. Her capacity for loving and respecting others was so great, she couldn’t help but be the icon so many looked-and continue to look-to as a model for what their lives should be.
It was my favorite part, because it was when their opinions were diametrically opposed and there could have been somewhat of a conflict. Dave’s comedy is a lot of n word this n word that. She could have just taken the position of the great elder who can’t be questioned, but she’s wiser than that, she understood that there was truth in what Dave was saying as well, that even if they disagreed, they could both be right, and that she could learn something from him. That shows you she’s not just someone who’s revered for nothing, she’s truly a great mind.
You spoke my thoughts. I love how she explained why words are so important to her after not speaking for 6 years. I cried listening to her speak, because she has a way to FEEL what she says, not just hear the words. What an incredible human.
Ive always been the funniest person people knew..I would always get laughs and giggles when I’m being stupid and get lil giggles(especially from females) at times when I’m not even trying to be funny..but I’m extremely smart but no matter how intelligent I prove myself time and time again it always gets over shadowed by something dumb I’ve said or did and I’m known as a idiot..it’s strange to me..that train of thought allows me to achieve what I want rather easily..people stay thinking I’m the dumbass that poses no threat
"Bitterness,is like cancer,it eats upon the host, it doesn't do anything to the object of its displeasure," Maya Angelou.This was the best 47 mins i have used watching a clip.
"Sometimes an Iconic figure began as pop-culture figure."-Dr. Maya Angelou Dave Chappelle praises Dr. Maya Angelou for being a national treasure and ends up becoming one himself. -Real recognizes Real
I love the image of her but I've actually heard she was a tough bitch when she tought as a professor haha but who could blame her, the lady had seen some shit...
hipperthanyou She probably just expected excellence and wanted her pupils to rise to the occasion. Mastering language is the key to the door of effortless and effective prose.
"I'm an American and most of the time proud of it. Even when I am displeased with what my country is doing I am still an American who is displeased. Fortunately being an American I don't have to whimper I don't have to whine I have the right to protest" - Maya Anjelou
As a little white girl raised from age 4 to 12 in the deep South and aware and confused by what I witnessed and heard, I appreciated so much what Maya Angelou says about anger. I went back to the South in 1963. At age 72 I still have deep anger which emerges when someone denies the experiences of history and herstory. This video is profound! It will benefit anyone who sees it. Lets show it in the schools of our country.
QJAndra How does one “atone” for mistakes? There is no way. Some words can never be atoned for. In fact, to believe that they can be atoned for is to belittle the power of words. Instead, one must change their thoughts. Words and actions will follow. All we can do is ask someone to change. Not to “rectify mistakes”, for no mistake can be fully rectified. We must instead think, speak and act in a manner in which to make the world in line with our new thought patterns.
What's very inspiring about Dave is his consciousness. He could have had a rise and fall without his control, riding the waves just to make more money until people just didn't find him funny anymore, but him simply saying he knew things weren't right when someone laughed DIFFERENTLY? I mean... this is a man that knows his craft. And when he smells BS, he knew to walk away. Not many of us can do that, and my appreciation for him grows.
Cynfinite YES! Well said! And I appreciate you for RECOGNIZING the beauty of his consciousness. Not many people are willing to do THAT (or admit it). Much, much love to you Lass who ALSO has a beautiful consciousness! XO!
The incident where the person laughed differently happened on set during the racist pixies skit. Dave picked up on the nuances of that laugh and immediately recognized that it was coming from a negative place. It’s understandable and commendable that he walked away at that point.
I appreciate anyone who stands up for whats right. Both of these great people are a credit to the human race. Theres tons more just like them just not known so well.
It's incredible how that came from such a wretched experience in her formative years. Every time I listen to her or read some of her life story I admire another facet of her.
Patrick, did you learn nothing from watching this? Did you watch it at all? If you did you would have seen two very capable and conscious minds discussing some fundamental problems faced by all humans, your response to this love? Pure Ignorance and Hatred. I assume you would describe yourself as "white", you make me ashamed of my ancestry, thinking I may have some connection with something like you
That was incredible. Remember what she said about words, too? I was thinking of her words, as things, creating that scene. She sets the framework for interpreting her stories then when she tells one you can experience the story as a real thing. Cool, cool literary technique. So it was like we were there, too.
Like a Mother conversing with her son just beautiful and very spiritual after watching this conversation Iam proud to be a true fan of Mr Dave Chappell
+640abdalla This moment was shared with all of us, therefore we've been lifted too! I honestly felt like I was there the whole time. She has such a way with words. What a truly special soul.
Oh, but you have. Every single word that she has written or spoken, that has been recorded, published, and played--that is y/our private learning moment.
At 33:33 Dave is really feeling what Maya had just told him about it's ok to walk away from money that can take your dignity and integrity away. At that exact moment he is absorbing that and Maya knows he is really feeling that connection with her and she laughs. That is too cute.
I noticed a very minor detail.....she asked Dave, "May I tell u about the painting?"....She is a LEGEND yet she still was so humble and graceful enough to simply ask him b4 she imposed upon him. I sure Dave wouldnt have mind. But the respect and adoration displayed here truley tuggs at my heart strings💕💕👑💕💕💕💕👑💕💕💕👑💕💕💕💕👑
Beautiful. This is an elder looking after their young no matter if ghey are not blood relatives....each are from the diaspora...so it truly takes a village to raise a child xx☺
I don't understand why people would think this is an odd pairing... Dave Chappelle and Maya are accomplishing similar things using a different form of art.
Worth watching for so many reasons but her story about breaking up a fight between Tupac Shakur and another man on the set of Poetic Justice and going up to him and saying, “....do you know how important you are?” and reminding of what it took for him to be there and when she was done he was in tears. She tells the story with no ego. Later his mother writes Angelou a letter telling her she might have saved his life. She calls him a soul mate:) Dave is deep. He is in control. Even the silence between them is comfortable....
I am truly a better person for having watched this. This was a meeting of minds that I didn't know I wanted to see, but I am really grateful I did. Just wow. Dr. Angelou can make you feel every word that she said, I understand Dave saying he was scared to talk to her lol, but he is incredibly perceptive, an honest and therefore amazing comedian, and their interaction really worked. How amazing for Dave to meet someone with such a foundation in black arts, poetry, and history. Just amazing
I read, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Singing and Swinging, and her trilogy of her first books on her life. She's an inspiration, a calming voice of reason. She is a teacher of life...
Never have I watched something as beautiful as this documentary / interview teacher meeting student and student listens and takes in the wisdom that is given lovingly and freely. I loved every bit of it. It was beautifully done. Thank you🙏.
I love & revere this Woman, her spirit, her energy are the closest thing to an angelical, righteous and holy being. Truly an honor to have been introduced.
Shes brilliant, what an excellent statement. " If your not angry, you must be a stone. But dont be bitter, bitterness is like a cancer." I love the way she goes on to say " talk it out, sing it out, dance it out, create art". Beautiful lady.
how could you not pay attention to anything she says.. shes like 85 here and speaking so well with sense still at her age.. shes a blk icon.. a historian, a blk activist.. a blk wonderful woman of God.. non-racist.. just for human rights she loves all ppls.. she doesn't see color in ppls she just see's a person who isnt perfect.. so why would you not pay attention?
I teared up when she was describing slaves on ships laying down before I knew who she was talking to. After I knew who she was talking to I got chills. No wonder his music's subject matter changed
Thank you so much for your humility Dave. This is an iconic moment and your wisdom and ability to think, say No, when it counts the most, says a lot about you. Understanding that freedom cannot ever be bought, and betrayal to self is far more painful. One actually liberates oneself, when they give something up for their freedom. Exercising the right to choose, is the most liberating thing one can do, more than any sum of money. Freedom is within and self love and respect is priceless.
Maya Angelo is and will always be my favorite poetess ever. Dave Chapelle is in a league of his own as well. What a wonderful interview . I smiled through the whole thing. I am so happy you did this video. Thank you!
One word: Wisdom!! Two words: Grandmother's Heart Three words: Power of words ... I wish more people, myself included, had the wisdom of a grandmother in their lives. RIP Dr. Angelou
This was such a great chemistry between these two incredible minds and intellects! I love Dave because his material is aways from another sphere then down to earth. I love Dr. Maya Angelou because her thoughts are from deep beneath the earth up through another sphere! Outstanding! Now, I think I'll watch it again. I was so hurIt when I heard she had passed, I just hope we can start appreciating our legends more...while they are here! Nothing better than that kind of wisdom! Thanks for blessing us Dr. Angelou! Your words and wisdom lives on!! Continued success Dave!!!
A wonderful example how the senior wise ones speak, converse and resonate so eloquently with the younger peers and vice versa. And how Maya and Dave have shared so much positive feedback in mind, body, soul and spirit from each other that day. Both shining a light in one another's soul. This is part of the circle of life. This is how it should always be; leading each other to clarity, greatness, understanding, love, calm, caring and eloquence.
I am sure Dave will cherish this visit. So my husband and I were so upset when Dave stopped TV...but you know I have a whole new respect for him. He walked off TV and found his soul. I love how his eyes lit up listening to Dr. Maya.
"But the thing is, you have some place where nobody...kith nor kin...can take you beyond...somewhere...in the bend of your elbow. See? Nobody." Straight up freestyled poetry in the middle of a conversation. Even the air in the room was blown away...that's why Dave couldn't speak.
this was so good. favorite part: "Thank you for allowing me to be somebody." Pure wisdom & gold in this 👏🏾 Bless Maya's spirit + may Dave continue to find his way.
I hope that you still know how "important you are". One of the things I found so life-changing about Dr. Maya's words are that they didn't just sound good, they are as applicable today as they were 6 years ago when she said them, that to me, makes them "good" I hope your days got better.
There was something so intimate and human about this. It was like being in a room full of mutual love and respect. Ugh, they are such icons and good examples
I think Maya was telling him she understood his struggle with fortune. People were saying "Why would you give up money? Now that screws it up for the rest of us" but Maya knew that with some people like Dave he just couldnt cross that line, if he did compromise his integrity it would have made him unhappy. So its neither here nor there. His decision worked for him and he should not have regrets. He has peace of mind regardless of popular consensus.
+Angie L Exactly. I was figuring out what exactly she was saying at 32:57. The line was if I heared correctly: ' People will say: damn J' you're giving this up? They mean I'm not making this money, because you've given it up'. It reverses the guilt that Dave will have felt for making his decision. She puts it in the right perspective for him. Damn what a great woman. And you feel Dave his gratitude to her for saying it.
😪So stunning in it's profundity that I began crying observing her reaction to Dave asking, "Did you know Malcolm?"- And never fully recovered..... Still crying like a baby....😭 There are moments in life.... This was One~💫👑💫👑💫
That was really impressive and insightful; a great match-up. I had no idea that Dave could play the piano, yet somehow I can't say I'm surprised. Maya Angelou is truly an awe-inspiring individual who can move you to tears with her choice of words. That Tupac story was so beautiful.
The love between these two people is incredible. The way Maya enabled Dave was genuine and empowering. And Dave was the proper blend of respectful, understanding and supportive.
I'm blessed to watch this, Dr. Angelou is grace personified in human form and Dave is so much deeper than his comedy. It was enriching to watch them discuss Dr. King & Malcom, whom she knew personally, and for Dave to absorb her personal accounts was nothing short of memorable. Thank you for sharing this. Blessings.
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"How? You are my grandson. How can I not listen to you and be elevated by you?" When we hear leaders giving hate speech when the young are calling for unity and accountablity we know how far we have strayed from humanity. This is a beautiful interview. This is how the world should be.
This struck me as well. “You are my grandson.” It proves her earlier remark that what allowed her to do what she did, and think how she did, was love. Her capacity for loving and respecting others was so great, she couldn’t help but be the icon so many looked-and continue to look-to as a model for what their lives should be.
if we as humans just saw each other that way ....just simply that way
It was my favorite part, because it was when their opinions were diametrically opposed and there could have been somewhat of a conflict. Dave’s comedy is a lot of n word this n word that. She could have just taken the position of the great elder who can’t be questioned, but she’s wiser than that, she understood that there was truth in what Dave was saying as well, that even if they disagreed, they could both be right, and that she could learn something from him. That shows you she’s not just someone who’s revered for nothing, she’s truly a great mind.
So beautiful - the mutual reverence for each other.
Maya, your grandson thinks rape jokes are good way to make bank.
God damn. Maya Angelou picks her words so carefully so that each word has an impact.
Sam Longmire she was such a guiding light. And will shine on forever. Our fairy godmother in heaven.
Sam Longmire she is goals! Such a refined woman; so regal and queenly
So so so spot on.
You spoke my thoughts. I love how she explained why words are so important to her after not speaking for 6 years. I cried listening to her speak, because she has a way to FEEL what she says, not just hear the words. What an incredible human.
“He’s so smart, he doesn’t want people to know how smart he is”
-Maya Angelou
Assume to know nothing
I caught that as well.
"Now that's being smart."
Michael Mays yeah bro
Ive always been the funniest person people knew..I would always get laughs and giggles when I’m being stupid and get lil giggles(especially from females) at times when I’m not even trying to be funny..but I’m extremely smart but no matter how intelligent I prove myself time and time again it always gets over shadowed by something dumb I’ve said or did and I’m known as a idiot..it’s strange to me..that train of thought allows me to achieve what I want rather easily..people stay thinking I’m the dumbass that poses no threat
"Bitterness,is like cancer,it eats upon the host, it doesn't do anything to the object of its displeasure," Maya Angelou.This was the best 47 mins i have used watching a clip.
A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim.
Maya Angelou
GOD BLESS You in the Greatest.
Amen.
Absolutely
You cant be a victim and a winner. That's what people are trying to do these days.
@Eye’m ONaBoat Very good point you are making here
"Sometimes an Iconic figure began as pop-culture figure."-Dr. Maya Angelou
Dave Chappelle praises Dr. Maya Angelou for being a national treasure and ends up becoming one himself. -Real recognizes Real
Titan to titan!
God. That face. That smile. That voice. If she looked at me, eye-to-eye like that, I'd be crying. What a treasure.
Me too
She exudes love. She sleeps with wisdom. She speaks forth truth.
I love the image of her but I've actually heard she was a tough bitch when she tought as a professor haha but who could blame her, the lady had seen some shit...
hipperthanyou She probably just expected excellence and wanted her pupils to rise to the occasion. Mastering language is the key to the door of effortless and effective prose.
Im crying watching it now! 😆
My God, She speaks like a walking poem. Its beautiful and brilliant.
I love when she called him grandson
Whoa, that line about anger vs. bitterness, that one caught me off guard
Cardboardbocs ikr. But truth n wisdom
Made sense to me
Lawd! I stood up at that line!
I agree.
Even when Chappelle brought up Malcolm, her utterance of "Oh my dear..." was so wholesome.
I was delighted to hear Dr. Angelou say that Dave asked for her. What a wise, sensitive soul he is.
This is probably the most beautiful thing I've watched on youtube this year...
Amen 🙏🏾
RIGHT!!!!
Johnny Robinson OH, YES ME TOO!!!
Indeed!!!
That story she told of telling Tupac how important he was (& him breaking down into tears) was such a poignant moment.😢😊
“I think that Dave Chappelle & I are soulmates” -Dr Maya Angelou
What a spirit ✨
This set me off and I started crying when she said that
Real recognize real. This interview is beautiful
Couldn't put it any simpler or clearer. 100 %
Sure was!
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Perfect
"I'm an American and most of the time proud of it. Even when I am displeased with what my country is doing I am still an American who is displeased. Fortunately being an American I don't have to whimper I don't have to whine I have the right to protest" - Maya Anjelou
As a little white girl raised from age 4 to 12 in the deep South and aware and confused by what I witnessed and heard, I appreciated so much what Maya Angelou says about anger. I went back to the South in 1963. At age 72 I still have deep anger which emerges when someone denies the experiences of history and herstory. This video is profound! It will benefit anyone who sees it. Lets show it in the schools of our country.
I wish there was more like you.
I was lucky enough to learn at a young age from someone I admired but who turned bitter never to do the same.
@QJAndra I've got the link now, thanks for that and the nice comment. Don't often see that on YT.
QJAndra How does one “atone” for mistakes? There is no way. Some words can never be atoned for. In fact, to believe that they can be atoned for is to belittle the power of words. Instead, one must change their thoughts. Words and actions will follow. All we can do is ask someone to change. Not to “rectify mistakes”, for no mistake can be fully rectified. We must instead think, speak and act in a manner in which to make the world in line with our new thought patterns.
QJAndra I suppose you’re right. If anything is even close to true atonement, it is the atonement of the mind.
What's very inspiring about Dave is his consciousness. He could have had a rise and fall without his control, riding the waves just to make more money until people just didn't find him funny anymore, but him simply saying he knew things weren't right when someone laughed DIFFERENTLY? I mean... this is a man that knows his craft. And when he smells BS, he knew to walk away. Not many of us can do that, and my appreciation for him grows.
Couldn't have said it better myself
Loved this!!
Cynfinite
YES! Well said!
And I appreciate you for RECOGNIZING the beauty of his consciousness. Not many people are willing to do THAT (or admit it).
Much, much love to you Lass who ALSO has a beautiful consciousness! XO!
Cynfinite most certainty
The incident where the person laughed differently happened on set during the racist pixies skit. Dave picked up on the nuances of that laugh and immediately recognized that it was coming from a negative place. It’s understandable and commendable that he walked away at that point.
When Maya Angelo tells Dave Chappelle, how can I listen to you and not be elevated, WOW!
I'm not American and I don't have dark skin, but you don't need those generic identifiers to recognise how incredible these two humans are
What?
I appreciate anyone who stands up for whats right. Both of these great people are a credit to the human race. Theres tons more just like them just not known so well.
ihateusernamesgrrr 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
You may be right
exactly, that's the point - black white red brown we're all human, we're all here trying to figure it out, go easy on yourself - and each other.
The way she truly thinks before speaking respecting the power of each and every word is the most admirable trait ever.
It's incredible how that came from such a wretched experience in her formative years. Every time I listen to her or read some of her life story I admire another facet of her.
An oracle of our ancestors........rest in paradise mother.
Patrick, did you learn nothing from watching this? Did you watch it at all? If you did you would have seen two very capable and conscious minds discussing some fundamental problems faced by all humans, your response to this love? Pure Ignorance and Hatred. I assume you would describe yourself as "white", you make me ashamed of my ancestry, thinking I may have some connection with something like you
@@Cheeseatingjunlista it's not his fault. He's programmed to be a dumbass.
She was our mother, everyone can relate to her, stop your racist bull
Oracle!!! I appreciate that description
They are speaking to each other's hearts while feeding our souls. Now that's really something!
Damn this was extremly powerful
Exactly what I felt in a nutshell
@@an.dr.16561 true
@@mixumup1 yes
I never knew this interview took place until now. Two Icons together, brilliant minds. This interview was a blessing.
Same here
I just saw it too. I wish I had a brother like Dave and a mother like her. I'd probably be in a much better place in my life
I agree so beautiful
@@windlillylawson3944 I hear that !!!! Same here
Same here. I thought I have seen everything Chappelle did.
Honestly. I speak from the bottom of my heart.
*If i could give this video a thousand likes, i would click beyond that.*
you can,make 1000+ accounts and like it
A infinite amount
this is one of the best conversational videos on the internet. so grateful to have stumbled upon it
I love how calm dave is speaking with Dr. Angelou. You can feel the reverence.
It's like speaking to his grandma...I get it.
Maya Angelou is one of those unique folks where even her everyday conversation sounds like it was written beforehand.
I can't say why, but any time she smiled it brought such peace to me
TheWholeSystemisFckd Yes❤💯
Is like an Angel smiling on you.😇😇😇 Rest In Power Mother.
💯😊❤
I agree she is a very great person
Same ♥️
the tupac one got me bad..
this interview was nothing less than amazing.
That was incredible. Remember what she said about words, too? I was thinking of her words, as things, creating that scene. She sets the framework for interpreting her stories then when she tells one you can experience the story as a real thing. Cool, cool literary technique. So it was like we were there, too.
And amazing seems to cheap a word to truly describe this experience. Monumental falls short yet comes closer to being accurate.
Yea, that made me cry.
Me too.
Hatred is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.
His face while he's listening to her is so pure. 💗
This was altogether beautiful.
You can see Dave is mesmerized by Maya.
Right. There are times, as she speaks his gaze says it ALL.
Just as Oprah was when she saw Maya...
I would be too.
"Nothing will work unless you do"- the magnificent Maya Angelou
Did you hear her laugh when Dave played the keys, she knew exactly what he was playing. Wow. She knows soooooooo much.
Dave also picked up on that and asked her does she know the guy who wrote it which she replys yes this was truly a great interaction overall
Like a Mother conversing with her son just beautiful and very spiritual after watching this conversation Iam proud to be a true fan of Mr Dave Chappell
I want to speak and communicate like her. She's not an average smart. She is just gifted human being.
R.I.P. Dr. Maya Angelou
Dave Chappelle such a lucky guy to have a private learning moment with Dr. Maya Angelou...I wish I could have!
+640abdalla This moment was shared with all of us, therefore we've been lifted too! I honestly felt like I was there the whole time. She has such a way with words. What a truly special soul.
640 means the talk without the cameras rolling
Oh, but you have. Every single word that she has written or spoken, that has been recorded, published, and played--that is y/our private learning moment.
@@KiraBKADestroyerOfWorlds yes Queen💛💫🧡👑🧡💫💛
At 33:33 Dave is really feeling what Maya had just told him about it's ok to walk away from money that can take your dignity and integrity away. At that exact moment he is absorbing that and Maya knows he is really feeling that connection with her and she laughs. That is too cute.
N didnt sell his soul
I noticed a very minor detail.....she asked Dave, "May I tell u about the painting?"....She is a LEGEND yet she still was so humble and graceful enough to simply ask him b4 she imposed upon him. I sure Dave wouldnt have mind. But the respect and adoration displayed here truley tuggs at my heart strings💕💕👑💕💕💕💕👑💕💕💕👑💕💕💕💕👑
"It is my intention to lift you up." - M. Angelou
Beautiful. This is an elder looking after their young no matter if ghey are not blood relatives....each are from the diaspora...so it truly takes a village to raise a child xx☺
I don't understand why people would think this is an odd pairing... Dave Chappelle and Maya are accomplishing similar things using a different form of art.
I love her 2-Pac story. 😭😭 She brings out the gold in people. Truly an Icon. 🙏🏼💕
One of my most prized possessions is an autographed first edition copy of "Why the Caged Bird Sings".
Worth watching for so many reasons but her story about breaking up a fight between Tupac Shakur and another man on the set of Poetic Justice and going up to him and saying, “....do you know how important you are?” and reminding of what it took for him to be there and when she was done he was in tears. She tells the story with no ego. Later his mother writes Angelou a letter telling her she might have saved his life. She calls him a soul mate:)
Dave is deep. He is in control. Even the silence between them is comfortable....
nosnayack Dave is Awake
"even the silence between them is comfortable"💯
beautifully stated...
Bullshit story about Tupac...I'm sure he would have let an old lady tell him what to do. That's why I cant stand her...the BS.
@@jennifermackinnon6982 Your so stupid and useless.
Her normal conversations are in axioms and proverbs. She is wonderful
Dave’s smile is like that of a 4 year old boy sometimes. Like - how cool is it that I’m here!
Wow what a Gem 💎 this video is, two of my all time favorite people. I would have never imagined this was on here. Thank you for posting ❤️.
You can see the respect dave has for her. bless her. classy lady.
I am truly a better person for having watched this. This was a meeting of minds that I didn't know I wanted to see, but I am really grateful I did. Just wow. Dr. Angelou can make you feel every word that she said, I understand Dave saying he was scared to talk to her lol, but he is incredibly perceptive, an honest and therefore amazing comedian, and their interaction really worked. How amazing for Dave to meet someone with such a foundation in black arts, poetry, and history. Just amazing
I read, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Singing and Swinging, and her trilogy of her first books on her life. She's an inspiration, a calming voice of reason. She is a teacher of life...
Excellent🙏 Her voice is mesmerizing and their obvious love and respect for each other so heartwarming💜💜
Never have I watched something as beautiful as this documentary / interview teacher meeting student and student listens and takes in the wisdom that is given lovingly and freely. I loved every bit of it. It was beautifully done. Thank you🙏.
The story she told of her encounter with Tupac sent chills
She is truly a woman of grace. It's beautiful to see their connection and how much she inspires him.
I love & revere this Woman, her spirit, her energy are the closest thing to an angelical, righteous and holy being. Truly an honor to have been introduced.
Shes brilliant, what an excellent statement. " If your not angry, you must be a stone. But dont be bitter, bitterness is like a cancer." I love the way she goes on to say " talk it out, sing it out, dance it out, create art". Beautiful lady.
I love how Dave is really paying attention.
+Jhordan Channer 25:12
+lifestraight No. He's just making sure she's not about to go into a diabetic coma.
how could you not pay attention to anything she says.. shes like 85 here and speaking so well with sense still at her age.. shes a blk icon.. a historian, a blk activist.. a blk wonderful woman of God.. non-racist.. just for human rights she loves all ppls.. she doesn't see color in ppls she just see's a person who isnt perfect.. so why would you not pay attention?
thats a respectful thing to do...
When you are in the presence of greatness, you must pay attention. As moments like those are rare to occur in this life.
I teared up when she was describing slaves on ships laying down before I knew who she was talking to. After I knew who she was talking to I got chills. No wonder his music's subject matter changed
What an incredible women, so full of experience, intelligence and grace. Would have been a life's honor to have met her.
The way she described words as being "things" was almost scary.
Why?... its pure intellect
@@poochm123 Perhaps they take on a certain solidity, an eidetic vividness if one spends six years as a mute.
dcta51 words have frequency energy life. That’s why words are so powerful
RIP Maya Angelou...she was IS a national treasure.
A treasure of humanity
Be angry not bitter...I am enlightened. Thank you for posting. Thank you Dave and Maya inspiring and essential.
George Wong one of so many gems in this video
"Bitterness is like drinking poison and hoping the other person gets sick."
Thank you so much for your humility Dave. This is an iconic moment and your wisdom and ability to think, say No, when it counts the most, says a lot about you. Understanding that freedom cannot ever be bought, and betrayal to self is far more painful. One actually liberates oneself, when they give something up for their freedom. Exercising the right to choose, is the most liberating thing one can do, more than any sum of money. Freedom is within and self love and respect is priceless.
Discovering this iconic interview 8 years later and it’s still so relevant today👌🏾👌🏾
Maya Angelou Rest in peace.
Maya Angelou. Something about her smile takes me just short of bringing me to tears.
Maya Angelou
.. the timber in her voice.. it's as if God is whispering in her ear telling her what to say.. ❤
I literally tear up everytime I hear Dr.Angelou's voice. I loved and still love her.
Maya Angelo is and will always be my favorite poetess ever. Dave Chapelle is in a league of his own as well. What a wonderful interview . I smiled through the whole thing. I am so happy you did this video. Thank you!
Maya's reaction at 16:14 changed me life. Her love for Malcolm expressed so deeply. So moving. I want to love people the way she loved Malcolm.
Wow Dook!
Love people the way Jesus loves us
@Nick Dookheran Thank you for weighing in and time stamping this moment.
Generous oral tradition
One word: Wisdom!! Two words: Grandmother's Heart Three words: Power of words ... I wish more people, myself included, had the wisdom of a grandmother in their lives. RIP Dr. Angelou
My favorite writer interviewing my favorite comedian! How did I not know about this until today? Thank you for posting it! RIP Maya
this should be in all high school classrooms
David Chappelle playing Thelonious Monk, 'Round Midnight...sweet.
Ty for the name
This was such a great chemistry between these two incredible minds and intellects!
I love Dave because his material is aways from another sphere then down to earth. I love Dr. Maya Angelou because her thoughts are from deep beneath the earth up through another sphere! Outstanding! Now, I think I'll watch it again. I was so hurIt when I heard she had passed, I just hope we can start appreciating our legends more...while they are here! Nothing better than that kind of wisdom! Thanks for blessing us Dr. Angelou! Your words and wisdom lives on!! Continued success Dave!!!
they are not legends they are simply intelligent people. i think you missed the Doctor's definition of iconoclast :)
42:33 The Love in Dave Chappelle eyes lets me know his respect for this moment.
A wonderful example how the senior wise ones speak, converse and resonate so eloquently with the younger peers and vice versa. And how Maya and Dave have shared so much positive feedback in mind, body, soul and spirit from each other that day. Both shining a light in one another's soul. This is part of the circle of life. This is how it should always be; leading each other to clarity, greatness, understanding, love, calm, caring and eloquence.
"you're a stone, or you're to sick to be angry." I miss the wisdom of this woman.
I am sure Dave will cherish this visit. So my husband and I were so upset when Dave stopped TV...but you know I have a whole new respect for him. He walked off TV and found his soul. I love how his eyes lit up listening to Dr. Maya.
Whoever you spend time with can make a difference
"But the thing is, you have some place where nobody...kith nor kin...can take you beyond...somewhere...in the bend of your elbow. See? Nobody."
Straight up freestyled poetry in the middle of a conversation. Even the air in the room was blown away...that's why Dave couldn't speak.
i felt it too
this was so good.
favorite part: "Thank you for allowing me to be somebody."
Pure wisdom & gold in this 👏🏾 Bless Maya's spirit + may Dave continue to find his way.
I've been feeling so down lately I needed this inspiration.
SolsticeShabaZZ
me too... I hope it gets better for you. Pray that it gets better for me...
I hope that you still know how "important you are". One of the things I found so life-changing about Dr. Maya's words are that they didn't just sound good, they are as applicable today as they were 6 years ago when she said them, that to me, makes them "good" I hope your days got better.
Be strong.
Great light at the end
You’re not alone.
Oh God, how I would have loved to be there at that time with those two beautiful souls, but now I have this, thank you for taking the time to share.
There was something so intimate and human about this. It was like being in a room full of mutual love and respect. Ugh, they are such icons and good examples
I think Maya was telling him she understood his struggle with fortune. People were saying "Why would you give up money? Now that screws it up for the rest of us" but Maya knew that with some people like Dave he just couldnt cross that line, if he did compromise his integrity it would have made him unhappy. So its neither here nor there. His decision worked for him and he should not have regrets. He has peace of mind regardless of popular consensus.
+Angie L Exactly. I was figuring out what exactly she was saying at 32:57. The line was if I heared correctly: ' People will say: damn J' you're giving this up? They mean I'm not making this money, because you've given it up'. It reverses the guilt that Dave will have felt for making his decision. She puts it in the right perspective for him. Damn what a great woman. And you feel Dave his gratitude to her for saying it.
+Angie L integrity is peace of heart.
No, by making his own decision, it's neither right nor wrong, it works for Dave, and that's good enough for him.
Yay! Well said. Happy New Year!!
+ListenAndLearned Happy new year to you too. Was nice to revisit this post after a little while :) She's a great woman.
Damn I cried during this ... powerful stuff ... thank you
hey brother i did too. & not ashamed to say so. her wisdom and contributions to our culture are unparalleled. i can listen to her talk all day.
😪So stunning in it's profundity that I began crying observing her reaction to Dave asking, "Did you know Malcolm?"- And never fully recovered.....
Still crying like a baby....😭
There are moments in life....
This was One~💫👑💫👑💫
Me too. Thea from London. Inspirational or what?
Maya Angelou...shaman, sage, griot, wisdom keeper...Thank you wherever you are in the cosmos
Wisdom Is all I hear when she speaks.
Facts..
That was really impressive and insightful; a great match-up. I had no idea that Dave could play the piano, yet somehow I can't say I'm surprised. Maya Angelou is truly an awe-inspiring individual who can move you to tears with her choice of words. That Tupac story was so beautiful.
Chapelle on the keys....wow "did you know Monk?" Maya knew so many and her handwriting was as beautiful as her words. Amazing woman!
The love between these two people is incredible. The way Maya enabled Dave was genuine and empowering. And Dave was the proper blend of respectful, understanding and supportive.
as he sits on the couch , humbly, soaking in courage and wisdom, so do I sit enveloped by each word. "heroes and sheroes."
Dave Chapelle is an absolute genius. RIP Dr Maya Angello
I wept at the pain she lived , I listen to the tapestry of her story, and I rejoice at the humor that Chappelle wields like a saber.
Maya Angelou, even in death, makes everyone who listens to her a better person.
Each of us has a chance to be somebody.
This video was posted the day after Maya Angelou passed May 29th 2014 - RIP
Dr. Angelou is so captivating, I've never listened to anyone else speak that had the ability to captivate the way she does.
I'm blessed to watch this, Dr. Angelou is grace personified in human form and Dave is so much deeper than his comedy. It was enriching to watch them discuss Dr. King & Malcom, whom she knew personally, and for Dave to absorb her personal accounts was nothing short of memorable. Thank you for sharing this. Blessings.