Bono x Colbert: The Full Extended Interview With A Rock Legend

All TV interviews should be like this. They go on as long as they need to and touch on real topics.

Was working as a park ranger in Central Park in NYC, leading a tour, saw him and a friend walking on the path towards us, but it took me 3 seconds to realize who he was--their presence first caught my attention, made eye contact, but didn't stop the tour or say anything to him, as he passed by us, he reached out smiling and tapped the top of my arm, which was a silent acknowledgment that he didn't have to offer. He is a classy man, who is as he says "in it". Loves people.

Bono really emulates everything I want to be as a man. Depth, Love, Passion, Integrity. He is literally my hero.

An Irish man teaching me an American about my countries past present and future and soul is an inspiration to me in these dark times- a brilliant interview!

I saw U2 at the University of Maryland way back in the 80s. I was there with this really hot chick that night. We were up along the side of the stage up on the concrete stairs making out the whole show. LOL next thing I know there was a bright spotlight on us. As we opened our eyes and looked up, Bono was standing right over us. He put his free hand on my head as he's singing "two hearts beat as one! Big smiles traded as he ruffled my hair around and smiled at Helen and went running off back down to the stage. Spotlights on us the whole time. What a memory. Wherever you are Helen Manning, what a great night that was! Thank you so very much! Oh, thanks to you too Bono! D 🎼🎵🎶🤘

Not just a Rock legend, a great human being who has done many charity work to improve the lives of others.

My first U2 concert June 25th, 1983 in the Atlanta Civic Center. Bono and the boys were transcendent and electric.

Great that there is an extended interview with Bono up here. I was initially a bit disappointed. All the buzz about Bono coming just for the interview to last only 13 minutes. I love that there is a 36 minute version of it. And that this 36 minute version got uploaded for all of us.

Stephen and Conan have consistently been the best interviewers in late night. No interrupting, no changing topics, no stupid games - just genuinely fascinating conversation while still being funny and entertaining.

I got emotional listening to this interview. U2 has been my favorite band for a little over three decades now (I'm about to be 49), and I've seen their ( and his) cachet rise and fall many times in those years, but this clip just shows what a true, authentic, humble soul Bono is beyond all the bombast. Thank you, Stephen.

Bono demonstrates such deep self understanding, that he needs his audience, that his desire is to have the loss of his mother healed through performing and feeling the appreciation of the audience. It's so wonderful to have such maturity and depth of thought modeled by such a prominent person.

The look and smile on Stephens face when got to sing an Elvis line with Bono was so genuine. He is so earnest with his fandom. Soak up the moment for all of us!

America - the greatest song the world hasn’t heard yet! (Insert tear drop) I Love You Bono. 🇺🇸

I’m 25 and got the opportunity to see U2 front row 6 years ago. I knew most of the Joshua Tree album but wouldn’t consider myself a stan, but it turned out to be beyond a life changing performance and experience. I’ll always be a fan. Bono and the entire band are the true definition of rockstars.

U2 was the soundtrack of my teens and young adulthood in the 80’s…my favorite albums, favorite concerts, favorite performer and favorite activist. Hearing Bono talk about America made me feel both ashamed and hopeful at the same time. Ashamed because we should be better than what we have become as a country and hopeful because of Bono’s words…we aren’t finished yet. For decades I’ve admired how he will talk to whomever he needs to, conservative/liberal, when working on a social cause. We need more people in this world who lead with love and put people’s needs above politics. Wonderful interview, Stephen!

I love how Steve sits back and lets Bono talk. Other hosts: take note.

I needed to be reminded that America is not done, we ARE just starting out. We WILL survive if we want to, end of. What a great interview, so glad it was posted 💜

U2’s performance of Bad at Live Aid sealed the deal for me. It blew me away. I’ve been a fan ever since.

Bono is such a gentle soul. I was really drawn in by him. He speaks slowly and thoughtfully, which is a rare thing these days. What a gift he is.

Stephen is the ultimate host. I bet his dinner parties are the best.