Bono Takes The Colbert Questionert, Part 2

Watch the thrilling conclusion of Stephen Colbert's probe into the mind of Bono, where we find out whether the rock icon prefers cats or dogs, and how he would describe the rest of his life if given just five words to do it. Check out Bono's new memoir, "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story," available everywhere now. #Colbert #Bono #TheColbertQuestionert #U2 #Surrender

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[fjcat]

Interestingly enough, as a songwriter, he was counting syllables, not words. That's why "It's getting better" made sense to him.

[rocketRobScott]

“I’m a songwriter, not a mathematician.”

That’s the best last five words I’ve heard yet. 🎉

[Victoriadowdymusic]

What they are saying about "One" is how perfect songs should sound. It should sound familiar like its always existed and yet new. I love how comedians are some of the best appreciators of music and musicians the best appreciators of comedy.

[courtney]

We need more humans like this human. ❤

[kenek]

Genuinely haven't laughed this hard in AGES - Stephen and Bono's chemistry was just 👌🏾

[merlinsusan]

“And when she dropped me on my head as a baby, she said, …’I meant it.’” His timing on that was perfect. I’m still laughing.😂

[thatmonk]

One is my favorite U2 song as well, Stephen ❤🏳‍🌈
For all of my brothers lost to AIDS, the first pandemic of my lifetime.
I love you David Wojnarowicz.

[kristiw.]

Every minute of this questionert was pure gold.

[BrownEyedGirl]

I’ve never heard anyone else mention the smell of their mother’s ironing. 🥰 It may be my favorite part of quilting because of that memory. ☘️💚☘️💚☘️💚

[dawnmichellehopkins]

When he was talking about the song Immortality by the Bee Gees and hearing Barry Gibb sing is alone [as ALL his siblings have passed], I will admit I started ugly crying. What a beautiful thing to talk about and a beautiful tribute to another great band and song. Class.

[jsish]

2:30 brilliant hearing Stephen say this about U2's "One" -- universal music

[naninolovyou]

40 was my favorite! I saw them in Cork in a soccer field. It started to rain by the 3rd song. NOT ONE person left. We were all embarrassing and singing every song. One of the last times I heard “40”. I thank Bono for that memory and many others. I live in Dublin. He went in to the pub where my daughter was working about 4 years ago. He got on stage. My daughter videoed the whole thing. He came up right to her and cupped her face and sang to her. SHE will never forget that. ❤❤

[margaretpeabody]

So masterful, thank you Stephen for sharing that piece of Bono with us. You weren't too shabby neither!!

[ljohnson]

I hope Bono knows how much we love him. ❤

[batgurrl]

Best questionert ever. All the drinking didn’t hurt either. Bono is such a deep thinker and funny too. I’m a song writer, not a mathematician 🔥🔥❤️❤️

[philwatling]

When Bono said at two he knew people and what they were like, he was talking about discernment which is a gift from God

[anahata]

The rendition of dueling Catholics was great.

[cheeseisgreat]

Colbert getting sauced during an interview with Bono is remarkably delightful.

[joeyclemenza]

The These t wo were literally riffing off of each other with the natural feel of brothers!! This is soon to become one of Stephen's most iconic and memorable interview pieces. So good!!

[themorales]

Beautiful. Also, from the first attempt, I kept saying “IT’S GETTING BETTER EVERY DAY!”, to somehow try to help him out with the 5 words.😂