Tegan and Sara Explore Growing Up as Gay Twins in Their Memoir and TV Show, High School

Tegan and Sara talk about writing a memoir together, TikTok's algorithm helping them find actors for their show High School and the beginnings of their music career.


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[TeganAndSara]

Total delight! Side note: Sorry mom we talked about drugs on tv (again).

[meloi]

I decided to watch this interview because I was so confused how twins in their early twenties could write a memoir about high school. I was thinking like they still have not lived life. Then I looked up their ages and these twins are 41!!!! WHAT! They look like 19 year olds!

[JosephZygnerski]

I've noticed that in interviews Tegan always says something to let the audience know who's who. She's really subtle about it, too.

[leadoucet]

How nice to see Tegan and Sara get recognition for their work.

[TC_here]

Started listening to their stuff in the 00s. Super talented and down to earth people. Great to see them having so much success.

[inicole]

I was in middle school during the MySpace era when I first heard of them. “Back in your head” has always been a song I go back to

[lydiahawthorne]

They feel so at ease here! I love how their style evolves together and separately over time. Highly recommend their Fresh Air interview if you want another great, and super personal interview with them.

[thegreatcatsby]

I love it when Seth really laughs 👍
These two were hilariously real and he enjoyed their humor. Hah, me too 😂

[liddlemountain]

Im 37 and queer - Tegan and Sara have literally been the soundtrack to my entire queer life, every new crush, breakup, drunken camping trip. Ive seen then in concert probably a dozen times. They are very funny.

[JuicyCat]

Saw Tegan and Sara for the first time at the Victoria Folk Festival in 2002 or 2003. Had never heard of them, thought their performance was awesome. They were finishing each other's sentences and bantering with their mom who was in the audience, I was charmed. Still am!

[classictalkies]

They are so funny 😂 Can’t wait to see the show.

[JessicaMiller-pcdj]

I only discovered them in the first week of lock down and they changed the whole situation for me. I lived alone and didn't work, so I would have a party for one, most days.
Good times 😁.
I will be forever grateful for their music saving my sanity.

[gilpinsteven]

I saw them play live once at Riot Fest in Chicago, and their set was so incredible that at one point I got teary eyed. I haven't read the book (yet) but the album that accompanies it- Hey, I'm Just Like You- is amazing.

[aaronspruance]

Their interactions are amazing, so funny, and incredibly unique!

[DollfaceLizkah]

How cool is it that I grew up with them as a kid and now in my twenties I'm still just as enamored. They truly are beautiful inside and out.

[phoenixluk]

Absolutely love Tegan and Sara! Much respect for the truths (and possible exaggerations) they've written and sang for twins, the queer community, and lovers. I know they don't want to be the "Queens of Queer Music, " but they represent an era, or genre, of artistry that queer teens and adults find solace in. And for me, I have found friendship and sisterhood in coming to terms with my sexuality and gender. I think I can safely say they have done the same for many others who see Tegan and Sara as a cornerstone for understanding and accepting themselves. So thank you, Seth, for bringing attention to these fucking legends! And thank you again to my besties, Tegan and Sara, for signing my Chucks at the High School book launch at BookCon.

[gunselshaly]

Where Does the Good Go, Back in Your Head, The Con, and Closer are still some of my favorite songs.

[alligatortearstns]

Absolutely excited to see the show! I've been a fan since 2009 and omg so many things I went through and got over because their music gave me a sense of strength. ♥️

[willcookmakeup]

This was a fantastic interview, I've always loved their music but never really got to see their personalities. They're too funny and great at holding conversations

[tershii]

When I saw the tittle for this video... I thought ... omg Their Album Is Out Finally !!! but nope Seth Meyers is like Comes Out October 14th.... I Literally cannot wait that long ... The first two releases are soooo good. I love when artists create a song thats new and fresh and also reminds you of a song or some some of an album from a past artists catalogue and makes it their own... Cause to be frank ! Tegan and Sara's new song F*cking Up What Matters, really truly reminds me of an old Fefe Dobson song, And I AM LIVING FOR IT, Cause they are all Canadian, and they all have unforgettable works, and not only does it pump me up for their new album it makes me want to listen to past Tegan and Sara songs, (Terrible Storm, Living Room two of my faves), it also makes me want to go back and listen to Fefe dobson and it makes me miss her doing new stuff... unfortunately Fefe Dobson does have a 2022 song on Apple Music... I don't live for it ... but there's still her old stuff to listen to. This show is gonna be Amazing !