I love this so much. You can see how surprised and pleased he is to be interviewed by someone smart and insightful, and it's lovely to see him opening up and having a discussion that isn't a chore for him like it usually is. Speaks volumes that he's disappointed at the end and wants to keep going! I wish it was longer, too. I wonder if she ever got to interview him again?

This is what I love, when the interviewer has good questions, Thom totally opens up. I also love how he compliment her. Awesome.

3:17 “but you know, i’m quite a precious person, so... (slaps self across the face)”

I'm sure the interviewer and the questions she asked obviously have to do with the brilliance of this particular interview but I've also noticed the peculiar setting up... They're both sitting next to one another (which is not so common), and it looks like Thom Yorke has all this open space in front of him to speak. I do believe that this "non-confrontational" disposition helped a great deal in the quality of the interview. I'm a big believer in the influence of space and positioning on the quality of a conversation. But let's face it... This interviewer is also really smart and genuine which are 2 qualities that will obviously make someone like Thom Yorke more comfortable.

i can NOT see this interview without feeling jealous

Everybody talks about how good the interviewer is but nobody talks about the fact that he’s just a bit drunk

God damn these two are flirting so hard its pretty cute

I'm distracted by how cute this is

This is actually probably one of the best interviews i've seen. So relaxed and friendly, especially since i just came from watching Thom's interview with Lola Da Musica in 2000 which felt very confrontational, cold, and pushy, and the interviewer even at one point pressed on asking questions that Thom specifically said he didn't want to answer. It's so nice to see such a welcoming, respectful and intelligent interviewer for once.

Nice to see a "rock star" who appears this honest, informed and is totally himself without sensation.

She used the word "Backdrifting" a specific word in one of his songs, so he knows she listened to his song and related to it, understood why he used that word.

I like his reaction to her comment referencing the song "Backdrifts" (8:57). One of the few times he seemed genuinely open to an analysis of his music.

What a great interview. Her presence got thom to spill his beans freely

She has this Bjork aura which I really love!

I had the urge to comment "good questions" and soon after Thom said to the interviewer "good question"

2003 thom is the hottest

hes so smart i love him

Are you wearing Wellingtons?! How terribly sensible.

0:50 limitations
1:25 how do you feel after a record
3:21 is your music a reflection of you
4:04 media and politics in music
7:15 allowing government to act on our behalf
7:40 government only cares about corporate lobbying
8:23 hope after fear
9:30 album name meaning
11:25 lyrics are influenced by politic/media language
13:35 misconceptions of Americans in Europe
14:23 protests
16:10 system is at fault
17:25 how do you manage not to become cynical with all of your political engagement
17:45 what music are you listening to at the moment

I cant believe I have watched this interview about 20 times in the last few months