At The Oscars With Alex Honnold of Free Solo
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- Опубликовано: 23 фев 2019
- We met up with climber Alex Honnold prior to the Oscars to talk Free Solo, accidental movie stardom, and his custom North Face tuxedo.
Video by Brenden Clarke (@brenden.jpeg) & Adam Grabarnick (@adamgrabarnick)
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He looks like a kid forced to go to a wedding
😂😂
Begrudgingly he will dance and after a few songs he'll get into it
Made me LOL 😂
exactly 😂
James Kasch lol true
Love the way he doesn't even try to give a shit, but still remains polite and respectful
Chris yessssss😍
He hit that sweet silver lining. Made the interview so amusing
absolute champ!
Despite repeated cues by the interviewer (disguised as questions) "please pretend to be excited about this!"
This really hit's the nail, so true. He is just so honest and polite.
Sort of puts the whole Hollyweird bs in perspective in an extremely logical truthful way.
Alex is so chill.
" Well, I don't wanna say I don't care, but I'm a climber not a filmaker, so..... "
Interviewer: “...you’re the best in the world.”
Alex: “No, I’m definitely not the best in the world.”
This woman is so used to talking to people that are media trained and have a politically correct joke or two in their pockets to throw out for some cheap laughs, that when a genuine person comes near her, she has no idea what to do.
She was expecting him to say how it's been his dream since a child to bask in the brilliance of the great works of cosmetic surgeons world wide..
So fast too. I've never seen a humble person that fast.
@@ryanott1407 He's not the best climber in the world, but he's the best at free solo-ing cause nobody else is crazy enough to try.
@@Chzydawg Typical woman. Can't adapt to the people she talks to
Yes. That was said.
TOO REAL FOR THE OSCARS LOL
Exactly...!
absolutely
Well said
your comment is more real...
Great comment
"Yeah...I'm fired up." in his signature monotone.
don't forget the vocal fry.
"If Sanni is happy then I am happy..." This man has trully exceptional surviving skills.
He survived her breaking his back 😂
ROFL
"How do you know your improving if your the best in the world" "i'm definitely not the best in the world a camera man was keeping up with me" got to love how humble Alex is
if you know something about climbing you know that there are many climbers stronger than Alex, even him acknowledges that.
@@qweasd9153 I think that makes his accomplishment even cooler. The fact that he's not even the strongest climber, but was the only one to free solo el cap is insane to think about.
@@diegogomez7240 not taking anything from Alex, he is awesome and I love the guy. But only talking about climbing, he knows he isnt the best at it, he is still among the best though.
*you're
@@qweasd9153 he is top 5 easily though.
Alex would rather be on the mountain lol
mountain is his world. not the full of bullshit holiwood..
by now he s sick and tired of the media BS!!!!!!!
warriors blew 3-1 lead!
Feels more relaxedup 100ft than in this interview.
Or the gym
Asks climber:
"what is your weakness?"
Alex: "I have weak fingers"
Interviewer: "??????????"
His girlfriend: no he doesn't. Wink
Yeah, that irony gave me a good chuckle
lol
Thats about the answer any climber will give.
To my knowledge only magnus midtbo said atm his fingers are so strong that he focusses on endurance. Actually now that i think about it, thats what every boulderer might claim.
@@molomono9481 Even Magnus says his fingers are weak for how heavy he is compared to someone like Adam Ondra. Although I guess he's more saying that he's just too bulky.
OMG, I just adore how straightforward and honest he is. No Hollywood bullshit. "I just came from the climbing gym and I'm pretty worked..." I just love you, dude. :D
"I have weak fingers" if that's true then I have no hands
Lmao
🤣🤣🤣
'How does it feel to be nominated for a tiny statue?' 'Er, I free solo'ed El Cap.'
LOL
Lmao
Exactly!
Hahaha I actually LOL’d
LOL
"lots of humans do lots of things." -Alex Honnold
What an absolute madlad
Liked for pewdiepie meme.
"I've never watched the Oscars." (sheepish giggle)
You've GOT to love this guy!
that was definitely the best part
I worked as an Usher at the Oscars last night seeing Alex was the highlight of all the people I saw, none of the other "celebrities" come close to the human he is or come close to measure in anything they've done.
I want to be the usher... How to become
@@varunshahvo-tv9854 You must fight in the Kumite winner becomes Usher
@@SilverStrings25 i dont understand...how can i volunteer in any way for oscars
He just told you...you must fight in the kumite winner becomes usher...u don't understand use Google translate
@@doesntmatter4477 Yes Kumite is by invitation only. Location is reaveled after invitation sent. Then only survive competition and come out victorious. Then you become Usher
This is a very honest man.
yeah! and he doesn't GAF to politely say so!
an atmosphere of truth and honesty is the best ingredient to success in what he does
So blunt and on point in a respectful manner, even though he's a superhuman when all things being considered. solid character overall.
That's why he could do what he did. No bullshit, just on point towards the goal.
If you want a real superhuman go watch silence the hardest route set by the world champion Adam Onda...
@@milancora4637
The presence of a rope makes a huge difference imho. He also fell atleast hundreds of times. If Alex fell once, it was just done.
@@raidenmakarov9782 what alec climbed without a rope was a 6c adam climbed a 9c there is a fkin world of difference. Adam could climb what alex did but alex will never be able to climb even close to a 9a...
@@milancora4637
Well, that depends on how you look at it. Alex clearly said that Adam is the strongest (physically) climber out there. But saying that he could do what Alex did is just ignorance. The mental stability in a FREE SOLO is on a different level. That is why it's different than just climbing. And btw, the difficulty rating you mentioned is not correct. The El Capitan climb is 5.14d(9a) and The Dawn Wall is 5.15d(9c).
I love that he clarifies the questions, boils them down and answers them as straight up as possible.
Lady: "What's your weakness? "-expects something like "patience", "forgiveness...
Alex: "I have weak fingers" 😂😂
Pretty sure he hates this attention...but what a stud! So happy for Alex!!!!
You can tell he’s not keen on being called a legendary climber or anything like that. Such a weird but respectable dude
“...weird”? Not at all, he’s simply not Uber Social! It’s part of why he Free Solo’s. Weird? We’re ALL ‘weird’ (poor word choice, imho) in many different ways/manners ~ it’s The Human Condition, plain & simple.🇺🇸
SilverIris 99% of the time climbing is not a lucrative means of income. If he wants to continue to be sponsored and have his travels around the world funded by someone other than himself then he has to jump through some hoops.
@@slyholio Not to mention the film was made by his best friends. All 7 of the climbers that were on the mountain with him filming it were all his personal friends. 1 of them being the filmmaker along with his documentarian wife. They followed him around with cameras for 2 years going at his pace and trying to film his journey without influencing it or distracting him at all. I'm sure he sees this as the least he can do to help them and their film.
David A. Moore no, it’s very obvious he’s weird, but in an amazing way , and ethan used the word in a perfect way, and you shouldn’t try and pick a bone just because your bored 😑
The first 20 seconds was gold. "Yup. I'm psyched -- just came from the climbing gym." $5 says he wished he was back in the van rather than that tuxedo.
You'd win that bet.👍🏼
was great!!!! he just doesn't give a shit! Period!
He's got a house now so the Oscars is even less appealing.
I’d raise that number
Let's make it $1,000. I'll supply the other $995.
Now all we need is a complete sucker...
I like how Alex is honest (but never rude), even at the expense of not telling interviewers the answers they are obviously fishing for
She is actually does a really good job of interviewing him given the stone cold coolness
No she doesnt, she just went off a list of questions and kept it short. There were definitely some places where she could have made some remarks or just a comment, instead she went to this robotic "next up: question 3."
I mean...she didn't know ANYTHING about him, and didn't care to know anything about him so I guess in that regard...
Also, the fact that she keeps insisting he give a shit about the oscars lmao
The interviewer needs to be reminded hes the only human alive to do what hes done. Anyone can win an oscar. No one can do what hes done.
Oh Yeah? Well, what about that one time that SpongeBob got stranded in Rock Bottom by taking the wrong bus from Glove World and he was stuck overnight only to gracefully ascend the 90 degree cliff by a glove balloon that the friendly anglerfish blew up for him when SpongeBob was frightened, alone abandoned by Patrick and no bus until morning... Really about mental strength.
KubiqFeet legendary
Not just the only human alive... the only human EVER!
Yes
KubiqFeet hahah wtf how do u Even think about that shit
“It’s hard to dream about the future when you’re so caught up in the present.”
Retweet :)
Atta boy!
I've already stolen this line! :)
That's the thing with Alex - on the one hand, you can something feel like's somewhat "simple". Then he says something profound like that... he thinks a lot about stuff.
If Sanni's happy, I'm happy."
What an awesome dude.
I think what she was going at with the measurement question was "How did North Face make a tux big enough to carry those balls"?!!
Ur legendary for this 🙌 lmao
Interviewer: Alex you are at the Oscars!
Alex: meh
Keeps it 100!
yeah, it's a good thing I could find a climbing gym this morning...otherwise what a waste of time ;)
If he was the fastest dish washer, I'd still be drawn in by how grounded he is. Alex is an inspiration
Haha couldn't be said better
did not expect to see you here!
What's wrong with a dishwasher?
I don't know how he is so grounded. It's truly amazing. He's like a zen master naturally, without any training! Lol.
Chango5Voces Nothing, There’s CEO’s that started as a Dishwasher.
*Accomplished one of the greatest athletic feats of all time*
“Lots of humans do lots of things”
- Alex ‘THE SAVAGE’ Honnold
Why do you climb?
"Because i can't do anything else"
Savage
Dude's like Dr. Manhattan. He's ascended to the level of superhuman and is beyond our petty mortal concerns.
Pretty much
His wife is like he would climb a mountain for me
Honnold combed his hair, holy shit !
You call that combed ?? 😳
David Jacuk haha kinda, still jacked up
Still alex...haha...
You mean his girlfriend combed his hair
David Jacuk - Nah, I’m pretty sure his girlfriend combed his hair for him. 😎
He literally doesn’t really care lol... this is about the filmmakers. He knows that.. because his joy came from the climb itself.
The amount of respect that I have for Alex can't be measured. You could rarely see a guy this genuine and modest nowadays. #teamHonnold
He's so genuine and sincere that he hasn't been tainted by the pretentious Hollywood world. Thank. God.💕
Seriously. Realest moment in Oscar's history!
Monique Cobb yessssss😍
Free Solo won best Documentary Feature
FUCK YES. So well deserved, the most intense shit ive ever watched. And without a doubt the biggest physical achievment by any human ever. I was so worried he would get snubbed, i guess there were no racially or politically documentaries nominated this year lol.
@@konkelkent there were!!! So it is even better that they recognized Free Solo above them.
@@konkelkent It is the biggest achievement in Free Soloing history but I dont think it was the biggest physical achievement, theres a limit to free soloing. People dont free solo paths that are at your physical limit or else the chances of falling would be way too high. Like Adam Ondra completing the first 9c in the world is bigger achievement physically. Or something like Eddie Hall deadlifting 500kg/ 1102lbs, that beat the previous record by something like 60-70 pounds. In the end its passed on opinion for something like that.
konkelkent There’s only one other human that equals Alex - Ueli Steck, a Swiss Aerobic ‘Machine’ Climber (he was all about SPEED!!), Though sadly he died doing what he loved....climbing, so maybe not so sad!/? Ueli was a different type of climber, though there are many similarities ~ look him up. He was, like Alex, a once (twice?) in a lifetime person.
@@wildwilie A roid head dead lifting and a climber who did a near impossible route with rope. *c'mon* man. Geez, did you see what and how he did it.
Dude is just so real all the time. Not a fake bone in his body. Combination of courage and humility. Just don’t get any better.
He should be the poster child of how to be a human being
It’s refreshing to see someone speaking his mind and being Brutally honest which can sometimes come across as awkward but I think it’s what’s missing in a lot of human relationships. Fair play Alex
Alex “No Big Deal” Honnold 🤗
He kept it 💯 lol
Lol he def kept it 100
That's so cool
Love his quick refusal of the idea that he has a "special brain." His brain scan was actually testing how he responded to certain images that would normally heighten anxiety. It's one of many clever self-references to cinema in the movie, including the responses of the filmmakers while they watch Alex doing the climb. So in a brilliant way, what Alex is saying here is that he's not so affected by the movies, by the manipulation of images on a screen-- likewise he is not so affected by the Oscars, with all its pomp and circumstance. It's a sign of his intense authenticity, and a subtle (yet polite) critique of the whole Hollywood system.
There's so much BS at the Oscars it's refreshing to get an honest take on the experience.
*I don't even climb, but I've been following Alex for like a year after stumbling upon his interviews and breathtaking videos...so damn stoked for this crazy weirdo.*
Yep, me too. Driving everyone crazy....girlfriend finally told me "most people arent as excited about this film". I went by myself.
I'm obsessed with this bloke. I can't even climb a fence without injury
In terms of both mental and physical achievement, Honnold is a god among men at the Oscars. Congrats to all nominees and winners!
but Tom does his own stunts! lol
god among men? He doesn't even believe in god.
@@samiswilf that's because god isn't real.
@@CodyAnderson333 tell me something I don't know
@@samiswilf lol
😂😂 he just doesn’t care. All he wants to do is climb.
100!!
this whole media madness can really distract him of his visions and roots, he won't be the same after all this circus and I really hope and pray for him to keep his feet on the ground for some time. Let all this media BS go under the bridge !!!!
Exactly
I do like his ability to express himself. He does a really good job of it.
Among elite climbers there are probably several who are physically capable of free solo of El Cap. But perhaps none of them have the mental game to do it.
His mind is what makes him unique and I love seeing interviews with him to get a glimpse. One thing that sticks out is his honesty and directness in questions. A dishonest person will NEVER be able to climb El Cap like Hr Honnold.
outfoxxed you literally just defined “mental game”
You weigh up the risks, eliminate some and reduce the rest. It is still dangerous but it becomes an acceptable risk. Skills lacking in the general population of the west.
Agreed. It's beyond mental toughness. It a spiritual connection he has with his surroundings. The mountains know and welcome him. I honestly believe nature selects it's partners, and yes, it senses the purity of one's aura and energies. He doesn't have to believe it, but it's real.
I love how the whole team went climbing at a wall before the oscars. They are so close!
One of the many reasons why I love the climbing community.
I get late to my sister's wedding because of climbing hahaha, i dont even get a shower..
And they went back climbing the next day, with Jason Momoa ;)
He’s so down to earth and grounded he’s a cool dude
That was freaking awesome, refreshing and the most genuine unguarded accurate perception of the Oscars I have ever heard. Kudos to Alex, I wish this interview could’ve been played before all of the egotistical actors and actresses at the actors before the ceremony started.
Love the perspective he gives about the oscars. Just tells that life isn't all about glamour, awards, fancy stuff, blah blah. I love his humbleness and how simple he approaches in life. A role model for me.
Lol this guy is way too humble for the Oscars .. lmao North face tux all about this is cracking me up
Highly articulate. They should make an Oscar statue of him.
This guy is just about the most genuine dude you could ever meet. He just keeps it so real...
So inspiring to see how Alex fields every point, it's like he never makes a false move or slips... loved that bit about having weak fingers.
Alex is as innocent and honest as his eyes.
He is so down to earth - how refreshing!
this man is an excellent example that many Americans should look and listen............honest, humble and simple!!!!
This man is cool, calm, collected, and super intelligent. Oh yea and he’s a warrior!!!
The way he speaks is just how he climbs.
I want a North Face tux...
Totally. That would be dope to have.
First step: Free solo El Cap. Second step: Have some buddies interested in filming it. Third step: Have them make a superb documentary that gets Oscar-nominated.
North Face will have one ready for you.
magtovi 😂
@@magtovi is that it?
@@magtovi
... yeah , do all that stuff and your tuxedo will come
What an utter legend. Absolute real deal human.
I can't begin to say how good it makes me feel to listen to this person.
Alex Honnold is such an interesting guy. He does extraordinary things (free climbing) but he is also a very centered person who exudes intelligence, is well-spoken and has a genuine respect for regular people (most of whom stay off high places).
Thrilled for the filmmakers that the movie won. Their work is almost as astonishing as the climb. Alex's win came when he scaled El Cap
@Tuah1131 It is evident that you haven't seen it and don't have a clue about who made it and how they made it....
@@brycechetwynd4932 have to agree with the other dude, yes the work is impressive but it can't compare to what Alex did
@@brycechetwynd4932 We've seen it, as we know not a single person would have watched the documentary if they were just recording the wall. When they won the Oscars Jimmy Chins wife went straight to "its great there are woman and people of colour here, i want to thank this person and this person and this person" doesnt even mention Alex till the end as if he didn't make it what it is.
@@codykeane6107 might have been a joke, mentioning Honnold at the end. Also he said that he doesn't really care.
im glad free solo won
Oh did it ? No way was I going to watch that crap show of hypocrisy. So glad for him and Jimmy Chin and the entire crew.
Thank you for the update didn't want to watch the show
@@markmtbrider... Lmao, how about it. It's an event for pretentious snobs to pat each other on the back.
I scrolled just for this comment. You're the real MVP.
@@mitchmoe6224 ugh oh someones a bit jealous
Honnold serving up some perspective to the hype machine. Love it.
Alex is a true role model to all of us. So down to earth, and honest. Love this man so much
Wish he got a few words in when Free Solo won the Oscar for best doc but he probably mentioned before hand that he didn’t want to.
He had no interest in speaking. You mentioned it many times it’s about the film not him. He didn’t care.
So the film won? Since I don't waste my time watching such stupidity I didn't know.
@Eventual Visitor pretty sure @truthdefenders was talking about the academy awards lol
He was up on stage because the filmmakers wanted him (and Sanni) there, not because he was receiving the award himself. And yes, I would think he had absolutely nothing to say!
Bet he’s got the van round the back rather than stay in a five star hotel 😂😂😂
that was a good one.
He can probably tolerate the hotel but he might have to sleep on the floor to get comfortable.
"I have very weak fingers!" - Alex Honnold 2019
his straightforward perspective is infectious... no lip service, no telling you what you want to hear, just an honest and self-developed perspective borne from pursuing greater heights in his skills and... well... height
An amazing climber, and an amazingly down to Earth guy for someone of his ability. Pretty good interviewer as well.
Very humble real person. Not into it for the attention. I'm glad it won the Academy Award but it is so much more then that. He lives his life. Congratulations to the entire crew. Keep climbing Alex and have fun. You are an inspiration to many.
Such a modest guy, not all rock climbers are, wish him a long long happy life..well done mr Alex Honnold 🤟🧗♂️👍
It should win the best horror picture aswell
congratulations to all of the crew and Alex!
“do you care if you win” lmao she was sick of his non-chalant answers 😂😂😂
I love Alex! He's so honest!!! Great respect for this guy!
so stoic and so articulate. absolute beast
This is so great! Alex is the ultimate badass and it’s been incredibly entertaining to watch him on the “Free Solo” press tour. He takes the questions like classic Alex with the added grace of practice over the years!
Mountain goats bow down to this guy!
Epic...retweet
Not just bow down...its already sacrifice for alex.. but unfortunately Alex is Vege...hahahha...😜😜
Had some friends once who walked 2h uphill to a rock climb. Sat at the bottom unpacking their gear.
Baaaaahhhh. splat. Sheep lands dead between them having fallen off the cliff.
They don't say a word. None needed.
Start packing their gear and head home without touching the rock. Omens.
@@PB-sk9jn HAHA thats great!!! (but kind of sad. for the sheep)
LOL yes!!!
The most grounded and unaffected athlete I have ever come across. I am delighted for him and the entire crew of Free Solo for what was the best film ( not just documentary ) of the year.
After watching 'Free Solo', I have a whole new understanding and greater respect for climbers using fall protection...
I met him which was better than meeting anybody else at the oscars.
only reason i was paying attention to the oscars was for this moment
congrats Alex and the team !!! :)
i was so glad they announced best doc so quickly! I didn't have to sit through all the pretentious bullshit
my thoughts exactly
This guy is sooooo down to earth and soooo humble. I'm truly inspired by how simple, yet amazing, he is.
literally just watched the documentary, just so blowed away how memorising it was... the high level of capability he has is insane, I love the way he came across in this interview you can tell that his true passion wasn't to make an film out of it... but only to pursue his passion & complete his childhood dream better questions could have been said but appreciate him being so chilled bout it all but I'm glad it won the Oscar highly deserves the recognition either way.
Very well deserved Oscar and good and professional interview!!! I remember him in that disastrous Jimmy Kimmel's when despite the lot of stupid and irrelevant questions Alex remains humble and grounded. This guy is a unique human being, he is much more than a climber; he is a zen master, a pioneer. Great Alex Honnold!!!
Such a modest guy, never explicitly reveals that the secret to his success is *big balls.*
Love how genuine, humble and honest he is. It's all about the climb.
He is the most reserved & simple person. His entire existence involves doing something so incredible that the rest of us will never experience or even understand. I am in awe.
Congrats Alex, well deserved bro!
This interview is amazing! 10/10 human
I'm so lucky to have come across the movie and I'm so happy for him. He seems like such a genuinely interesting, focused and nice person. Best of luck Alex. :) You're doing great.
Impressed with the unanimity of the comments here. Its very unique in you tube history. We are all able to recognize the greatness of such an achievment. Thanks Alex !
“It’s hard to dream about the future when you’re so caught up in the present” - Alex Honnold
Seriously hangry Alex Honnold. What a hero!
Great interview. I like the intelligence Honnold brings, the humility, and regard for others. Hey Alex, you're going to win.
I admire this man's determination to always get psyched and fired up he's an absolute legend