- [Interviewer] Lilly? - Hey Joe, I'm in here. - [Interviewer] Ok, Lilly Singh! - Job interviews... were. What's going on? - [Interviewer] I better
not be throwing a wrench into your upload schedule with
this 73 Question interview. - Come on, not at all. You're welcome any time. - [Interviewer] What did I stumble upon you doing right at this second? - Oh, I was just practicing for a video. - [Interviewer] And what's the next video you're going to make? - "If Job Interviews Were Honest." - [Interviewer] And this is the room where you shoot most of your videos... - Eh, sometimes. I mean I shoot everywhere in
my house, but you know what? Let me show you. - [Interviewer] Let's go. How do you come up with your video ideas? - Ooh, I pay attention to the
world and the people in it. Check this out, by the way. So official. - [Interviewer] Nice. How do you describe your humor? - Feel good, relatable, and smart, I hope. - [Interviewer] Ah, what's the
funniest thing in the world? - Oh, memes. - [Interviewer] What's one thing that you need every morning? - Positive self talk. - [Interviewer] What are three things that you cannot live without? - Music, good hugs, and buttery popcorn. - [Interviewer] What does it feel like to have more subscribers than there are people in half the
countries in the world? - I mean I have 13 million
subscribers, which is like 26 million eyes that give
me a chance every day, so I'd say I'm pretty fortunate. - [Interviewer] Can you Tweet something to all of them right now? - Yeah, sure. - [Interviewer] How did
you start your channel? - Ah, I started in 2010 when
I was a not so happy person and making videos made me happy, so I thought, let's do more of that. - Makes sense. What's one thing that you'd still bet most people don't know about you? - Ugh, I can't run or jump. Like ever. - [Interviewer] You have
more than 2 billion views. What's the key to a successful video? - I think the key to a successful video is how you define success. I'd say just try to do
something you enjoy. And sent. - [Interviewer] What'd you tweet? - I said, "There's a guy in my house who's following me
around... heart eye emoji." - [Interviewer] What's the
deal with this art behind you? - Ah, this one? I love it. I dunno, I just believe that
everyone should feel like they can be their own superhero, ya know? Especially young kids. - [Interviewer] Why do you
call yourself "Superwoman"? - Because when I was growing
up calling myself "Superwoman" really helped me through some tough times. - [Interviewer] Now if you actually did have a superpower what would it be? - To pause time so I could
take a nap sometimes. Let's go over here. - [Interviewer] You are from Toronto. What do you miss most about Canada? - Timmys. Tim Hortons for sure. - [Interviewer] Now you're living in L.A., can you describe L.A. in three words? - Sunny, amusing, and gluten-free. Wait is that four, four words? - Some would maybe have a
hyphen in that, but it's ok. All right. What meal would we most likely find you cooking in this kitchen? - Ah, KD mac and cheese. That 99 cent box? Delicious. - [Interviewer] What's your
favorite type of cuisine? - Let me show you. - [Interviewer] Sure. - Boom. - [Interviewer] That is a lot of Skittles. - I mean it's one or two. - [Interviewer] Oh, and that's a lot of famous people right there.
- Yeah. - [Interviewer] Oh, and look
who I noticed, Mr. Will Smith. - Right there. - [Interviewer] What was it like collabing with Mr. Will Smith? - You know, it's so awesome
when you meet someone that's so talented, but they're also
just a really good person. You're like, where do you exist? How do you exist? - [Interviewer] Ah, what was it like interviewing Michelle Obama? - Ah, right there? I mean we sang Beyoncé together. True story. No big deal. - [Interviewer] And what's
the real deal with Cardi B? - Cardi B, my girl right there. Conversation with me and Cardi, "Yo Cardi, you drippin' in finesse?" And she's like, [impersonates Cardi B]. - [Interviewer] You
inspire so many people. Who are the people that
inspire you in life? - Ugh, so many, but definitely my mom, Selena Gomez, and The Rock. In fact, let me show
you something upstairs. - [Interviewer] Ok. Now, can you describe
yourself in a hashtag? - #Blessed. Hey Joe, can you ask me if I can catch a Skittle in my mouth? - [Interviewer] Can you catch
a Skittle in your mouth? - Yes.
- [Interviewer] Yes. There's your documentary right there.
- Mhmm. - [Interviewer] Unicorn Island. Where did Unicorn Island come from anyway? - Unicorn Island is a
synonym for my happy place, so "A Trip to Unicorn Island" is my documentary that traveled me... traveled me - followed me as
I traveled across the world. Skittles in the mouth, ya know? - [Interviewer] What causes
are important to you, Lilly? - Ahh. Education for kids, women's rights, and of course spreading girl love. - [Interviewer] And uh,
what's your spirit animal? - A unicorn, obviously. I was just like one. C'mon.
- [Interviewer] So obvious. And what's your spirit emoji? - Praying hands. I know that people think this is a high five, but it's praying hands. Don't add me on it. - [Interviewer] Now you're pals with a handful of 73 Question alums. How do you describe Liza
Koshy, Gina Rodriguez, and your "Fahrenheit 451"
co-star Michael B. Jordan? - Ok. Liza's funny, Gina is compassionate, and Michael is - so charming. - [Interviewer] Alright now,
what this a shooting room for? - Oh, this is my writing room. So I write here, I shoot sometimes, and every once in a while
I impersonate my parents. - [Interviewer] Can you
show me an impersonation? - Right now? Ah, ok. Ah, here. - [Interviewer] Ok. - Here we go. - [Interviewer] And. - "Oy, you want a 74 questions, huh? Ask Lilly when she going
to get bloody married, ok?" If my mom was here. - [Interviewer] What are your
parents really like in person? - Ugh, my parents are the best. They're so supportive, they're super cool, and my mom knows all of Drake's lyrics. - [Interviewer] What do - that's weird. What did they think of you wanting to be a rapper when uh you were younger? - Oh, what do my Indian
parents think of me when I was younger and
wanted to be a rapper? Oh yeah, they were really proud. - [Interviewer] Can
you rap while verifying the following claims made about you? - Ugh, rap, yeah I could try. Ah, ok, this is ah "Fact Flow." Take one. - [Interviewer] This isn't planned at all. All right. Here we go. Lilly hates taking selfies. - False. If we meet I don't mind
if a selfie is taken, but I do prefer genuine conversation. - [Interviewer] Lilly hates tomatoes. - It's true. I do hate tomatoes, but if it's
in ketchup that's ok though? - [Interviewer] And Lilly
loves a Carlton dance. - You know I can do the Carlton dance. I don't got two left feet. If you don't believe me, Joe, drop a beat. - [Interviewer] Dunt, duh,
dun, dunt, duh, nah, nah. Wait, are you not gonna flow with me? - [Interviewer] Ugh, I
would never try to rap. - I'm gonna get you to flow. - [Interviewer] Ok. What was your favorite city
you visited on your tour? - Ahh, definitely Singapore. - [Interviewer] What's
the most adventurous thing you've ever done in your entire life? - When I was in Kenya I went
on a really cool safari. - [Interviewer] Ok, if you
could collaborate with anyone, living or dead, who would it be? - Definitely Bob Marley. Speaking of which, "Three Little Birds," favorite song on my wall right there. - [Interviewer] Very nice. - But check this out.
- [Interviewer] Ok. - So I was telling you about
- a fan got this for me. Little Dwayne.
- [Interviewer] Wow. You really do like Dwayne Johnson. - How'd you know, from the doll? - [Interviewer] Ah yeah, ok. What is Dwayne really like in person? - So down to earth. You could just feel his work ethic and he's just everything you
hope your role model would be. - [Interviewer] Did he give
you any advice when he met you? - Yeah, so much. He said, "No one can take care of you the way you can take care of you, so make sure you take care of yourself." - [Interviewer] That's very nice. So, how has fame changed you? - I think fame has taught
me that I have a purpose that's much larger than myself, ya know? - [Interviewer] Is there a
downside to all this fame? - There's a downside to everything. I think everything is
a double edged sword. - [Interviewer] And how
does one stay humble? - It's easy. You have good role models. - [Interviewer] It's true. What do you always keep in your closet? - Ah, let me show you. It's right over here. - [Interviewer] Ok. - Ah, check this out. - [Interviewer] Nice closet. - I love motivational slogans on sweaters. 'Hustle Harder' - all day every day. - [Interviewer] What's a trend you hope doesn't go out of style? - A trend I hope... oh, denim. Canadian tuxedo. I'm all for it. - [Interviewer] What
does beauty mean to you? - Honestly, beauty means individuality. - [Interviewer] Do you think
that it's humanly possible for you to describe yourself
in three words only? - Funky, 'Bawse', tomboy. - [Interviewer] Why did you
name your lipstick, 'Bawse'? - I think you're scared to say it. It's 'Bawse'. You're nailing it. Ah, it makes you feel bold
and it makes a statement. - [Interviewer] Now you wrote
a book, How to Be a Bawse. - Killing it once again. I did. - [Interviewer] And in your book, you talked openly about your
struggle with depression. How hard was it to open up about that? - I mean, yeah. It was definitely difficult
and of course, uncomfortable, but I think there comes
a point when you realize that what you're doing
is positively impacting so many people so you
decide that's worth it. - Should we go back downstairs? - [Interviewer] Ok, let's do it. - Let's do it.
- [Interviewer] So what are you reading right now? - Ugh, all the movie scripts
for all the auditions. - [Interviewer] What's
on your music playlist? - Soca. All day every day. - [Interviewer] What are you
binging on Netflix these days? - "The End of the F***ing World." So-it's so good. - [Interviewer] It is good. - It's so good. - [Interviewer] What actress
would you play in a movie? - Selena Gomez, I hope. - [Interviewer] What actress would you want to play you in a movie? - Ah, Emma Watson. That would be amazing. I tripped over the thought of it. - [Interviewer] How do
you deal with the haters? - I just hope they find happiness. - [Interviewer] Nice.
- But check this out. - [Interviewer] Ok. - Dwayne gave me this
tequila for my birthday. - [Interviewer] Dwayne Johnson, you are the man.
- Casual, whatever. It's casual, casual. - [Interviewer] Ok. What would you like to be remembered for? - I want to be remembered
for how I make people feel. - [Interviewer] What's
your biggest fear in life? - That I'm gonna stay the same. - [Interviewer] What advice would you give your younger self? - Stop trying to figure everything out because you're not gonna. - [Interviewer] And what do you give as advice to yourself right now? - Ah, if it's considered growth, then it can't be considered failure. - [Interviewer] What is your message to all the millennials out
there watching this video? - Don't just hope and
pray for your dreams. Work hard for them. - [Interviewer] All right, I'm
gonna ask the next question to this special guest right here. - Ok, cool. - [Interviewer] It's your mother. Lilly's mom, can you do your best impression of your daughter? [Impression of Lilly] - [Interviewer] It's identical. - Ok, I don't even sound like that. - [Interviewer] Yes.
- [Sigh] - [Interviewer] Yes, yes you do. Lilly, that is you. - Bye mom. Thanks. That was great, thanks. - [Interviewer] If you ran YouTube for a day what would you do? - Oh, definitely ban clickbait,
titles, and thumbnails. - [Interviewer] What are your
favorite comments to receive? - The ones that say "You
inspire me to work hard." I love those. - [Interviewer] Sweet. You launched a social media campaign, #GirlLove a few years ago. Why'd you start that? - I just want young girls
to feel like they don't need to fight with one
another growing up, ya know? I want them to understand
that we're stronger together. - [Interviewer] What's the most controversial thing that you've ever said? - That I'm a feminist. - [Interviewer] Why is that controversial? - Because a lot of people don't know what the word feminist means. They think feminist means man
hating, but that's not true. It just means that if you're a
feminist you're not a sexist. - [Interviewer] Do you have any regrets? - I do. I regret all the time I
spend regretting things. - [Interviewer] I would
regret it if you didn't show me a secret talent in this video. - Uh... - [Interviewer] Do you think
you can do that for me? - Yeah, yeah, yeah. Ok, um... - [Interviewer] Ok...
- Do you see this? - [Interviewer] Yeah.
- It's a very sharp needle. It might look like it's
not there, but it's there. Oh, it's really sharp. Ok, I'm gonna put a string through it... - [Interviewer] Uhuh.
- Just like that... - [Interviewer] Yup.
- And now I'm gonna put it through my lip. It's very graphic. I know, I'm sorry. I'm gonna tie it to my lip, the string. And now... - [Interviewer] Oh... oh! - Sign me. Sign me. - [Interviewer] Can I ask
you one more question? Lilly Singh I gotta go, and I know you're like 'oh no,' but
last cue I'm gonna throw is what you think about my flow? - Mmm, dang Joe! - [Interviewer] That's good. I'm gonna leave on that note.
- That was fire. - [Interviewer] That was
my last question anyway. Lilly...
- Thank you so, so much. - [Interviewer] Oh this was great. - Oh you're welcome, anytime. - [Interviewer] Alright. See ya later. - Bye.
That was a good one! Very genuine, and somehow she makes that funky neon jumpsuit work. It's been pretty fun seeing Lilly rise and come up with more ideas. A lot of people really love her, and I respect her. I don't regularly keep up with her, but her videos are usually satisfying and it feels like I know her. Her heart is in the right place, and I hope she sticks around for a long time.
Cute video.