Billie Eilish Takes The Colbert Questionert - Part 1

Summary

In this entertaining conversation, Stephen Colbert sits down with Billie Eilish for a fun and revealing round of 'The Colbert Questionnaire.' They discuss everything from Billie’s favorite sandwich (a simple PB&J) to her thoughts on whales, her first concert, and the importance of respecting nature. Billie shares anecdotes about her interactions with other artists, including getting autographs from Skylar Grey and Tori Kelly. The interview highlights Billie’s quirky, candid personality and her reflections on life, offering a light-hearted glimpse into her world.

Takeaways

• 😀 Billie Eilish enjoys conversations with Stephen Colbert, where the topics often take unexpected turns and provide valuable insights.
• 😀 The Colbert Questionert is a series of thought-provoking questions designed to understand human beings on a deeper level.
• 😀 Billie Eilish's favorite sandwich is one made by her brother Finneas, featuring pesto and eggplant, though she enjoys simple sandwiches like PB&J as well.
• 😀 Billie loves the 'Reading Rainbow' sandwich from Ike's, which contains lettuce, tomato, sauce, and a few other ingredients, served on French bread.
• 😀 Billie Eilish finds whales to be the scariest animals due to their enormous size and the intimidating sounds they make.
• 😀 Although she hasn't seen a whale in the wild, Billie acknowledges their beauty but prefers to avoid interacting with them.
• 😀 Billie supports the idea of whales attacking sailboats in the Mediterranean, viewing it as their right to protect their home.
• 😀 Billie appreciates both apples and oranges, but prefers tangerines over Fuji apples, ultimately choosing tangerines as her favorite.
• 😀 Billie recalls meeting Skyler Gray at a signing when she was young and also having a signed CD from Tori Kelly.
• 😀 Billie fondly shares how a friend once asked her to sign an album for them, and she wrote a sweet letter in response, making the moment memorable.

Q & A

What is the Colbert Questionert?

The Colbert Questionert is a set of questions designed after deep meditation and contemplation, aiming to bridge the gap between human beings, helping them understand one another fully, so that no one lives alone.

What is Billie Eilish's favorite sandwich?

Billie Eilish's favorite sandwich is a creation by her brother, Finneas, which involves pesto and eggplant. She also enjoys a sandwich from Ike's called 'Reading Rainbow', which contains lettuce, tomato, sauce, and some other ingredients, and is served on French bread.

What is Billie Eilish's view on the scariest animal?

Billie Eilish finds whales to be the scariest animals due to their enormous size, despite their beauty and stunning nature. She wouldn't want to mess around with them.

Has Billie Eilish seen a whale in the wild?

Billie Eilish has not seen a whale in the wild, but she acknowledges their immense size and the stunning yet intimidating nature of the creatures.

Why does Billie Eilish think whales might attack sailboats in the Mediterranean?

Billie Eilish humorously agrees that whales attacking sailboats in the Mediterranean is justified, stating that it's their home and it's rude for humans to intrude by boating in waters that belong to the whales.

What is Billie Eilish's preference between apples and oranges?

Billie Eilish has a preference for tangerines over both apples and oranges, specifically favoring the tangerine over a Honeycrisp apple. Her answer reflects her love for the simplicity of the fruit.

Has Billie Eilish ever asked for someone's autograph?

Yes, Billie Eilish attended a Skylar Grey signing when she was nine years old and got an autograph. She also has a Tori Kelly signed CD.

What did Billie Eilish think of receiving an autograph from her friend?

Billie Eilish was deeply moved when a friend signed her album. The friend wrote her a sweet letter on the album, which Billie appreciated immensely.

What is Billie Eilish's opinion on PB&J sandwiches?

Billie Eilish describes the PB&J sandwich as the best sandwich, showing her preference for simplicity in food.

How does Billie Eilish describe her approach to food, particularly sandwiches?

Billie Eilish is not particularly concerned with the details of her food. She enjoys eating without necessarily looking into the specific ingredients or recipes, as reflected in her statement about not looking inside the sandwich and just eating it.