interview with Amos Yee: the Succulent Mind of a young political prisoner

• published: 14 Oct 2015
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this is Amos Yee Appetiser 0:32 I think before you were hesitant about conducting interviews, you seem quite willing now though. Why is that? 4:09 Well first of, I think many viewers are curious to know. Why do you have an American accent? 5:04 Your hair seems pretty long. When are you going to cut it? 6:29 What is your favourite animal and why? 7:50 What are your interests and hobbies? Soup 8:59 So you discontinued school once you completed your O levels. Why so? 10:51 What would you say are your biggest skills needed to fulfill your work as a Videographer? 16:03 What is your daily work schedule like? 18:42 Could you tell us a little bit about the process of making your videos? 21:08 What are some major influences to your work? 24:24 What are some of the struggles you face while making your videos? Entree 27:10 People often say you lack empathy and you aren't able to socialise well.Would you say that is true? 29:56 The content you create is considered extremely provoking to many. Do you intend for your videos to provoke others? 31:35 Do you think you're in the media for the right or wrong reasons? 33:36 You have obviously gained an immense amount of popularity both in Singapore and even internationally.How are you dealing with that? Is it overwhelming? 37:05 Many have said that your arrest was not because you wounded religious feelings or posted an obscene image, but mainly for criticising Lee Kuan Yew, the charge that was eventually withdrawn. Do you agree with that? 39:23 I think you've stated before that a contributing factor of your arrest is Singapore's lack of freedom of speech. Could you further elaborate on that? 41:19 Was it worth going to jail for making that video? 43:04 Right now, even after your sentence, you're still making videos that are critical of the Singapore Government. Why? Aren't you afraid of being sent back to jail? 45:01 Your're very young, and have to deal with the media, public criticism, jail, which I'm sure can be quite traumatic for most people. So how has the entire experience been for you? And have you been able to manage it? 46:31 Do you think the sentence and treatment towards you was overly harsh? 49:04 So I'm assuming you aren't remorseful for breaking the law? Salad 49:49 Why didn't you turn up for the appeal of your sentence? 50:45 What do your parents think about all you've been doing? 51:54 Are you concerned that your parents might be worried about your safety if you continue making videos that are critical of the Government? 53:33 What would you consider your reputation to be like? And what do you think of it? 56:27 Do you consider yourself a political hero? Dessert 58:13 So now that your appeal against your conviction has been dismissed, your're a criminal indefinitely. What are your thoughts on that? 59:27 You're going to reach 18 next year and will have to go to National Service. How do you feel about that? Will you continue making videos then? 1:02:01 What do you think of your country Singapore? 1:03:31 When you're above 21, are you going to become a politician and run for the elections? 1:04:43 What would you consider to be the most important qualities, that a person should have? 1:07:26 What are your future plans? 1:08:44 You seem to be I think, slightly less vulgar right now, and more measured, compared to when you're in your videos? Why is that? 1:10:37 What advice would you give to people who wish to create videos in the future? 1:13:20 Anything else you would like to add? Blog: amosyee.wordpress.com Vimeo: Amos Yee Facebook: Amos Yee Twitter: @amosyee Instagram: amos.yee Patreon: www.patreon.com/amosyee Paypal: amosyee@gmail.com POSB SAVINGS: 124-91889-8 (Swift Code: DBSSSGSG)