A lively discussion at the Paramount Theater in Austin delves into Bono's new memoir, 'Surrender, 40 Songs, One Story,' portraying it as a heartfelt tribute to his loved ones and fans. This chapter unpacks themes of destiny, paradox, and the unexpected events that have influenced Bono's life, from his school days to personal relationships.
We’re back with Part 2 of my conversation with Bono, recorded live at the historic Paramount Theatre and presented by Austin City Limits Festival’s Bonus Tracks. In this episode, we take it back to Bono’s early days in Ireland — most notably the school where he’d meet his future bandmates, his future wife, and a headmaster who modeled what it was to live in the radical center, in a space forged by complication and contradiction. “How casually our destiny arrives,” Bono writes of this formative era. From there, our conversation rolls through matters of faith, creativity, and what it means to truly surrender.
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