Former Secretary of State, first lady, and winner of the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton, sat own for an epic, two-and-a--half hour interview with Howard Stern on his SiriusXM show Wednesday.
She was there to promote "The Book of Gutsy Women," a book about heroic women co-written with her daughter, Chelsea Clinton.
In the far-reaching conversation, Clinton and the self-proclaimed "King of All Media" and, without a doubt, the best interviewer in America discussed everything from Donald Trump's inauguration to her sexuality.
The usually guarded, calculating Clinton was refreshingly relaxed in the interview and had no problem throwing jabs at Bernie Sanders and Lindsay Graham.
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Here are six of the most important things that Clinton told Stern.
On Trump's possible impeachment ...
"Let's not mince words — Trump was trying to bribe the president of Ukraine to take action by announcing the beginning of an investigation on an unfounded theory against his domestic political opponent for his personal and political gain," Clinton said. "You can't make it up. Who would ever think anybody would do that?"
On sitting through Trump's uncomfortable inauguration speech …
Clinton told Stern that sitting behind Trump while he made his depressing inaugural speech was "one of the hardest days" of her life.
"He started on that speech, which was so bizarre, and that's when I got really worried," she said. "That 'carnage in the street' and the dark, dystopian vision. I was sitting there just like 'wow,'"
"And George W. Bush says to me, 'Well, that was some weird shit.'"
On Lindsay Graham's bizarre behavior …
"Has he sold his soul to the devil?" Stern asked about the South Carolina senator.
"I don't know," Clinton responded.
"What I don't understand is how he went from being the friend and the real confidant of the Maverick — John McCain — who I didn't agree with politically, but I found him to be a man of integrity, a man of real strength and conviction," Clinton said. "I don't know what's happened to Lindsey Graham."
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On the best president ever ...
"Who is the best president who ever served?" Stern asked.
"Lincoln," Clinton replied.
"See, I think Washington," Stern said.
"It would be close. It would be like one degree difference between Washington and Lincoln," Clinton said. "First of all, they both understood the job and they both exercised thoughtful, disciplined approaches to the job."
"He made a great speech about avoiding factions, meaning partisanship, putting country over party and all that, she continued.
But she still prefers Lincoln saying he, "faced the worst possible choices."
"Lincoln, he had this view that he had to save the Union and how do you save the Union when it's half-free and half-slave?" Clinton continued. "What are the compromises you're willing to make? And then finally he concluded, we can't stay the United States with slavery. It cannot work."
On her sexuality …
Clinton denied decades-old rumors that she's has lesbian affairs saying, "contrary to what you may hear, I actually like men," she joked.
Stern then asked Clinton to raise her right hand and swear she "never had a lesbian affair."
"Never, never, never," she responded. "Never even been tempted, thank you very much."
On Bernie Sanders …
Stern asked if she hated Sanders for taking so long to endorse her after their intense primary battle for the 2016 Democratic nomination.
"I don't hate anybody," she said. "He hurt me, there's no doubt about it."
Then she took one last clever shot at Sanders: "And I hope he doesn't do it again to whoever gets the nomination. Once is enough."
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.