Bono makes rare comments about his 40-year marriage to wife Ali Hewson: 'Really something special'
dailymail.co.ukBono has opened up about his marriage to wife Ali Hewson.The U2 frontman, 62, appeared at the New Yorker Festival Friday at The Society For Ethical Culture in New York City, where he spoke about his forthcoming book Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, at The Society For Ethical Culture, People reported.Bono was asked by a member in the audience who said they are a newlywed, asking him for insight on how he's maintained his four-decade union with Hewson, 61.
The latest: Bono, 62, has opened up about his marriage to wife Ali Hewson, as the U2 frontman, 62, appeared at the New Yorker Festival Friday at The Society For Ethical Culture in NYC The Grammy-winning rocker responded: 'It is a grand madness about us.
And there's something about knowing that you're going against the odds.'But I would say if you ask me seriously, friendship can outpace romantic love, sometimes.
And friendship is what myself and Ali have. When you have romantic love and friendship, that's really something special.' The couple, who first met at Dublin, Ireland's Mount Temple Comprehensive School 50 years ago - and celebrated their 40th anniversary this past August - are parents to four adult children: Jordan, 33, Eve, 31, Elijah, 23, and John, 21.Bono noted how he and his spouse complement one another and are there for each other amid tough times.
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