Category Archives: Avitable Interviews

My Interview with Gary Coleman

Diminutive actor Gary Coleman died yesterday at the age of 42. I sat down with the surly star for a posthumuous chinwag: Me: Thank you for taking the time, Mr. Coleman. GC: Please, call me Gary. And you’re welcome. I’m … Continue reading

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My Interview with that Chinese guy who killed all the kids.

This post is a guest post disguised to look like a real post by me, written by my friend James. On Wednesday, May 12, Adam was given an assignment. After two days of writing about preachy subjects, he was tasked … Continue reading

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My Interview With @Mooshinindy

One of my favoritest people in the whole world, Casey, aka Mooshinindy, turns the ripe old age of 28 today! And I thought what better present could I give her other than something that I usually only reserve for dead … Continue reading

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My Interview with Adolf Hitler

Today is April 20th. While it might be best known for a holiday to celebrate marijuana (after students in 1971 met at 4:20 every afternoon to smoke pot), it’s also the birthday of Adolf Hitler. What better day to interview … Continue reading

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My interview with Peter Graves

“Mission: Impossible” and “Airplane!” star Peter Graves was found dead last night at the age of 83 under mysterious circumstances, and as one of the preeminent journalists who has a picture of themselves eating ice cream with Hitler, I was … Continue reading

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My interview with Corey Haim

Former child actor Corey Haim died yesterday at the age of 38. I was granted a quick interview with the deceased “Lost Boys” star: Me: Hi Corey, thanks for talking with me. CH: It’s my pleasure. I want all of … Continue reading

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My interview with my recently deceased grandmother

My grandmother, pictured above with her second favorite dictator, passed away Friday night. This is the same grandmother I’ve written about previously. She was suffering from the late stages of Alzheimer’s, and her death, while sad, was merciful. Eileen was … Continue reading

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My Interview with Roy Scheider

On February 10, 2008, Roy Scheider, best known for his role of the sheriff in “Jaws”, died at the age of 75. I didn’t have a chance to interview him then, so I thought I’d use the anniversary of his … Continue reading

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My Interviews with Zelda Rubinstein and J. D. Salinger

Zelda Rubinstein, the creepy old midget lady known best for her role in Poltergeist I, II, and III as Tangina Barrons, died yesterday at the age of 76. I took a minute to sit down with her. Me: Hi, Zelda, … Continue reading

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Me and the good Doctor King

In honor of MLK Day, I’m rerunning last year’s interview with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Me: Thanks for agreeing to speak with me. MLK: It’s my pleasure to have another chance to share my message of peace with the … Continue reading

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