Tag Archives: celebrity interview

My Interview with Kim Jong Il

Posted on Monday, December 19, 2011 by Avitable

Recluse, despot, and insane cinephile Kim Jong Il, leader of North Korea for over sixteen years, died on Saturday after complications from working too hard, according to reports from North Korea sources. Even though he was notoriously publicity-shy, I managed … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Steve Jobs

Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2011 by Avitable

Tech visionary and entrepreneur Steve Jobs died yesterday at the age of 56, and I had the opportunity to sit down with him after his passing. Me: I don’t know if I can do this. SJ: Do what? Me: Interview … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Leonard Stern, Creator of Mad Libs

Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 by Avitable

Leonard Stern, the creator of Mad Libs, died on Thursday, and I was excited at the opportunity to speak with him after he passed away. Me: Thank you for speaking with me, Mr. Stern. LS: It is my scrumptious pleasure. … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Leslie Nielsen

Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by Avitable

Leslie Nielsen, best known for his comedic roles in Airplane! and the Naked Gun movies, died at the age of 84 on Sunday. I sat down to interview him shortly after his passing: Me: Mr. Nielsen, thank you for meeting … Continue reading →

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My interview with Barbara Billingsley (Mrs. Cleaver)

Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by Avitable

On Saturday, Barbara Billingsley, known for her roles as June Cleaver in “Leave it to Beaver” and as the jive-talking grandma on “Airplane!”, passed away at the age of 94. I took this opportunity to interview her. Me: Shiiiit, chick, … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Adolf Hitler

Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 by Avitable

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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