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My Interview with Andy Rooney

Posted on Sunday, November 6, 2011 by Avitable

Andy Rooney, nonagenarian curmudgeon, died over the weekend at the age of 92. I sat down for a posthumous interview with him: Me: So, Mr. Rooney . . . AR: Please, call me Mr. Rooney. Me: I wanted to just … Continue reading →

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My Interview with ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage

Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2011 by Avitable

Famed Slim Jim spokesman and professional wrestler Randy “Macho Man” Savage died yesterday at the age of 58.  I snapped into an interview with him: Me:  Hi Mr. Savage, thanks for talking to me. RS:  Ohhhhh man.  What happened? Me: … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Osama bin Laden

Posted on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by Avitable

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or hiding in a cave in Afghanistan, you’re aware that Osama bin Laden has been confirmed dead at the hands of American forces as of May 2nd, 2011. I had to pull some … Continue reading →

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My interview with Bob Guccione

Posted on Monday, October 25, 2010 by Avitable

Bob Guccione, founder of Penthouse, died last week at the age of 79.  I had a posthumous chat with the porn magnate. Me:  Thank you for taking the time, Mr. Guccione. BG:  No problem!  Anything to please a male fan … Continue reading →

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My interview with Tony Curtis

Posted on Friday, October 1, 2010 by Avitable

Yesterday, film legend Tony Curtis died at the age of 85.  I sat down with him for a brief chat: Me:  Mr. Curtis, thank you for taking the time to meet with me. TC:  You should be happy – I’m … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Gary Coleman

Posted on Saturday, May 29, 2010 by Avitable

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.

Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010 by Avitable

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 Interviews with Zelda Rubinstein and J. D. Salinger

Posted on Friday, January 29, 2010 by Avitable

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

Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 by Avitable

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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My interview with Brittany Murphy

Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 by Avitable

The actress Brittany Murphy, known for “Clueless” and as the voice of Luanne on “King of the Hill”, died Sunday at the age of 32. Shortly after her passing, I was invited to interview her: Me: I’m sorry that I’m … Continue reading →

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