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My interview with Amy Winehouse

Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2011 by Avitable

Grammy-award winning crackhead Amy Winehouse was found dead today at the age of 27.  I sat down with her post-demise: Me: Thank you for sitting down with me today. AW: No problem. I’m ‘appy t’ be ‘ere. Me: Also, congratulations … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Jack Kevorkian

Posted on Friday, June 3, 2011 by Avitable

Dr. Jack Kevorkian, aka “Dr. Death”, died today at the age of 83.  Given the fact that I’m a posthumous journalist of the highest caliber, I got first dibs on an interview: Me:  Let me start this interview off by … Continue reading →

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My Interview With Elizabeth Taylor

Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2011 by Avitable

Elizabeth Taylor, actress and bride to many, died yesterday at the age of 79. As usual, I had the chance to interview her: Me:  Thank you for taking the time to speak with me, Ms. Taylor. ET:  Please, dear, call … 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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Six word memoir

Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 by Avitable

Ten thousand years ago, Smith Magazine started “Six Word Memoirs“, when they asked famous authors to write . . . six. word. memoirs. The popularity of this meme has ebbed and flowed, with people tweeting about them and books being … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Dennis Hopper

Posted on Monday, May 31, 2010 by Avitable

Gonzo actor Dennis Hopper died Saturday, at the age of 74. I sat down with him for a post-mortem chat: Me: Hi Mr. Hopper, and thank you for taking the time to meet with me. DH: Oh, man, I’ve got … Continue reading →

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My interview with Peter Graves

Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 by Avitable

“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

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by Avitable

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 Roy Scheider

Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by Avitable

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

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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