Tag Archives: celebrity

My interview with Oral Roberts

Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2009 by Avitable

On Tuesday, Oral Roberts died at the age of 91. Today, I was granted an exclusive interview with him: Me: So, Mr. Roberts, you’re finally on your way to meet your maker. Are you excited? OR: Why yes, young man, … Continue reading →

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My Interview with John Lennon

Posted on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 by Avitable

On the 29th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, I thought I’d take the time to interview him: Me: So, I’m sitting here with John Lennon, one of the Fab Four. Thanks for taking the time to speak with me, John. … Continue reading →

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Meredith Baxter-Birney is a lesbian and other surprises

Posted on Monday, December 7, 2009 by Avitable

As you may have heard, the mom from Family Ties, Meredith Baxter, has come out of the closet. She was apparently out for many years in the small, private town of Los Angeles and has only made this a public … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Henry Gibson

Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 by Avitable

The diminutive actor Henry Gibson died last night at age 73. Of course, I jumped on the chance to interview him after he passed. Me: So, Mr. Gibson, you played the neo-Nazi leader in Blues Brothers, right? HG: That is … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Patrick Swayze

Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by Avitable

Yesterday, Patrick Swayze lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Today, as usual, I score the only posthumous interview to be found. Take that, real journalists! Me: So, um, Patrick, thanks for being here. PS: You sound hesitant, chile’. Me: Well, … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Phillip Spicklefritz

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2009 by Avitable

Late last night, a neighbor down my street, Phillip Spicklefritz, passed away at the age of 94. While he may not have been famous, I thought he deserved an interview as well: Me: Thanks for joining me Phil. PS: So, … Continue reading →

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My interview with Robert Novak from Crossfire

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by Avitable

Conservative political commentator Robert Novak died yesterday at the age of 78, and I had the pleasure of sitting down with him shortly after his demise (And thanks to Swan Shadow for the idea). Me: So is it true? RN: … Continue reading →

Posted in Avitable Interviews | Tagged celebrity, comedy, crossfire, humor, interview, interviewing, Politics, robert novak | 55 Comments

My Interview with John Hughes

Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 by Avitable

As most of you know, John Hughes died on Thursday. Known as a recluse in life, he’s not much different in death, and it took me a few days to snag this exclusive posthumous interview with him: Me: Thanks for … Continue reading →

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My interview with Walter Cronkite

Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 by Avitable

Walter Cronkite, one of the most respected journalists of our time, died on Friday night at the age of 92. I spoke with him posthumously on Sunday: Me: Thank you for speaking with me, Walter. WC: Young man, it is … Continue reading →

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