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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 →

Posted in Avitable Interviews | Tagged airplane, celebrity, comedy, dark humor, humor, interview, mission impossible, peter graves | 24 Comments

My interview with my recently deceased grandmother

Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 by Avitable

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 →

Posted in Avitable Interviews | Tagged comedy, dark humor, grandmother, humor, interview, nana, sex | 99 Comments

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 →

Posted in Avitable Interviews | Tagged beatles, celebrity, comedy, dark humor, humor, interview, interviewing, john lennon | 27 Comments

The answers to life

Posted on Thursday, November 19, 2009 by Avitable

Earlier this week, in an exhibition of complete and utter creative laziness, I asked for questions that I would answer. Some of you heard my cry for help and came running. And now I provide you with the fruits plucked … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged comedy, humor, interview, questions, survey | 64 Comments

The funniest book I’ve read all year

Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 by Avitable

Mercury Falls is the first book by blogger, cat fancier, and penis mightier Robert “Diddletits” Kroese. I originally bought this book directly from Amazon out of pity. Here was this blogger with a sometimes marginally amusing, sometimes hilarious, and always … Continue reading →

Posted in Avitable Interviews | Tagged book-review, comedy, humor, interview, mercury falls, rob kroese | 61 Comments

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 →

Posted in Avitable Interviews | Tagged celebrity, comedy, dead celebrity, dirty dancing, humor, interview, interviewing, movie-quotes, parody, patrick swayze, satire | 70 Comments

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 →

Posted in Avitable Interviews | Tagged avitable, celebrity, comedy, dark humor, interview, interviewing, john hughes, misery, sixteen candles | 64 Comments

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 →

Posted in Avitable Interviews | Tagged anchor, anchorman, avitable, birthday, celebrity, comedy, cronkite, dark humor, dead, humor, interview, interviewing, interviews, lesombre, morbid, parody, walter cronkite | 50 Comments

My interview with Michael Jackson, the King of Pop

Posted on Friday, June 26, 2009 by Avitable

Michael Jackson, self-proclaimed king of pop, self-proclaimed black man, self-denied child molester, died yesterday at the age of 50. Since Avitable.com is the official place for the newly deceased to provide their first posthumous interviews, MJ granted me some time … Continue reading →

Posted in Avitable Interviews | Tagged avitable, chris hansen, comedy, humor, interview, michael jackson, pedophilia, to catch a predator | 78 Comments