Tag Archives: morbid

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 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 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 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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In honor of the 25-year anniversary of the Challenger explosion . . .

Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 by Avitable

Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. I had just turned 9 years old two days prior and watched the explosion happen on TV in school. I remember not understanding what happened, and my teacher turning off the … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Jack LaLanne

Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 by Avitable

Jack LaLanne, the fitness guru, died at his home on Sunday at the age of 96. I sat down with him after his death and interviewed him. Me: Thank you for speaking with me, Mr. LaLanne. JL: Plmrph krmble grunph. … Continue reading →

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That boy don’t look right.

Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2011 by Avitable

Before I get into today’s post, I wanted to mention that today is the birthday of a good friend who is one of the sweetest people I know. Happy birthday, Angella! Okay, now onto the post . . . You … 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 thoughts on death; also, RIP Scott Campbell

Posted on Monday, November 8, 2010 by Avitable

A man I knew died yesterday. I can’t say that I liked him very much, or even that I knew him at all. Scott Campbell was a biology teacher at my high school and I never gave him much thought … 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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