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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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Never forget . . .

Posted on Sunday, September 12, 2010 by Avitable
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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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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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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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The methodology of consolation

Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by Avitable

I stood next to his body with my hand on the back of a woman I’d only met once before. I didn’t even know her first name. I just knew her as his mother. There’s no way to do that … 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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Avitaweek 2009: Martin Loser King

Posted on Monday, January 19, 2009 by Avitable

As you might have noticed from the header (if not, reload the page), this is AvitaWeek 2009! My birthday is on Monday, January 26th, and I plan on being shameless in my celebration over the next seven days, by brazenly … Continue reading →

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