Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. What accounts for that? Definitely not about Steve. He almost never does movies anymore. You never see him on TV. Steve may have soured on stand-up, but not on Hollywood. But as far as my lacking any cynicism, you have to understand that I grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Show business was something that happened on another planet. But once I realized I could make a living by playing around with hilarious people and get cash handed to me β I never got over that.
When you put it that way, show business sounds pretty good. I enjoy the work. I think the answer is that you pursue what you enjoy. Now, I remember when I β¦ this is getting to be a long answer, David. No, no. Keep going. We were off the record at that point. Meaning what? In the specials I did, I would always satirize the idea of an obnoxious, self-absorbed Hollywood star. Like with Jackie Rogers Jr. When I think of your characters like Jackie Rogers Jr.
Are you seeing any younger comedians out there who share your sensibility? Although, it is accurate to say that Steve and I share a comedic sensibility. And those guys are good guys. I realize this is a leading question, but how does what you just said square with your relationship with Chevy Chase, who never exactly comes off as cuddly.
But that was hysterical. He was only doing it to make me laugh. When the roll hit her in the head he hid out of embarrassment. Could it be interpreted as pricky? Sure, but that would be a misinterpretation. Is that at all irritating? Nice is not a common label for comedians but it is for Canadians. I like it. Yeah, I think you do. But instead you told a humane lie?
It must be horrifying for them. Is there any truth to that? I let things out. As a friend, I tend to be very confrontational. Sitting on things is what leads to misinterpretations. How would a Jiminy Glick interview with President Trump go? Probably badly. I have such disdain for Trump, and I think his skin is very thin.
