Dave Foley came out to discuss a religion he created. Aaaaism is the name. It will be listed first in the phone book. The problem with most religions today is that they’re all about “no”. Aaaaism is the first religion to say “yes”, except to the Norwegians. No Vikings. Nope, none here. Instead of aliens like Scientology has, Aaaaism has elves take you to Bermuda. And, it dates back to eleven days ago.
First guest: John Malkovich, currently starring in The Libertine with Johnny Depp. He’s still losing his hair and I almost wish he’d just shave it all off. There comes a point in most men's lives, where it seems they should just give in to the "movement".
Malkovich comes across as very soft-spoken, but I’d like to see him angry. Or goofy. Something different and surprising would be nice for a change, don’t you think? Then came a revelation: I didn’t know he’d sold paper clips at one time. He says he did and I believe him.
From paper clips to more philosophical fare:
Craig: Is part of the art the way you live?
JM: I like this work, I never wanted anything out of it.
Weird bad guys are the Malkovich forte. He’s never been offered the role of the wacky neighbor. No one offers him the role of the hero. It’s just one of those things. I think he should play Jim Ignatowski in the big screen version of Taxi. Tony Danza can play the role of Tony. Couldn't you just envision Malkovich as Jim? He could finally be paid a lot of money for a wacky role.
The interview was actually very interesting; especially with a bottle of ginger ale and some baby carrots to snack on while watching it. I don’t know that the soda or the veggies had anything to do with the quality of the interview or if they merely added to the overall enjoyment of the moment itself. That shall have to remain a mystery. I have other things to worry about.
Sketch: Michael Caine in Space. "Eating with chopsticks is a bloody nuisance."
Next guest: RZA, one of the founding members of the Wu-tang clan. He’s in the movie Derailed with Jennifer Aniston and Clive Owen. Oops! You spoke too soon, apparently.
Dave Foley walked out instead of RZA. “He couldn’t make it tonight. He’s been delayed.” I loved it! You know, I really miss News Radio and the silliness of the entire cast. Now, we get Maura Tierney on E.R., Andy Dick on just about everything, and Joe Rogan on Fear Factor. I could do without the last two.
Article comments
1 - Judy
Joan:
When I click on your website, I don't find any information on you, but rather a "blues/jazz" web page. Am I missing something?
BTW, I think you are a talented writer. Are you working on a book? If not, you should consider it.
2 - Joanie
Thank you, Judy. One of my sites is dedicated to blues/blues rock, another to photography, and yet another to ramble.
Keep checking back here for more writing about Craig Ferguson and a million other things that pop into my addled brain.