I was recently interviewed by Ian Ellis for his Chicago Open Mic podcast. We talked about Fat Head and (of course) life as a comedian.
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Interview On Chicago Open Mic
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One of your lines in the interview reminded me of a line in Harry Chapin’s “Six String Orchestra”: “I sent a record tape I made to the record company, two came back ‘address unknown’, one came back COD”.
Now I have to listen to the interview again and figure out which line you’re talking about.
I just watched your ridiculous “documentary” on Netflix and can’t believe that YOU can’t believe you’re obese. You, sir, ARE FAT… and stupid.
You forgot to add “bald.” Fat, stupid, and bald. I’m also over 50. Why a fat, stupid, bald, fifty-something man like me doesn’t divorce his wife, rent a bachelor pad, and buy a Porsche is a mystery to everyone. Apparently I feel a need to break the stereotype.
One of your lines in the interview reminded me of a line in Harry Chapin’s “Six String Orchestra”: “I sent a record tape I made to the record company, two came back ‘address unknown’, one came back COD”.
Now I have to listen to the interview again and figure out which line you’re talking about.
Valerie: I am too polite a person to tell you what I think about your comment. But maybe you will allow me to make a suggestion: Have your eyes seen to. Someone may have sneaked a wide-angle lens into them without you noticing it.
I just watched your ridiculous “documentary” on Netflix and can’t believe that YOU can’t believe you’re obese. You, sir, ARE FAT… and stupid.
You forgot to add “bald.” Fat, stupid, and bald. I’m also over 50. Why a fat, stupid, bald, fifty-something man like me doesn’t divorce his wife, rent a bachelor pad, and buy a Porsche is a mystery to everyone. Apparently I feel a need to break the stereotype.
Valerie: I am too polite a person to tell you what I think about your comment. But maybe you will allow me to make a suggestion: Have your eyes seen to. Someone may have sneaked a wide-angle lens into them without you noticing it.
It was the line about sending scripts/videos to Hollywood, and them being sent back, unopened.
And you’re only fat in comparison to say, a toothpick… I think you look healthy. Obviously your brain is being fed properly, as you are able to think critically, construct logical thought, and do so with humor (that last part especially shows intelligence).
Don’t fret over the baldness… some of the most handsome men have been bald: Yul Brenner, Patrick Stewart, Michael Jordon, Howie Mandel… You’re another great example of the anti-hair club for men.
Thanks, but I’m sure you gathered that the silly insults didn’t bother me. I’m quite a bit leaner now than when I shot Fat Head, and I’m pretty happy with my current build, especially considering that I spent most of my life as a fat guy. I’d already lost most of my top hair when I met my (lovely and talented) wife, so if it didn’t bother her, it sure doesn’t bother me.
That reminds me: I need to share my experience with a hair-replacement system on the blog someday.
It was the line about sending scripts/videos to Hollywood, and them being sent back, unopened.
And you’re only fat in comparison to say, a toothpick… I think you look healthy. Obviously your brain is being fed properly, as you are able to think critically, construct logical thought, and do so with humor (that last part especially shows intelligence).
Don’t fret over the baldness… some of the most handsome men have been bald: Yul Brenner, Patrick Stewart, Michael Jordon, Howie Mandel… You’re another great example of the anti-hair club for men.
Thanks, but I’m sure you gathered that the silly insults didn’t bother me. I’m quite a bit leaner now than when I shot Fat Head, and I’m pretty happy with my current build, especially considering that I spent most of my life as a fat guy. I’d already lost most of my top hair when I met my (lovely and talented) wife, so if it didn’t bother her, it sure doesn’t bother me.
That reminds me: I need to share my experience with a hair-replacement system on the blog someday.
Hmm.. Sounds like Valerie is a Vegan 🙂
According to this article http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-antidepressant-diet/201103/will-avoiding-carbohydrates-make-men-grumpy
you must be grumpy too.
Oh, no … fat, stupid, bald, fifty-something and grumpy. I’m like a character from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Hmm.. Sounds like Valerie is a Vegan 🙂
Ignore the trolls. They might be good cannon fodder, but they aren’t worth the attention (which is what they are about). Good choice on today’s retraction even though I thought you hit the nail on the head about that particular troll!. They never have intelligent replies and even when they have a valid point their vitriol overpowers their carbohydrate sanity (if you catch my drift). Keep up the good work and congratulations on the success after offering free samples. We have paid for at least 6 copies ourselves so we can share them. I think we might still own one though you stay in the instant queue on Netflix.
Thank you. That particular troll sent an apologetic email saying he was trying to be funny and realized upon further review it came across as insulting.
According to this article http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-antidepressant-diet/201103/will-avoiding-carbohydrates-make-men-grumpy
you must be grumpy too.
Oh, no … fat, stupid, bald, fifty-something and grumpy. I’m like a character from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Ignore the trolls. They might be good cannon fodder, but they aren’t worth the attention (which is what they are about). Good choice on today’s retraction even though I thought you hit the nail on the head about that particular troll!. They never have intelligent replies and even when they have a valid point their vitriol overpowers their carbohydrate sanity (if you catch my drift). Keep up the good work and congratulations on the success after offering free samples. We have paid for at least 6 copies ourselves so we can share them. I think we might still own one though you stay in the instant queue on Netflix.
Thank you. That particular troll sent an apologetic email saying he was trying to be funny and realized upon further review it came across as insulting.
Great interview, I too am a new fan thanks to netflicks instant play and after listening to the 30 second clip at the end of your interview I would love to hear some more of your material.
You can catch some of it on the other blog, http://www.tomnaughton.com. I also express far more political opinions on that blog, so if libertarians like me annoy you, you might want to skip the posts.
Tom,
I just recently saw your documentary “Fat Head” and I must say I was impressed. I have always been suspicious of the ‘carb crowd’ myself, and it’s good to know that there are others out there who feel the same.
I wanted to let you know however that I was troubled by one thing. You’ve mentioned multiple times that grain in our diets is only a ‘blip’ of human history, and that our ancestors ate meat in their diets “millions” of years ago (I’ve seen you mention as long as 3 million years ago!). Well, according to the Torah, the earth (and thus, humans) is only several thousand years old. I would expect you, Tom, to know better than to say that humans are several million years old!
That’s a religious belief. I don’t share that belief. I go by the science.
Great interview, I too am a new fan thanks to netflicks instant play and after listening to the 30 second clip at the end of your interview I would love to hear some more of your material.
You can catch some of it on the other blog, http://www.tomnaughton.com. I also express far more political opinions on that blog, so if libertarians like me annoy you, you might want to skip the posts.
If I’m not mistaken, the particular word for “day”, as expressed in the book of Genesis, refers to an undetermined period of time… not a strict 24-hour period of time. So, even religious folks (like me) can agree with evolution, and the big bang theory, and even sacred scripture all at the same time without an intellectual or spiritual crisis. They are not mutually exclusive. Besides, the “consensus” (one of the few I actually agree with) is that the Torah (or the Old Testament, as it is with the Bible) is a book of morals and faith. It is NOT a history book, or even a science book.
Tom,
I just recently saw your documentary “Fat Head” and I must say I was impressed. I have always been suspicious of the ‘carb crowd’ myself, and it’s good to know that there are others out there who feel the same.
I wanted to let you know however that I was troubled by one thing. You’ve mentioned multiple times that grain in our diets is only a ‘blip’ of human history, and that our ancestors ate meat in their diets “millions” of years ago (I’ve seen you mention as long as 3 million years ago!). Well, according to the Torah, the earth (and thus, humans) is only several thousand years old. I would expect you, Tom, to know better than to say that humans are several million years old!
That’s a religious belief. I don’t share that belief. I go by the science.
If I’m not mistaken, the particular word for “day”, as expressed in the book of Genesis, refers to an undetermined period of time… not a strict 24-hour period of time. So, even religious folks (like me) can agree with evolution, and the big bang theory, and even sacred scripture all at the same time without an intellectual or spiritual crisis. They are not mutually exclusive. Besides, the “consensus” (one of the few I actually agree with) is that the Torah (or the Old Testament, as it is with the Bible) is a book of morals and faith. It is NOT a history book, or even a science book.
“Fathead” is my favorite documentary. Very intelligent, informative, and funny. About the “millions of years”, I just say thousands in my head to myself. In my thinking brain, that is. Time is relative.
“Fathead” is my favorite documentary. Very intelligent, informative, and funny. About the “millions of years”, I just say thousands in my head to myself. In my thinking brain, that is. Time is relative.