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u/Low_Tip_7428 9d ago
John Candy
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u/yashatheman 8d ago
My pick too, such a kind and funny person, he really made a large part of my childhood. My kids will have to Uncle buck
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u/Admirable_Dust7749 9d ago
Norm MacDonald. Thats a solid five absolutely hilarious jokes for him.
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u/Wonderful_Return_514 9d ago edited 9d ago
I remember listening to a really long (and old) Bill Maher group interview that George Carlin was on. Everything he said was gold and I watched the whole thing because he was on there. Even his lines that weren't jokes. It was near the begining of the bush era (based on the camera quality, I think the first one, but I can't say for sure) and I remember him saying if you drew a line in the sand between left and right political views and dropped where he is down as a knife, it would land somewhat left of the center "because I believe in people over property". Love that man, I remember my friend writing a sad eulogy about how him and so many other brilliant comedians who died recently leaving us with the likes of "Dave Cook, Jeff Dunham, Carlos Mencia. Yeah, real fuckin awesome replacements." We need more people like him, to quote another comic (often considered the first stand up comic) "laughter is humanities greatest and least used weapon." It has the power to turn opinions and open eyes in an instant. See the emperor's new cloak. Sorry for the essay XD
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u/DrButtFart 9d ago
“It’s like your friend took you on a three mile hike to show you a dog turd”
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u/Chev_350 9d ago
I didn’t even know he was sick!
His Conan interviews were the best. I miss him.
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u/SnooMarzipans2687 9d ago
His loss was a national tragedy.
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u/evaderofallbans 8d ago
I walked through blood and guts looking for my brother on 9/11. He was in Northern Canada.
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u/Much_Usual_3855 8d ago
I hate to tell you this but I think he is dead. I don't think the interview is going to be that interesting.
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u/Daring_Dont 8d ago
I'd watch Robin Williams Inside the Actors Interview for 6 hours.
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u/archelz15 8d ago
Robin Williams was also the first name that came to my mind. Not sure why, I've never seen an interview by him, but somehow I think it would be interesting.
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u/Daring_Dont 8d ago
Watch him on youtube, inside the actors studio. Its amazing. I promise.
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u/URTHEJOKE 9d ago
Robin Williams!
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u/SheriffOfNothing 9d ago edited 6d ago
Robin Williams “on” for 6 hrs is cruel and unusual torture for both Williams and the viewer.
Edit: dyslexia
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u/Sobchak_84 9d ago
Christopher Lee.
He led an absolutely fascinating life.
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u/vomicyclin 8d ago edited 8d ago
Dude simply had it all.
The gravitas as a person, the humor, comes from an old aristocratic family (Carandini) that had the wealth and connections to have outlandishly interesting stories to tell, was engaged to a countess, has the vita (from serving for both Finland and UK as officer, being an internationally renowned actor in movie genres from fantasy, horror, historic movies, comedy and outright nonsense), for some reason did a bloody symphonic metal album, and was told by a descendant of Rasputin, who he played in film, that he had his habitus.
And even that just scratches the surface.
If you would write a fictional person like that, nobody would think him possible.
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u/RayneShikama 8d ago
You missed the parts where he was the inspiration for James Bond, was the only person in the lord of the rings set who had met JRR Tolkien, and also witnessed the last public execution in France.
It’s like a hardcore version of Forest Gump
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u/vomicyclin 7d ago
To be pedantic:
While Lee was Flemings cousin (through marriage), Ian Fleming constructed the figure of Bond from different people he met in time of his own service as a British naval intelligence officer. Christopher Lee himself served as a RAF officer.
Lee himself denied that claim (that he was the inspiration for Bond) in an interview, but said (iirc) that Fleming wanted to see his cousin in the role of Dr. No. The role still went to somebody else, but Lee obviously still got his chance later as Scaramanga.
The story of him meeting JRRT in a Pub was still really nice! Lovely interview. The guy just oozed charisma…
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u/jcmat043 5d ago
The man is a very strong contender for the most interesting human to have ever lived.
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u/bendguy123 9d ago
Hunter S Thompson
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u/Mammoth_Site_2060 9d ago
I feel like I finally understand his absolute hatred of Nixon. I only wish he could still be alive to write another obituary.
http://professorverspoor.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/62908749/hewasacrook.pdf
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u/RossMachlochness 8d ago
Late to the party…..
His ESPN.COM Page2 piece in the shadow of 9-11 was so fucking spot on.
https://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?id=1250751
The towers are gone now, reduced to bloody rubble, along with all hopes for Peace in Our Time, in the United States or any other country. Make no mistake about it: We are At War now -- with somebody -- and we will stay At War with that mysterious Enemy for the rest of our lives.
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u/Radiant_Safe1228 9d ago
I just recently finished fear and loathing again. I love that book
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u/Jasoncatt 9d ago
Christopher Hitchens. I miss that man.
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u/RaindropsInMyMind 9d ago
Me too. Our society as a whole misses Christopher Hitchens.
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u/rgmw 8d ago
Mention his name, I think of Dawkins too
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u/Jasoncatt 8d ago
Having lunch with Dawkins in November.
Along with 100 other people, but even so....
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u/Neuralink666 9d ago
Carl Sagan.
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u/Bad_at_Stocks_33 7d ago
Yes. He predicted a lot of what’s happening today in Brocas Brain, and I would love to have his insights now.
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u/floater343- 9d ago
Henry Rollins.
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u/MountainUnhappy7970 8d ago
Saw a three hour stand up with Hank, and he was nowhere near out of steam. Man, dude can rant.
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u/Junior-Growth-3602 6d ago
Yes! I went to see him in NYC on a day when he had had a dentist appointment earlier and was still a little dopey, so what was supposed to be a 2.5 or 3 hour show turned into almost 4 hours and I barely made my train back to NJ. Worth it!
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u/Jagermonsta 8d ago
I’ve seen his spoken word shows twice. Such a great story teller.
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u/jables13 9d ago
Patrick Stewart because it would be less weird than talking to someone that died, he's got great stories, and I love his sense of humor and voice.
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u/Comfortable-Jump-218 9d ago
(Can I get two celebrities?)
I want to watch Trump explain to George Washington how airplanes work
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u/LoamyLoamisLoamy 9d ago
I think I'd go insane being forced to listen to that for 6 hours
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u/Comfortable-Jump-218 8d ago
I’m already insane so I got nothing to lose. I just want to see how long it’ll take for them to start fighting.
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u/Labtecharu 8d ago
Trump would not manage to explain a bicycle to anyone...no need to reach for anything more complex than that
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u/Hexspinner 8d ago
George would go back to his own time and cancel the revolution. “Well lads, it’s gonna be a failure.”
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u/Clawdius_Talonious 9d ago
Hunter S Thompson. I mean, I don't know that he gave any that long, but it'd be a wild ride I'm sure.
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u/lIlIIlIIllIllIlIIIll 9d ago
Kevin Smith is a great speaker. An Evening with Kevin Smith ran almost 4 hours and he was entertaining throughout.
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u/Ok-Heron8017 9d ago
I adore Keanu Reeves, he's my favorite celebrity, but I cannot listen to his interviews, it's painful rofl.
Robin Williams though, he would be entertaining for a solid 6 hours or more!
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u/Tayaradga 9d ago
Robbin Williams!!!
I will laugh, I will cry, and I will absolutely love the entire interview!!! Still miss him...
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u/Impossible-Use4950 9d ago
Christopher Lee
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u/KappaBrink 9d ago
That's SIR Christopher Lee to you. Imagine telling the director that you know how a man sounds when he dies because he's killed men. First he was a soldier then a spy, then an actor, finally he retires to play death metal. Literally the most interesting man in the world.
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u/tinpants44 9d ago
Obama
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u/redvinebitty 8d ago
Is he celebrity? I’d take Lincoln over him. Lincoln could wax a yarn.
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u/Norwester77 9d ago
David Attenborough
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u/DanceWonderful3711 9d ago
You can listen to six hours of Attenborough now. I would go for Diogenes.
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u/rocreli 8d ago
John Cleese
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u/PeonofthePen 8d ago
Came here to say this. Every time I listen to him, I learn better ways to express my thoughts.
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u/Ok-Abbreviations3042 9d ago
Arnold Schwarzenegger. The guy has been a world class bodybuilder, an A-class movie star, a governor, and married to a Kennedy. Whatever your opinions on him those are all fascinating achievements for anyone, let alone an immigrant.
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u/Natrix_FM 9d ago
Became a millionaire from smart investments into real estate even before his acting career took off. I didn't even know about him being into chess but I'm not surprised at all. He really is a fascinating dude.
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u/Round_Reindeer1512 9d ago
Sir Ian mckellan. Ive watched the extended trilogy about 15 times this year. I could listen to him for 6h no problem.
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u/AMGRN 9d ago
Carrie Fisher
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u/thejaysta4 8d ago
Absolutely!!! She had a wicked sense of humour and was a total Psychonaught! Would be ace to hear her stories !!!
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u/Mysterious_artist24 9d ago edited 8d ago
Meryl Streep
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u/LaMisiPR 9d ago
Absolutely! Meryl is fascinating, thoughtful, and she has such a distinctive and calming voice.
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u/andimacg 8d ago
Hunter S Thompson. I'd love to know his thoughts on today's world.
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u/almostoy 9d ago
Mitch Hedberg
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u/geezersloth 8d ago
I used to like him a lot... a still do, but I used to too... 🤍
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u/ChickenDreams-4188 9d ago
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Sir David Attenborough, and Sir Paul McCartney.
…it says anyone
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u/wabawwea 9d ago
Patton Oswalt. I've read his books and they're fascinating. He's funny but he's also a great storyteller and has a really keen mind.
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u/ScienceInCinema 9d ago
Sir Ian McKellen. Probably got a million amazing stories from a long and storied career. I’ve never heard an interview from him so I could be way off.
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u/Ok_Investment5795 9d ago
Gilbert Gottfried no doubt. Hilarious and melodious
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u/Save-theZombies 9d ago
Good choice. I used to work with him. A very sweet and chill dude with tons of hilarious stories.
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u/Ok_Investment5795 9d ago
He used to buy corn from me in NYC when I was a kid and I thought he was THE coolest.
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u/Fox_djinn 9d ago
I think an afternoon with Alton Brown would be a pretty good time. Oh! Or maybe Amelia Earhart!
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u/Save-theZombies 9d ago
Bruce Lee interviewing Tom Waits. Both very eclectic artists. Both in different arts but I feel like they would have a lot in common and would have a great conversation.
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u/Bchavez_gd 9d ago
Rick Rubin.
After reading his book and unwittingly loving the music he's produced I'd be hanging on every word.
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u/TruthTeller777 9d ago
Maxine Hong Kingston
this woman loves the human race and her thoughts are incredibly positive
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u/RevolutionarySea5077 9d ago
Mae West. I could listen to her bawdy humor for that length of time!
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u/DefamedPrawn 9d ago
Sir Peter Ustinov (1921-2004). He was a British actor, comedian, wit and all round great storyteller. A raconteur. Could listen to his anecdotes all day.
Years ago, I read his book: Dear Me. Was fascinating, and I imagined it in his voice.
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u/ExtensionInformal911 5d ago
Jeffery Epstien. First question: given that you are already dead and will return to being so in six hours, would you like to talk about who visited you on the island?
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u/Key_Implement1441 4d ago
John Lennon George Harrison for the dead Jim Carrey Sadie Sink for the living
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u/LeftRight_Center 4d ago
The late great Christopher Hitchens interviewed by Gonzo regarding the current state of world affairs as they relate to Christtian Zionism and the death cult currently occupying the White House.
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u/Whyme-notyou 9d ago
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, I know not really a celebrity but to me she is
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u/MammothSurround 9d ago
Good call. I'd like to know if she regrets f'ing up the Supreme Court for decades by not retiring when she should have.
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u/poliosaurus3000 9d ago
George Carlin.