Shabooty Interview Series: Greg Fitzsimmons (Sirius)

GREG FITZSIMMONS INTERVIEW | *»sirius radio«*
The §hªb00ty Interview series stampedes onward…

Mini Biography
Greg won 4 Daytime Emmys as a writer and producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, before moving over to “Lucky Louie” on HBO in 2005. Following that, he was the Head Writer for “The Chelsea Handler Show” on E! and recently sold 6 episodes of a Celeb-Reality show to TV Land called “The Real Love Boat”.As a stand-up comedian, he’s has made regular appearances on “The Late Show with David Letterman”, “The Tonight Show”, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, “Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn”, and dozens of others. Greg was one of the first comedians ever given a second Half Hour Special on Comedy Central and has been a commentator on VH1′s hit show “Best Week Ever” for several years. He’s also appeared on VH1′s “I Love the 70s, 80s and 90s”.

Greg hosted a Cable Ace Award winning game show on MTV called “Idiot Savants” and in 2001 The U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen handed Greg the prestigious “Jury Award for Best Standup Comedian.” He’s appeared on “The Howard Stern Radio Show” over thirty times. Howard recently referred to Greg as his favorite comedian who guests on the program. In November 2006 Greg performed at Carnegie hall with Artie Lange.

Greg helped create “The Gerry Red Wilson Foundation” which raises money for Spinal Meningitis, a disease which afflicted both Greg’s wife and son, and took the life of his dear friend Gerry Red Wilson. Greg currently lives in Venice Beach with his wife, son and daughter.

YOUTUBE CLIP OF GREG’S STANDUP:

HERE GOES THE INTERVIEW!
§hªb00ty says:
Are you going to watch Sicko when it comes out?
(¯`·.¸.»…Greg Fitzsimmons…«.¸.·´¯) says:
NEVER HEARD OF IT

§hªb00ty says:
Have you ever been to Cannes?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
NO, BUT MY WIFE HAS. SHE USED TO WORK IN FILM. I WAS ONCE IN NICE. THE BEACH IS MADE OF SMALL STONES AND THE WOMEN ARE TOPLESS.

§hªb00ty says:
Very nice!
So you wrote for Ellen DeGeneres, what was that like?
I have to say I sort of am annoyed that the average hot trendwhore L-word watching groupie chick looks up to her…
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
IT WAS GOOD AND BAD

§hªb00ty says:
At what point did you get into the writers guild? What are the perks?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
GOT A DEVELOPMENT DEAL FOR MY OWN SITCOM FROM FOX IN 1997. HEALTH INSURANCE, MINIMUM WAGES, PENSION AND A LOT MORE

§hªb00ty says:
Boston U- I know you’re a proud BU alum, how often do you do dates there? …I mean dates when you take out undergrads. :) j/k.
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
I JUST DID ALUMNA WEEKEND THIS PAST WEEKEND. I PERFORM THERE EVERY SPRING

§hªb00ty says:
So what pill(s) were you prescribed that upped your productivity, but retarded your orgasm?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
ADDERAL

§hªb00ty says:
How is the jump from writing for TV to the movies been?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
SLOW

§hªb00ty says:
I take it your first love is stand-up comedy?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
MY WIFE, KIDS, THEN STAND-UP. WITHOUT THEM I’D ONLY BE DOING JOKES ABOUT ADDERAL

§hªb00ty says:
Do you think of yourself as a stand-up first and a writer second? or is that pretty much the same as they go hand in hand.
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
YES, THE FORMER

§hªb00ty says:
F MARY KILL (F- ONE, MARRY ONE, KILL ONE):
-Ellen D.
-Beth O
-Lindsay Lohan
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
I MARRIED AND F MY WIFE. SO SHE IS THE ONLY ONE I CAN REALLY KILL.

§hªb00ty says:
LOL
What shows do you tivo?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
DAILY SHOW, EVERYTHING ON HBO, AND HOUSE

§hªb00ty says:
How is the Sirius show going?
(and what time is that on)?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
4PM PACIFIC. IT’S GETTING BETTER AND BETTER:
§hªb00ty says:
Do the wack-packers call in?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
NO

§hªb00ty says:
How did you get your foot in the “IMDB” door (i.e. showbiz)?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
WARMING UP CROWDS WITH STANDUP. GOT HIRED AS A WRITER BY BILL MAHER

§hªb00ty says:
Do you use a sidekick?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
TREO

§hªb00ty says:
What about an apple computer like most of us creative folk?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
YES

§hªb00ty says:
Who are your writing heroes/inspirations?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
CARLIN, HOWARD

§hªb00ty says:
Who are your stand-up/comedy inspirations?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
BILL HICKS AND DAVE ATTELL

§hªb00ty says:
What [project] are we going to see you in next?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
IT’S A SURPRISE. I’LL TELL YOU MORE IN A FEW WEEKS

§hªb00ty says:
Would you ever do a date with the Killers of Comedy if it logistically wasn’t an issue, and they had enough money to afford you & Beetlejuice?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
MAYBE

§hªb00ty says:
Was your stand-up booking on Letterman your biggest “showcasing” so far to date?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
I’VE DONE A FEW OF THOSE. AND LOTS OF OTHERS. NONE OF THEM MEAN VERY MUCH EXCEPT ON A PERSONAL LEVEL.

§hªb00ty says:
A lot of comedians face that crossroads of either putting their heart into comedy or into music… were you ever faced with that, or do you lack any musical ability?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
NO MUSICAL ABILITY. LOT OF APPRECIATION

§hªb00ty says:
I heard Howard is renting an $800,000 summer home in the Hamptons this summer. Your thoughts?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
GET A SECURITY DEPOSIT

§hªb00ty says:
Are you still dropping retarded loads?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
NO, THEY’RE RIGHT ON TIME

§hªb00ty says:
LOL
Are your loads so retarded, that now you have to wear a gumball football helmet on the end of your penis?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
PASS

§hªb00ty says:
Is the sex life still going good?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
YES

§hªb00ty says:
Forget any select mo-fos or general readers out there, what advice do you have for ME, in terms of blowing up?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
DON’T. THERE ARE NO VIRGINS AT THE END.

§hªb00ty says:
LAF
I know your buddy Colin Quinn has some fucked up past with priests and homo-experiences…any thing remotely as fucked up with you?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
NO

§hªb00ty says:
Do you live in Manhatty or LA?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
LA

§hªb00ty says:
I know for the Hollywood walk of fame, you have to pay for your own star…when can we expect a star for you?
Greg Fitzsimmons says:
DOUBTFUL. MAYBE A SANDWICH NAMED AFTER ME AT A DELI SOMEWHERE

§hªb00ty says:
Snicker…
Thanks again, you rock!!!
Check out Greg’s site here -for tour dates and other news!
Cheers,
Shab00ty

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