Interview: Todd Barry
By Jeff Lyons on Nov 22, 2002 in Interviews

Who was the coolest actor you have worked with? Actress?
Catherine Deneuve was really awesome. So were Joan Allen and Lee Remick.
What superpower (flight, x-ray vision, etc.) would help you the most in your day-to-day duties?
Thanks for defining “superpower” for me. I had no idea what that was. I thought it might mean “the ability to smell.”
We all know about your “medium” energy lifestyle. Is there anything that can make you take it up a notch to “high” energy?
If I’m at a party and someone puts on a Blues Brothers tape, I tend to go nuts.
If you must partake in name-dropping, whose name do you drop? Why?
I once sat next to Jim from “Wild Kingdom” on a flight from Atlanta. I find mentioning that opens a lot of doors.
What was your high school yearbook quote? What would it be now?
“Most likely to be interviewed by usedwigs.com.” Isn’t that a coincidence?
Ever consider doing a sitcom? Or do you have to be a fat comedian to get a show now?
I just ate a Wild Fire Chicken Salad from Bob Evans in Grand Rapids. So I’m on my way to getting fat.
Do you have a family member who looks just like you who could go on the road with a “Todd Barry II”?
My sister Gallagherina sometimes does a Todd Barry tribute act.
Can we expect a better-dressed Todd on your big Comedy Central Presents show?
I think I looked pretty good. That shirt was ironed.
What’s the last thing you bought on Ebay? Last thing you sold?
I’ve never sold anything, but I’ve bought bubble envelopes to mail my CD’s. I know, exciting.
You decide to open a comedy club, what do you call it?
The Wit and Humor Outlet
What’s more enjoyable, watching your friend (comedian) bomb on stage or someone you despise bomb on stage?
Anyone who bombs is my friend.
Many established comedians like to go to small clubs to try out new bits. How about giving us a new joke or two to test out on our readers?
No.
What do you consider a “good day” for Todd Barry?
A hearty breakfast, reading several books cover-to-cover, a hearty lunch, a snack, and a large glass of mulberry iced tea.
Are you ashamed of your early work in porn?
That’s a “joke” question. Funny shit.
“Todd Barry” sounds a bit too Hollywood. Please come clean on your real “birth” name.
Lance Patrick Thomas Bob
Get more Todd: www.toddbarry.com.








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