Richard Lewis Talks Miles Davis In New Interview
Here’s part of an interview with Richard Lewis, the actor, comedian, and world-class neurotic. The interview, conducted by Paul Matwychuk, appears in SEE Magazine, which is based in Edmonton.
I’ve always liked Richard Lewis (Anything But Love, anyone? Great show!), so it’s cool to see him refer to Miles Davis in this really good interview (who knew he is old friends w/ bassist Charlie Haden?). He’s always funny on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and I have fond memories of his early HBO specials.
Q: Are there any jazz musicians you feel a particular affinity with? I mean, you’re not exactly a Dave Brubeck type, are you?
Richard Lewis: If I’m really on fire, I’ll go right to Miles Davis — except I won’t turn my back on the audience. God, I’d love that — if I had a really bad audience, to just turn my back on them and talk to myself. That’d be really hip. Actually, Miles Davis is maybe too easy a choice. I just sort of feel like I’m in the middle of someone who really respects the spoken word, but also wants the audience to know that if they laugh, if they’re really with me, I’m going to start doing material I’ve never done before. That is the highest of highs for any performer who works like this — to have the audience rolling with laughter over something that never existed before you went onstage… it doesn’t get better than that.
The Voice Of Neurosis: Q&A w/ Richard Lewis
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