Interviews - Page 12 of 12 - Serial Optimist

Comedian Anthony Jeselnik: “He’s The Best!” -Everybody

David DeanNovember 29, 2010

Comedian Anthony Jeselnik has made people feel uncomfortable all over the world. He has appeared multiple times on Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O' Brien, and a handful of other shows. He was named one of Variety's "10 Comics To Watch" in 2008 an... Read More...

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Get to Know Comedian Sara Schaefer

David DeanNovember 16, 2010

I’ve been a Sara Schaefer fan for a while now. Much like hearing a musician you like, you start to follow their music, an author you like, your read their other books, etc. The same goes for bloggers. Eventually, you come across someone who has the s... Read More...

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Interview With Artist Max Fields

David DeanNovember 10, 2010

Artist Max Fields creates the kind of work that grabs your attention instantly. It is bizarre and eerie, and really makes you feel something, almost uncomfortable at first. You feel as if you are looking at things Fields photographed that weren't s... Read More...

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Have You Met Emily Wells Yet? Allow Me To Introduce You..

David DeanOctober 19, 2010

I featured a few Emily Wells videos via a guest post from Streetwater not to long ago. Recently I was able to ask Emily some questions, all in the perspective of a new fan, someone who was far from familiar with her music, her style. I've now been a ... Read More...

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Duncan Trussell Loves You

David DeanOctober 13, 2010

I really believe he does love you. No joke. Duncan is a writer, actor, and stand-up comedian who really does seem genuinely sweet, and spacey in a good way. Living in his own world that I wouldn't want to live in, but would like to visit often. You m... Read More...

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An Interview With The Great, Nerdy, Polite, Hilarious, Rich Sommer

David DeanSeptember 23, 2010

You will probably instantly recognize Rich Sommer as Harry Crane from AMC’s Mad Men, undoubtedly one of the best shows on television, currently in the middle of its fourth season. Then you will probably ask yourself, “What else have I seen him i... Read More...

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An Artist You Should Know: Yatika Fields

David DeanSeptember 10, 2010

Yatika Fields is the kind of person who has always been comfortable in his own skin, someone who has always stayed true to who he is. That is something you very rarely find these days, or even those days, or any days. He has energy for life. He lives... Read More...

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The Highly Contagious, Awesomely Hilarious Matt Braunger

David DeanSeptember 3, 2010

Few people have the ability to literally make you smile without saying a word, to somewhat instantly put you in a good mood, even if only for a brief moment. It’s not that stand-up comedian/actor Matt Braunger looks like a cute puppy or any... Read More...

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Broad City: Some Funny Bitches, For Real

David DeanAugust 25, 2010

You know when you get into a band way before anyone else, read a book that doesn’t become popular for a year or two, are a fan of a show no one else seems to watch until its third season, etc? You never lose that connection to the band/book/show, l... Read More...

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Natasha Leggero: A Smart, Hilarious, Hard Working, Talented, Crushbreaking Comedian & Actress

David DeanAugust 22, 2010

You know how when you have an idol or hero or something that you've looked up to your whole life, and then you meet them as an adult and they're doing blow in the bathroom of a gas station asking you for $20? Well, this interview was absolutely nothi... Read More...

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Jen Kirkman: Comedian, Writer, Actress, & My Fantasy Best Friend

David DeanAugust 19, 2010

Jen Kirkman is a stand-up comedian, television writer, and actress. You probably know her/recognize her as the staff writer and roundtable regular on Chelsea Lately, (she has left to pursue other opportunities.) In 2009 Entertainment Weekly named her... Read More...

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Paul F. Tompkins: Funny, Smart, Stylish, Great Looking, & Nice. He’s a Sixdruple Threat

David DeanAugust 13, 2010

You undoubtedly know Paul from hosting the hilarious Best Week Ever. You might know Paul from appearing in Curb Your Enthusiasm, cameo appearances in There Will Be Blood, Magnolia, The Informant!, Weeds, and if you have a keen sense of hearing, you w... Read More...

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Paul Scheer: The Guy You Always Recognize In Something That Is Always Awesomely Hilarious

David DeanAugust 13, 2010

I've been a fan of Paul Scheer for a while now, back to the Best Week Ever days, which means I was still a little late on becoming a fan. He consistently stood out on BWE and made fans want to see and hear more and more of him. Luckily, that has been... Read More...

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