So last night I'm at a charity event in NYC (Riverkeepers, a great organization dedicated to protecting NY's watershed and the mighty Hudson River) and standing just a few feet away from me (and chatting with Bill Clinton) was Zach Galifianakis. I'm not much of a celebrity hound but I really like Zach. His stuff always cracks me up. Anyway, when Zach and President Clinton were done talking, I walked over to Zach, introduced myself and told him I was a fan of his. I said that I've really enjoyed his movies, like his hbo show Bored To Death but really LOVED him when he played Norman, the MMJ fanatic who sells Stan a wacky bootleg of Jim James in the bathroom. He laughed. Told me he was a huge fan of the band and was looking forward to the new album. I told him I knew he was at T5 in NYC and he said he went a couple of nights. Brief but memorable conversation (at least for me). Chatting about MMJ with a celebrity (and a really nice friendly one as well) who is really into the band was pretty cool. Penny Lane thought this was cool and that I should share w my forum buddies so here's my moment.
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b479/jgsvinyl/ZachG.jpg)
Great story! 8)
fantastic!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Lookin' Spiffy!! Zach that is...
Great shot HH
I've always really liked him as well. Thats an awesome story, I like him more now.
thank you for sharing!
love his jacket!! ha ha
That's super! I recently was at a party and we were discussing who our top 5 "laminate list" people were. I had Zach in my top 5. The girls thought I was crazy... but then I thought their choices were pretty crazy, too (A-Rod, really??).
great story - thanks!
Quote from: vespachick on Apr 14, 2011, 03:28 PM
That's super! I recently was at a party and we were discussing who our top 5 "laminate list" people were. I had Zach in my top 5. The girls thought I was crazy... but then I thought their choices were pretty crazy, too (A-Rod, really??).
Awesome story Headhunter. You don't even look star struck or like you had the yips.
(http://gossip.whyfame.com/files/2010/10/zach_galifianakis_bathing-suit.jpg)
This is for you Vespa
Ha ha - Thanks Tater!! ;D :-*
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing, Jeff! :thumbsup:
This is awesooome! Tell us, how is Zach in real life hehehe ;D
Quote from: touchingmept2 on Apr 14, 2011, 10:08 PM
This is awesooome! Tell us, how is Zach in real life hehehe ;D
He was friendly, quieter than I would have thought and much thinner than I would have guessed. He is a great actor, funny as heck and a big MMJ fan. He is just fine in my book.
Nice Jeff!
cool story, thanks. he is hilarious!
Y'know, he and I stood next to each other at the bar on the roof of T5 on EU night, where I went up between Everest and MMJ sets to recover from the spins. I was certain it was him, others weren't so sure. I decided to let him be, as did everyone else, but wondered if he was grateful people were leaving him alone or kinda lonely. He didn't seem to be with anyone else, at least when I saw him.
I love Bored to Death and pretty much all he's done. Between Two Ferns, his standup (there used to be a few videos on Netflix instant viewing, such as the Comedians of Comedy tour w/he, Patton Oswald, and Brian Posein), and his two SNL appearances are pretty great.
In fact, on SNL last month he donned the Little Orphan Annie dress once again!
Also, check out his website ;) http://www.zachgalifianakis.com/ (http://www.zachgalifianakis.com/)
that's so rad jeff ... great picture too :thumbsup: :thumbsup: i had a friend who went to that event too & had a really great time. riverkeepr is a great organization .. i went to one of their events once and got to meet dan aykroyd which was pretty cool.
The fact that he enjoys the band so much is almost too much bearded goodness for my heart to handle.
Quote from: br00ke on Apr 15, 2011, 02:13 PM
that's so rad jeff ... great picture too :thumbsup: :thumbsup: i had a friend who went to that event too & had a really great time. riverkeepr is a great organization .. i went to one of their events once and got to meet dan aykroyd which was pretty cool.
brooke - i just sent you a really cool photo of beth & i with another "interesting" person we met at riverkeepers. you might recognize him too.
that's awesome, jeff! can't tell you how many times i've watched that american dad episode. still cracks me up, as does pretty much anything zach g. does ;D
great pic of the two of you @ a great charity event. thanks for sharing w/ us!
I love Zach but didnt you speak with Clinton? Man talk about a famous figure!! Thanks HH awesome story!!
Quote from: CTdeadhead on Apr 17, 2011, 12:09 PM
I love Zach but didnt you speak with Clinton? Man talk about a famous figure!! Thanks HH awesome story!!
Actually, I did. :thumbsup: Got a picture with him too but didn't talk to him about mmj.
Quote from: headhunter on Apr 17, 2011, 04:23 PM
Quote from: CTdeadhead on Apr 17, 2011, 12:09 PM
I love Zach but didnt you speak with Clinton? Man talk about a famous figure!! Thanks HH awesome story!!
Actually, I did. :thumbsup: Got a picture with him too but didn't talk to him about mmj.
Man! In my life, all the celebrities I had met had been musicians and athletes. Who knew on this board I'd meet the likes of you and Mahg33ta ;D 8)
Post that shit man!!
It's not MMJ related but it was a pretty cool moment.
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b479/jgsvinyl/BillClinton.jpg)
Wow AWESOME!! Im super impressed! Love that man!! Many not be MMJ but it came out of a MMJ related story so, pertinent I think, besides he's the former POTUS!!
this is awesome Jeff! glad you had a great evening
Very, very cool! Was wondering if you talked to Clinton ;D
great story, headhunter! didn't know he was a fan of the band. that is rad. i remember wondering if that guy who looked like zach g. at T5
was zach g. now we know!
Quote from: vespachick on Apr 14, 2011, 03:28 PM
we were discussing who our top 5 "laminate list" people were.
what is a "laminate list?" ??? do i want to know? :-\
Great pics H-Dub!
..You can show those to your kids, and theyll probably say my daddy met the Hangover guy and the president that got impeachered ;)
slow slow tune was just on American Dad. Cool. :thumbsup:
That was a fun story!
MMJ and Zach both make me smile like no other.
Did any of you guys happen to catch his VH1 show when it was on tv or through the mighty internets?