Slice O’ Craig:
“I grew up in Glasgow. It was kind of like Braveheart…in Detroit…in the 1970’s. Lots of polyester and violence. Now that I’ve moved to L.A., I ‘m a wimp. I’m all lactose-intolerant and stuff.”
“The first drug I ever took was at a Deep Purple concert. I got it from my Uncle’s pharmacy. It was chloroform. I was out cold in 40 seconds. I woke up to: ‘Goodnight Glasgow!’ Kids, just say ‘no’ to chloroform.”
“I spent time in rehab for alcoholism. You always know you’re getting better when you can beat the junkies at Jenga.”
“My ex-wife is Jewish. We had a Scottish/Jewish wedding. Unfortunately, the Jewish tradition of dancing around with the bride and groom on your shoulders clashes with the Scottish tradition of wearing nothing under your kilt.”
Self-effacing. Charming. Unpolished. Holy, his energy! Not the manic Robin Williams stuff…no, no, no (thank God). Craig Ferguson has a way of throwing his body into every vowel and consonant. He’s committed to his stories – all while kicking your ass in a bar fight. A raucously entertaining night! (This was a belated Valentine’s outing. I choose comedy over flowers or chocolates or jewelry ANY day. I mean, who needs a material ‘thing’ when you can share an experience like laughing, eh? I don’t get the whole ‘Gimme Gimme’ deal).
Oh, and Craig also said something about french fries on room service trays in hotel hallways tasting great…. then he paused and said…”Hmm, watch the show Monday. I’m getting bored with the usual material.” My curiousity is piqued.
I see that his Late Late Night show got trashed in today’s L.A. Times (thanks Guy AND Torben). Though the critic did seem to suggest that Craig IS better than the hokey format. But, that’s the host’s responsibility too, is it not? Format should reflect the comic/host’s unique style. Ellen’s show IS Ellen. Craig…come on lad. Tell the CBS suits to shut their holes. Nobody’s messing with your ideas (make like you’re at the Cock & Whistle).