An afternoon with the actor making knives and talking co-star Sylvester Stallone, the cancellation of 'Freaks and Geeks,' and his one day as a barista
"Sometimes I pinch myself," says Starr ."Like, 'How did I get here?'"universe, the one with the rectangular eyeglasses and a deadpan expression. He’s used to it by now. “More often than not, I just get the look of familiarity without specificity,” says Starr, 42. Flying under the radar has kept him humble. “When they were like, ‘We want you to interview this guy,’” he asks me, “were you like,— a beloved cult favorite that turned 25 just a few days earlier.
It’s a trippy conversation, as if Bill Haverchuck had quit AV club and joined shop class. Though that wouldn’t be a totally unexpected development.co-stars with whom he’s remained tight, also have artistic hobbies. All three of the actors are into ceramics. “We should have areunion and celebrate 25 years at a ceramics studio,” jokes Hagan, who received a Starr-crafted dick knife at her own wedding.
Starr says Stallone even has some comedic chops of his own. He recalls the first day of shooting Season One, when Stallone wasn’t needed on set. “Usually, he made a habit of going back to his trailer, but the cameras had gone out of the room and he stuck around,” Starr says. “It was just me and him and one of the grips. He got quiet for a second and I was like, ‘How are you feeling, Sly?’ And he just said, ‘Superior.’ Me and the grip just laughed.
It’s impossible to discuss the show without a certain moment coming up. That would be Starr’s scene in the 14th episode, “Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers,” written and directed by Apatow. In it, Starr’s character Bill comes home from school, makes a grilled cheese, and eats it while cracking up to Garry Shandling on the television. That’s it. There are no lines. Just the Who’s “I’m One” playing as Bill has this private, poignant moment in his living room..
As in most friendships, they’ve experienced some ups and downs — to the point where Starr almost didn’t attend Rogen’s wedding in 2011. “We weren’t talking a lot at that time and I didn’t feel that connected to him,” Starr says. But the day of the ceremony, Rogen asked Starr if he would come do a reading. “I was adamant that he participated in my wedding,” Rogen says. “To me, he’s like a close cousin. I grew up with him. I wouldn’t be the same person if I hadn’t known Martin.
Starr’s driver drops us off in the neighborhood of Dumbo, so we can get some matcha lattes. Starr stares at the pastry case inside the cafe. “I noticed that in New York, almond croissants kind of look like they’ve been run over by a car,” he says. He orders a matcha chai latte, which the baristas remake after mistakenly serving it iced. When a fly lands inside the rim, it’s hard not to laugh at his luck. But Starr is unfazed.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘All Things Metal’ Doc: Three Brothers Who Forge Metal and Play Heavy Metal TogetherThe Patterson brothers and filmmaker Motoki Otsuka discuss their new short documentary, 'All Things Metal.'
Read more »
Miss Manners: How to navigate the confusing lines at the post officeAdvice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Read more »
Miss Manners: Do I need to send a thank-you note for a thank-you gift?Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Read more »
Miss Manners: Am I being billed for the time my plumber is spending on his phone?Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Read more »
Miss Manners: When real life turns into someone’s movie studio — and you’re just an extraAdvice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Read more »
Miss Manners: Do wedding invitations always mean a gift is expected?Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Read more »