I have been trying to come up with some new material, and as an occasional reader of "pink is the new blog", I decided to interview celebrities. Unfortunately, living where I do, I don't have much access to any, not even D-Listers. (And we are NOT counting the Indian from the Village People, previously dissed here in an exclusive disturbing story.) Brian Dunkleman was a cohost with Ryan Seacrest on the first season of American Idol, and while he says he left the show to pursue other opportunities in the film industry, I found him at a local burger chain, and he granted me an exclusive interview during his 10 minute break between burger flipping. Me: So, Brian, what have you been up to?
Brian: Reading scripts, auditioning, you know.....
Me: So, flipping burgers, reading books, and practicing in front of the mirror?
Brian: Pretty much.
Me: Rumors abound about why you left the show. One of which has to do with an affair with someone....
Brian: I did NOT sleep with Ryan Seacrest. I am not gay.
Me: Hey, chill out, no one said YOU were gay.
both of us chuckle lightly.
Me: so Ryan then.....?
Brian: do I even have to answer that?
Me: no, not really. Whats Justin Guarini been up to?
Brian: Would you like to talk to him, I think he is mopping the restrooms right about now.
As I looked to see if Brian was joking with me, he had to return to check on his burgers, I asked a few coworkers, who said Brian was a decent guy, who only occasionally got upset when someone makes fun of his disappearance form idol, and Ryan's success afterwards.
I had planned a follow up to see exactly what Paula takes/drinks/whatever, as I want to have her state of mind, and about Clay's bizarre hair, Brian was offered another job and the Dunkin Donuts across the street and was unavailable to continue our interview.
So, my new foray into E list celebrity interviews didn't start off so well, but I think my new plan is to keep fading stars in the news, like Nancy McKeon (Jo from the Facts of Life) who didn't even star in the reunion specials, like she had something better to do.
Disclaimer: Just because this interview was concerning American Idol, does not mean this blogger endorses it, watches it, or is even remotely aware of any happenings from the show, other than the slightly epileptic guy one, Kelly Clarkson rocks, and Paula Abdul should share her entire "health" regime for this rest of us. I can honestly say I have never once voted, although I wanted to once, while Chris Daughtry was still in the running. (Me and Spinning Girl have something else in common.) I should also mention, that while I did interview Brian Dunkleman, there is a slight chance it wasn't the same one, and he was just pulling my leg. (He wasn't carrying identification at the time of the interview, and calls to verify to his phone have only returned a disconnected phone, leading to some credibility it was actually him.)
