Maclean’s Interview: Russell Peters

Comedian Russell Peters talks to Kenneth Whyte about ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and some of the more curious Oscar performances

by Kenneth Whyte on Monday, March 2, 2009 9:30pm - 0 Comments

Q: And no musical numbers.

A: Or Katt Williams.

Q: What did you think of Jerry Lewis’s appearance?

A: That was good. It was like, “Hey, look at all the people who are going to be dead next year and won’t be at the next awards.” Sophia Loren, Jerry Lewis. Who else was decrepit? There were a lot of nearly-deads at the show. I thought Frank Langella [Frost/Nixon] should have won something. I mean, it doesn’t look like he’s going to be around much longer, either.

Q: What else are you working on now?

A: I’m getting ready to do a couple of films, and I’ve got my Canadian tour coming up in June, and I’m just getting my act together—literally—for that.

Q: “A couple of films”—that’s a bit ostentatious, isn’t it?

A: Yeah, I’m trying to brag a little bit, you know? I can’t announce what they are yet because the contracts aren’t signed, but they’re looming, buddy, they’re looming.

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