Christopher Walken Life Lessons: Off The Cuff With Peter Travers
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- In the latest installment of Off the Cuff, Peter Travers catches up with Christopher Walken, and Christopher Walken catches up with the two most seminal characters of his career: the self-destructive Duane from Annie Hall and the introspective Nick from The Deer Hunter. "Do you ever wake up worrying what has happened to the characters you've played?" Travers asks. Walken replies dryly, "No, Duane's ok. He's working on a fishing boat, deep-sea trawling."
From there, Travers asks Walken what it's like to be impersonated so frequently by so many people. "Everyone you know has a Chris Walken impression," Travers says.
"I have a friend of mine who does me on his answering machine," Walken responds, "and when I call him, I answer. It's pretty strange." He's no slouch with mimicry, either. "I've been doing Bette Davis since I sat down here, and you didn't even notice," he deadpans.
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Travers then appeals to the air of wisdom that seems to saturate everything Walken does. "We think you know more about life than the rest of us. I bet you can give me three lessons in life I could take with me today," Travers says.
"Those things with me are pretty basic," Walken replies. "Even in the limo, I buckle my seatbelt. I got that seatbelt on before the car moves." So the Number One lesson in life is to buckle up? "Definitely," Walken says.
Walken also reveals some lesser-known facts about The Deer Hunter and Annie Hall that may make the classic films worth another rewatch. For example, it turns out Walken was just off-camera in one of The Deer Hunter's pivotal scenes: his own character's funeral. "I went and hid in the bushes, and I watched everybody being sad. I had a real day off, because they were burying me," he says. Walken also points out that his name is mistakenly listed as "Christoph Vlaken" in the credits of Annie Hall. "My agent said, 'What's with this?' and they said, 'Sorry, all the prints are made, and that's it,'" he says.
Travers wraps up by asking Walken about 1995's Him, a play Walken wrote about what Elvis's life might've been like if he hadn't died. "That play is about celebrity. What is that about for you? How do you live with being a celebrity?" Travers asks. Walken insists, "That's a different thing. It was Elvis! Come on. They were chasing him down the street. He had a cape. He had a pink Cadillac." Finally, while he may not be Elvis, Walken closes by belting out a glorious rendition of "With a Song in My Heart" as a send-off, and Travers chimes in as well.
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"The Deer Hunter" was one of my ultimate favourite movies. He is original, brilliant, and one of a kind.He sees things which are invisible to the mundane. Ronnie Walken is a gift to humanity.
I can never get enough of that Walken talkin'.
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When they let him.
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I couldn't watch this, despite the fact that I love Christopher Walken. The interviewer just kept interrupting him.
His scene with Hopper in True Romance is one of my favortie movie scenes of all time...
beautiful human being.
Mr. Walken is the very best.
The interviewer is awful. He needs to give CW time to respond as well as let him finish his sentences. If he actually listened he'd know how to move with CW and his train of thought. CW was so patient with him.
What an enjoyable interview! Smart questions, wise and genuine answers. Walken is one of my favorites actors.
peter travers is really funny and enjoyable to watch, almost with a comedic approach.
He is such a normal genius, just having fun.
Walken is always a blast to watch - a uniquely talented actor and a most charismatic human being. Too bad he was constantly interrupted by that horrible interviewer.
So agree. 📺🎬📽️
Same
The man is incapable of being dull.
Yes, Peter, a good interviewer is heard less than the interviewee.
Some say it a good interview some say bad.. He's some one i find to be awesome in everything ive ever seen so i loved it ...
I always loved Christopher personality.
Not to mention his interesting looks - my GAWD, the man was the most beautiful man I have ever seen in my life when he was in his 30s. Love the fact he will be married to his one and only gorgeous wife 50 years this year! Congrats!
@@shimmeringfairydust3275 I actually prefer him a little older. He was freaking hot in Biloxi Blues
I DO KNOW ,,,,,,,but, the more I watch Christopher Walken the more I start talking like him.
that is how it started with most of us who love him. We wonder, "who is this different but likeable person". Next thing you know you would be willing to sell your sould to stand for 5 minutes in his presence
This guy transcends technology. We all look like idiots beside him.
He ignores it because he doesn't understand it. Common among older people.
Wat a lovely man respect to yuo
Good actor Chris Walken something about the dark with him but fascinating guy and he cooks !
peter travers has a voice 205 years younger than himself
Nowadays the interviewer see's himself as just as important and interesting as the guess and feels the audience would be disappointed if he didnt shine. If only they could put their fucking egos away for five minutes and their need to be oh so funny and let the guest say something .I did not click this video because I saw the name Peter Travers...I have no fuckin clue who travers is...Its no wonder Walken has said he will not do interviews anymore..could you blame him
Walken needs to prank the interviewer with a tire iron.
The song was perfect!
Peter Travers is a terrible interviewer. He should not have been allowed in the same room with based Walken.
The interviewer has to keep the conversation rolling.. you cant leave that to your guest .. it would just come off as awkward and hard to watch ..
@@fortunatoofamontillado1059 No, this was hard to watch. And he's lucky that his legendary guest is a lovely man and was patient.
I enjoy you and love how you did your own corrected crazy... thanks
terrible interviewer
shame there are no good interviewers anymore.
I know, right? What was that? And he works for Rolling Stones of all places.
I really like this style of interview, it is more like a conversation between friends.
how about one camera on both of them
THANK YOU!!!
Couldn't find Kristof Valken, Looked like the actors weren't listed in either the opening or closing credits of Annie Hall. If you see this Kristof Valken,,,,bite me. You win.
good relationship advice
This boy is the fucking cats meow
Ive noticed he never has a wedding ring on?
a lot of classic films on vcr in the background
WTF is wrong with that interviewer?
Hey Travers next time pass when Chris offers you a puff of his 'jazz cigarette' you obviously cannot handle it!
"I get up early and chase the cat around the house."
Dramatization in my head:
Walken: "I HAVE A FEVER, AND THE ONLY PRESCRIPTION IS MORE PUSSY!"
(cat runs for its life, walken hot on its trail with a psychotic look of longing)
Only life lesson he didn't learn was not telling the truth of Natalie Wood 💯
He act like little kid talking to someone they have all ways wanted to meet. Why does he go on about him not using digital things, he also find it really funny. Also I don't why he is still a interviewer, he's the worst interviewer.
natwat123 It worked. CW is out of his shell. CW on other talk shows is very awkward. He gives one sentence answers. The interviewer knows what he's doing and is avoiding excruciating awkwardness. But yeah he is differing to CW. Opps, 5 years ago? Sorry.
The interviewer is awful. He needs to give CW time to respond as well as let him finish his sentences. If he actually listened he'd know how to move with CW and his train of thought. CW was so patient with him.
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Peter Travis sucks at this.
Peter Travers needs to learn how to listen, and PAUSE every now and then to let the other person finish their freakin' sentence!
I was about to say the same thing, then I saw your comment. It's spot on.
Jeff Koehn I thought the same thing until I also thought that they might have cut down time out if the interview and it showed up in a fast reply to CW. My2cenTS
STFU
Agree. 📺🎬📽️
He needs a hunk of metal shoved up his ass for 2 years!
Why can't interviewers shut up and let their guests speak? Why? Why? Good lord, man. Stop interrupting Walken. There oughta be a law.
This travers character is the worst interviewer in the world, clueless, absolutely.He asks a question and then answers it himself, quite an act, but not conducive to interviewing.
Why didn't Travers just sit and talk into the camera all by himself...no pesky actor to interrupt him?
Exactly.
better than charlie rose
So he's an introvert, but not awkward among people. Good to know I'm not the only one. Kinda breaks the introvert stereotype.
I would have loved to hear about the other two life lessons apart from buckling up. Very annoying interviewer. Christopher Walken is wonderful.
I don't care about the interviewer ....I don't care about anything else that you try to read into this. CHRIS WALKEN is a bad ass. That's all. Make life easy.
Christopher Walken is the best.
the most intrusive interviewer.
Ask question and then listen! I want to watch Christopher, not Peter.
Because of that horrible interviewer Travers we don't know the other two Walken Life Lessons !
Chris said he had three rules to live by and Travers didn't let him finish the last two. What a dufus.
Peter Travers needs to learn to LISTEN MORE, TALK LESS..he can't help it..he's not an actor....he tries to interview well but not too great.
Love this man! Great a actor and love THAT voice!
I love his voice and his mad uniqueness❤
What a gracious guy, rolling along with a bunch of awkward and silly questions and comments, and even indulging that last nonsequitor comment with a song.
Wow, what a Terrible interviewer, he need to learn how to pause and listen
You guys suck at interviewing Christopher Walken. I don't know what your problem is. Are you so intimidated that you sabotage your job? You want to look relaxed, casual and you're ending spending half of the interview talking about his relationship with technology. Stand up guys is an excellent movie, and you lost the opportunity to talk about the work he has done to make this movie happen. Walken is way too nice with these incompetent people.
Jesus, this interviewer is off the hook bad. What a waste of an opportunity.
I am from that generation.That every boy my age and to few years older in my town went to Vietnam so the Deer hunter shakes me up even to this day.
I love when he is with Conan
I could watch 10 hours of this.
I could watch 10 hours of a good interview. This asshole needs to shut up and let his guests finish an entire sentence. Worst interviewer I have seen in ages!
Well I enjoyed this interview and I think they bounce off each other and make a funny and fascinating chat and they are like two good friends and were listening in to that chat.
Bullshit.
@@diannemay2545 nope. it was good.
you can hear the interviewer more that mr walken . it was so annoying . wish the interviewer would shut up and let him talk
The World will be a really shitty place without Christopher Walken
I love Christopher. I feel closer to him now that I know he doesn't need any more cowbell.
Great actor he's someone who facilitates me we are quite similar especially with technology it's a great device but it's also a tracking device. I admire him and his 40 marriage. He's a jolly nice guy ❤️
I, like, you, and, your, wife, me, and, my, husband, are, the, same.. we, are, happy.
What an obsequious interviewer.
I checked the credits from Annie Hall, at first it's correctly spelled, but when the cast titles appears later on it says "Christopher Wlaken". Minor error, wasn't Christoph at least like he said.
Does he have a HEART on/in his hair ? _(left screen - his right side)_
the only interviewer worse than this guy is Leno
people do that when they're with someone they feel lesser to. They feel like kissing ass, overly confirming and validating what he says etc. Think he feels very little
Travers is way over his head...
AMAZING!
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The hair.
Watch Chris Walken help me make chicken salad!
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Such a great actor and a fun delight in interviews!
He turned into Ethyl Murmon !
I did watch Deer Hunter, vaguely remember... I can't stand my star "leaving" I won't watch it again.
Ladies and gentlemen...foo FIGHtahs.
I think Natalie Wood slipped into the water trying to make it to shore to call her daughters...it was terribly simple or terribly complex..
hmm.....small fry.
This is Hymie overload.
I chase my cat too.
i like his style
you naysayers are wrong! Travers draws Walken out like never before!
I see your point too. But I would have like to hear Walken's last two rules to live by.