David Bowie's last interview (Extras)

This is the last interview by David Bowie. He's being asked about working with Ricky Gervais and appearing on the british tv show "Extras", in 2006.
Enjoy and keep cool.

[@melvinch]

He would have made an excellent Bond villain.

[@thelordofsalem3044]

Melvin Chong Or an excellent Bond actor. Y'know back in his youth before his 50's and 60's

[@deckofcards87]

Armando Loaeza He was a coke head and weighed 3 pounds in the 70s. Not 007 material. The Thin White Duke for arch villian though, fuck yeah

[@joechesshyre]

I've thought this for a while, and found out that he was asked to play Max Zorin in A View To A Kill, but turned it down and later said he didn't want to spend five months watching his stunt double fall off cliffs : / So they asked Sting, and then Christopher Walken who is of course excellent.

[@melizmatea]

omg that would have been great!!! Although at his most dashing, he's kind of Bondian himself...

[@cynthiamorlaix8330]

Did you know that he refused many times to play the Joker in Batman in the end 80s and 90 s

[@sprucy434]

NEVER took himself seriously. He is soooo missed.

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Superior ... I hope my YT Bowie covers make him smile from far far away.

[@MartinHiggins1972]

@sprucy434 Oh, there was definitely a time when he took himself too seriously.

[@tonycostanzo4276]

he faked his death

[@imaweerascal]

@@tonycostanzo4276 Yes!! Him and Elvis. They're still alive, living on the Moon in a WWII bomber.

[@AgentXPQ]

If I may say so, this is an example that Bowie is actually a pretty good actor. I had to watch this 3 times to figure out that he was kidding.

[@chairmanmeow-ij1wd]

+AgentXPQ Hmmm....you didnt realise when he gave examples of his 'jokes?' Gullible much?

[@robyourtime]

+AgentXPQ You must be American

[@tobloyd]

+rob poynter And you must have some sort of inferiority complex

[@robyourtime]

Tobias Bloyd Inferiority complex? Jealous that I don't live in same country as Trump and Hillary? Hahahahaha good one.

[@tobloyd]

+rob poynter I doubt AgentXPQ likes Trump much either (no idea about Hilary), but what does that have to do with Bowie's acting chops anyway? And the shitty things about the US have no more to do with AgentXPQ than the good points about NZ have to do with you. NZ is an awesome place, man. I seriously don't get why you seem to feel so threatened. Just be happy to live where you do (y)

[@IronRooRoo]

This entire interview is satire. It is scripted, an actual part of the episode. All the guests who went on this show did interviews in this way, acting odd, contrived or full of themselves. Granted this one is more subtle but it's still not a real interview. You really should change the title of this because it's misleading to all the morons in the comments who are oblivious to the fact, acting like they've just watched an actual interview.

[@4ebees]

+IronRooRoo Exactly. No one can think that Bowie is serious when he says he started off in serious movies...then segues into some of his best jokes "Yeah? You and whose army?" It's a great example of how Gervais is liked by other people in the business. They so much want to be involved in taking the mickey out of themselves and the industry.

[@IronRooRoo]

+4ebees Except that so many people commenting are clueless with comments like "wow he's so down to earth, great interview!" They're that thick they cannot even detect the obvious sarcasm during instances which you pointed out. It makes me depressed to know on average people are this stupid.

[@mickelodiansurname9578]

IronRooRoo I doubt pointing out things to a moron will improve things any...but its worth a shot.

[@HugoLindmark]

Well, first of all: you're wrong. This isn't a part of the episode. And I really don't think it's scripted. Cause no, not "all the guests" did this kind of interview for the show. This is a behind the scene interview and Bowie's joking around. But I wouldn't correct you like this if it wasn't for the fact that it's kind of fun when people call other people "moron" and in the same breath doesn't have a clue what they are talking about. Cheers!

[@FanVarious]

I thought something was off lol

[@masterbates3174]

"That's really quite a zinger isn't it?"

[@MrIlleism]

Love the brilliant sarcasm. British humour at it's finest :D

[@5burowz]

RIP you gem of a creature you

[@5burowz]

Daniel Wallin I'm low class

[@jerrygregor]

+Daniel Wallin That was uncalled for. An apology would redeem you.

[@jerrygregor]

+Daniel Wallin This is a public forum Daniel, it's everyone's show.

[@jerrygregor]

+Daniel Wallin You seek attention. Bye Daniel.

[@blackmore4]

+Daniel Wallin _"I am reality"_ True. Isn't reality fucking awful Dan...

[@alphasoundboard2864]

only Brit's can pull off this dry humour lol

[@samsmith4216]

Can't agree. Watch "Spinal Tap"... I'm pretty sure that was before this and Spinal Tap is an American parody production. Also, "Best in Show", 'The Mighty Wind"...both examples of the se style humor. North American. Monty Python was famous for their parodies but seemed like they didn't hide the obvious joke.

[@kJ922-h3j]

@@samsmith4216 very dry humour and very dry sarcasm is so much more prevalent in British culture, tv and general conversation though. American sarcasm for example is far more obvious compared to British sarcasm, with some exceptions of course as you pointed out

[@LSD123.]

Hey, don't forget ua aussies...

[@alphasoundboard2864]

@@LSD123. ofc not our lovely cousin's 😁

[@alphasoundboard2864]

@@samsmith4216 ofc not..this sort of humour has been going before/since Shakespeare before the US was even ' invented' ha ha.. part of British culture.. but fair point!!

[@seanie002]

Quite simply, the coolest dude on the planet.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

"Yeah? You and whose army. That's an example of the kind of things that I've got"

[@martinprocter2955]

its quite the 'zinger'

[@paololuckyluke2854]

Jesus, I thought that was on my screen for a moment!

[@albertogimenosanchez8122]

Just brilliant. Bowie forever!

[@GirlWithBrownHair44]

i've never seen someone look so young at the age he is here. when he talks and his face lights up, he looks no different to him he did in the 80s with the blonde hair. fuck. i miss him.

[@65motowngirl]

Yes. A facelift will do that. Duh!

[@julian_day]

he looks like someone in their 50s to me

[@curtisholmes9988]

@@julian_daybecause he was at the time

[@m2db772]

david bowie as david brent this is great

[@lizclegg7556]

+Matty Brookd Thank you. At least somebody gets it.

[@m2db772]

I sure do i love rickys awkward comedy and how he gets other celebs act the same ;)

[@miacat5630]

I noticed this too! :-)

[@m2db772]

+Mia Cat then you also hav a gud eye for comedy :)

[@petermills2061]

+Matty Brookd. I had assumed everyone 'got it' !! Those 'JOKES' !!!

[@yumalation]

"I have a proper job David Bowie Rock God" Goodnight, moon man.

[@Stuart267]

@MAD GRUMPYMAN Gay or not. the man will always be a legend. Just like you will always be a nobody cares

[@Elbowbanditest2003]

@MAD GRUMPYMAN a legend is someone who is remembered' known and/or loved by many many people. David is definitely a legend so are the rolling stones and the Beatles. They dont just sing songs they write and put a lot of effort into them and are very talented the same reason me and you are nobody cares people because we aren't able to come up with a single song that could become mildly famous for less a week.

[@Stuart267]

@@Elbowbanditest2003 To be fair a celeb called Michael Barrymore had a wife & kids, Didn't stop him fisting a guy to death in real life

[@Elbowbanditest2003]

@@Stuart267 bowie was bisexual he said it many times

[@Stuart267]

@@Elbowbanditest2003 I know he was, think the original commenter was mistaken so they deleted the comment. Apparently Bowie had an affair with Susan Sarandon in the 80's Mick Jagger's ex also implied he & Jagger had a brief fling too,

[@Fatima502]

If they released "Chubby Little Loser" as a single, it would sell a million now

[@Mandrake591]

Not in 2020 through, the so-called "woke" folk would flip out!

[@MyScorpion42]

@@Mandrake591 nah, if it's at the expense of Ricky Gervais it's perfectly fine

[@karllux-d6g]

@@MyScorpion42 🤣

[@mihalrots]

"that's really quite a zinger isn't it?" ROTFLMAO Miss you David!

[@debrawolf8458]

I will always feel a bit sad about his passing away. He was so in love with his wife and the pictures of him holding their daughter when she was a newborn are just beautiful. He was such a good man.

[@googoogjoobgoogoogjoob]

"Yeah? You and whose army." Such a great joke - I always wondered who made it up. Maybe David should have kept it for himself, and put it in one of his songs.

[@salvadormarley]

Bowie's a great sport with a fantastic dead pan face.

[@omegared8320]

Casual

[@reginaldwang6713]

Bowie has the most amazing voice!

[@Gr8Layks]

Subtle, understated English humor...love it! Cheers, from the "colonies."

[@klatewilson5170]

I've got a zinger for you. I'm a Brit and I say "we're coming to take the colonies back"......... and you say "Yeah? You and whose army?" That's an example of the kind of things I've got.

[@karllux-d6g]

@@klatewilson5170 😂

[@iteration2]

Is he 'aving a laugh?

[@tonymallett1798]

Yes.

[@iteration2]

I know... My comment was the catchphrase from Andy Millman's (Ricky's character) show. It seemed apt, given Bowie's deadpan performance in this clip.

[@ShadyPinesMa79]

+Justin Leone I got the joke :)

[@loot6]

Actually it's more like: is 'e 'avin' a laugh?

[@adamb7599]

loot6 I don't get it

[@flawlessl2417]

Oh my goodness his smile at 1:09 is the most adorable.I love it I can't explain it .Sorry, I had to say it .

[@crazyden8]

Yes! Those dimples 😍

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Superior ... I hope my YT Bowie covers make him smile from far far away.

[@sveinnsigurur647]

How fucking cool is that. Lasting 60 years and no one has NOTHING WORSE TO SAY ABOUT YOU. THAN HE DIDNT STAY LONG ENOUGH. Fuck yeah for BOWIE.

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Superior ... I hope my YT Bowie covers make him smile from far far away.

[@Bone74838]

I remember his last tour, i was there with some friends. He seemed off most of the time and seemed sluggish like something was off. He did the show and that was it. We went home. Needless to say he suffered a heart attack later. But we did not think it would be his last tour ever and he just disappeared fromt he limelight. You have to also remember this was before smartphones and social media. RIP Starman and Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence.

[@claymohr3737]

"If you keep looking like that, your face will stay like it." A zinger, indeed. DB is amazing at how he can come up with amazing stuff like this off the top of his head!

[@Nuraghes100]

R.I.P. David Bowie.Don´t ever stop performing.Even though you´re up there now

[@rampageclover9788]

Couldn't help but crack a tear. He was a beautiful human being with a presence that could shatter planets and blow out the sun like a candle. I'm infinitely jealous of those who are yet to discover this great man's music for the first time.

[@carpediem4179]

yep , we are all temporary so enjoy the moment

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

You sound like a writer

[@carpediem4179]

@@Xxxxxrrr6464 but i am not a writer

[@sweatshopjesus]

I agree. He was so talented that he could have made a black hole spit up, the Oort cloud shed a tear and Kuiper loosen its belt. He was undoubtedly the finest human who ever lived or ever will. Hyperbolic nonsense aside, he could carry a tune and was pretty good in a few films.

[@SamuraiSwimmer]

Anyone doubting Bowie's acting prowess should watch the film " Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence "

[@warvandal3443]

Great film

[@uscman]

At the Time, the concept of a musician trying to act has me think twice, as they seem like pretentious idiots who think they have the talent to do anything! But David Bowie is a huge exception, as he really was a good actor and could act!

[@KitCalder]

@@uscman Bowie was a performance artist working mainly in the medium of music so it's not so surprising that he could put on a good performance in the medium of television comedy

[@patrick3171]

Toller film. Da konnte er zeigen was er kann. Und er tat es auf eindrückliche art und weise!!

[@HassanRadwan133]

David was sheer class - May he rest in peace!

[@gowest8397]

Bowies sarcasm here goes right over the head of the generic US entertainment show audience.

[@urosmarjanovic663]

@Dr Diablory Nah, just the Extras weren't as syndicated in USA. Sarcasm is a trait of intelligent people for one. The bigger the population, the more the intelligent, as more none as such. Being that with internet, unintelligent got their voice in media... Easy as that.

[@richardcahill1234]

This type of humour is ripped straight from THIS IS SPINAL TAP. An American movie.

[@wideyxyz2271]

Nah this kind of humour goes back as far as Shakespeare.....

[@alphasoundboard2864]

@@wideyxyz2271 spot on sir

[@iceakon]

He reminds me of the babe.

[@edogrinningsoul]

what babe?

[@iceakon]

Edoardo Preti The babe with the power.

[@edogrinningsoul]

iceakon what power?

[@iceakon]

The power of voodoo.

[@iceakon]

You do.

[@JACKxTHExRIPPER]

"The writing singing thing." ...... The writing singing thing?!?! lol Jesus Christ. I love how he just refers to one of the biggest music careers ever as "The writing singing thing."

[@ellystripes]

He's being facetious, he trolled interviews all the time.

[@JACKxTHExRIPPER]

I kinda figured, but still. A funny way to word it.

[@ellystripes]

Gotta love that deadpan humour!

[@HandOfMe]

+Munda Before he did music, he was a mime.

[@damienx0x]

+ellystripes The interviewers were in on the joke. This was an extra on the Extras DVD.

[@Mr23Bowie]

An amazing down to earth guy. So talented and funny. The world is not the same without him. God bless.

[@StinsonTango]

A man who stood up and changed the world. You were always drastically ahead of the curve and someone who showed the way for every musician after you (and even ones before you who you worked along side). Never will there be a man so talented as David Bowie! He has recorded 5 years worth of music releases, so it's funny, even when he is dead, he will be releasing (probable) masterpieces! My absolute hero

[@jillpedrick611]

He was a legend Made my life feel so much better

[@scotiamccombie5486]

There's a whole world - a vast community of people from all ages still missing, grieving for the loss of David Bowie. I'm just one.

[@BoogieKnight1976]

"again! pug, pug, pug, pug, see his pug nose face YEEAHH!" - couldn't help but notice he tickles the ivory well, and the mans got soul.

[@karllux-d6g]

about the ivory tickling thing you could as well remember this kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXu6eIuXnKZkg6s Cheers from Portugal.

[@amandamorgan2802]

Without any music in front of him...yes..

[@dave8204]

Always kept his South London accent, "I give 'im some jokes".

[@Ingens_Scherz]

That is how you do DEAD PAN (British) humour. Not "humor": HUMOUR. Bowie, being British, is, of course (insert next comma here for entirely perfect, British, punctuation) a natural.

[@melizmatea]

As a Canadian, I concur, but spellcheck is wearing me down...

[@wj2429]

Fuck off you cretin.

[@queenmaoasada8447]

His Extras scene was the very first thing I'd thought of when I heard he'd passed! Bittersweet now, but still hilariousss. Glad to know they were actually buds too.

[@Zacksleeps]

So sad to hear of his death :( - One of my favourite artists. But had to comment on this brilliant vid! I've never seen it before. He absolutely nails this, so much so that lots of the comments seem to think he's being serious, lol. He's basically playing Ricky's 'David Brent' character. Perfect parody.

[@MattSmith-iq1ld]

I really wish he would've done EPK type interviews for "The Next Day" and his final CD, but he really, really wanted to protect his privacy and dodge questions about him touring again.

[@lylyicing]

gosh he's so handsome

[@helenconnolly6694]

+brooky ly He is x e

[@ustheserfs]

Out of any scene Gervais has or ever will do, this is the one that will long be remembered.

[@violetxoxox]

I really would love to see a Spinal Tap-like documentary on David Bowie, with him participating. For my money, no one does deadpan as brilliantly as he does, not even professional comedians. I would wet myself laughing.

[@AshleyPomeroy]

+violetxoxox Alas, it's not going to happen.

[@violetxoxox]

Ashley Pomeroy I can't even wrap my head around it - a world without David Bowie in it. I've idolized and revered him for as long as I can remember. I've been crying all day.

[@MisterDusterix]

+violetxoxox I was in a state too last monday. :( I feel like I've been in a dream for a week. So depressing. I haven't felt this low for a few years... :/

[@vasikala]

I swear Ricky is laughing and Bowie just goes through it unfazed. Genius.

[@thatyoutubechannel9953]

Bowie was a really good actor. He was believable, no matter what character he played, even the absolutely absurd one like the Goblin King. I watched Labyrinth in second grade around Halloween, after that I listened to him as often as I could. My mom had one or two CDs, and they ended up absolutely destroyed from the constant playing (I was clumsy at eight, so playing a CD always meant it was dropped before I put it in.)

[@muskateergripweed1392]

I bought his music from iTunes over a year ago . The Best Of David Bowie Nothing Has Changed 2012 Remastered. my kids who are under 10 years old are hooked. Starman, Ground Control, Ziggy Stardust etc etc. this proves that the music he has left us is timeless and will appeal to all ages for years to come. Thanks David for that Hazey Cosmic Jive.. . . .

[@burpie3258]

I only realized he was trolling us when he started telling the lame jokes haha!

[@aquariousenigma70]

I liked his natural teeth...no more sexy laterals.

[@monikaszymanowska5142]

Yeah, he looked more predatory before he did this American job:-)

[@krisinsaigon]

this is one of my favourite david bowie things ever

[@lucelebeau3024]

I think Bowie acting/singing his 'Chubby Little Fat Man' was one of the highlights of Extras. Here above I can see his 'understanding comedy' relationship with Ricky Gervais. Just marvellous.

[@damienx0x]

The interview was ironic. He's acting!

[@celosemnexo]

Will be deeply missed. A legend.

[@RaoulFel]

“🎵He’s so depressed at being hated, fatty takes his own life” That’s fucking hilarious

[@DrAnne-mc8er]

I'm confused by a lot of the comments here. I take it we DO all know that this wasn't a real interview? It was just Bowie and Gervais messing about between shooting scenes. i.e. the person Bowie was talking to here (the "interviewer") was Ricky Gervais.

[@Balloonbot]

+Itzdat Managgen Shh, don't tell em. This is pretty convincing, keep it that way.

[@DrAnne-mc8er]

+Balloonbot A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat. ;-) It's bloody annoying to look at Bowie here and think he looked that good at 59 though. Grrrr.

[@rickyrhoades4083]

+Itzdat Managgen The guy doesn't age like normal people. Maybe he did make a deal with the Devil. noo, I'm just kidding!

[@DrAnne-mc8er]

+Ricky Rhoades Well now you mention it, he does look a wee bit lizard-like LOL. Rod Stewart's another one of the same era who looks incredible at the age of 70. I know they can spend as much as they like on looking good, but so can many others in their wealth bracket. Yet so many others seem to make a right horlicks of trying to stay looking young.

[@reallydumbusername1]

Devil Cashed his contract in.

[@klunkerbill]

The world is definitely gonna be less interesting without you in it. RIP David Bowie.

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Superior ... I hope my YT Bowie covers make him smile from far far away.

[@oli19]

That was quality. A top funny guy.

[@lacarolish]

It's been just over a week and I still can't believe this man is gone. He's in all of us and his work will still be around, but the gap he's leaving is tremendous.

[@Ligerpride]

He seemed like such a great guy, down to earth good laugh.

[@stunman1000]

God I miss a World without Bowie ,he really was the second coming xx

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

Ha ha, he has done it all and he was great in extras but how could he be anything else. I am writing this on the day his death was announced, I wanted to find something funny that showed his real self, this was perfect, what a star

[@david8157]

Thanks for uploading

[@mandyschmidt7960]

He was out of this world. I don't understand how a human being can actually be perfect. He was perfect.

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Great! Thanks for the post!

[@Rswipes83]

God he was so unique and brilliant. If their is a heaven I’m sure he’s up their entertaining the masses.

[@audreyhart2girlsslime546]

i hope he is too

[@pramboyzealand2527]

last public interview??? you all know it was just all a big piss take of ricky gervais and he was doing a ricky gervais?

[@russkirk3972]

How can anybody not love Bowie? xxx

[@brooklynboy1000]

David ... A soul on to future galaxies of Stardust, maybe he's on Mars, or another planet playing his tunes to all the other free souls. RIP. LOVE forever Mr Jones.

[@EdwinMontesinos]

I think he is joking about liking lame jokes. But I'm sure he kind of like lame jokes.

[@EdwinMontesinos]

***** (sigh).

[@shayneoneill1506]

+Edwin Montesinos Bowie loved screwing with interviewers. Remember, Bowie was *always* in character.

[@MrRazorblade999]

+Edwin Montesinos You think? lol Of course he's joking.

[@bernadettewilliams2361]

I love the way david bowie is so powerful in all his life even though he seems like he ls tired I just love him ❤💙💜💕

[@ColorFusical]

I love when he says YEEAHH at the end. Sounded so perfect.

[@Nokronz]

Not gonna cry

[@Webbula]

Been looking for this for a while, nice upload x

[@yvonnecampbell7036]

His famous deadpan face, hahaha! Love him!

[@Gordon669]

Wow, first time i've seen this. Fantastic stuff, he's almost like Brent himself. RIP David

[@malcolmhales8181]

The one and only David Bowie. Thank you for giving me so much enjoyment.

[@Servoboy]

David Brent_Bowie Strikes!

[@GildaSpicyTuna]

Jareth the Goblin King, you're in my heart

[@_-4232]

David Bowie ❤️

[@Isleofskye]

Ha Ha Ha Ha....This REALLY will sort out The Brits from Others ( particularly our friends from The USA ! ). I realised immediately that David was adopting classic English Dry Sense Of HumoUr and keeping a straight face while taking the piss out of himself.. I GUARANTEE many Americans will take this interview seriously.. NICE LAUGH DAVID..GOD BLESS M8...

[@damienx0x]

You're so right.

[@suz5862]

Hmmm - there is an entire universe out there that adored and got the man. The Brit v USA thing is silly.

[@melizmatea]

Canucks get it.

[@lynnsmithershubbard1896]

asshole

[@Isleofskye]

How DARE you call David an asshole ! He went to the same college , in the same year as Peter Frampton and Peter's Dad taught David. He was born and lived very near me in South East London. Play nicely Lynn ! Really ! Bad Form !

[@amymorrison4213]

Always awesome.

[@Chewbacca112012]

Thank you for your extraordinary life, Bowie. The world would be horrible without your art.

[@cathycastleton]

Goodbye David Bowie and so many Thankyou s

[@13CIRCLE]

Such a Classy guy.

[@Leaves588]

Rest In Peace David Bowes ...

[@monikaszymanowska5142]

"Doing extras is really a piece of cake for me" and "showing him maybe new ways of approaching comedy that he hadn't really thought about before I think" are my favs!

[@rahulkemp8347]

"Quite a zinger". Yes you were starman. Yes u were.

[@hayley7090]

Love his dry sense of humour... fabulous stuff. Gonna be much missed. Rest In Peace Mr Bowie.

[@28izita]

nobody will be like you again....mein held

[@mrsmarciad]

RIP Mr Bowie. A very versatile artist.x

[@mejustme479]

Such Dry humor it's actually hysterical ! ♡

[@izzytaylor5653]

How cool is Bowie😄A plea to the universe, please give him back🙏

[@TaniaJane-yg2gj]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/faWVk5Rph5pkl6s I reckon he's still with us Really hope so 🙏

[@linalorenzo8672]

You should pray in church ,maybe God will hear .❤️

[@benjones8876]

Bowie as Brent. Never thought I’d see that

[@preciousdevere288]

David was an incredible man he had a beauty to so handsome.

[@dawntiffin9894]

Bowie was a true Renaissance Man. Talented in everything he did, whether comedy, painting, philosophy and music. The world lost a large fragment of its soul when you went home, Starman. We miss you, every day.

[@dmuir7526]

DB is so funny; to tell those one liners while keeping a straight face! heheh.

[@writerwarriorqueen]

《THANKS 👏 SOOO VERY MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!!》I'm the universe's most dedicated & diehard 🙌 BOWIE 👨‍🎤 fan! 😍 Ever since literally in womb. He's my lifelong: Hero, Saviour, Mentor, Role Model, Inspiration, Idol, Style Icon & Eternal Love 🥰 HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎂 & R.I.P.🕯OUR BEAUTIFULLY BELOVED 💝 BOWIE XO DAZZLING NOW AMONGST THE STARS 🌠🤩 ALWAYZ REMEMBERED 🖤 & NEVER FORGOTTEN😘💋🤗🫂

[@TVC15ohoh]

I love the deadpan, tongue-in-cheek subtlety with which David did this interview, "Well, as you probably know, my background's in serious acting, before I started doing the writing, singing thing;" giving "Rick" pointers on new ways of approaching comedy "that he hadn't really thought about before;" giving him some jokes to use in future episodes - "Yeah? You and whose army?" Or, "If you keep looking like that, your face will stay like it." "That's really quite a zinger, isn't it?" he said cheerfully. Brilliant. Having said that, the first time I happened upon this clip, a couple of months ago, I took it at face value and was left thinking that David's jokes weren't that good and were in fact jokes that had been around. In other words, it went right over my head. But in my defense, I think I was still very much in mourning over David's passing at the time and my perceptions were a little fogged over from all the sadness I'd been feeling.

[@robertg9184]

Or you’re just stupid. Either one.

[@PC-jq2hn]

After watching the Dick Cavett Show performance and interview in 1974 where he was super geeked on coke I never thought he would live 32more years and somehow pull it all together.....impressive

[@blueluny]

Imagine if he was your uncle or a close relative. you'd be so happy.

[@souldreamer9056]

Bowie is playing the character David Brent in the interview.