Matthew Perry Interview - "Stop asking me questions about the Friends reunion" (2016)

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8 ай бұрын

On 8 February 2016, Matthew Perry sat down with ITN to talk about his playwriting debut, The End of Longing. He discussed how he came to write a play, where he found inspiration for its characters, and why his own past battles with alcoholism and addiction allowed him to relate to his own character in particular. He also discussed the enduring success of the hit sitcom Friends, in which he played the lightning-witted Chandler Bing. While Perry made it clear he had moved on from the show and wished above all to discuss his new play, he also spoke of feeling flattered when people recognised him as Chandler in the street. He also talked about his Friends co-star Matt LeBlanc's love of cars, the Joey actor having recently joined the presenting team of BBC's Top Gear.
It was announced on 29 October that Matthew Perry had died aged 54, the star having been found unresponsive in his hottub at his LA home. People across the world of entertainment have paid tribute to Perry, including Friends creators Marta Kauffman, David Crane and Kevin Bright. In a joint statement, the three said they were "shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew’s passing,” adding that they felt "blessed to have had him as part of our lives.” Referencing his iconic performance as Chandler, the three explained that "from the day we first heard him embody the role of Chandler Bing, there was no one else for us.”
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@robertivers4200 8 ай бұрын

His eyes look so blue and clear

@MJ-YT-USR 8 ай бұрын

You could tell Matthew didn't particularly want to do be asked more questions, but he wasn't rude or obnoxious at the same time.

@michellediniz7849 3 ай бұрын

true

@yleniaromoli6848 8 ай бұрын

Miss him so much❤love him❤ forever

@kimberleydownunder 8 ай бұрын

He’s so funny sarcastic humour

@liamb8644 8 ай бұрын

Was

@cedejaferrarithompson9843 8 ай бұрын

Rest in peace matthew perry 🙏🏾 😔 😢 💔 😞 ❤️

@KarenMcgregor-rm4cz 3 ай бұрын

I always love matthew as an actor forever and always!❤

@michellediniz7849 3 ай бұрын

Matthew Perry ❤❤❤❤

@black9butterfly 5 ай бұрын

The only word I can think of for the interviewer is “tiresome”. Matthew is being so polite, even when she keeps crossing boundaries. And what’s with having him sit in that position? Sigh…

@paulburton9386 3 ай бұрын

I don't think she did cross any boundaries. They were all fair and pleasant questions. I would argue that, for what ever reason, he clearly wasn't in the mood to be interviewed that day. But he should have been grateful that ITN were giving him and his play free airtime. Many producers and productions can't get that! I just hope the reporter didn't walk away no-longer the fan she obviously was at the start of the interview!

@RamblingRosie 2 ай бұрын

@@paulburton9386 at this time of his life Matthew was fed up on being asked questions on Friends, especially as he was trying to promote his play! The interviewer asked banal questions and should have done better.

@Angeleyez37tx 8 ай бұрын

RIP Mathew Perry. 🩵🪽🙏🏼 You are no longer alone. I can tell he was tired of people constantly asking him about Friends. He wanted to be known for so much more.

@phillt1659 8 ай бұрын

I love Matthew Perry but he looks troubled here. I really feel for the struggles he went through.

@kellywoodley4963 8 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing

@stitchgrimly6167 5 ай бұрын

This was in between his wasted shenanigans filming The Odd Couple and his colon exploding in 2018. He's very much in the throes of addiction/relapse at this point.

@RamblingRosie 2 ай бұрын

@@stitchgrimly6167No this was when he was starting in the play he wrote which was in the West End. I believe he was doing 8 performances a week, which would make anyone tired. On top of this he had to do all the publicity for the play including answering banal questions from this interviewer.

@stitchgrimly6167 2 ай бұрын

@@RamblingRosie And how do you suppose a drug addict copes with that kind of workload?

@SabinaOceanblueStyle 5 ай бұрын

He must have had a bad day or feeling uncomfortable and unwell. But still charming. Tough job for an interviewer tho 😢💔

@PeterTripp01 3 ай бұрын

True Story--went into the mens room at a BBQ restaurant in Cincinnati. All the urinals had laminated pictures, one was the full cast of Friends. I laughed so hard my side ached. 😅

@BitcoinWillFixEverything 8 ай бұрын

How many inane interviews celebrities must have to go through. Not a single well thought out question.

@gonelucid 8 ай бұрын

And the position! My neck would kill me

@twistoffate4791 8 ай бұрын

@gonelucid If I were the I interviewer, and I have been, I would never have allowed my subject to sit that way for an extended time. It's simply rude.