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In the current issue of Entertainment Weekly (Issue #1375), Stephen Colbert talks to Ray Rahman about the first time he met Jon Stewart, what it was like working with Jon at ‘The Daily Show’, making each other laugh, and what Jon is really like away from the cameras.
Jon Stewart will host his final episode of ‘The Daily Show’ tonight 11/10c on Comedy Central.
How would you describe Jon’s personality at work? His style as a boss or as a colleague?
Like no one I know in the world, Jon has clarity. He expresses clearly how he sees a story or a comedy bit. That’s a great gift to everyone who works for him, because you know whether or not you’re giving him what he asked for. That said, he’s always open to other people’s ideas. Best idea wins.
Do you have a favorite off-camera memory of Jon?
My favorite off-camera memory of Jon Stewart is watching him jump from the second level of a tuna tower into the waters off Grand Cayman. It’s a long story. And a good one.
And a favorite on-camera one in general? Sort of the archetypal Jon Stewart/Daily Show moment.
My favorite memories of Jon are making him laugh. There is no greater joy in the world than to sit at the desk next to him and though he knew the material already and was part of the team that wrote what you were about to say, you are cracking him up. I’m sure he did funny things too, but all I cared about was being funny for him.
Full Interview: Entertainment Weekly.
Stephen Colbert on the First Time He Met Jon Stewart
© Comedy Central
In the current issue of Entertainment Weekly (Issue #1375), Stephen Colbert talks to Ray Rahman about the first time he met Jon Stewart, what it was like working with Jon at ‘The Daily Show’, making each other laugh, and what Jon is really like away from the cameras.
Jon Stewart will host his final episode of ‘The Daily Show’ tonight 11/10c on Comedy Central.
How would you describe Jon’s personality at work? His style as a boss or as a colleague?
Like no one I know in the world, Jon has clarity. He expresses clearly how he sees a story or a comedy bit. That’s a great gift to everyone who works for him, because you know whether or not you’re giving him what he asked for. That said, he’s always open to other people’s ideas. Best idea wins.
Do you have a favorite off-camera memory of Jon?
My favorite off-camera memory of Jon Stewart is watching him jump from the second level of a tuna tower into the waters off Grand Cayman. It’s a long story. And a good one.
And a favorite on-camera one in general? Sort of the archetypal Jon Stewart/Daily Show moment.
My favorite memories of Jon are making him laugh. There is no greater joy in the world than to sit at the desk next to him and though he knew the material already and was part of the team that wrote what you were about to say, you are cracking him up. I’m sure he did funny things too, but all I cared about was being funny for him.
Full Interview: Entertainment Weekly.