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Tom Waits interviews himself

Contributed by corporatecriminal. Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

In a mad stroke of genius, narcissism, and theatre, the one, the only Tom Waits has interviewed himself for The Independet. Comedy abounds, but interesting questions and answers too:

Q: What's heaven for you?

A: Me and my wife on Route 66 with a pot of coffee, a cheap guitar, pawnshop tape recorder in a Motel 6, and a car that runs good parked right by the door.

Waits also names his favorite artists, songs, philosophies, scenes from movies, and so on and so forth. You can read the whole interview here.

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Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by listofdemands on 2008-06-18 19:01:34

i am seeing him next week. i am fucking excited.
-nic

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself by geoffweobb on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
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Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by blue_drink on 2008-06-18 19:05:27

What a dick.

And that's a compliment, this time.

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by MattRamone on 2008-06-18 19:09:14
http://www.thekidsarealldead.blogspot.com

I hate this guy's voice. There. I said it. I hate his songs, too. I'm kicked out of old punx.

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself by LORDSHREDDER on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
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Re: Tom Waits interviews himself by sugarfull on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
Re: Tom Waits interviews himself by Cheesetits on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

The carpet needs a haircut
by LORDSHREDDER on 2008-06-18 19:17:46
http://www.redtube.com

I like Tom Waits' acting role in "Short Cuts".

Re: The carpet needs a haircut by veganboyjosh on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
Re: The carpet needs a haircut by ArtieFufkin on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by AnarchyPants on 2008-06-18 19:18:05

What kind of shoes does he wear?

Alkaline Trio Nikes!

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by blue_drink on 2008-06-18 19:21:06

Do any of you remember that shitty movie Hollow Man?

That Tom Waits picture up there. Looks like him when he had the mask, sunglasses, and wig on. Haw haw!

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by Dante3000 on 2008-06-18 19:45:18
http://ShutUpDante.com/

I enjoy some of his work but it truly boggles the mind how many people "love" his work.
-Dante

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself by listofdemands on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
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Re: Tom Waits interviews himself by SumWon on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
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Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by TommyPickles on 2008-06-18 19:47:48

Punk

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by DrGunn on 2008-06-18 19:49:38
http://www.last.fm/user/DrGunn/

flying to (ugh) ohio to see him next week. i saw the set list for the first night of the tour and am fucking excited. plus i will get to eat skyline chili. and it baffles me when people say they don't "get" what's so great about tom waits.

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself by red_eye_inc on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
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- theshitz by baldsteve on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by thebigtakeover on 2008-06-18 21:15:03

literally the coolest dude ever.

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by sugarfull on 2008-06-18 22:07:08

Q: Milk at the bottom of the pail?

A: No!

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by SumWon on 2008-06-18 22:14:55

That interview had some awesome shit in it.

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by GIVEMEnewWAVE on 2008-06-18 23:09:37
http://www.myspace.com/watertowerspa

i like his jazz/blues stuff a lot more than his industrial/experimental stuff.

I found "The Heart of Saturday Night" for $3 in a used bin at a show. Pretty sweet.

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by balaka2 on 2008-06-19 03:15:54

Rain Dogs is probably his most accessible. The new-ish triple disc has some good shit on it as well.

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by Starbolt on 2008-06-19 07:10:43
http://www.epitaphblog.com

The first two shows in Phoenix were fantastic with very different set lists both spanning a good selection of old and new material. Tom is in peak form and hearing some new arrangements of his classic masterpieces was an incredible experience as always. There's nobody that does what Tom does. It's theater, poetry, blues, punk, and comedy rolled up into a big dusty mirror ball of redemption. Fave song was "Day After Tomorrow" from night two which made me cry.

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by crackpotdemagogue on 2008-06-19 08:17:19

this is great. tom waits is fucking rad!

I loved this.
by baldsteve on 2008-06-19 08:47:15

THis may be my favorite interview ever. He should write lots and lots books.

Re: I loved this. by listofdemands on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by SkolarX on 2008-06-19 11:10:38
http://www.myspace.com/skolarx

i can't wait for the knoxville show. 8 hour drive or so but its going to be fucking amazing

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by dev on 2008-06-19 11:35:20

What kind of egomaniac interviews himself? I can't even begin to explain how much of a dick you are if you actually think interviewing yourself and then posting it for other people to read is a good idea.

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself by xote on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by ArianeIsEatingADanish on 2008-06-19 14:05:41
http://www.hammocksaredelicious.co.uk

I've been meaning to get into Tom Waits for so long - so many people have such great things to say about his music, and I'm sure it can't possibly be AS great as they say but must have some merit to have inspired such love - but holy shiiiiit, he just sounds so insufferable in that interview.

But hey, apparently Grace Jones is 60 now. Wow.

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by ArtieFufkin on 2008-06-19 14:08:21

never gotten into him - but seems fascinating and intelligent. is he good live? how is his crowd interaction? it seems like he'd be telling stories and stuff in between songs.

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself by listofdemands on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
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Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by pierrebouvier on 2008-06-19 16:53:44

Rain Dogs is in my top 5 recs ever

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself by Nameless on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

Re: Tom Waits interviews himself
by KlashedKi on 2008-06-20 16:01:15

Jeff from BTMI and Jeff from We Versus the Shark recommended in separate locations at separate dates Blood Money. Blood Money Blood Money Blood Money.