Meeting Tony Soprano
An interview with our neighbor’s friend’s kid, E, who recently moved from New York to Seattle.
WM: When did you move to Seattle?
E: I moved to Seattle in June 2nd of 2007. This year. Before that, I lived in New York, in Astoria, Queens.
WM: So, did you ever meet the guys from “Entourage”?
E: Answer: No.
WM: Do you know who they are?
E: No, since I don’t really watch that show.
WM: So, did you ever see them filming “Sesame Street” when you lived in New York?
E: Yes. I saw it once.
Wacky Girl: What was it like — did they have all buildings there?
E: No. It’s mostly special effects.
WM: Which movie stars have you met?
E: I’ve met Tony Soprano, Elmo, all the “Sesame Street” characters.
Wacky Boy: Did you meet Dorothy? (Elmo’s goldfish.)
E: I’ve met all of ’em.
WM: You know Tony Soprano isn’t on “Sesame Street,” right?
E: (gives me a look like, duh) “Yes, I knew that.
WM: Did he give you an autograph or a hug or what?
E: He gave me a hug, which I really liked cuz it’s better than an autograph any day. And he shook my hand about a million times.
WM: Is he nice in person? Cuz on his show he’s kind of, you know. A thug.
E: Yeah, he’s nice. He’s super-nice.
WM: Did you meet Carmela Soprano?
E: Nope. But I met Tony for about two days — they were filming in Manhattan. I got to talk with him about the show. But I don’t like saying about it, cuz I was only six. Now I’m a year and three-quarters older.
WM: Did you see them film any other movies or shows?
E: Oh! I saw them filming “Night at the Museum,” I got to shake Ben Stiller’s hand, but that was basically all.
WM: How are you liking Seattle? More than Queens?
E: I am liking Seattle. The Greek food is amazing.
WM: Thanks for your time, buddy.
E: OK!
A good thing E was well-behaved, or Tony Soprano might have had a ‘whack E time’…
August 25th, 2007 | #