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Colin Quinn Tawks Shit About Your Forefathers

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Jul 23, 2013

Comedian Bonnie McFarlane talks to the comic's comic, Colin Quinn about his latest Off Broadway show, "Unconstitutional", how he stole Twitter and why he's always ahead of the curve.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:00 PM

hi Colin welcome to TAWKERS!

Colin Quinn · 6:00 PM

Thanks Bonnie.

Colin Quinn · 6:00 PM

Are you alone?

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:00 PM

you like the new forum?

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:00 PM

yes.

Colin Quinn · 6:01 PM

Good. I don't want old what's his face to cockblock.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:01 PM

Oh, he's never around. thank God

Colin Quinn · 6:01 PM

Yes.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:01 PM

although he just called because he has a sixth sense about other men talking to me

Colin Quinn · 6:02 PM

He's a creep. I told you he's like Eric Roberts in Star 80.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:02 PM

I know. except he won't pay for a boob job

Colin Quinn · 6:02 PM

And that girl was an innocent Canadian farm girl too.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:02 PM

I am Canadian! And yet, I understood your show.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:03 PM

Unconstitutional at the Cherry Lane Theater in NYC

Colin Quinn · 6:03 PM

Yes, my show is Canadian friendly

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:03 PM

you getting a lot of English as a second language audience members?

Colin Quinn · 6:03 PM

No, just Vos.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:04 PM

haha. I've got him on Rosetta Stone English. He's improving

Colin Quinn · 6:04 PM

Hilarious.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:04 PM

lets talk about your new show

Colin Quinn · 6:04 PM

★ Spotlighted from Blake Ian

“LOL - Eric Roberts in Star 80! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjcPJs-5qk0”

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:04 PM

which is hilarious. because I'm a good judge of comedy

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:04 PM

I see great comedy like yours and then also, my husband, so I run the gammut

Colin Quinn · 6:05 PM

Yes, you've been working out a lot lately I'm happy to see. Back doing sets.

Colin Quinn · 6:06 PM

Your last special was great.

Colin Quinn · 6:07 PM

Did you leave??

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:07 PM

thanks colin

Colin Quinn · 6:07 PM

Oh there you are.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:07 PM

bit of an issue with the site.i'm back

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:08 PM

okay. so you don't call it a one man show

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:08 PM

it's called a solo show, right?

Colin Quinn · 6:08 PM

No, I want to make up my own term.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:08 PM

and...?

Colin Quinn · 6:08 PM

"How about Stand Up Play?"

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:08 PM

stand up play is terrific.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:09 PM

unconstitutional is directed by Rebecca Trent.

Colin Quinn · 6:09 PM

Yeah, until everybody trashes me for it at least.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:09 PM

last one, Long Story Short was directed by Jerry Seinfeld.

Colin Quinn · 6:09 PM

Yes, Rebecca Trent was amazing.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:09 PM

What does a stand up play director do, exactly?

Colin Quinn · 6:10 PM

The same thing a play director does only they do it to one person.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:10 PM

sounds lazy

Colin Quinn · 6:10 PM

Instead of you move here and don't step on that person's foot, it's you move there and don't trip over that rug.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:10 PM

I don't want to be mean about Rebecca Trent cause I love her, but Jerry, c'mon. What'd he do?

Colin Quinn · 6:11 PM

Jerry doesn't have to do anything but be Jerry. Isn't that enough?

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:11 PM

what's his show called? I know it has the words cars comedians and coffee

Colin Quinn · 6:12 PM

It's a show where they bring coffee to a mechanic and watch him fix old cars.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:12 PM

I watched your episode and I have to say it was so civilized.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:12 PM

not like your slam fests with vos and Norton and robinson at the cellar

Colin Quinn · 6:12 PM

Civilized? What do you want, Jerry to pull up in a muscle shirt and a Camaro?

Colin Quinn · 6:13 PM

Yes, Norton and Keith are awful.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:13 PM

Ha ha, I'd like that. Do you have to put on airs to hang out with Jerry.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:13 PM

Curb your language, that sort of thing?

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:13 PM

★ Spotlighted from Marc Lars

“Tough Crowd needs to be released on DVD already.”

Colin Quinn · 6:14 PM

Yes, I say son of a bacon cheeseburger instead of sonofabitch that sort of thing.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:15 PM

okay I'll try to be a good interviewer. how did you decide to do the current solo show unconstitutional? you say in the show nobody's read it even though it's only 4 pages. Did you read the whole thing?

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:16 PM

Also, when I saw it, you did a funny joke about Reese Witherspoon and that only happened the day before or two days prior or something. Are you always writing and adding stuff to the show?

Colin Quinn · 6:16 PM

Sure I did. And i read some books about it too. And I tried to read the federalist papers but I put them down.

Colin Quinn · 6:17 PM

Yes, everyday.

Colin Quinn · 6:17 PM

Like standup.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:17 PM

I love that.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:18 PM

You are so prolific. so much new stand up all the time, new solo shows. do you ever get scared that you might run out of material?

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:18 PM

or original thoughts?

Colin Quinn · 6:19 PM

No, because the only good thing about getting older is you get more thoughts.

Colin Quinn · 6:19 PM

More thoughts, less action.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:19 PM

but you're all about action! at least creatively

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:19 PM

you love politics

Colin Quinn · 6:20 PM

It's true. Creatively!:(

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:20 PM

do you align yourself with the left or the right or are you kind of topic by topic

Colin Quinn · 6:20 PM

I feel like there's no party around for me.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:21 PM

this country needs a third party!

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:21 PM

a real player

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:21 PM

but then again, I'm Canadian

Colin Quinn · 6:21 PM

Yes I would like to president of the third party.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:21 PM

and it would be called?

Colin Quinn · 6:22 PM

It'd be called the triumphant victorious people oppression party!

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:22 PM

rolls off the tongue!

Colin Quinn · 6:23 PM

How about the Unified Fellowship of Mankind party!!

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:23 PM

sounds like a cross between something on My Little Pony and Uganda.

Colin Quinn · 6:23 PM

Haha! That's a good thing, right?

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:24 PM

Did you find writing this show easier than Long Story Short? Like are you starting to see shortcuts because you've done it before?

Colin Quinn · 6:25 PM

No, it's hard because the Constitution is so boring. (until I straightened it out)

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:25 PM

so how do you go about taking material that is so dense and making it not only understandable, but really funny?

Colin Quinn · 6:26 PM

I just keep reading it and trying to figure out what the people were actually thinking about when they wrote it.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:26 PM

whats the key to being funny, Colin?

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:26 PM

putting yourself in their shoes

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:26 PM

and they were all drunk, right?

Colin Quinn · 6:26 PM

Yes. And putting them in my shoes.

Colin Quinn · 6:27 PM

Exactly. Like once I realized that they were drunk it made the whole thing come together.

Colin Quinn · 6:27 PM

Because then you're reading it from an angle and a perspective.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:28 PM

and making it a metaphor about a bar and it's drunken people

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:28 PM

do you ever go, Damn I'm brilliant, while you're writing?

Colin Quinn · 6:28 PM

That's what I do in every show. It's my only move.

Colin Quinn · 6:29 PM

No, I feel like the only brilliant thing is that I carved out a little niche for myself. But I feel like most comics can do the same thing if they decided to.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:29 PM

you are brilliant on Twitter. How'd you come up with character or is it really you?

Colin Quinn · 6:29 PM

Comics are pretty brilliant.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:29 PM

We want to read a Colin Quinn book ! When are you going to finish your manifesto ? Or maybe at least take parts of it and turn it into a comedy special.

Colin Quinn · 6:29 PM

I don't know anymore.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:30 PM

it's so brilliant to retweet everyone who doesn't get it. is it getting harder to find people who don't get that you're joking?

Colin Quinn · 6:30 PM

★ Spotlighted from Marc Lars

“Which line are you most proud of; calling Bob Kelly a "last minute gift from a souvenir shop in a chinese airport" or calling Anthony a "Tunisian back alley knife fighter"? Go.”

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:31 PM

I can't believe no one is asking about your performance in Grown ups 2!

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:31 PM

I didn't see grown ups 1 but I did see number 2 and you're great. It must be really fucking fun to be on that set.

Colin Quinn · 6:32 PM

Yes, it's fun because they treat you great, Sandler sets the tone so everybody is cool, no ego shit, and it's a reunion.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:33 PM

lets take some questions from our Tawkers audience before you have to go

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:33 PM

★ Spotlighted from Dave Benson

“Do you think the theater community will embrace shows like yours?”

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:34 PM

★ Spotlighted from David Trott

“Favorite SNL character of all time?”

Colin Quinn · 6:35 PM

I think the theater community has been very welcoming even though I'd be annoyed if I came in and redefined the genre as I have. #standupplay

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:35 PM

Are you going to do another stand up play? or you're taking this one on the road, aren't you?

Colin Quinn · 6:35 PM

My favorite SNL character is probably Lemon Sally, who was an early character from the show in the 90's.

Colin Quinn · 6:36 PM

No just kidding. Target lady was really funny. A lot of them.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:37 PM

are you going on the road with Unconstitutional/

Colin Quinn · 6:37 PM

I'm going out with Unconstitutional to the 13 colonies this fall!! One state one show!

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:37 PM

Can people still go see you at the Cherry Lane theater in NYC?

Colin Quinn · 6:37 PM

If you're not in the 13 Original colonies, you better move there.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:38 PM

I don't even know what they are.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:38 PM

Is Rhode Island one?

Colin Quinn · 6:38 PM

It's at the Cherry Lane theater ( I didn't name it) until August 8!

Colin Quinn · 6:38 PM

Rhode Island is one even though they didn't show up at the Constitution.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:39 PM

Well, it's an amazing work of art, very funny and lightly informative. You're the best, Colin. Thanks for TAWKING with me today!

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:39 PM

★ Spotlighted from RC Edrington

“I do believe #standupplay is illegal in 4 states, including UTAH”

Colin Quinn · 6:39 PM

Thanks Bonnie. You're amazing and I hope your career flourishes and your marriage disintegrates. Love Col

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:40 PM

It was nice having a conversation with a man where I didn't have to explain all the words.

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:40 PM

haha'

Bonnie Mcfarlane · 6:40 PM

thanks. bye!

Colin Quinn · 6:40 PM

Bye.

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ABOUT THIS TAWK: Comedian Bonnie McFarlane talks to the comic's comic, Colin Quinn about his latest Off Broadway show, "Unconstitutional", how he stole twitter and why he's always ahead of the curve. Tuesday July 23rd, 2PM EST.

Trey WilliamsonJul 23, 2013, 5:43 PM

Oh HELL yeah! Colin Quinn is the man!

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 5:46 PM

I have another name for "tawking shit about your forefathers." I call it "therapy."

RC EdringtonJul 23, 2013, 5:56 PM

Bonnie McFarlane shall be mine next time John Stamos & I start stuffing her full of pina coladas

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 5:58 PM

@RC what happened last time?

RC EdringtonJul 23, 2013, 5:59 PM

@Jordan can't say, Voss may have my computer tapped

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:00 PM

@RC lol

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:00 PM

@RC if not Voss, certainly the NSA

RC EdringtonJul 23, 2013, 6:01 PM

lol Colin asks "are you alone?"

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:01 PM

Is there a more envied / resented man than Rich Voss?

Blake IanJul 23, 2013, 6:02 PM★ Spotlighted

LOL - Eric Roberts in Star 80! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjcPJs-5qk0

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:03 PM

I LOVED Eric Roberts in Celebrity Rehab!

RC EdringtonJul 23, 2013, 6:03 PM

ha ha ha be great to see Voss on Celebrity Rehab...oh wait, he'd have to be a celebrity 1st

Dave BensonJul 23, 2013, 6:06 PM

Were you/are you a fan of The Theater? Do you think having a show Off Broadway will change your perspective?

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:08 PM

one-solo show?

Dan CutlerJul 23, 2013, 6:08 PM

With all of the new mediums for comedy (internet, niche-centric cable channels, etc.) - that we could be entering a new golden age of comedy a la the 80s, when you guys and Seinfeld were part of that epic era?

Dan CutlerJul 23, 2013, 6:10 PM

haha, great questions Bonnie. I always wondered if it was more than just -- dim the lights, and put the spotlight on me

Dan CutlerJul 23, 2013, 6:12 PM

it's called -- driving in porsches, drinking coffee, and counting syndication money

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:12 PM

What's more fun - SNL or Off-broadway? Or Remote Control? Or Tough Crowd?

Marc LarsJul 23, 2013, 6:13 PM★ Spotlighted

Tough Crowd needs to be released on DVD already.

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:14 PM

bacon cheeseburgers can have children?

Mike McGovernJul 23, 2013, 6:14 PM

Colin, do you even like coffee? I thought you might prefer tea, but not in that "I only drink tea" kind of way.

N JarvisJul 23, 2013, 6:17 PM

Federalist Papers were too muddled. Needed a good editor.

RC EdringtonJul 23, 2013, 6:19 PM

Mrs Bonnie, you're married to Vos. You should have enough material based on that alone for 2 lifetimes.

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:19 PM

sure, you get more thoughts, but then you forget them. stupid aging.

Blake IanJul 23, 2013, 6:20 PM

Colin what's your theory on the anomaly of Bonnie McFarlane being that hot and that funny at the same time?

RC EdringtonJul 23, 2013, 6:21 PM

Damn good question Blake!

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:21 PM

I'd settle for a second party as an alternative to the one corporate party we currently have.

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:22 PM

wish I thought of that name.

Dan CutlerJul 23, 2013, 6:23 PM

do you think many comics come from troubled/seemingly difficult backgrounds - or is that more myth than fact?

Dan CutlerJul 23, 2013, 6:25 PM

and as a follow-up, do find "comfortable living" is an obstacle when writing comedy?

Blake IanJul 23, 2013, 6:26 PM

Off topic - My dad and I randomly caught Long Story Short and were hysterical! I downloaded it to watch again on a plane the next day.

Lee DiamondJul 23, 2013, 6:26 PM

Whiskey? (re: the key to being funny?

Marc LarsJul 23, 2013, 6:26 PM★ Spotlighted

Which line are you most proud of; calling Bob Kelly a "last minute gift from a souvenir shop in a chinese airport" or calling Anthony a "Tunisian back alley knife fighter"? Go.

N JarvisJul 23, 2013, 6:27 PM

Brown lace-ups.

Mike McGovernJul 23, 2013, 6:29 PM

Which forefather would you compare to Norm?

Dave BensonJul 23, 2013, 6:30 PM★ Spotlighted

Do you think the theater community will embrace shows like yours?

Tom LorenzoJul 23, 2013, 6:31 PM

But I think what we really want to know is... have you any thoughts on the Royal Baby?

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:31 PM

Hey Coin! How about your performance in Grown Ups 2?

David TrottJul 23, 2013, 6:32 PM

Grown Ups 2 haha

RC EdringtonJul 23, 2013, 6:33 PM

Bonnie, Scottsdale AZ needs you & your show opener Bob Levy to do a gig.

David TrottJul 23, 2013, 6:34 PM★ Spotlighted

Favorite SNL character of all time?

RC EdringtonJul 23, 2013, 6:34 PM

@David Bill Murray lounge singer

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:34 PM

What do you think of what MTV has become?

Mike McGovernJul 23, 2013, 6:36 PM

Will this tour end with a residence in Branson?

Marc LarsJul 23, 2013, 6:37 PM

Ever thought of taking your show international i.e. to Europe? We'd love to see you/it.

David TrottJul 23, 2013, 6:37 PM

That she was

RC EdringtonJul 23, 2013, 6:37 PM★ Spotlighted

I do believe #standupplay is illegal in 4 states, including UTAH

Dan CutlerJul 23, 2013, 6:38 PM

because you're canadiam

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:38 PM

Can climate change be funny?

Tawkers AdminJul 23, 2013, 6:39 PM

Excellent Tawk! For more info on Colin's new show Unconstitutional http://colinquinnunconstitutional.com/ and Follow Bonnie Mcfarlane on Twitter https://twitter.com/bonniemcfarlane

Jordan BirnbaumJul 23, 2013, 6:40 PM

that was great - thank you both!

RC EdringtonJul 23, 2013, 6:40 PM

Thanks funny peoples! Peace out!

Michael HauptmanJul 23, 2013, 7:01 PM

@charlie - this IS the transcript!

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