Simon first came on the scene as an MTV personality, then starred in the Scary Movie franchise, appeared in a slew of TV shows, and toured the world as parody rapper, Dirt Nasty. Now he’s appearing in films with the likes of Al Pacino and Vince Vaughn. What a trip! Some of what we talk about:
The history of Laurel Canyon.
The power of fearlessness in performance.
Self-deprecation.
What it’s like to hang with Al Pacino and Vince Vaughn.
Insights into fame.
Elon Musk and the importance of paternal approval.
Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. Paid version: “The Barricades of Heaven,” by Jackson Browne; “Beyond Belief,” by Elvis Costello.
The profile of Elon Musk we talk about is here.
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