Paul Scheer, the comedian and actor, recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss his new book and his experience becoming a New York Times best-selling author. The conversation was lively and entertaining, as Paul shared the excitement of achieving this major milestone in his career.
During the interview, Paul expressed his initial nonchalant attitude towards being a best-selling author but admitted that the achievement was indeed thrilling. He shared how people often refer to being a New York Times best-seller as something that would be written on his gravestone, which he found both amusing and somewhat morbid.
Paul also recounted the moment when he found out about making it onto the bestseller list. He revealed that he had been informed a few hours before the official announcement and decided to inform his fans during a live event in Chicago. However, there was a small hiccup when a member of the audience failed to record the big reveal, leading Paul to repeat it two more times until he got it right.
Aside from discussing his book, Paul also touched on his unique approach to book signings. Rather than sticking to traditional venues, he wanted to take his book signings to a different level by signing books at airport bookstores. Although his publishers initially discouraged the idea, Paul took matters into his own hands and reached out to Hudsonnews.com to secure a book signing at JFK Airport.
Paul’s book signing experience at JFK was one filled with both excitement and awkwardness. He mentioned how he had to bring his own books since the airport bookstore didn’t have them in stock. As he sat waiting for people to approach him, he observed curious onlookers wondering if it was indeed the “dude from the league” working at the bookstore. Despite some initial hesitations, fans eventually approached him, and Paul signed books while sharing some jovial banter with them.
Not satisfied with just one airport, Paul also secured a book signing at LAX. To entice people to visit his book signing table, the airport staff placed a bowl of candy near him. However, Paul admitted that some individuals were only interested in the candy and not purchasing a book, which left him feeling a bit disappointed. But overall, he remained upbeat about the experience, noting that the highlight of his airport signings was when fans flew in from Canada just to meet him at JFK.
Towards the end of the interview, Paul discussed his personalized book signings, where he enjoys putting a unique message in each book. Fans often request catchphrases from his various projects, including “The League” and “Black Monday.” Paul jokingly shared that sometimes people even ask for catchphrases from lesser-known projects, prompting him to come up with witty responses.
The conversation concluded with Paul humorously critiquing a list of mock catchphrases for himself, creating a light-hearted and entertaining atmosphere that perfectly encapsulated his comedic style. As the interview wrapped up, Paul’s book, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma,” was highlighted as available for purchase, alongside the upcoming film “Twisters,” in which he stars, set to release on July 19th.
Paul Scheer‘s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live was packed with laughs and intriguing stories. From discussing his best-selling book to his unconventional airport book signings, the interview was a delightful glimpse into his career and personality. It’s safe to say that Paul Scheer‘s charm and humor never fail to entertain both on and off the screen.
