During a recent episode of the talk show “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend,” actress Elle Fanning shared an amusing story about missing her chance to meet the legendary musician, Bob Dylan. The conversation began with Conan discussing his fascination with Dylan as a shape shifter and someone who invents stories about his past. Elle chimed in, mentioning how great artists often reinvent themselves and come up with elaborate tales. She cited examples such as author William Faulkner, who made up his past as a Royal Air Force pilot during World War I, and Ernest Hemingway, who also fabricated details about his life. Elle praised Dylan as one of the greatest writers of their generation, admiring his ability to separate his work from his personal history.
The conversation took a turn when Elle revealed that she thought she was going to meet Bob Dylan during a rehearsal with musician Jim James. She was incredibly excited, pondering what to wear and what to ask him. However, when she arrived at the rehearsal, she discovered that she was mistaken. It was not Bob Dylan but Timothy, someone else entirely. The mix-up became a running joke on set, but Elle couldn’t help but feel disappointed that she missed her chance to meet the iconic musician.
Conan then shared his own brief encounter with Bob Dylan backstage at a concert. He described how he was pushed into a room where Dylan was present, and the musician recognized Conan from the TV. Just as they were about to have a conversation, they were interrupted by Al Gore, who proceeded to talk about global warming. This unexpected interruption led to Dylan walking away, leaving Conan frustrated at the missed opportunity.
Elle also shared a funny and unfortunate incident when she attended one of Bob Dylan‘s concerts. Unfortunately, she had eaten a bad turkey sandwich and felt sick midway through the show. Elle had to run out of the theater and ended up vomiting near the concession stand in the lobby. She was devastated to miss the rest of the concert due to her sickness but found it amusing that there was a sign placed over her vomit saying, “Avoid this area.”
As the conversation continued, Conan teased Elle about meeting her co-star Timothée Chalamet. Elle clarified that while she had met Timothée before their movie together, it was before he gained widespread recognition. She mentioned having ice cream with him and that at that point, he had already appeared in “Interstellar” but had yet to reach the level of fame he has today. They joked about Conan giving Timothée advice to try comedy instead of drama, which may have sparked Timothée’s determination to prove him wrong.
The episode ended on a lighthearted note, with Elle sharing a funny detail about Timothée. Apparently, he had “Conen is wrong” written on his hand, to which Conan replied that he also had “is wrong” written on his hand. The playful banter continued, highlighting the friendly dynamic between the talk show host and his guests.
The chat show provided an entertaining and humorous glimpse into the lives of Elle Fanning and Conan O’Brien, with their amusing anecdotes about missed opportunities and funny encounters with iconic figures like Bob Dylan. The episode showcased the lively atmosphere that the “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend” talk show is known for, leaving viewers entertained and looking forward to future episodes.
