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"This is my FINGER! I use it to TYPE!"
By Courtney Hazlett, TODAY
Landing an A-lister for an interview is typically a long, drawn-out affair that involves publicists, logistics, and countless back-and-forths before actually getting the person in question locked in to a date. But that was not the case recently with Tom Hanks, America's most genuinely affable actor.
When Nerdist Podcast host Chris Hardwick wanted to book Hanks for a show, he appealed to the actor's affinity for vintage typewriters, and sent Hanks a 1934 Smith Corona typewriter along with a typed invitation to come on the podcast.
Hanks typed a response (that includes a few endearing typos) in return:?
Dear Chris, Ashley, and all the diabolical genuies at Nerdist Indsutries.
Just who do you think you are to try to briibe me into an appearance on your 'thing' with this gift of the most fantastic Cornona Silent typewriter made in 1934?
You are out of your minds if you think... that I... wow, this thing has great action... and this deep crimson color... Wait! I'm not so shallow as to... and it types nearly silently...
Oh, OKAY!
I will have my people contact yours and work out some kind of interview process...
Damn you all to hell,
Tom Hanks
And herewith, the resulting podcast. Which, not surprisingly, is great (and includes very specific references to "The Brady Brunch," a pitch for "Replacement Refs: The Movie," space travel and more).
Tom Hanks: you remain the most fun celebrity out there. We thank you for that.
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