Comedian, actor, writer, and self-proclaimed supergeek Simon Pegg talks about his first forays into comedy and his surprise cult hits "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz." In Nerd Do Well: A Small Boy’s Journey to Becoming a Big Kid, he describes his obsession with science fiction, his enduring friendship with Nick Frost, and meeting and working with movie heroes like Peter Jackson, Kevin Smith, and Quentin Tarantino.
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Comments [8]
@ C.G.: He's a big Who fan and has appeared in the series. First season: The Long Game.
Please ask if he's seen Werner Herzog's new 3D film.
His radio voice doesn’t sound like what I remember his voice sounding like on the silver screen. Some celebrities have instantly recognizable voices. His is not one of him. Love his work.
Simon,
You must do a Hot Fuzz.sequel. Y'know, Brit cop goes on vacation to New York, you fill in the rest.
is humor and horror in combination, a uniquely post modern contrivance ?
What does Simon think of "Doctor Who"--the classic series and the latest reboots?
And waiting on pins and needles for Star Trek XII
'Shaun of the Dead' was excellent. Please say there will be a part two - maybe called 'Shaun of the Undead'
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