« John Hagee Stands by Remarks that Sinful Gays Caused Katrina |
Main
| Larry King Tapes 'Day of Silence' PSA for Lawrence 'Larry' King »
04/23/2008
John Waters: I Was a Juvenile Delinquent 'Hag'
John Waters, whose Cry Baby musical is set to open on Broadway, appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night and talked about his love affair, both on film and in real-life, with juvenile delinquents:
"I couldn't win any fight. Anyone could beat me up. So in high school, as a juvenile delinquent hag basically, I learned that - people who could beat you up - if you could make them laugh, they wouldn't beat you up, and maybe they would sleep with you!"
Watch the clip, AFTER THE JUMP...
Sphere: Related ContentPosted 6:03 PM EST by Andy in John Waters, Jon Stewart, News, Theatre | Permalink
Like it?
Subscribe to FREE Towleroad daily headlines with our RSS feed!
RECENT STORIES:
cry baby was just an awful movie so i can't imagine it being a good musical unless it's been completely revamped... john's greatest work was with divine of course and when she died he didn't produce the same level of work... susan tyrell who was in cry baby said this as well...
Posted by: the queen | Apr 23, 2008 7:31:23 PM
you haven't watched his othe works like pecker...he's still got it...
Posted by: alan brickman | Apr 23, 2008 9:00:27 PM
Pecker was very good.
Posted by: Caoimhin Ui Cathail | Apr 23, 2008 9:16:11 PM
I love John Waters. He is hilarious. I would love to see Cry Baby on broadway.
Posted by: mikeinbama | Apr 23, 2008 9:37:33 PM
I admit that Cry Baby wasn't as great as Hairspray or Serial Mom, but we >are< talking John Waters here. Like Monty Python's movies, a lot of Waters' flicks are hit-or-miss affairs. I was watching Female Trouble on Sundance recently and although it's my fav of his earlier works, I started to doze off towards the end. I know this is blasphemy but I kind of wish he or one of the newer gay directors would remake it. The story is still near-brilliant -- who wants to die for art?! -- but who could replace Divine? And would that person be male or female?
Posted by: Matt | Apr 23, 2008 9:44:53 PM
WOW. he is a humor guy,many friends like to chat with him online on tall dating site~~~~Tallmingle.com~~~~,He often told us some funny jokes. Seems he is famous on that site,especially some hot models talk with him positively.
Posted by: kally | Apr 23, 2008 11:21:07 PM
WOW. he is a humor guy,many friends like to chat with him online on tall dating site~~~~Tallmingle.com~~~~,He often told us some funny jokes. Seems he is famous on that site,especially some hot models talk with him positively.
Posted by: kally | Apr 23, 2008 11:21:37 PM
KALLY, you F%#*K'n SPAMMER, now GET OUT!!! Next time I see you here I'll shove this bag o'dog poo up your coot.
Posted by: Ted | Apr 24, 2008 12:23:25 AM
is there a youtube version for canadians who aren't allowd to watch comedy central vids?
Posted by: Mike | Apr 24, 2008 1:30:20 AM
I've seen the show on B'way and it IS SEXY and FUN with great dancing and funny story and characters. GO SEE IT.
Posted by: CUB | Apr 24, 2008 2:45:04 AM
Crybaby was FABULOUS! John took a different turn with his later styles and reached an entirely new universe. I even got my own mother to watch Crybaby. Now, Female Trouble on the other hand...
I could care less about another friggin' musical, but I fervently disagree with the detractors...and I will always have a special place in my heart for Hatchetface.
NOW PULL THOSE HYSTERECTOMY PANTS OUT OF YOUR COOZES!
Posted by: FizziekruntNT | Apr 24, 2008 9:41:16 AM
Cry Baby was a GREAT movie. I don't care what anyone says!
Posted by: Wes | Apr 24, 2008 9:49:59 AM