Mariah

 These quotes are from a lot of different sources, and, in and of themselves, don't have anything to do with each other. They're also from different years/stages of life. I just found this kind of fun to do. Comments are always welcome.

 "And they call the wind "Ryan Stiles." - from Greg Proops' introduction @ Whose Live Anyway? shows


April 11, 2009
By K. Williams Brown
Statesman Journal
 "And if you're in the public eye, you're all over the Internet, and some people have (fake) MySpace profiles for me ... and they know all about your kids and their ages and where you live, so that's kind of scary. That's why I have big dogs. And then "Whose Line?" fans are fanatics, some follow you around the country.
Q: So you have groupies?
A: I hate to call them that. Whosers, they call themselves. They just assume that they're part of the family and really good friends, when they're really not."

(I really hope I don't come off like this to the guys. I realize that there's a line past which I'm never going get. This is never going to be a friendship. It's a nice few minutes with people I like and respect and who like and trust me enough to give me those few minutes. I can live with that. It's more than I ever thought I'd get. Damn, I've been so lucky!)


March 18th, 2009
By Steve Palopoli
Metroactive Stage 
Yes, they were forced to wear those crazy neon shirts by the producers, who thought it would make each performer stand out. "It kind of worked for TV. I guess it was what they needed to do," Stiles admits with a considerable amount of hesitation. "But once in a while, you were just like 'Oh, c'mon, no. No, no, no. I'm not wearing the shirt with the clams on it." 

(I'd LOVE to see that clam shirt! LMAO!)


The Virtual Lot Presents: Cybertalk! 
1997
 Question: What is Drew REALLY like?

RyanStiles: He's the type that when you took a bath with him, he'd take the tap in his back. 

(That's one of the best descriptions of how good a friend is that I've ever heard. It's just.... nice. I like it. All fuzzy.)



Warner Brothers On-line Chat - 1997
Question: Hi Ryan, I just wanted to know the purpose of the show (*Was that your line?). Is it a game?? It's pretty funny anyway. I liked the one where you had to act like you were being sucked down the drain.

WB RyanSti: Yeah, that sucking down the drain one was one of my favorites. There is no purpose. It's just comedy. It's nothing to be afraid of. It's our friend not our enemy. I need a drink.

(I remember an episode of Star Trek: TNG where the crew was trying to teach Data about humor, about how tough a concept it was. I imagine it was easier than trying to get this questioner to "get it." I'd need a drink, too.)
 


February 5, 1997
By CLAIRE BICKLEY
Toronto Sun, HOLLYWOOD
"It's the same kind of work ethic. Drew and I, both having done standup, have the attitude that if the audience believes we're having fun, they'll have fun. If it looks like it's a pain in the ass having to be there, they're not going to have fun." 

(The man's nailed it on the head with this quote. For out and out enjoyment, my favorite musical concerts to go to are with Barry Manilow. He's having so much fun up there! It's truly infectious.)


From "Arizona Citizen Interview:"
The new show was devised when Carey went to see Stiles - who plays Lewis on ABC's ''The Drew Carey Show'' - improvising at a Los Angeles comedy club a few months ago. Carey and Stiles began talking to their mutual friend, Dan Patterson, who created the British show with Mark Leveson (originally, for radio). 
(Friend?? Not the impression I ever got from various and sundry sources.)

AHA!!
From "The Vines Article"
"It was Stiles who introduced "Whose Line?" producer Dan Patterson to Drew Carey, after Patterson's efforts to bring "Whose Line?" to America failed. Carey went to watch Stiles do improv at a Los Angeles venue, met with Dan Patterson, and eventually succeeded in getting the show as a summer replacement." 
("Mutual friend." *Snort* Ryan was the go-between for Drew and Dan to get the series over here.)