Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Sean Hayes
Sep 14, 2020
Sean Hayes, beloved actor from Will & Grace and co-host of SmartLess, chats with Conan O’Brien about his surprising career choices, revealing why he picked acting over concert piano. They exchange wild childhood stories involving dangerous games and the humor necessary to cope with chaos. Sean also shares anecdotes from his podcasting adventures and the joys of family pranks. With laughter as their guide, the duo explores everything from childhood dreams to encounters with comedic legends.
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Childhood Pranks
- Sean Hayes' family used humor to cope with his mother's childhood cancer.
- They would prank people with her spare glass eye, even letting the dog play with it.
Comedy vs. Music
- Sean Hayes finds comedy more appealing than music due to its flexibility.
- Unlike fixed musical notes, comedic errors can be reworked or turned into jokes.
Dangerous Games
- Sean Hayes' family played dangerous games due to a chaotic childhood with an absent father.
- These included knife-throwing and "Tiger in the Grass" in complete darkness.