"Do you even gamble? Do you enjoy gambling?" "No. I don't like to gamble. I don't find it interesting at all. I mean, once in a while I'll play Russian Roulette, but, uh, I would never gamble with money."
Great story about his seeing eye dog in a department store...swinging him around by the tail...Clerk asking about a possible purchase..Steven’s reply..”just looking around “..That’s funny. Jeff B. South Carolina
Steven we went to see Deliverance at the theater back in 1973. People got up and asked for their money back when there was only one banjo being played in the Dueling Banjos scene
Not only that, but there was a singing group called The Williams Sister. She was asked why she used that name, and she said "Because there's only one of us.".
@@facethestrange15yearsago81 thanks brother! hilarious how his comedy makes Conan stop and have to think for a second... brilliant.... a half-twin"... lmao
@@zandarx He is a genius. Incredible how he remembers all the lines and his delivery is so good, his timing and facial expressions are impeccable. People compare him to Mitch Hedberg. While Hedberg was very very very good, Steven is a notch better in my view. Rodney Dangerfield was awesome, but a completely different comedian. All three great, but Steven is one of a kind. Love his one-line storytelling.
@@nealsausen4651 Agree. He still is. His thought process is incredible. Watch the documentary about the entire Massachusetts comedy scene. It is on Prime. Forgot the name. It is also available to buy on Amazon. Steve Wright is a comedy genius
I had just brought my new wife from the Philippines and I turned her on to Steven Wright. Unfortunately, she got only about 1/3 of what he said. She still likes him so that's a good thing.👍😎
1:18 hmmm...I had a conversation like that. "Then I saw those jin rickshaws...Friend: " They're Rickshaws.' Me: No....I'm sure they are jin richshaws." 38 yrs. later I realize NOW that it is spelled Jinrikisha! OR they're Rickshaws....I've got to get a life...again with SOMEbody!!! June
Millions do! Weren't you listening when your 3rd grade teacher was telling the class about synonyms and homophones? Why did you capitalize the "c" in comedy? Not listening that day about proper nouns? Maybe you were "profounding?" But I digress, where did the guy who was teaching you Welsh go? Keep on truckin'.
I agree, and those brainwashed, ignorant views from their chosen political agendas are what keep me from enjoying most comics. Very refreshing to be able to enjoy a good comic without all that bullshit.
Remember when Conan use to be funny then became a media talking head with its only jokes about donald trump and now we are in a recession and conan isnt funny anymore. Remember?
It's stuff like this that wastes Conan. He just has to sit there and pretend to find Steven Wright as sublimely hilarious as Wright obviously thinks he is.
I know that some comedians quote him a lot, and reference him, although I'd question the claim that he's widely regarded as 'one of the greatest stand ups of all-time'. A cult great perhaps. Maybe I haven't seen enough of his stuff, but he strikes me as massively overrated. And he was fuck-awful on this.
@Nelson Robert Willis I haven't seen much of his standup so I can't judge him on that. But this interview just wasn't very good. It was awkward without being funny.
@@thesprawl2361 Well, Steven takes a bit of time, like many comedians, to appreciate. If you check on the great comedians of all time however, I've never seen a list that omits him.
the irony of the band playing "i'm so excited" to SW walking on.
Awesome job abbreviating his name like that to save on time!
And he just can't hide it
😂
Good observation! hahaha! I had to role it back. Yessa! (now that you mentioned it...)
Weird. Almost like that was the joke...
"I have to be asleep by 1 in the morning every night otherwise my dreams start whether I'm sleeping or not" THIS MAN IS A GENIUS
theres no human being like steven wright,how does he think of these things..genius...
Incredible. Isn’t it? I have had the same thoughts & questions.
He doesn't. He leaves notes for himself so he doesn't have to come up with any of it.
medium skeptics say the same thing.
Adam Egret wants to know where he gets his ideas from.
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Never seen a guy use the interview cards against the host like that, that was hilarious! 🤣🤣
I love that the band played "I'm so excited"...BRILLIANT.
First time I've ever seen Steven Wright as a guest on a talk show instead of performing one-liners. He's still hilarious.
his mind resides pretty much at the outer edge of the known universe but no other comedian is so obtusely hilarious
Check out his appearances on the Craig Ferguson show 😉 awesome chemistry ✌️
I love this guy he is amazing
I love deadpan humour but this guy takes it to a whole new level.....it's absurdist and surrealist
Totally deadpan hysterical absurdist genius.🎯 Conan had a ball with him.
His unique brand of comedy is based on pure intelligence!
A kind of intelligence.....I think many kinds of intelligence exist. You're right. He is brilliant.
"Do you even gamble? Do you enjoy gambling?"
"No. I don't like to gamble. I don't find it interesting at all. I mean, once in a while I'll play Russian Roulette, but, uh, I would never gamble with money."
One of my favorites. Nice to see him a little “looser” here - he actually smiles sometimes.
True definition of genius
Crazy to se this guy grow older as I look back in time.
Don't look too far back. You might get stuck there.
Here we are seeing two of the most brilliant minds to ever do comedy. This is also how you own an interview on late night TV.
Check out Norm MacDonald and Courtney Thorne Smith on Conan
@@honeytlbadger4365 Norm is so great. RIP
Yeah for sure now.. it’s a 🤡 world, when jimmy fallon is hosting the tonight shore instead of Conan. 😳
God bless the comedians.
The timing is so good makes me wonder if, or how much was set up. Wright folds in his one-liners so well following Conan's questions...
Not just with him, but these talk show interviews are almost always prepared with all the talking points they've cover given in advance.
Blank-faced, expressionless Steven walks out; band plays 'I'm So Excited'.
Seeing Steven Wright break character is the defining moment in my life.
~lol~~🤣🤣🤣🙃🙃🙃
I love his rebelling against the formula.
steven wright is a genius
I envy this man's nonchalant lifestyle
Steven has an Oscar
Steven Wright is also a terrific tennis player
Great story about his seeing eye dog in a department store...swinging him around by the tail...Clerk asking about a possible purchase..Steven’s reply..”just looking around “..That’s funny. Jeff B. South Carolina
Is like to see Steve in a conversation with Goldwaith
Steven is a super genius. He's my favorite comedian of all time. I put insulation on a stick 😅
And I have to be asleep by one in thе morning every night, otherwise my dreams start whether I'm sleeping or not.
4:33 bluegrass ballet in Vermont
Steven we went to see Deliverance at the theater back in 1973. People got up and asked for their money back when there was only one banjo being played in the Dueling Banjos scene
Not only that, but there was a singing group called The Williams Sister. She was asked why she used that name, and she said "Because there's only one of us.".
Wright is shockingly clever and brilliant.
comedic genius, those that dont get it, oh well....
That is so Zandar
@@facethestrange15yearsago81 thanks brother! hilarious how his comedy makes Conan stop and have to think for a second... brilliant.... a half-twin"... lmao
@@zandarx He is a genius. Incredible how he remembers all the lines and his delivery is so good, his timing and facial expressions are impeccable. People compare him to Mitch Hedberg. While Hedberg was very very very good, Steven is a notch better in my view. Rodney Dangerfield was awesome, but a completely different comedian. All three great, but Steven is one of a kind. Love his one-line storytelling.
@@LordStanley94 : STEVE was Orbiting in a completely different universe from Mitch! Both excellent in their own styles!
@@nealsausen4651 Agree. He still is. His thought process is incredible. Watch the documentary about the entire Massachusetts comedy scene. It is on Prime. Forgot the name. It is also available to buy on Amazon. Steve Wright is a comedy genius
Working in the pet store braiding snakes and shaving rabbits and dipping them in chocolate oh my goodness LOL
Insane
I would go with it or not go with it depending on my mood.
Im so excited, by the Pointer sisters. When he entered, that was the song.
Hilarious that they played "I'm So Excited" for his intro song.
Did he say Cheech Marin was up next? Perfect stoner's lineup that night.
He's the bad guy on last action hero! Starring Arnie!!!
the larry fine cut.
“Idk why but I believe him b” Shout out guy on the couch. #halfbaked
Great laughs!!; Thanks!!!!!!
The Dude wishes he could be this carefree
He sounds like he could be Keanu Reeves' dad.
Conan handles him better than some other hosts….
Lol funny man that's for sure
My son's birthday comes before mine, so how can I be his father?
I like how he can sling that coffee cup and not spill.
He is indeed a genius and I've been a fan since the beginning. But.....his hair????
@7:20 he gives the coolest generic answer Ive ever heard...
Goes right into his material 😅
Steven Wright KICKS ASS!!!
I have literally been laughing to tears about the rabbits boiled in chocolate ROFLMFAO
I've never seen a host drink so much
I could guess the year by the hair on top of his head.
9:16 Classic lol
Never play Russian roulette without a stand-in
Steve Wright looked like he was related too Larry Fine.
Anyone know when this aired? '99 maybe?
I had just brought my new wife from the Philippines and I turned her on to Steven Wright. Unfortunately, she got only about 1/3 of what he said.
She still likes him so that's a good thing.👍😎
That is a really weird thing to want to share on the comments 😂
@@lgv3051 We used to have a grey cat.
@@lgv3051 😂😂😂For reals
You just *bought* a new wife...??! 😲
@@latheofheaven If you think about it, don't we all?
The First Memer
Raffles waffles
1:18 hmmm...I had a conversation like that. "Then I saw those jin rickshaws...Friend: " They're Rickshaws.'
Me: No....I'm sure they are jin richshaws." 38 yrs. later I realize NOW that it is spelled Jinrikisha! OR they're Rickshaws....I've got to get a life...again with SOMEbody!!! June
I am pretty sure that’s his own hair.
That hair
Bobby Fraze Does anyone know ehy he stopped working?
Yes it is.
😂😂😂
Christopher Lambert as Newton
Would have been so much better if he didn't actually bring a ballet clip
😋 👍
Steven seems quite hyper
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what.... is up....... with the HAIR!?!?!?!
great to have so many profound Comedy experts venting their stupid views. Who cares ?
Millions do! Weren't you listening when your 3rd grade teacher was telling the class about synonyms and homophones? Why did you capitalize the "c" in comedy? Not listening that day about proper nouns? Maybe you were "profounding?" But I digress, where did the guy who was teaching you Welsh go? Keep on truckin'.
I agree, and those brainwashed, ignorant views from their chosen political agendas are what keep me from enjoying most comics. Very refreshing to be able to enjoy a good comic without all that bullshit.
Hey! View this sucker........
Nah just kidding. You are probably a good guy😁👍
What year is this
2021
@@jbratt ahahahahaha
Sponge joke?
I mean, is it really that good a joke? First time I heard it I smiled a bit. That was about it.
Which one?
ballet moves stolen from "big lobowski" or did the Cohen Bros. steal that bit from Reich?
dates? Yeah, he stole it from Lobowski.
marktarmannpiano I think that was the joke
Remember when Conan use to be funny then became a media talking head with its only jokes about donald trump and now we are in a recession and conan isnt funny anymore. Remember?
Im the only one who can't understand the words that are coming out of his mouth. he is just mumbling to me.
You are the only one? How do you know?
Steven Wright is a great comedian but I'm sure Conan was glad when that interview was over. Not a good talk show guest.....
he matched well with Craig Ferguson
It's stuff like this that wastes Conan. He just has to sit there and pretend to find Steven Wright as sublimely hilarious as Wright obviously thinks he is.
You do realize Steven Wright is considered one of the greatest stand up comedians of all time right?
I know that some comedians quote him a lot, and reference him, although I'd question the claim that he's widely regarded as 'one of the greatest stand ups of all-time'. A cult great perhaps.
Maybe I haven't seen enough of his stuff, but he strikes me as massively overrated. And he was fuck-awful on this.
@Nelson Robert Willis I haven't seen much of his standup so I can't judge him on that. But this interview just wasn't very good. It was awkward without being funny.
@@thesprawl2361 Well, Steven takes a bit of time, like many comedians, to appreciate. If you check on the great comedians of all time however, I've never seen a list that omits him.
I love his humour I get him 💖😎
Look up Jay Leno fly for all of Steven on Conan...good stuff. Classic.
He's living stoner thought