10 questions with Lloyd Dobler

Everyone's 80s hero -- John Cusack -- is the guest on Bravo TV's "Inside The Actor's Studio" on Monday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. eastern time. (Click here for more information.)

While this may seem like cause for celebration, Cusack has been described as unattached, aloof and disinterested during some TV interviews. He's also notoriously reluctant to talk about his work in the 80s. However, if there's anyone who can bring out the "Lloyd Dobler" in Cusack, it's host James Lipton.

Say what you what about Lipton, but I love his interviews and I'll watch him chat with about any celebrity. Hell, I even watched the entire episode with Hugh Laurie, and I've never seen an episode of the guy's TV show.

Of course, the highlight of every Actor's Studio interview is the final 10 questions originally conceived by French TV personality Bernard Pivot.

I eagerly awake Cusack's real answers. But since we have time to waste ...

HOW 'LLOYD DOBLER' WOULD ANSWER THE BERNARD PIVOT QUESTIONNAIRE:

1.What is your favorite word? "Scam"

2. What is your least favorite word? "College"

3. What turns you on? Diane Court's laugh.

4. What turns you off? My nagging sister.

5. What sound or noise do you love? Peter Gabriel's music.

6. What sound or noise do you hate? The sound of rain on my car.

7. What is your favorite curse word? D--k.

8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Professional kickboxer, sport of the future.

9. What profession would you not like to do? I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed.

10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? "You're an inspiration, Lloyd."

Comments

[chase]

So when you spend several hours by yourself running in the middle of nowhere, you come up with weird thoughts ....

Like: If I had to make a top 10 list, who are the true kings and queens of the '80s? Who are the most influential, important, representative men and women of the decade? Don Johnson? John Cusack? Molly Ringwald? Madonna? Ronald Regan? Steve Jobs?

Makes you think.

[Bassnote]

"Lloyd Lioyd all null and void...(insert beatboxing here)." I'll be watching to see if Cusack actually tries during this interview.

[Spears]

I'm not expecting anything great from the interview. It's hard to be an a-hole when Lipton is kissing your tush, so I do think Cusack will be more lively than usual. Plus, these appearances are basically love-fests that no actor can resist.

And you can't be a jerk and say, "hey, I'm not talking about the 80s" during a show like this either.

...

Chasie -- that's an intriguing list you propose. I definitely think it's worth trying.

[Marissa]

I went to www.bravotv.com last night and viewed some of the video that won't be aired tonight. Maybe it's just my huge-gantic crush on Cusack, but he seems very amiable and appreciative. I just want to tell him "I LOVED YOU IN THE GRIFTERS AND I KNOW IT HURTS YOUR TALENTS WERE OVER LOOKED DUE TO ANNETTE BENNING'S TIGHT SKIRTS!!!"
That is all.

[Bassnote]

I watched it last night, and he was okay. Cusack didn't come off too bad. The only 80's movie that got any significant mention was 'Say Anything...'. I am glad that 'Tapeheads' got a mention though.