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Alex Shaffer and Thomas McCarthy

Alex Shaffer and Thomas McCarthy

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Are you winning? Watch Writer/Director of 'Win Win', Thomas McCarthy, and actor Alex Shaffer discuss what they were like in high school, how blond is too blond, and find out which one of them can’t get enough of Lady Gaga! Hosted by Kinsey Schofield.

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How long did the process take for the blonde hair? Oh, look at that. Oh my gosh. What's up technology? Jesus, it's like we're on the Starship Enterprise. That's actually the new uh, BlackBerry Playbook. I have to ask you, have you, have you crafted the trophy case yet? Is it, is it erect? Is it on the wall for Alex's wrestling trophies?

Thomas McCarthy

Absolutely. Yeah, that too.

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What were you like in high school?

Thomas McCarthy

I was small. I was really tiny. Yeah, I wrestled. Yeah, I wrestled one-on-one. Oh yeah. Oh my god. As a singer. Yeah, I was like, I was like 5'4". Oh. Beautiful bunks. It was all working for me. Yeah. I was a very good student, but uh, I was a provocateur of sorts, like I was always sort of making stands on things and that did get me in a lot of trouble.

Young Hollywood

Anything specific?

Thomas McCarthy

Uh, you can ask my mother about that. She was constant. I did, I got kicked out of one English class. Literally removed from the class cuz the teacher told my mother, and I quote, "He's trying to take over my class and I won't let him." Oh.

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Well, um, I have to ask you, how long did the process take for the blonde hair? Oh, look at that. Oh my gosh. What's up technology? You have the second one. Jesus, it's like we're on the Starship Enterprise. That's actually the new uh, BlackBerry Playbook. Um Wow. I was just obsessed with your hair though. How long did that process take?

Alex Shaffer

I actually probably got my hair bleached three times. We did it originally in my friend's basement and it was like, like yellow. And then we went to a parlor and got it bleached again and it was a lighter yellow. And then when I got the movie,

Young Hollywood

Sometimes it's orange though.

Alex Shaffer

Yeah. Yeah, it actually is probably orangey the first time I did it, and then it became yellow, and then it became.

Thomas McCarthy

So he came to us like that all blondie.

Young Hollywood

And you were like, so you're a Gaga fan, clearly. You love Lady Gaga.

Alex Shaffer

I love Gaga, actually. Yeah, I'm a big Gaga fan.

Young Hollywood

Are you? Well, I'm not a fan of her music. I'm a fan of her. Obviously, you're a wrestler. And you are the state champion right now?

Alex Shaffer

Uh, I was a state champion.

Young Hollywood

You're going to you're a state champion in my heart, always.

Alex Shaffer

Oh. Thank you.

Thomas McCarthy

He's not your typical.

Alex Shaffer

Yeah. No, I'm not the typical jock, I'd say.

Young Hollywood

Where did you Were you a ladykiller though? Were you super popular?

Alex Shaffer

Of course. All the ladies liked me. Duh. Look at those cheeks.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Thomas McCarthy

    Writer/Director being interviewed

  • Alex Shaffer

    Actor being interviewed

  • Lady Gaga

    Artist Alex Shaffer is a fan of

  • Kinsey Schofield

    Host of the interview

FAQ

Who is Thomas McCarthy?+
Thomas McCarthy is the writer and director of the film 'Win Win'.
What was Alex Shaffer like in high school?+
Alex Shaffer was a wrestler, a state champion, and was popular with girls in high school.
What was Thomas McCarthy like in high school?+
Thomas McCarthy was a very good student but also a 'provocateur' and got into trouble, including being kicked out of an English class.
How many times did Alex Shaffer bleach his hair?+
Alex Shaffer bleached his hair three times to achieve his blonde look.
Is Alex Shaffer a fan of Lady Gaga?+
Yes, Alex Shaffer explicitly states that he is a big fan of Lady Gaga.

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