Hilarious Impressions by Jay Pharoah
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Jimmy Fallon's Compliment on the Jacket
- Mixed Feelings about Impersonations
- Obscure Impressions
- Developing the Impression of President Trump
- Impressions and the Importance of Voice
- Working with Director Steven Soderbergh
- The Movie as a Psychological Thriller
- Matt Damon's Reaction to an Impression
- Closing Remarks
Jimmy Fallon's Compliment on the Jacket
In a recent interview on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the host couldn't help but admire the guest's jacket. Fallon exclaimed, "That is a beautiful jacket!" The guest graciously thanked him and Fallon went on to acknowledge that he wouldn't be able to pull off a jacket like that himself. The guest, obviously pleased with the compliment, responded by saying, "I'm looking like sexy Jiffy Pop in this. This is amazing."
Mixed Feelings about Impersonations
During the interview, Fallon confessed to the guest that he had mixed feelings about asking him to do his impressions. He didn't want to be one of those people who constantly request impressions from someone whose impressions are highly regarded. However, the guest reassured Fallon that he was more than happy to oblige. He even Mentioned being a fan since "The Man Show," and shared a humorous anecdote about having a picture of jugs from the show as his lawyer.
Obscure Impressions
When asked about his most obscure impression, the guest revealed that he does a mean impersonation of John Mellencamp. He demonstrated it by saying, "I'm John Mellencamp on Jimmy Kimmel, and I'm loving it!" He then surprised Fallon by mentioning another impression that he rarely Talks about – Jason Statham. With a tough-guy British accent, he imitated Statham by saying, "I'm the Transporter, and what I will do is punch You in the face and have sex with your girl right on top of your corpse." Fallon praised his impression, but the guest admitted he had Never done it before.
Developing the Impression of President Trump
Fallon asked the guest about the challenges of impersonating President Trump, considering how familiar people are with his speech Patterns. The guest shared an interesting Insight he received from SNL's Steve Higgins. Higgins suggested talking from the back of the throat, which helped the guest sound more like Obama. Fallon couldn't help but agree, saying, "Boy, you really do sound like him!" The guest then playfully continued the impression, declaring, "You know you want me to come back, but I'm not. Ask for this, bitch. You asked for it."
Impressions and the Importance of Voice
The conversation shifted towards the impact of impressions on both the impersonator and the person being impersonated. Fallon remarked that when someone does an impression of a person, it's as if they fall in love with that person's voice. The guest concurred, emphasizing the need to genuinely like the person in order to impersonate them effectively. Fallon then brought up the guest's latest movie, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh.
Working with Director Steven Soderbergh
The guest shared his excitement about working with Steven Soderbergh, known for his innovative filmmaking techniques. Fallon mentioned that the movie was shot on an iPhone, to which the guest responded with a playful denial, saying he couldn't confirm or deny if it was shot on an iPhone, but it definitely wasn't shot on a Samsung Note. Fallon jokingly warned him, "Don't want it to blow up in his face."
The Movie as a Psychological Thriller
Describing the movie, the guest revealed that it's a psychological thriller. Soderbergh reached out to him after seeing his work and expressing interest in his dramatic abilities. The guest mentioned a popular video he had done, a rap battle between Will Smith and Denzel Washington, which caught Soderbergh's Attention. The guest admitted that the interview was going so well until Matt Damon, who was also present, revealed that he had a beef with the show.
Matt Damon's Reaction to an Impression
Fallon brought up the guest's impression of Shannon Sharpe, the former football player, which apparently did not sit well with Sharpe. The guest recounted the first time he did the impression and how Sharpe took to Twitter questioning if he really sounded like that. The guest playfully replied, "Yes, you do." Despite Sharpe's disapproval, the guest considered it as flattery and expressed his admiration for him. Fallon added that he thought Sharpe was a great choice for an impression.
Closing Remarks
As the interview came to a close, Fallon expressed his enjoyment of having the guest on the show. The guest, in his signature comedic style, responded by saying, "Everybody's listening, I really like it because the ladies look at me and they say, 'Damn, that man's sexy.'" Fallon couldn't help but applaud, saying, "That's good stuff." They ended the interview on a lighthearted note, joking about how the guest and his sidekick, Chad, could play everyone in Hollywood.