I was watching MuchMusic the other day and I started to think about the VJs that have come and gone. Remember Rick “The Temp?” No disrespect to the new VJs, but there was something about Rick’s boyish charm that always got me.
Well our boy is all grown up! After leaving MuchMusic a couple of years ago, Rick landed a job at ET Canada (think Entertainment Tonight featuring Canadian celebs) and has been flexing his serious interviewing muscles ever since.
Being the inquisitive sista that I am, I wanted to know more about our fave ex-VJ.
What was the transition like for you working as a VJ to working as an Entertainment Reporter for ET Canada?
The transition was pretty simple. I love interviewing people and that’s basically what I did at Much Music and do at ET Canada.
What did you learn from being a VJ that helped you with your current job?
The whole television world in general! I'm a Phys-Ed grad so I didn't know a lot about TV until MuchMusic and am still learning everyday at ET Canada. My interviewing skills were developed and my delivery and confidence in front of a camera started at MM.
What was it like leaving Much Music after working there for 10 years?
Leaving after 10 years was the toughest thing I had to do! It was my first job after university and it was truly a family atmosphere there! I got a little teary-eyed during my last Much On Demand show.
Tell me something that most people don’t know about you?
I love old classic black and white movies! I would have loved to be around in the old Hollywood days with Jimmy Stewart, Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable.
Do you keep in touch with the Much Music VJs?
Yes, I still hang out with the VJ's - past and present! I played soccer with Master T just a few weeks ago, had dinner with George Stroumboulopoulos the other night, spent some time with Devon Soltendieck at Ultra and hung out at Muzik night club with Matte Babel just last night!
Rachel and I e-mail each other from time to time and I see her and Amanda on occasion when I travel to LA for work.
Rachel and I e-mail each other from time to time and I see her and Amanda on occasion when I travel to LA for work.
Who was your fave celebrity to interview?
My fave celebs so far... George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Henry Winkler, Tony Bennett, Patrick Dempsey, Quentin Tarantino, Vivica A Fox, Uma Thurman, Rachel Mcadams... You didn't think I was just going to give you one did you!?
What celebrity would you love to interview?
Eddie Veder, Michael Jackson, Al Pacino, Robert Deniro, Jim Carey, and of course, a sit down with Madonna.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
My proudest accomplishment so far hands down is my son Noah!
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1 comment:
So really he is capable of doing what Strombo and Gomeshi do.
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