Pigs Fly: Manny Speaks! On A Talk Show!
He came out in sunglasses. Of course he did.
Manny was an enthusiastic, engaging and quite charming interview, believe it or not. He talked about cars a little, but mostly he talked about the Red Sox and how much he loves Boston and loves the Red Sox. NO REALLY, he did. It helped that the stage was full of Bostonians- Jay Leno and his first guest Steve Carrell are both from the Boston area.
Manny (rightly) dismissed the idea of there ever having been a curse, and said it was the management that made things happen. He says the guys are not cocky, that “Boston is like a dynasty” and that “the city needed the happiness” from the wins. Jay asked him about the “who cares if we win” quote- and Manny explained that he said that to take pressure off his teammates… and that after he said that, they went on to win seven in a row. How very true, Manny.
Manny also cracked a few jokes at Jay’s expense, first bringing out a batter’s helmet for him but doubting whether it would fit his chin — and then asking Jay if he was related to Kevin Youkilis, because he said they “have the same chin.” Jay shrugged and said his dad got around, so he would check– which cracked Manny up so much, he had to fistbump a bemused Steve Carrell.
Best part though is when Jay asked Manny about getting called out at home plate in Game 3 of the Series, and Manny says very seriously, “I was safe.” So Jay showed him the clip, Manny watched it, and then responded, “Yeah, I think I was out.”
He was relaxed and funny and lighthearted- and the number of times he talked lovingly about the Sox made my heart happy.
Here’s a bonus clip from earlier in the show, when Jay talked to Steve Carrell about his Red Sox fandom- and Steve expressed his fascination at learning about Coco Crisp.
Once I got past the incredulity that he actually went on a TALK SHOW, I couldn’t stop laughing–happily, since he kept talking about how much he loved Boston, and also because it was so hilarious. Keep this guy around forever, please!
I loved this and it also made me giggle that Manny was on the same night as the Back Street Boys.
i could listen to manny laugh all day. seriously.
manny is a riot
I had no idea he was so funny!
Manny is the best! I could watch him all day, playing baseball, talking, it doesn’t matter! The Red Sox need to keep him until the day he decides to retire. He is one of a kind…and I mean that in the best way!