Greetings From Albuquerque
Added 2024-04-27 14:40:27 +0000 UTCI have yet to spell Albuquerque correctly without a squiggly red line appearing under it.
That's right folks, Tim the Actor is back on the road. This time, it's a movie called GOAT, with Marlon Wayans - a psychological horror-thriller/football movie from Jordan Peel's production company. It's a small, but key role. Hey, I'm number 5 on the call sheet! I got in on Wednesday but haven't done a lick of work except show up for a few costume fittings.
But I had a fun trip down here! I showed up at the Burbank airport and immediately spotted legendary session bass player Leland Sklar checking in. I gave him his privacy until we both made it through security and I told him I was a fan and we chatted for a few minutes. Nice guy and I got a selfie! This dude played on some of my favorite songs of all time! Naturally, we didn't discuss how we used one of his Facebook Live streams as a phony interview. That would have been awkward.
I sat by my gate, looking forward to a little quiet time when I spotted Marc Maron approaching. He spotted me and we were both like "oh boy here we go." He was heading to Albuquerque (red squiggly line) too and so he sat with me at the gate and we chatted it up, which continued all the way from the gate to our seats on the plane until we touched down in New Mexico.
A petite older lady made her way into our aisle forcing Marc into the middle seat (he's a generous man!) and we got to talking to her. She was an interesting lady, and told us she had just recently won the US Open in Ping Pong! She didn't know who either of us were, as she proudly proclaimed she didn't have a TV and didn't watch movies. She was too busy painting, teaching karate and playing ping pong. She was one of those desert people, living in nature up in Santa Fe.
Marc and I parted ways as we exited and made loose plans to meet up this weekend. I think I'll go get dinner or something with him today. He's an Albuquerque native and is here for personal stuff.
At the bag claim, Ping Pong lady gave me her card, which featured her incredibly photo-realistic paintings of wildlife, and invited me up to see her. We'll see how the week goes, but maybe I'll drive on up and pay her a visit and get a ping pong lesson. Or a karate lesson!
Since then it's been pretty quiet. I settled into my very nice hotel, picked up some provisions from Whole Foods, took in the pool, burned through Baby Reindeer (holy shit!) and hit the treadmill, hit some local food reccs... worked on my lines.
Last night, after another fitting, I hit the hotel bar for a nightcap and sat next to an older man having dinner alone. He politely said, "Would you be interested in a little conversation?"
Sure!
He told me he was a state judge who had just come back from Los Alamos where there was a conference about nuclear weapons, a mock trial of some kind that I didn't really understand but he was an expert in scientific evidence and how it's used in court. I was excited, having just read Nuclear War: A Scenario, and got to talking about all of it. He asked what I was doing there and that led into a nice long friendly conversation about my work and family and his life in law and the hours passed until last call. I told him he should watch The Electric Sun Trial, as I think we really nailed the courtroom experience and he seemed eager to check it out. As the bar closed up, we exchanged numbers. Hey, you never know when you may need a Judge's phone number in New Mexico.
My advice? Talk to strangers! It can be fun!
Looking forward to seeing what Brendan and Amanda do to the place on Thursday. Should be a wild one, and if I'm not shooting, I'll try and call in.
Peace and Love, T
Comments
I don't usually start up conversation myself, but I'll usually happily oblige. Love talking to strangers
Michael Drohan
2024-05-09 20:11:37 +0000 UTCLove it! Where'd ya eat? I lived in Burque for a while. red squiggly
Chalameybe
2024-04-30 13:07:44 +0000 UTCMaybe you’ll get to sit with WADDY WACHTEL on the flight back!
Zach Pierce
2024-04-29 16:16:52 +0000 UTCTom Green
Alan Bathtime sucks
2024-04-29 05:06:17 +0000 UTCLove it- engaging in convo with strangers really can be fun. It can be not so fun too which I feel can deter us much of the time. Still, in the end worth it to learn something and empathize
Jimmy P
2024-04-29 00:47:45 +0000 UTCThat sounds really cool. A good reminder for myself to not be so reserved all the time
Colton Caulkins
2024-04-28 23:27:29 +0000 UTCWas astounded to see that the guy who wrote and starred in Baby Reindeer is ALSO the actual person who experienced it all irl, Richard Gadd. Like, holy hell.
Carissa
2024-04-28 17:27:22 +0000 UTCThis is a great story Tim. I make it a point to talk with people, any people, wherever I go, if it looks like they might be into it. As a result, I've met all kinds of Cool, Regular People. The last person I talked with was a young woman from Africa who was here for studies. It was a load of fun, and I feel like the exchange enriched my life. I felt like I was a participant in my community, instead of a bystander. I highly recommend talking with others!!
Serge Benard
2024-04-28 16:35:37 +0000 UTCHopefully Marc did the ceremonial locking of the airplane gates
Ben Hewerdine
2024-04-28 06:01:56 +0000 UTCNice story Tim. I’m wondering if interacting with strangers is becoming a lost art…maybe smart phones or we’re just so wrapped up in our lives. Goes back to basic ideas like listening and giving people agency by asking their name and how they are doing. I’m not saying stop everyone on the street or grocery store but in the right moment it’s nice and can lead to a real connection.
Adam Gutman
2024-04-28 03:04:20 +0000 UTCTaos rules
Adam Gutman
2024-04-28 01:00:25 +0000 UTCI always love the travel diaries, but this one feels extra special! I find myself avoiding interaction with strangers in bars as I get older…I feel my social shell closing. I gotta push back on that. Thanks T!
Andrew
2024-04-28 00:27:24 +0000 UTCI seen 2 tortoise fucking when I was in Alberquerqe. Go well Tim
Chris Kelly
2024-04-27 23:53:55 +0000 UTCoh and she has a website with paintings
Anna Ka
2024-04-27 21:06:07 +0000 UTC60 & Over Hardbat Women's Single champion, duh
Josh Rachbach
2024-04-27 20:26:49 +0000 UTCM Walker
2024-04-27 20:22:25 +0000 UTCIf it’s on AOL.com it must be big!
Bryan Hamill
2024-04-27 20:19:39 +0000 UTCTake candy from strangers
Bryan Hamill
2024-04-27 20:17:25 +0000 UTCThose key words are a social commentary ready to happen. And I'm ready!!
lilula9
2024-04-27 19:54:07 +0000 UTCWhat the judge was probably thinking to himself while exchanging numbers with you: Hey, you may never know when you need an artist/actor/comedian/singer-songwriter in Glendale. What a cool coincidence you and Marc got to have such a long chat! I really enjoy living vicariously through you since I'm not a charming extrovert. Thanks for sharing. of course, I'm chomping at the bit about all the nuggets you shared about the movie. That genre (not football) is one of my favorites. I'll be sad if the movie doesn't tackle 😏 the abusive power dynamics that exist in the exploitative parts of the sports industry heightened by the experience of living as a minority. Extra sad if you don't get to use your Big Voice (and Big Hair). Happy acting to ya!
lilula9
2024-04-27 19:52:50 +0000 UTCThe world needs more Tim and Maron
WL
2024-04-27 17:41:07 +0000 UTCThat’s cool you enjoyed socializing in the “real world”.
Anima
2024-04-27 16:41:48 +0000 UTCCome up to Taos! It's nice up here.
Brad Anderson
2024-04-27 16:33:27 +0000 UTCThat sounds like a very exciting trip. Have you ever listened to Neil Young's tune about Albuquerque? It sounds like you are having a better time than Neil did https://youtu.be/GwnFCri0zD0?si=MkkSPL9RSFmLXfV-
Jim D.
2024-04-27 16:25:54 +0000 UTCI highly recommend checking out Bow and Arrow Brewing in ABQ. One of the only Indigenous owned, and fully woman owned breweries in the country. https://www.bowandarrowbrewing.com I do all their design work. They have a nice outdoor space and good food carts too.
Scott Pauli
2024-04-27 15:27:35 +0000 UTCTalking to strangers, even just a smile and hello to your barista, lulls the daily depression woes. I second your sentiments, T!
Miranda Thiessen
2024-04-27 15:26:52 +0000 UTCLove ABQ! Tim, if you're craving some outside time may I suggest a short trip to Petroglyph National Monument on the west side of town. Amazing Native American petroglyphs hundreds (possibly thousands) of years old, alongside rock-hewn signatures of early Spanish conquistadores. Very cool spot, worth an hour of your time!
Max Goranson
2024-04-27 15:25:00 +0000 UTCsomething tells me this tim guy is gunna make it BIG some day. 🥊
Brian Rooney
2024-04-27 15:17:25 +0000 UTCEnjoy your time in ABQ! Nice time of year to visit. I'd recommend taking a walk in the bosque along the river (Rio Grande Nature Center state park or Alameda Trailhead are nice spots), or on the trails in the Sandia foothills on the east side of town (Elena Gallegos area has great views). And maybe grab a bahn mi and avocado smoothie at Coda Bakery. Oh, and make sure to eat breakfast burritos at every opportunity.
Jacob Kruse
2024-04-27 15:09:08 +0000 UTCGoat? Jordan Peele? Psychological thriller? Football? Tim? SIGN ME THE EFF UP. I’m creeped out just thinking about the possibilities.
Bill R Tomison
2024-04-27 15:03:46 +0000 UTChttps://www.aol.com/local-artist-competes-u-open-043300883.html
Tim Heidecker
2024-04-27 15:02:25 +0000 UTCWow. Sounds like it's all happening in the ABQ, I gotta get down there
Jon Uleis
2024-04-27 15:01:28 +0000 UTCI wish I could be that easy to talk with to random people but I just let the public piss me off.. thanks for being the Ying to my yang.
TheReal007
2024-04-27 14:59:10 +0000 UTCSounds like a fun trip so far! Great pictures too! I love to meet new people (if their comfortable meeting me) I sure hope he watches the trial I was glued to the screen for days! That would be cool if you learned some Karate! Good luck in your new movie how exciting!!
Athena
2024-04-27 14:57:27 +0000 UTCNext thing we’ll hear is that you ran into Roy Donk of the Colgate Hour!
Hekkmart
2024-04-27 14:52:12 +0000 UTCIt’s all good, man.
Steven krieger
2024-04-27 14:47:38 +0000 UTCRandom encounters with Lelend Sklar, Maron and the country’s reigning ping pong champion?? Insane
Jonathan Gibson
2024-04-27 14:45:55 +0000 UTC
