Paul Scheer
Who are you and what do you do?
My name in Benjamin Franklin Gates, I’m a reluctant treasure hunter. You might have heard about my exploits when I tried to clear my grandfather’s name in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, earlier this year. I also am a member of the MTV show Human Giant on MTV but I use the alias of Paul Scheer for that show.
How did you get involved with Aziz Ansari and Ron Huebel? (the ‘b’ key is next to the ‘n’ key).
I met Aziz at UCB Theater in NYC. I met Ron Huebel in a bar in Denver. He introduced me to Rob Huebel and we became friends and improvised together for the last 10 years or so at UCB theater in NYC and LA. I never heard from Ron after that fatefully day.
How did you get into sketch comedy?
I paid a magical troll who lived under a bridge and he told me to study with the UCB, which I did and it was the best decision I ever made.
Can you think of a question lamer and more generic than the ones I asked?
Yes, I can think of 2 —-What’s your Shirt Size? and Do you believe in photosynthesis?
Is there anything you want to sell?
Yes, I want everyone to own a Mr. T Keychain, that thing is hysterical and after that if they want to buy Human Giant Season 1 on DVD they could do that too.
