LEVY’S LOVES

BIGGEST INSPIRATION

I grew up when television was almost in its infancy. I would watch all the comedians back then in the ‘50s. Ernie Kovacs, Sid Caesar, Jack Benny and Jackie Gleason. I’ve been told I have a relatively slow delivery and I can take some pauses. I would attribute that to Jack Benny and how he would surround himself with funny people on his show. He would get his laughs reacting to them. I just thought that was the funniest thing.

DAY OFF

I’m great at doing nothing. I do love playing golf. I wish I was better at it, but nevertheless I find it completely enjoyable. I love the fact that I can just play, that I’m healthy enough to get up and swing a club. That’s really what it’s all about.

FAVORITE MEAL

A cheeseburger and a good side of fries.

LAST BOOK READ

I can’t say I am a reader. I know; it kills my wife. She’s an avid reader. I read the Mike Nichols biography [ Mike Nichols: A Life], which I loved because I loved him.

LAST GOOD THING WATCHED

I just saw Triangle of Sadness, which is one of the Oscar nominees. I thought it was absolutely amazing. I’ve seen a lot of good films because I’ve got to vote. The Banshees of Inisherin, The Fabelmans I really, really, really loved.

BEST THING ABOUT LIFE RIGHT NOW

The fact that I can wake up every morning. You get to a certain age, and you go, How am I doing? Can I walk around? Can I breathe? Can I eat? Good, excellent.

MOST ANNOYING THING?

People who don’t use their turn signals when driving. That instantaneously makes me go mental.

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Everything happens for a reason. You can roll with the punches if that’s what it is.