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Michael James Senese

Star Dish
with your host, Intervue Skillz

I recently had the great pleasure of sitting down with Michael James Senese, star of a sitcom I am currently pitching to some of the lesser networks called "Marty, Is That Jew?" In it, Mike plays Marty, a Jewish teen from a big Jew-laden city, whose family moves to a small Jewless town. Luckily for Marty, he's one of those handsome Jews, so he's able to make friends and get laid and all that. And he teaches the kids about tolerance. But don't worry, the show isn't all seriousness - there'll be plenty of wisecracks! Oy gevalt!!!

Intervue Skillz: Mike, a lot of people know you as an all-around classy guy. But what most folks don't know is that you're also a super-rad musician. What's your favorite instrument to play and why?

Good Old Mike Senese: Well, I grew up playing guitar. I suppose I started off with that because every 14 year old boy wants to at the front of the stage with girls throwing themselves at him. Recently I've started to learn the drums, and I kick myself for having waited so long in life to branch out. It's a completely different type of playing, and I love it.

Intervue Skillz: Fascinating. What's the sexiest instrument in the world?

Good Old Mike Senese: The sexiest instrument? Hmm, probably the cello. It's got such a wide range of tones. It's incredibly versatile and so overlooked as far as what it can add to a huge range of musical styles. There's something kinda great about the way you hold it too. It just looks sexy.

Intervue Skillz: That's terrific. Mike, everyone knows you like to get romantic. What's the most sensual album you own?

Good Old Mike Senese: "Comic Strip" by Serge Gainsbourg. It's just so sultry. If you overlook the goofier songs, it's something that really sets the stage for sharing those magic moments.

Intervue Skillz: You mean the hot and heavy times?

Good Old Mike Senese: You know it.

Intervue Skillz: Fabulous. Sincerely fabulous. Mike, how many people have you taught to play the guitar?

Good Old Mike Senese: Aside from a few friends and a couple of girlfriends' brothers, I tried giving proper lessons one summer but kinda called it quits after one of the first sessions - it was with a guy in Berkeley who was really into Springsteen and also into Jesus. He wanted to learn the song from "Philadelphia" but the chords hurt his hands. Then he complained that the movie was about homos. That's when I quit.

Intervue Skillz: Super stuff. Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to talk to us!

Good Old Mike Senese: It's been lots of fun.

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