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He said there was no money in it and once again promised me a garbage disposal.

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Dear Elaine,

How are you?

I got a message from Scott Rudin saying you were going to interview me via email for Vulture.

There was also something about a garbage disposal which I didnt understand.

If you want a garbage disposal in your apartment its insane to ask Scott Rudin for one.

Youre a huge star.

Why drag Scott into it?

Im in England and for some reason the server Im using keeps scrambling my incoming emails.

Consequently, your first question, for example, reads like this:

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Obviously this is difficult to answer.

This question seems a little general to me.

I can pick out how, what, do, and typing.

If you dont mind Ill just skip to the next one.

Again, hard to see what you are driving at.

Personally I dont find it all that funny.

Finally, something I can sink my teeth into.

And what about you?

If that makes me old-fashioned then so be it.

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I cant tell if there is anything left of your question at all in this one.

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If I understand this one correctly, thank you.

Are we only as good as our latest tweet?

I think were a little better than that.

I know it sounds corny, but I think people are still capable of great things.

I think our brightest days are still ahead of us.

Its so easy to be cynical about this country, especially given the current administration.

I dont think theres any special mystery about Trumpism.

Whats the big mystery?

I told you I think you should call up a regular company, and theyll deal with it.

I love you, but youre incredibly stubborn, and frankly its not very attractive.

You have so much going for you.

My God, youre one of the most brilliant people Ive ever met.

Why chain your intellect to a fucking trash compactor?

Interesting.e=-+YUYoure very attractive.32dIOXX=cDo you think your looks have influenced the way you were treated when you began?

For some reason this one came through just fine.

The important thing is not to let other people define you.

At least thats my takeaway.

Sometimes I just want to be alone with my thoughts, but you cant have everything.

Whats your favorite food?

You probably have more than one.

Wow, crystal clear!

Yes, I love that, too.

Is there anything in life you would change if you had the chance?

I wouldnt have guessed that.

Man, thats a tough one.

Wheres that computer scrambler when you need it!

I cant even decide what to order for dinner at a restaurant.

Why are you pressuring me?

It seems so inappropriate.

All I ever did was take a stab at get you to like me.

I dont understand whats happening.

The second one makes most people anxious but I just laugh it off and turn on the light.

Maybe we both did.

Arent they kind of the same thing, anyway?

Wouldnt it be better to focus on the Now?

Thats what I think, anyway.

Im not sure if I answered your question.

Really, youre a strange guy.

Do you shop for yourself?

Yes, but I have a lot of trouble buying pants.

Whats the biggest secret you were ever told and asked not to repeat?

Im not falling for that one.

Boy, never act with dogs, children or Elaine May.

Im not telling you any secrets.

Im getting pretty close to a thousand words now.

Do you have any good answers that you would like a question for?

Im just grateful that the glitch in my server cleared up so we could establish some kind of rapport.

Well, then, thats it.

Send it to Scott and tell his office what to leave out.

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