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john Hodgman onthe road in 'Vacationland' By Zach Freeman Chicago Tribune
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my wife and I spent a memorable weekend in Bar Harbor, Maine. We hiked through A cadia National Park
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Hodgman, star of his "one-human" show "Vacationland," sees Maine a bit differently. In a phone interview last
week from Los Angeles, where he's filming an episode of the Comedy Central show "mid-
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John Hodgman, of "Daily Show" fame, gets personal with "Vaca-
night" to promote his tour, he tionland." describes Maine as a place " where you w o uld no t b e
He's not particularly exiled tempted to relax or go swimming, because the beaches and at the moment. He was onwaters of Maine do not allow stage at the Emmy Awards you to do that. They only test a week ago, part of the group you. They test you with pro- accepting the award for a vafound coldness of water, and riety talk series for "The Daily they test you with profound Show." pain on the beaches, because Though Hodgman has been thebeaches ofM ainearemade a part of the show for 10 years, of rocks and knives." he still portrays himself as a Hodgman does not drop humble outsider: "(It) was very these judgments blithely; he is, similar to my entire experience by anyone's measure, a New with 'The Daily Show,'" he Englander, having been born says. "How did I get here? Why and raised in Brookline, Mas- am I so lucky to be here? And sachusetts, attending college when will they find out I don' t at Yale and, more recently, belong here? That was how I spending time in rural Maine felt on the stage.... I imagined and Massachusetts in w h at that I was going to be tackled he describes as "the self-exile by security at any moment." that I and my family have gone Luckily, he wasn' t. Instead he into." was congratulated personally
by presenter LL Cool J back-
stage, though Hodgman plays this down as well, wondering if LL Cool J thought to himself the next day, "Did I not just
congratulate the stagehand last night? A weird, bearded stagehand." While Hodgman is on the r oad w i t h
"Vacationland,"
the new format of "The Daily Show" will be launching, with the young Trevor Noah at the
helm. Hodgman confirmed he will still be involved, though his characteristic "deranged
millionaire" character may not. "I will be continuing, though the capacity is still something to work out," he says. "It's a chance to start over and try out new things
and new dynamics. I can' t he's looking to get more perhave the same rapport with sonal with "Vacationland." "Part of the show is talking Trevor Noah as I did with Jon (Stewart). There's a different about how a vacation in Maine dynamic that I look forward forces you to examine your to exploring with him and choices," he says earnestly, figuring out what to do next. "such as why I didn't go someBasically I'm just going to sit place more comfortable." there and be a guy in glasses Seriously though, he means saying ridiculous things with it."These past couple ofyears various ridiculous facial-hair have marked a transition from iterations." a certain stage of my life and Hodgman's c u r rent fa - career as a surprise 30-yearcial-hair iteration is something old minor television personalbetween a mustache/goatee ity into a more seasoned and combo and a full beard, a look grizzled comedian who is also he describes as either "the IT a middle-aged weird dad with guy for 'Duck Dynasty'" or "the a mustache." part-time accountant for the Hodgman and his musChurch of Satan." Still, he be- tache will be on full display lieves every "human who can during his show, letting any grow a beard" should do so at who may have considered a some point just to get an idea of trip to Maine to be a relaxing, "the secret man who lurks in- invigorating experience know side of them," even if that secret they' re only in for existential man isn't a particularly flat- questions and terrible, charactering dude. "People say, 'Why ter-revealing facial hair. "Not only is the comedy in does yourbeard look terrible?' and that's just because I'm terri- this show more straightforble," he deadpans. "I mean, this ward, personal and sincere is what it reveals." than any I' ve done before," But despite the absurd char- he says, "but also I hope they acters he's played on "The glean that I honestly love doDaily Show," and the theory ing this. I love giving each auhe espouses over the phone dience my honest everything, that maybe the character of every night. And I hope mayDonald Trump (and his cur- be they will also buy a poster. rent campaign) is actually They were painted by Adam Andy Kaufman's longest con Hughes. They are very nice, ("I do feel like the world tuned and I will sign them after, if you into Trump ... sometime after like." Andy Kaufman had been gone Yes, John Hodgman will for a couple of years") and the sign your poster. But make satirical books he's penned, sure you shave first.
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DAY, SEPT. 29, 2015:This year you
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov.21)
YOURHOROSCOPE
open up and take a closer look at your By Jacqueline Bigar life. Is there anything you would like to change or improve? This is the year to offand seewhatcomes up.You could free yourself up, as something better is coming down the path. You are preparbe surprised by what occurs if you do. ing to enter a new love and luck cycle this Tonight: Get some extra R and R. year. If you are single, be a skeptic and CANCER (June21-July 22) get to know any ** * * You will take the lead, even if 8tsrs showthe kjntf new Person well it means taking on more responsibility. of dayyou'llhsve beforeyou get too Observe others' reactions, and you will ** * * * D ynamic involved. If you are see how they feel about this. Be willing ** * * p ositive at t ached, the two to flex and seek out others. Schedule a ** * Average of y o u will benefit doctor's appointment. Tonight: Catch up ** So-so from spending on a friend's news. * Difficult more time togeth-
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These periods will keep the ties between you warm and loving. TAURUSloves to be around you.
ARIES (March21-April 19) *** * Focus on completion. Amoney matter could arise from out of the blue and force you to adjustyour plans at the last minute. You will be driven to resolve the issue, but you might not have all of the facts. Start making inquiries. Tonight: Be conservative with your spending.
LEO (July 23-Aug.22)
** * * Open up to new possibilities that surround a situation you have been fussing over. Take charge, but be careful how much time you spend resolving the issue. You might be resistant to do what is really needed here. If this is the case, be honest about it. Tonight: As you like it.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
** * * You will be sorry if you are not careful in your financial dealings with others. It might seem as though someone is on a tear and is unable to be stopped. You might have to join this person in order to stop him or her. Tonight: Hang out with friends and family.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec. 21) ** * * You could be in the position of having to do something differently, but you might not feel as if you want to take the risk. Don't cut off your nose to spite your face. Be willing to drop a defensive stance, and the situation will transform. Tonight: Choose a relaxing activity.
CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan. 19) ** * * Someone will want to distract you, so you' ll have to decide what to do about this person's intrusion. Some of you might decide to go off and join him or her, while others will opt to keep their distance. Know the ramifications involved in both choices. Tonight: Where the party is!
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