REVISED: Terry Crews on "Larry King Now"

ENG 202D – Interviewing Prep

Terry Crews on “Larry King Now”

1. How did you go from the NFL, 7 years and 6 different teams, to acting?

I think this is a great starter to warm up the interviewee. It kind of sets the tone of the interview and allows the interviewee to share his story at his own pace.

2. Which was? (relates to #1 asking about the first audition)

Following up right away to find out what the first audition Terry had done. Flat

3. You were at the golden globes at night, what went through your mind?

This question allows Terry to share his feelings and thoughts. I feel like questions like this allows the interviewee to really put in some thought and express what went on in his mind.

4. Have you ever been to the golden globe?

This question allows the audience to know that this is Terry’s first time at the Golden Globe which makes it more special for him and from the video you can tell that he is excited to explain his experience there.

5. Because? (asking why they weren’t allowed to sit at the table)

This is a follow up question to question 6 and these little interruptions help me get a bigger picture of what was happening at that moment.

6. What’s it like to work with Samberg?

I feel like this question was kind of flat/all the sudden. As Terry was explaining his experience at the Golden Globe, Larry all the sudden asked this as if he was rushing through his questions. It was quite a transition.

7. Is it true that Jeff Daniels made you better?

It was a way to kind of change the tone of the interview and move to a different topic within acting. Also this question allows the audience to see what kind of a person Jeff is and how it affect Terry in his carrier.

8. How so? (relate to #11)

Following up, Terry gave a great response.

9. Are you as comfortable with comedy as drama?

Terry gives a great explanation about the difference between drama and comedy. And it seems like this question grabs Terry’s attention and we can see that he gets a little hyped about it as well.