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Tony Farinella

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Online Interviewer Tony Farinella is known for his versatility and his ability to interview celebrities from all walks of life. When you read a Tony Farinella interview, you know you're going to learn something new about someone. It's not uncommon for an interview subject to say, "Wow, nobody's ever asked me that question." He strives to bring out the best in people and find out what motivates them and what drives them. Tony's motto is, "If you have a story to tell, I want to hear it." It doesn't matter if you're a veteran actor, a porn star, a football player, or a child actor, Tony gives everyone the same respect and the same understanding.
Tony's thought-provoking interviews have also been quoted in The Chicago Suntimes (three times), The Kansas City Star, and The Chicago Tribune. Tony also shared his story on the David Stein Show, which is a nationally syndicated radio show. Tony talked about his stuttering problem and how he deals with it. He also talked about some of his favorite interviews. David Stein was quoted as saying, "You ask the best questions I have ever heard an interviewer ask." His interviews have also been referenced on Wikipedia.
Tony is also known for his intense research before interviews. Tony reads all of their previous interviews and tries to come up with new questions that will inspire the celebrity to open up in a unique and detailed way. It's not uncommon for Tony to interview someone new every day. That being said, Tony is very proud of his detailed interviews with Saw director Darren Lynn Bousman, Hostel director Eli Roth, and Larry the Cable Guy. Tony has interviewed directors, actors, producers, writers, porn stars, stuntmen, film critics, musicians, bands, poker players, radio hosts, wrestlers, dancers, basketball players, football players, publicists, best-selling authors, child stars, reality TV stars, comedians, and many, many more. Tony has also interviewed many Academy Award winners.
Tony is also hoping to raise awareness on certain issues with his interviews. In the past, his interview subjects have talked about alcoholism, addictions, club feet, racism, and suicide.
Tony's idol is Charlie Rose, and he hopes to one day be half the interviewer that Charlie is. He also looks up to James Lipton as well.You can also find Tony's reviews quoted on a number of DVD boxes.
But don't take my word for it. Listen to what others in the entertainment industry are saying about Tony Farinella:

Robert Wagner (Hollywood Legend) "Wow, I'd never been asked a question like that."
Jon Turteltaub (National Treasure Director) "Thank you for an interesting and real and different question that is actually something a director thinks about."
Zane Buzby (Up in Smoke Actress) "Keep up the good work and you'll own this town!"
TJ Miller (Cloverfield Actor) "You're the greatest interviewer of all time."
Lyriq Bent (Saw 4 Actor) "Actually, you're one of the better interviewers that I've had."
Rachael Taylor (Transformers Actor) "Thank you for all of your very vibrant questions."
Michael Cole (TV actor from The Mod Squad) " And you picked up on it. You're one of the first ones that did out of thousands of times over the years. And that's beautiful that you did."
Jim Ellis (The Inspiration behind the film Pride) "That's another great question! You're good."
James Van Praagh (co-executive producer of Ghost Whisperer and Spirit Communicator) "That's a very good question. That's a really, really good question, and I haven't been asked that in many years."
Andy Dick (Comedian and TV Actor) " You're doing the right thing, and you're on the right path."
Obafemi Ayanbadejo (NFL Fullback) "Wow, that's a good question. I never really thought about it that way. You kind of caught me off guard with that question."
Mario (Music Artist) "That's a great question, man. You got me thinking already."
David Stein (Radio Host) "You ask the best questions I have ever heard an interviewer ask."
Shauna Macdonald (Descent Actress) "That's a good question."
Reed Fisher (Reed Fish Writer) "That's a good question. I don't think I've ever been asked that question."
Eli Roth (Hostel director) "That's a good question"
Cerina Vincent (Cabin Fever Actress) "Another good question."
Andrew Currie (Fido Director) "Yeah, I think it's a really good question."
LeRoy Butler (Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Safety) "Yeah, that's a good question."

My Interests

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I have interviewed the following people:

Movie Stars:

Sylvester Stallone, William Shatner, Robert Wagner, Andy Dick, David Carradine, Pauly Shore, Leslie Easterbrook, Dane Cook, Kevin Sorbo, Andy Samberg, Carmen Electra, Bill Engvall, Penelope Ann Miller, Larry the Cable Guy, Scott Patterson, Amanda Detmer, Nicholas Lea, Danielle Fishel, Ray Wise, The McClain Sisters, Jodie Whittaker, Dee Wallace, Larisa Oleynik, Jeffrey Combs, Cerina Vincent, Bill Moseley, Michael Shannon, Sid Haig, Rachael Taylor, Danielle Harris, Mädchen Amick, Lyriq Bent, Michael Cole, Jimmy Hawkins, Victoria Jackson, Maria Canals Barrera, Zelda Rubinstein, Eric Braeden, Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Trevor Morgan, C.S. Lee, Aaron Yoo, Chelsea Staub, Shauna Macdonald, Janel Parrish, Marc Blucas, Ivana Milicevic, Rory Cochrane, John Heard, Betsy Russell, Matthew Arkin, Vincent Pastore, Sara Paxton, Rider Strong, Tim Matheson, Patricia Rae, Tiffany Shepis, Brandon Barash, Kevin J. O'Connor, Whitney Cummings, TJ Miller, Lizzy Caplan, Michael Stahl-David, Christian Oliver, Christy Carlson Romano, Ali Landry, Allen Covert, Francia Raisa, Zane Buzby, Jenny Mollen, Julie Benz, Chris Marquette, Jason Dolley, Sarah Carter, Lyndsy Fonseca, Melonie Diaz, Kyle Howard, Sarah Bolger, Shailene Woodley, Sharon Gless, Nate Hartley, Mayim Bialik, Ross Partridge, Scoot McNairy, Joe Anderson, Adam Scott, Jonathan Tucker, Lauren McKnight, Briana Evigan, Erin Cummings, America Olivo, and Julia Voth, Nikita and Jade Ramsey, Maxwell Caulfield, Josh Malina, Aria Wallace, Jenna von Oÿ, and many, many more.

Directors:

Eli Roth, Darren Lynn Bousman, Jon Turteltaub, Bobby Farrelly, William Friedkin, Tim Sullivan, Adam Green, Andrew Currie, Scott Frank, Fred Dekker, Mike White, Adrian Lyne, Chris Gorak, Jon Chu, David Ayer, Uwe Boll, Jason Zone Fisher, Tim Carr, and many, many more.

Wrestlers:

Diamond Dallas Page, Stone Cold Steve Austin, CM Punk, Terry Taylor, Kane, Ken Kennedy, and many, many more.

Porn Stars:

Tera Patrick, Monique Alexander, Belladonna.

Sports Figures:

Antonio Tarver, Brendon Ayanbadejo, Obafemi Ayanbadejo, Jim Ellis, LeRoy Butler, Annie Duke, Jalen Rose, Ronny Turiaf, Jerry Rice.

Music Artists:

Mario, Quincy Jones III, Carmen and Camille, Soular's Marsh Shamburger, Malea McGuinness, Kirk (Sticky Fingaz) Jones of Onyx, Reverend Run of Run's House and Run DMC, Tech N9ne, Stank, Chris Ball, Crosby Loggins, Krizz Kaliko, Shontelle, Eric Benét.

Other:

Sunset Tan's The Olly Girls, Tony Baxter of Walt Disney, Roy Disney, Zodiac Author Robert Graysmith, Bob Butler, David Stein, MTV's Shane Sparks, Cinematographer Roger Deakins, Publicist Liza Anderson, Music Producer Kerry Brothers, Peter Fernandez, Kevin Susman and James Murray of Duck Walks Into A Bar, Alan Tomlinson and Gaspar Gonzalez of Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami, Bobby Seale and Paul Krassner, Acting Coach Scott Sedita, Fitness Expert Denise Austin, Producer Rob Tapert, Webmaster Perre DiCarlo, Producer Frank Spotnitz, Don “Hollywood” Yates of American Gladiators, Teresa Strasser of the Adam Carolla show, Monica Carlson (Jet) of American Gladiators, Kevin Covais of American Idol.

My interviews have also been quoted in The Chicago Suntimes (twice), The Chicago Tribune, The Kansas City Star, and a variety of mainstream media outlets. I have also been featured on the David Stein Show, which is a nationally syndicated radio show.


My Blog

Packers/Seahawks Playoff Preview

I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it. I'm about to lose control, and I think I like it.Why?Because the Green Bay Packers play their first playoff game in three years tomorrow afternoon on Fox at 3...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:12:00 GMT

Audio Uploading help ....

Hey, everyone.Does anyone know a free service that allows you to upload audio files and turn them into HTML links to share with others online?  I recently got a headset and a mic, and I want to d...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:09:00 GMT