While he is known for his light humor and political wit, the darker side of comedian Jimmy Fallon was heard on the October 31 episode of ‘Hot Ones‘. While promoting his new comedy album ‘Holiday Seasoning‘, which is set to drop on November 1, the 50-year-old host of ‘The Tonight Show‘ revealed his worst nightmare as a comedian.
Fallon is used to being on stage and being the center of attention, applause, and waves of laughter. But what really makes him uncomfortable is the dreaded sound of silence. Here’s what he said about it.
Jimmy Fallon Says Silence Makes Him Anxious
When asked by host Sean Evans on ‘Hot Ones‘, what his biggest fear is, Jimmy Fallon did not take long to respond. “As a comedian, silence,” Fallon confessed. “The deafening silence is my biggest fear, crying on camera which is happening now, my biggest fear. Probably my biggest fear is giving up in front of the American public, and I’m not doing that.”
Clearly, even the funniest man in the room has his anxieties.
On a lighter note, Fallon discussed his days on ‘Saturday Night Live‘, reminiscing about the night the now-famous “More Cowbell” sketch appeared in April 2000. Fallon remembered fondly how the Will Ferrell, Christopher Walken, and others piece became a legendary bit.
“Everyone was so funny in that sketch,” Fallon said. “Christopher Walken wasn’t even talking like a human being, he was doing like an impression of himself.”
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During his appearance on Sean Evans’ show, Jimmy Fallon also spilled about one memorable behind-the-scenes moment during the sketch. “Kattan knocked Will’s sunglasses off, and I could see the eyes of a lunatic,” Fallon cracked.
“That’s when I got my reputation as the guy who laughs during all the sketches,” he added.
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The comedian also talked about working with old pal Justin Timberlake, opening up about how serious Timberlake is about his craft-even when he’s all dolled up as the Bee Gees. “He’s a perfectionist,” Fallon said.
“Right before we went on for the ‘Barry Gibb Talk Show’ sketch, he squeezed my hand and said, ‘I’m serious dude, remember to hit that harmony,'” he added. For a comedian afraid of silence, Fallon certainly knows how to keep the laughs coming.
