In Just Between You and Me, journalist Dominic Tardif goes off the beaten path of the traditional interview and takes the time to delve deeply into his guests’ journey and work. Reflections, anecdotes, confidences: these rich interviews are all opportunities to listen to media and cultural personalities open their hearts and express their thoughts. This week: Jay Du Temple
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Episode 3: Jay Du Temple
PHOTO MARCO CAMPANOZZI, THE PRESS
Jay Du Temple with journalist Dominic Tardif
Comedian Jay Du Temple talks about the search for truth that drives his work on stage. He also talks about his relationship with ill-behaved viewers, the influence of gossip sites on the words of public figures, and his admiration for Christiane Charette and Yvon Deschamps.
Three quotes from our interview
About his affection for Christiane Charette
“I learn to paint outside the boundaries by watching Christiane walk. She is so personified. And it’s not a show. She doesn’t, so people will say she’s coloring out of bounds, that’s what she is. She is basically curious, clumsy, charming, funny and of course smart. […] Christiane has something free about her. »
About his talent as a stand-up comedian
“I think I have some talent overall, but I need to go to bed early, be in good shape and eat well. I remember a guy in high school smoking cigarettes and when it was time for the beep-beep test [le test de Léger, un test de course à pied], he wiped everyone off. As a comedian, I’ll never be that guy. »
About his relationship with OD
“I remember hearing Daniel Radcliffe say, ‘I’m going to be Harry Potter all my life, and I’ll never get tired of being told about it.’ My God, it’s micro-scale to me compared to him, but I remembered that. I don’t want to become that person who doesn’t want to be informed about OD. I’m trying to remember hosting a Quebec classic. »