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Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny is the story about how you and your musician friend, Kyle Gass, got your band together. Why do you think women find musicians so sexy? |
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Isn’t it great that they do? I think it’s because no matter what music you’re singing or playing, even if it’s hard rock, you’re showing a sensitive side. And women are attracted to a man’s more artistic feminine side. So it makes sense! |
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Describe your ideal groupie. |
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I don’t feel comfortable answering that now that I have a wife and child! But in the past, I had a girl try to get in my bathroom when I was taking a shower. But I wouldn’t let her. I’ve kicked myself for that one though! I couldn’t believe she did that. Then again, those stalker types are not really the ones you should let in anyway. |
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Your co-star, Kyle, tries to impress girls by telling them he’s famous. What have you done? |
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You want me to get in trouble with my wife, don’t you?! |
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OK, well, could you tell me what advice you’d give guys about dating and relationships? |
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If you find yourself crazily attracted to someone, you almost have no chance, because you get too nervous around them. So if you are in that position, you have to cancel out all that and pretend that this person is just a friend. And really, really think of her that way, like she’s your buddy, your pal. And then this weird thing can blossom that way. All of a sudden it turns into a romance. But then you also want to make sure you’re not pretending too much—otherwise she will lose interest. It’s a delicate balance. |
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In the movie, you and Kyle have a fight because he chooses to hang with the girls he’s met versus help you. Have you never put a girl before a friend? |
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No, not really! |
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What’s more important, friendship or love—er, lust?! |
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Humans are like cars: You need gasoline (friendship) but you also need oil (lust). Or else the car doesn’t run! |
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Contributing entertainment editor Susan L. Hornik is based in Los Angeles.
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Q&A With…Ashley Judd