Steve Wozniak: Apple co-founder, Segway owner, and inveterate prankster. The lucky folks at 10zenmonkeys sat down with Wozniak recently to discuss some of his favorite pranks, and how he disconcerted Stephen Colbert on the man’s own show:
I was sort of trying to let him know my personality. So you know how at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner, Stephen Colbert was the host and he came on and said, “Oh my god, I got to sit right next to the man! President Bush!” So I walked up to him and I said, “Oh my god! I get to meet and touch the man himself! How nice to meet you, Mr. Stewart.”
Other pranks include Wozniak convincing a waitress that he was on his way to sing the National Anthem at a Golden State Warriors game, and the famous “Henry Kissinger” telephone prank that Wozniak committed in the 70s. Fun times.
Oh yeah, and he has some thoughts about DRM-free music and stuff. But let’s face it-we really just want to hear about the pranks!
Golden State Warriors!
Hey, I don't want to slam the mighty Woz, but frankly he doesn't come across as terribly funny to me. I think the reason he "stumped" Colbert is that he is just such a . . . geek. I apologize in advance to all those I offend by this. Again, he seems like a swell guy, but all in all, I'd rather spend the afternon with Colbert. Sorry.