In a recent interview, comedian Dave Attell talks about the baby gorilla. Read the full interview at A.V. Washington DC.

AVC: Did anything scary happen over there?

DA: I’ve done a few tours with other comics and I have to say, the only time I really felt afraid was when I had to share a room with Artie Lange. I mean, you get lonely over there… hint. [Laughs.]

AVC: Speaking of Artie Lange, he has called you the best comedian of your generation. How much does that mean for you coming from a now-bestselling author and one of the most popular comics out there?

DA: Artie is too good to me. I’m not the comic of the generation, I’m not even the funniest guy in my family—that would be my dad. He passed away 10 years ago, but every time I think about him yelling at me with no pants on I start to chuckle. [Laughs.] As for Artie, he’s one of my favorite guys to watch… He’s is a master storyteller and a really funny guy on and off stage, which is rare in the comedy world. His live shows are legendary, he pushes it and never backs down. That’s what a great comic is supposed to do and Artie Lange does it every time he’s on stage.

AVC: Does that mean you and Artie are close?

DA: Yes. We have a mutual love: Jameson whiskey. But we are both on the wagon.

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