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Christmas Eve means a lot to many. To us, it means celebrating Steve Smith, who is celebrating his eightieth birthday this year.
We sat down with Red (a.k.a. Steve Smith) to find out how he really feels about birthdays, nostalgia, creativity, and his newfound status as December’s Member of the Month.
Christmas Eve has always been about tradition, reflection, and a little bit of mischief — which makes it the perfect time to celebrate a milestone birthday. Turning 80 is no small thing, but as you’ll see, Steve approaches it with his usual mix of humor, humility, and perfectly timed exaggeration.
A chemistry set for my 10th birthday. Not the gift itself, but what me and my friends tried to do with it. My parents could never get fire insurance after that.
If you could go back in time and tell your younger self one thing, what would it be?
Stop trying to be normal. You’re really lousy at it.
What activities do you think are performed better with age?
Saying no, exaggerating, and never exceeding expectations — no matter how low.
What part of doing the podcast do you enjoy the most?
Working with my son. But there’s a long list of positives. All the great voice actors. And it’s pretty nifty that Keleghan, Bainborough, Lumby, and I are still friends 35 years later. And not just because I owe them money.
I’m very lucky that I’m still allowed to have a creative outlet. Craziness keeps me sane. Or close enough.
You are December’s Member of the Month. How seriously do you take this honor?
Very, very extremely.
I’ve received a few Geminis, an Honourary Doctorate, a Rocky, the Order of Canada, being inducted into the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame… and now this?!?! Going to be hard to top.
Checkout all the Birthday wishes from cast members, friends, and fans!
