Carrie Fisher’s one woman show, Wishful Drinking, is now airing on HBO. She talks about all her scandalous celebrity experiences from childhood to post-rehab adulthood, including some Star Wars riffs. Over the summer, Fisher gave a press conference for the Television Critics Association and we were able to ask her some Star Wars questions.
CraveOnline: How much of your act covers the Star Wars period of your life?
Carrie Fisher: Well, I talk about sleeping with all the Ewoks and why Jabba and I split up. There was always something like that.
CraveOnline: Since we know so much about the Star Wars films over the years, what new perspective were you able to offer?
Carrie Fisher: Star Wars, my God, it was a big event. So what fresh perspective can I bring? It’s great to be merchandised. I don’t get any money for it. You know what? Some of the show came from roasting George Lucas. I mean, I gave awards to everybody for many, many years. That is what my job was. You’re honoring Meryl Streep, I’m here. You’re honoring George, I’m here. You’re honoring Harrison, I’m here. So some of the show came out of those honorings.
CraveOnline: How did it feel to wear the Leia buns again?
Carrie Fisher: Like an *sshole. Complete, undignified jerk off. But other than that, really good.
CraveOnline: What's your relationship with the Star Wars fans? Do you get why they love it so much?
Carrie Fisher: To a point. But if I got it all the way, we wouldn't be here. Or maybe I did get it all the way and that's why I'm medicated. But, to a point. Yeah, it's fairy tales for the modern age.
CraveOnline: Do you enjoy the Star Wars movies or do you get bored with them?
Carrie Fisher: Both.
