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It's Mister JB Smoove to you... Ask Me Anything Fools!
JB SMOOVE aka Leon Black from Curb aka Crown Royal Man Vanilla and Apple aka One-Stop from Barbershop aka Real Husband of Hollywood aka Trucky from Pootie Tang aka Dr. Ray De Angelo from GTA, husband, lover, father, brother, son, and natural fool.
Get out and grab The Book of Leon: Philosophy of a Fool (https://www.amazon.com/Book-Leon-Philosophy-Fool/dp/1501180711). It's good bad advice. Leon Black... He ain't wrong... he just ain't right - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFD96n250Ik
Love you guys ask me anything that will help you get your shit together!!!
Proof: https://twitter.com/ohsnapjbsmoove/status/917904447031992320
Porky79917 karma
Hey JB,
Huge fan of you as Leon in Curb. I got two questions:
Do you see yourself becoming more like Larry or is Larry becoming more like you as time goes on?
What’s your ideal breakfast?
pdxscout14 karma
Any funny stories from the set of Pootie Tang? I have to imagine working so close with Chris, Louis, Wanda, etc.. must have been ridiculous.
Vikkunen13 karma
Hey JB. On Curb, was Leon's character originally conceived as a recurring role, or was it a one-off for the "Meet the Blacks" arc that just kind of evolved into a main character due to the obvious chemistry that you have with the other cast members?
Misterknoweverything24 karma
I gotta get that answer from Larry and the producers. I do believe you make a job. You give 200 percent and things come. I always go hard.
hitting_a_new_low11 karma
Love your work JB, the combination of Leon and Larry is genius. Have you ever seen Larry get into a real life awkward situation?
Misterknoweverything29 karma
Yes indeed. Always. Especially at parties. He was the first one to arrive at my big birthday party. Too damn early!!! Hilarious! Then complained that I was late to my own party. SMDH!!!
Misterknoweverything28 karma
Funkman!!!! He is amazing!!! Great guy. A lot of great stories too!!
Daftpunk1078 karma
How exaggerated is Larry's character? Is he at all like that off camera?
LilSebs_MrsF7 karma
JB, you are the best on Curb!!!
Do you do any writing for the show or just acting? And/or how much of it is improv?
Misterknoweverything15 karma
Always appreciation!!
Just acting... with curb though all the dialogue is improvised... so i guess its kinda like writing for your character!!
QuadriplgicLeviathan7 karma
JB,
What was the hardest line in Curb to deliver with a straight face? Your delivery is hysterical. Cheers!
Misterknoweverything22 karma
When I know Larry doesn't know what the hell I'm talking about!! That dude never heard of "Get in that Ass' in his life!!! Funniest face the first take Ive ever seen!!
Misterknoweverything19 karma
Amazing guy since we me at the audition!!!! I talk a lot of shit to him. He loves it!!!
Misterknoweverything20 karma
Don't know... Would love to double date with him to see his moves.
Spacedzero5 karma
Hey, JB! What’s the best curveball you’ve thrown at Larry and/or another cast member while improving and vice versa? Also, how do you keep yourself from laughing? Any tricks? Great job, as always, this season!
Misterknoweverything23 karma
I try and give Larry something new he didn't know about Leon every time we shoot. Gotta be the first episode this season when I slipped in that I did a porno constipated!!!
coryrenton5 karma
which production had the best food, and what was the weirdest thing you've seen a fellow performer eat voluntarily?
thebarkingduck5 karma
Hey JB! You've been the best addition to Curb since you joined. I've read there's basically no set script on set, so how do you prepare for each scene?
Also, what's your favorite sushi roll?
Misterknoweverything12 karma
I don't. I get to set put my Leon outfit on and ask the writers whats the scene about. The freedom feels amazing.. no memorizing lines.
Misterknoweverything12 karma
Great lady!!! She has her issues but still great lady!! GTA all day!!
Murray965 karma
Hey JB, if Leon ever got his own spinoff show what would you like it to be about?
Misterknoweverything26 karma
A prequel would be amazing... Where did Leon come from? Life before he came to Larrys door.
rachfitz5 karma
What's the craziest thing you've ever done while consitpated in real life?
Misterknoweverything13 karma
It is a thing... it has been for years. Maybe early 90s. Have you ever heard Cold Lampin?
GoldenToothGaming4 karma
What percentage of JB Smoove would you say is in Leon Black? Also, favorite Knicks player of all time?
Misterknoweverything12 karma
I always say... Theres a lot of Leon in JB (maybe 45 percent) but no JB in Leon. Crazy right?
JulianneLesse3 karma
What has been the most challenging scene in curb for you to film? And by challenging it can be whatever be it struggling not to laugh or struggling for the right jokes in the moment
Misterknoweverything6 karma
Oh Snap!! Sometimes I go too hard. Leon is a outspoken character. I don't ever want him to come off the wrong way and I always want his views to differ for Larry's but still be funny! So I guess its always a challenge.
Misterknoweverything16 karma
When they beg for it I give it to them... Leon lives!! A little good bad advise from him makes their day!!
TFaust753 karma
How often are you recognized in your everyday life? Do people yell Leon quotes at you?
Misterknoweverything16 karma
All the time!! Happy people dig the character!!! Just hate when Im on a long flight to NY and some dude next to me in first is referring to me as Leon the whole damn flight.
hellomymellowfellow3 karma
Hey JB,
Who has been the easiest director to work with in your career?
Keep up the great work.
Misterknoweverything15 karma
Camron Crow!! Did We Bought a Zoo!! He plays music to set the tone for scenes and communicates so well with what he needs from his actors.. Matt Damon was cool as shit too.
arhanv3 karma
We've all seen LD on screen but what's real life Larry like? He always seems to be playing a character in his shows and movies but what's he actually like - in the most raw, personal way?
Misterknoweverything9 karma
Very nice guy... although I wouldn't recommend rolling up on him for a hug!!
drdrizzy133 karma
hey man love your work bro what would you say the possibility is of you getting a spin off?
Misterknoweverything10 karma
How amazing would that be... only thing is there is a certain energy and chemistry that Larry and I have on set that cant be matched. Maybe it is what it is. Still would be fun to cross that bridge.
ImNotTheZodiacKiller3 karma
Hey JB, thanks for doing this. What's the most common quote people like to yell at you when you get recognized? How often do you do stand up sets? Can you come to Tampa Improv soon?
Misterknoweverything7 karma
Most common is Thats how I Doozit, Get in that Ass and Bring the Ruckus!!
Always on the road. Tampa soon.
Teacha263 karma
Hey JB! I'm a teacher and was wondering if you could come in and start answering our phones for us? We need someone
Also, favorite basketball team?
Misterknoweverything7 karma
Would love to... set it up!! Knicks fan all day... give us time!!
Misterknoweverything8 karma
I remember it was hot as shit in New York and that silk ass shirt Trucky had to wear was sticking to my chest skin all damn day!!! Plus the pay was low!! You gotta start somewhere I guess!!
Eoiny3 karma
Did the cast think the movie sucked or was going to be a hit? (I think it's a classic but can also understand why some others don't get it.)
Misterknoweverything6 karma
We loved it! Laughed our asses off!! I think thats with any movie or actor... some folks don't get it. And its all good.
LivingInTheVoid2 karma
JB! As someone who discovered you on Curb but just found out you were on Def Comedy Jam. Do you have any real x rated stories form back in those days?
Misterknoweverything7 karma
None that i can tell you online... those guys are still friends.
Misterknoweverything6 karma
Cool guy. Just don't or say anything stupid that would make an episode.
TankinFrank2 karma
Hey JB! Are there any pictures of you in your theater attire from when you went to see Larry's show?
Misterknoweverything3 karma
Very important. It was a amazing time for comedy as well as the edgy raw comedy and no one was excluded. Funny is funny!!
Misterknoweverything16 karma
That I do so much for anti bulling and big Boys and Girls club alum!! Also.. love PB&Js everynight
Bad-Brains2 karma
Mr. Smoove, how important is a good suit? Do you have any stories of how you were treated differently because you were dressed up?
BTW - loved you in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee!
Misterknoweverything5 karma
Verrrrrry important!!!! First impressions. When you get with a lady and you gotta get neatly undressed they find it sexy!!!
Thanks I love cars!! Got a 68 Lincoln!!
Misterknoweverything5 karma
Accessorize!! Pick colors that pop your skin tone. Suit jackets with a flower in the lapel. Conversation pieces.. a dope watch. There are no rules.
Clipdodgecharge2 karma
What is your favorite restaurant in the Los Angeles area to eat with Larry David?
SlowRexx2 karma
Huge Curb fan! JB what is your favorite episode that you wish you could have made an appearance in?
Misterknoweverything4 karma
That kid was amazing. Who wouldn't want to be a Marvel hero? I get along with British peeps.
Shawnheeb1 karma
JB big fan! How long does it take to get through a scene with Larry? I mean it must be hard to commit to one take, or even get a whole take down without laughing.
Misterknoweverything5 karma
I try not to break. The king of breaking is Larry. Only if its so damn funny that we cant get through it do I break. For the most part Im good.
Skbrettbug1 karma
JB! How's it going? My question for you is this: What is the biggest thing that you and "Leon" have in common?
Misterknoweverything4 karma
Going great!! The biggest thing... We are both chocolate. Honestly we are both outspoken we our own way. He's a bit more extreme. Im just aggressive in my business matters.
Xeluc1 karma
Around two years ago, a video of you dancing heel-to-heel with somebody at a sunny, summer family gathering surfaced on Vine. The song that you were dancing to has been stuck in my head since then. Do you by any chance happen to recall what the song was?
Xeluc1 karma
Shorts and a t-shirt and – of course – sunglasses! The guy you had a dance-off with did, too.
TFaust7531 karma
Huge Curb fan. What's your favorite Curb scene you've done? Mine is "Get in that ass, Larry."
Honorable Mention to "She didn't come upstairs because she was coming downstairs."
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