Jan 15 2009Jeremy Piven really wants you to believe him
Jeremy Piven stopped by Good Morning America to plead his case to Diane Sawyer today. Ari Gold claims to have had six times the levels of mercury found in a normal person which forced him to drop out of David Mamet's Broadway play "Speed-the-Plow" causing producers and Mamet himself to question the legitimacy of Jeremy's illness. Plus it didn't help he was seen partying his ass off after every show. People reports:
"The only protein I got for 20 years was from fish," says Piven, who adds that he ate sushi at least twice a day. "I kind of thought I was doing the right thing ... As soon as I heard this, I stopped all fish whatsoever."
Piven has admitted to being embarrassed by the situation, especially given the skeptical response he got from fans, late-night hosts and colleagues alike. Speed-the-Plow playwright David Mamet joked that Piven was leaving show business to "pursue a career as a thermometer."
But Piven, who hasn't eaten fish in five months, says he has no hard feelings: "[Mamet] is a brilliant playwright and that's a funny line."
While I don't know if I believe Jeremy Piven's "fishy" (You can't teach that.) excuse, I do believe he's a fucking lock for the lead role in Newsies 2: Reprint Like Whoa. Or an assclown of a dresser. It's a toss-up.
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Reader Comments
1. Que - January 15, 2009 3:26 PM
Que venus!
2. Oedipus and the Momma's Boys - January 15, 2009 3:28 PM
This is the same guy who was in PCU? Say it ain't so Droz, say it ain't so.
3. Oedipus and the Momma's Boys - January 15, 2009 3:28 PM
This is the same guy who was in PCU? Say it ain't so Droz, say it ain't so.
4. What in the bloody hooha??? - January 15, 2009 3:31 PM
Mercury poisoning is very dangerous. Anyone who doesn't know that is an idiot, I don't get why this is an issue.
5. bakinmycake - January 15, 2009 3:34 PM
When Jessica Simpson heard that Jeremy could not eat fish anymore she responded that he should try Starkist..it's the chicken of the sea....
6. lola richie - January 15, 2009 3:36 PM
80% of all fish consumed comes from CHINA!!!! You wonder why it is so high in mercury and a ton of antibiotic and chemicals to keep them alive? We have more area to fish in the US, but the Chinese fish in mainly grown in small hatcheries pumped up with chemicals to keep them alive.
Thans to to WTO, and greed of corporations we will never be able to enjoy the perfect protein source.
Do NOT buy fish if it says PRODUCT of CHINA on it.
7. lola richie - January 15, 2009 3:39 PM
I forgot to add that 20% of supermarket fish is borderline decomposing by the time it is sold. And At least a fourth of imported fish isn't actually what it says on the package.
You know that "fishy" smell? That is rotten fish. I have lived overseas and there should be none of that smell at all or your fish is bad. Best avoid
8. bobblehead - January 15, 2009 3:41 PM
No, you can't teach it but you can sure copy it.
http://www.tmz.com/2009/01/15/piven-sticking-to-fishy-tale/
9. ph7 - January 15, 2009 3:43 PM
Midget.
10. Dr McNasty - January 15, 2009 3:47 PM
I'm giving Piven the ol' fish-eye right now...
11. justifiable - January 15, 2009 4:10 PM
Please, if that's the case then every single person in Japan is phoning in sick today.
Oh, #6, that'll be big news to my cousin, who's a fisherman out of Chatham, MA and my other cousin who's a chef in NYC. 80% of TOYS in the US come from China, not 80% of the fish - unless you live in Hong Kong.
12. Joseph - January 15, 2009 4:43 PM
"...So, you'll have to take everything I say with a grain of salt."
-Jeremy Piven
13. Terry - January 15, 2009 4:46 PM
Replace the word "fish" with cocaine in that article and I will believe him. (kidding, I love Piven.)
14. mercury - January 15, 2009 4:56 PM
How many dumbfucks don't know what mercury poisoning is and how dangerous it is??? Really ? Or is it that people think he's faking/lying. Becaus eit is real and serious. Do some research. I expect this from celebrities who have no education, but anyone with a functioning brain should be aware. You really should only eat fish once or twice a week, not all fish is at issue the bigger the fish the bigger the risk. Tuna should definitely be limited, don't go eating that every day for lunch.
15. jimmy mcd - January 15, 2009 5:00 PM
Nice Newsies reference. He will have to work to develop a horrible Bronx accent. And learn to dance to musical numbers about the highs and lows of selling newspapers.
16. kate - January 15, 2009 8:50 PM
Someone saw his profile with some photos on ****kisscougar. c om*** , where celebrities and singles hook up. He feels lonely, and wants to find a matural lady, doesn't he?
17. gerard Vandenberg - January 15, 2009 10:30 PM
ALOT OF AMERICANS WANT THAT TODAY.
But as long $$$ & FAGGOTS are involved: D O N O T T R U S T ANYBODY IN AMERICA, folks!!
18. hitler - January 15, 2009 11:07 PM
plain and simple...he's a douchebag. look at him.
p.s. I LOVE KIDS EVEN MORE IN 2009!!!
19. me - January 15, 2009 11:16 PM
Anyone posting after me sucks on Jeremy Piven's toxic penis and swallows the mercury from his thermometer
20. spike - January 16, 2009 6:00 AM
"I ate sushi at least twice a day" the douche claims. I'm Asian and I wouldn't be able to stomach that shit twice a day, blech! Maybe twice in one month.
21. cheap - January 16, 2009 7:20 AM
Who cares?
22. noice - January 16, 2009 9:09 AM
Damn that's one hot sexy Jew right thurr mmmm
23. lucy - January 16, 2009 9:16 AM
He is so capable, and I like him very much, I have seen him on Meetwealthy. com. I also met a lot of wealthy singles and celebs here. I am so lucky.
24. darc - January 16, 2009 11:31 AM
those are those ugly iphone gloves
25. reeksayre - January 16, 2009 11:42 AM
All I know is that it meant I didn't have to see him when I went to see Speed The Plow, so it all works out.
26. MilfJungle - January 16, 2009 1:45 PM
Piven is the man, nuff said.