TCA Panelists Bored to Death With Non-Galifianakis Panelists

During yesterday's Bored to Death panel and subsequent interview opportunities, the Television Critics Association proved that they are more interested in Zach Galifianakis' recent box office successes than talking about the new HBO comedy. While co-stars Ted Danson, Jason Schwartzman (via satellite from Toronto, where he is shooting Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) and quirky series creator, Jonathan Ames sat idly, The Hangover actor struggled to come up with one-liners to downplay his recent riches. There are worse problems to have.

On the decision to commit to a television show while blowing up at the box office:

"You know, you do a show and you like doing it, and you're fortunate enough to be working, which is the way I see it. If this were a Reba sitcom, then maybe it would be an easier decision. But, this is something you would want to be part of, so I'm very, very happy."

On becoming the breakout comedic actor of 2009:

"If I were 26 and this was happening, it would all be great. I would probably buy 17 Dodge Vipers. But right now it's just a major inconvenience."

On forfeiting stand-up for his film career:

"I'm going to really miss the Uncle Chuckles in Tampa. Stand-up is the world that I know, and it's the thing I'm most comfortable with, as far the freedom goes and being your own boss, and all that. As soon as I'm a wash-up, in a couple of years, I will return to stand-up."

On Bradley Cooper:

"Is he famous now? Bradley is a friend of mine. He likes to come over to my house and take naps, which I find weird. Not with me, but he just will nap."

On his life post-Hangover:

"I can get a really good table at Arby's now. [...] I can pay my parents to leave me alone."

Welcome to Hollywood, Zach. The questions don't get any more interesting.