Let's Dish About Dad and Me, Son!
Time for an Honest Chat with Pops
Giuseppe Masucci: "I had hoped we'd be in this together, taking over our family biz. I was thinking about my retirement too. But he didn't want it. At first, I didn't get his reasons. Hadn't clued in yet."
How Long Till You Felt Oliver Shined As an Actor?
Giuseppe: "Always said he'd rake in more dough with me than on stage."
Masucci: "Well, dad, you showed up late to the packed theater, busting through during my scene to find your seat. Guess I figured out then, it was my call."
Giuseppe: "Realized that in Bonn after his stint at drama school."
Oliver: "Sleeping in your Mercedes, stolen from you in Tiergarten, seemed kinda iffy to you, right dad?"
Restaurant, Stage, or Both?
Oliver: "Perhaps the restaurant's the catalyst. Entertainment's my game, audience's always priority."
Restaurants are tough work too, son.
Giuseppe: "Yeah, you wasn't laughing much back then. Oliver ran away, locked himself in the bath…"
Oliver: "…and you busted down the new door like a crazed axeman!"
Giuseppe: "No, I didn't manhandle it! Your fault for leaving the hot shower on."
Oliver: "Fair enough, we played Tom and Jerry anyway. Chased each other around like kooky cartoon characters."
Revisiting Old Times
So, how you figure it all worked out, son?
Giuseppe: "Knew right after schoolday meeting. Classmate told us you were a handful."
Do you enjoy Oliver's roles or critiquing like a pro, dad?
Giuseppe: "Never fancied the Fassbinder one. Masterpiece, yes. But no for me."
Oliver: "Thought you'd skip the premiere 'cause homoerotic scene…"
Dad's Fears
Homosexuality a scary topic then, dad.
Giuseppe: "Totally. Fear breeds ignorance, son."
Oliver: "And you thought it a disease, dad. Pariah treatment for gay people."
Giuseppe: "Learned to embrace humanity, son."
Oliver: "Still left-wing protestors spewing hate, dad. What's up with that?"
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Additional Insights:
Oliver Masucci's acting journey included roles in "Tatort," "Wissensquiz – Die TV-Quizshow," and "Der US-Amerikaner," among others.
