Someone once said, “talent lies in everyone, it just takes the right spark to set it off.” Jason Lee’s spark was skateboarding. Skating put him in the right place at the right time to get a spark off of something else, acting. Acting brought him into the world of the movie camera, which sparked off into photography. But his entry into to the visual arts started professionally with his direction of Stereo's classic film A Visual Sound, 1994. It has continued into this new century with photography and directing short films.

As you'll read, Jason's interest and passion about photography runs just as deep as it does for skating and acting. His quiver ranges from the traditional 35mm cameras and large format Polaroids to glass plate negative monsters, like the one used to take the ghostly black and white portrait of Brian Gaberman that you'll see below. His work has appeared in Anthem Magazine, The Skateboard Mag., and Stereo Sound Agency ads. Another saying goes, "a photographer is only as good as the next project", he is curently working on a new project that will be in book form. Jason continues to push himself creatively and speaking as someone who has watched him grow from his early skating years, I'm sure it'll be something interesting to watch.

Age:
36

Medium(s) of choice:
Photography, cinema and music.

Striped or non-striped socks?
Both

How are you today?
Well, thanks.

Why the hell are you doing an interview for a web site named Fecal Face Dot Com?
I have no idea.

What music gets you psyched up?
Cocteau Twins, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Jazz in general, Mozart, Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Classical in general, Bjork, Midlake, Explosions in the Sky, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, 60s French and Bossanova, Radiohead, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake. It’s a long list, but probably not too dissimilar to what most folks’ lists would be.

Skating, acting, directing and photography – all things that you have a more than normal aptitude for. Do you think if you never started skating that these talents would have eventually come out? Or was skating the thing that sparked it off for you?
Skateboarding sparked it all and Mark Gonzales was a big influence.

It takes some concentrated effort to make time in your life and schedule to devote time to learning photography. What made you decide to do it? And how did you go about it?
I got serious about it from being an actor and being on sets and around cameras and people who know cameras.

How many years ago was that?
5 years ago.

What was it like to make out with Shannon Doherty? Is she a good kisser or is she all teeth?
I was nervous, so I could have been kissing bread. It didn’t matter; I just wanted to get it over with.

What camera did you first start learning on?
Leica, Bolex, Super 8 cameras.

How many cameras do you have and what are they?
A few dozen cameras, which range from 35mm all the way to 20”x24”.

Which are your favorite to use and why?
Large format most of the time because I use mainly Polaroid film with the bigger cameras, and I love that film, but I also love shooting less premeditated with the smaller cameras, like the Leicas and 6x7.

Do you prefer black and white or color?
Both.

What film do you use?
Mainly Polaroid, as I’m working on two separate series using that film, both color and b/w.

What photographers do you like?
Bresson is probably my favorite, or one of them. He was a real pro, and wasn’t afraid to make it all about the emotional experience. There was never anything “cool” about him; he was a true photographer who had a great eye, and I always respond well to sincerity over what’s “hip,” or overly arty. I believe in experimentation, but there must always be a point, or a reason; there must always be a purpose, and one who finds it interesting to be the center of attention, rather than the work itself, must know that they’re going about it all wrong.

What makes a good photograph, is it content, composition, printing techniques? Something else?
I think the composition and content, of course, are huge factors; it really is all about how it's done, and the film you use, etc, and when you get that certain feeling you know you've gotten it. It really is a feeling that you get and a damn good one. That's why photography to me is very much an art form.

Have you taken photo classes, or are you self-taught?
Self-taught, and got a lot of pointers from other photographers and cinematographers.

Do you spend time in the darkroom?
My darkroom is still in storage, but I plan on putting it back together again when I have the right space for it.

How free are you to take photos on the movie and TV sets you’ve been on?
I often shoot when I’m working, and I’ve even used backdrops and props, etc. from the EARL set to shoot people with for magazines. This usually happens during a lunch break or any downtime I can get.

I’ve heard that you have pretty decent art collection. Who’s stuff do you have and who are some of your favorites?
Gottfried Helnwein, Lovis Corinth, Kathe Kollwitz, Bresson, Mercedes Helnwein, Tobin Yelland, Chris Pastras, Chad Robertson, Alex Prager, Joel Sternfeld, Beth Riesgraf, Mark Gonzales, Rachell Sumpter, Clint Peterson, etc. Don’t really have a favorite, but there’s an older b/w print that Beth Riesgraf gave me a few years ago that always gives me a certain, and perfect feeling when I see it. I love it all.

What places would like most like to go to and take photos of, or at?
Right now, America, and that’s one of the projects I’m in the middle of.

Is that the project for Anthem Magazine? Or something else?
It’s for a book of strictly Polaroids that I’d like to put out by 2008. America and Americans, and capturing it all on Polaroid film. The book will be called “Instant America.”

How do you prioritize your busy schedule? Do you always have a camera on you?
I shoot as often as possible, which is a couple days a week.

I read in a publication that you read Charlie Chaplin’s biography. Have you seen “The Great Dictator”? If so what did you think of it?
I love all of his work CITY LIGHTS is nearly perfect.

Nearly perfect? What would you have changed about it or done differently?
Nothing, actually.

You’ve directed a couple of videos and you were recently editing a short film. What are those projects for?
A Beck video, a Midlake video, and my short film from this year, THE WHITE DOOR, which will be released on DVD, etc next year. THE WHITE DOOR is a 34-minute modern silent love story starring Giovanni Ribisi and Beth Riesgraf.

You seem to keep a very busy schedule, how do you keep it straight and remember it all?
If I weren’t this busy I’d probably be even crazier, so I love it; it keeps me alive.

Do you consider catsup a vegetable?
No.

How many interviews do you think you’ve done over the years?
Too many, but maybe not enough.

What is Niva Films? What part do you play in it?
A very small production company that Beth Riesgraf and I started a few years ago. We’ve made a few short films and will continue to grow it over the years and make features films, etc.

How is the Jason Lee Foundation for the Arts going?
No longer exists because of too much red tape in trying to get it set up to accept grants, etc. I still personally support artists and host exhibitions, though.

How long did you live in San Francisco?
Off and on during Stereo’s early SF days.

Where did you live?
With Greg Hunt and then Jeff Klindt; here and there.

What was your favorite part of living in S.F.?
The weather, and being young and getting to skate everyday and create art and design Stereo with Chris Pastras. A good, fresh time - those days, and skateboarding meant something different back then.

Do you think Burt Reynolds would make a good governor of California?
Absolutely.

What is your fascination with Burt? You’ve mentioned him during some of your movies and some of your mannerisms bear a resemblance on occasion.
Need I say more than SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT?

If you had 3 wishes, what would you wish for?
More time, more money to make films with, and for Polaroid to never discontinue its film, which may happen soon...

How much do you skate these days?
Not as much as I’d like to, but it often shows its lovely face in my dreams.

Are you going to pursue getting your photographs published or do you consider yourself, “Mr. Amateur on the freeway with a cupcake?” In other words, how much do you see yourself putting into photography given the time constraints and the responsibilities you have? Is it something you would want to do as another career down the line?
Photography has not only become important to me, it’s become vital. I think about it as much as I think about my family, or food. I’ve been published in Anthem all year and we’re going to make a book of all the images and have a show (they were all Polaroids for the issues) in Feb 2007. And I plan on releasing INSTANT AMERICA in a couple years, and now that I’ve finally gotten my 20x24 inch camera, I’m going to be starting my first Polaroid series with that within a month. I will shoot forever, and I’ll also continue to direct films, as that too has become something I now find I need creatively.

When you talk about the Polaroid you're not talking about the instamatic variety, are you?
Not the instamatic variety.

It's shooting with large format cameras with Polaroid film holders and Polaroid sheet film. 4x5 you just peel them apart out of the camera, but for 8x10 and 20x24 you need processors.

Now that Stereo is solo and living in your photo studio, are you going to be playing a bigger part?
Stereo has since moved into an even bigger space, and we’re growing our staff pretty rapidly. We’re all pretty enthusiastic, and the freedom of being solo and self-dependent is a huge creative relief. I’m of course more behind-the-scenes now, but it’s still a big part of my life.

Are you going to be in any up coming art shows?
The ANTHEM show in Feb, and then Chris and I may have a show together in Australia next year.

Besides filming Earl, what other projects do you have coming up?
No, not yet.

What would you like to see on your tombstone after all is said and done?
Happy to be here.

What makes you smile the most?
Aside from the sight of Pilot Inspektor [Jason’s son], and the way he dances, the way a photograph makes me feel when it’s right. And being out on the road with the windows down and good music in my ears. The American road trip experience is hardly comparable, and I’ll be back out there again soon enough...

Comments

///////// Cocteau Twins! Yes. Thank god for that. And the white wig shots are tops. Written by mirthwarm on 2006-11-13 12:22:47

///////// Why doesn't someone ask Jason Lee why he has created a TV show whose premise is basically that poor people are stupid and completely ignores the sociological relationship between poverty and lack of education? Instead he just laughs at poor people. Hahaha! I'm more interested in that than his lame photographs. Written by Andy on 2006-11-13 12:24:27

///////// He didn't create the show. It was created by Greg Garcia. Get your facts straight. Jason is a paid actor. It's a job. Do you protest your employer McDonalds for their unethical practices? Written by Van on 2006-11-13 12:34:33

///////// he didn't create the show, read the credits. Written by on 2006-11-13 12:36:36

///////// According to IMDB Jason Lee is a producer on the show, so I would assume that he has some responsibilty for its content. And in numerous interviews he has talked about his input on the show. Written by on 2006-11-13 12:43:38

///////// His photos are great. The tv show is great... And Jason is a well deserved skate legend! Great interview, Fecal Face! Written by Ethan on 2006-11-13 12:45:07

///////// Sociological relationships? Why doesn't somebody ask if he can still do those killer 360 flips. The photography is good but those things were masterpieces. Written by meatball on 2006-11-13 12:52:42

///////// yes. the white wig shots are ACES. Written by .francesca on 2006-11-13 12:55:47

///////// he still has those 360 flips - Slipper Skate Written by on 2006-11-13 12:59:40

///////// i dont get why you cant just look at the beauty of what is presented before you - the photographs. nevermind who he is, what he does,forget its jason lee. the photographs are just so personal and captivating.     when critics look at adolf hitler's artwork, they dont think of the man who so wrongly killed millions of people. they look at the art, the art isnt the person. its just a part or an extension of the person.    there are other things to be angry about in the world. why waste your words on a television programme?  Written by b on 2006-11-13 13:33:57

///////// I hear he's a scientologist ...   Where's the scientologist questions? Written by Noah on 2006-11-13 14:15:17

///////// J Lee is an awesome dude who taught me how to land 360 board flips behind pantsman in Chandler Az. His hair was green at the time and Video days had not even come out yet. One of my long time heros good job on life dude stay up..      Shawn ATX Written by on 2006-11-13 15:24:30

///////// Jason who?    Nice photos!    Keep it up famous dude. Written by on 2006-11-13 16:24:54

///////// Jason Lee's photos have a wonderful cinematography appeal - looking forward to the anthem show! Written by freddi on 2006-11-13 16:29:05

///////// I can't even finger what it is but that last image (caitlinblack.jpg) is amazing. Again I cant say its one thing or another, maybe its just all of it. Written by Apoction on 2006-11-13 16:47:56

///////// GYBE! Anthem show? anyone have details? Written by REVOLT on 2006-11-13 16:49:22

///////// His photos are cool and all, But he wouldn't be published if it weren't for the fact that he is well known. There are plenty of better photographers out there and you will never see their photos. It's not that great of an accomplishment to get photos published in a magazine that interviewed you for your acting ability months before. I'm tired of seeing the celebs act like their so talented because they have connections. Publish that old man that lives at the end of your street who has been photographing for fun his whole life. That i'd like to see Written by Free range on 2006-11-13 17:05:25

///////// HOLY CRAP! ITS FREAKING BANKY!!!! I love My Name Is Earl! Also, KEVIN SMITH RULES! Written by on 2006-11-13 17:07:49

///////// enhh. Written by on 2006-11-13 18:05:16

///////// great interview. nice work fecal face! Written by kits on 2006-11-13 18:25:22

///////// ONE SIDE, RED      Written by JOANNE on 2006-11-13 18:25:57

///////// it's an interview about his photography not his fame, social status or much else. if you like it - you like it. if you don't - you don't. Written by on 2006-11-13 20:13:59

///////// Nice interview!!  I'll have to rent Mallrats once again now...   hahaha, great photography!!! Written by Tristan on 2006-11-13 21:36:32

///////// jason, with your killer 3 flips, love for photography, music, art and family. you should run for pres, teach peeps a thing or two about real life... eff war! also thanks for stereo, again! Written by on 2006-11-13 22:20:56

///////// hi earl Written by on 2006-11-14 00:05:43

///////// This man's talents never cease to amaze me. Video days!!! Ledgendary. Written by Nessy on 2006-11-14 05:31:42

///////// Nice job Isaac and Jason. Thanks. Written by Kevin Wilkins on 2006-11-14 06:10:38

///////// damn. chet baker! i miss the sounds . ah. hearing is a bliss. deafness is heaven. Written by on 2006-11-14 07:43:01

///////// nice...i like! Written by on 2006-11-14 08:38:40

///////// I was lucky enuff to get some interview face time with Jason in the summer of 2004. pre earl pre incredables, just after the stereo revelution came back into play. Jason will be a solid strait up rad dude no matter how much money NBC flashes in his face.. WERD UP JASON! Written by Manuel Bello (aka disciplemaga on 2006-11-14 08:58:17

///////// the last image looks like converge jane doe Written by on 2006-11-14 10:18:54

///////// eh...what ever, famous people taking photos of other famous people. these are kinda boring. no underlining concept through out the body of work. Written by not too impressed on 2006-11-14 10:25:23

///////// Jason Lee is a well rounded and talented individual. He probably never thought he would be in this position of fame when he skated in the Sonic Youth "100%" video years back. Cheers to you JL keep making those dreams come to life... Written by Micke on 2006-11-14 10:38:03

///////// jasons backside tailslides are an inspiration. i spent hours on my 360 fliip as well. the blind video changed my world forever. for alot of you out there its jason lee as "earl". that show doesent do much for me personally, i tried and it just didint take. its cool that he always gives props to gonz, mark is after all the godfather of streetstyle. Written by (dan) on 2006-11-14 10:40:34

///////// Fill this up with Coke, no ice. Written by Mallrat on 2006-11-14 11:18:32

///////// The photo of that actor dude that played spike jonez in 'lost in translation' is so beautiful.    Dear free range, the old man that lives at the end of your street who has been photographing for fun his whole life doesnt want his photos published or he would make it happen.    Fecal face, why do you invite people you admire to be guests and then allow other people to throw insults at them?   Written by friend on 2006-11-14 11:34:24

///////// That's a good point. We're working on it. We get a lot of comments on the site and it's hard to filter out the lame ass ones. Written by Van Edwards on 2006-11-14 11:36:27

///////// I'm really tired of the retards who talk shit about everything that shows up on Fecal. Alot of it sucks. If you don't like it don't read it, don't "buy it."    But Jason Lee is rad. Skateboarding used to be art and punk and all the shit it ain't anymore (i.e. Modern Handrail Magazine), but when it was good, he was a luminary.    Now he's on TV. TV generally sucks, too, but Earl is just about the only show with a soul (name another).    So, in summary, Andy, shut up and look at the pictures. You might learn something... you stupid hillbilly.    Written by Comment Pages Suck on 2006-11-14 11:41:56

///////// I have to admit that there are a lot of lame comments, but contrversial comments generate readers. How many of you still find Giant's blog as interesting now that you can't read the comments. Plus isn't this group all about free speech etc? Written by Farehightforefitywon on 2006-11-14 12:10:07

///////// I like jason lee as much as everyone else, but only being allowed to give nice pat on the back comments and not what you truely think. That is Lame. I like the photos and the comments.  Written by My name is not Earl on 2006-11-14 13:29:07

///////// "How many of you still find Giant's blog as interesting now that you can't read the comments."  I do. Unnecessary shit-talking is boring. Giant's documentation of what he's up to just fine with me.  And I think Mr. Lee has a good eye. Written by Al on 2006-11-14 14:18:08

///////// the whole scientology thing kinda dissapoints me, but you still gotta give him respect for all the amazing things hes done (video days, mallrats, and all of his others).    Oneside red, lees comin through Written by on 2006-11-14 14:18:29

///////// It's ok to be jealous of a man doing what he loves; instead of what people would love him to do. I know I am. Written by wardo on 2006-11-14 14:19:59

///////// there is a war outside of my window...        Written by yesteryear on 2006-11-14 15:08:33

///////// The first color pictures from the top remind me a bit of a Jonathan williams picture taken of William Midgette. Written by on 2006-11-14 15:43:39

///////// To Andy:    Poor people suck ass. I hate looking at them with their greasy hair and falling out teeth. I make it a point to tease the poor every single day. Have you never experienced the joy of running past the homeless guy and pelting him with Ritz crackers as you laugh like hell? You are missing out, my friend. Written by Misterchucklebunny on 2006-11-14 17:48:52

///////// Too bad nobody had the balls to ask about Scientology. Written by Zoombie on 2006-11-14 18:14:45

///////// Im not feelin it. Never was! hype hype hype Written by on 2006-11-14 18:36:07

///////// i like being able to post shit-talking comments. that shouldn't be changed. i'm sure most of the people you do features on won't be hurt if they see a negative comment. it's ok for someone to talk shit on someone else. i feel it's actually helpful for people to get it out.    as for the photos, i enjoy them. and my name is earl is pretty damn funny. i don't care if he worships the devil, as long as the show stays funny. who cares what these people's beliefs are and shit as long as the art is cool. Written by honest on 2006-11-14 18:38:04

///////// nice work on the depth of field stuff, really crisp, nice to look at.  The interveiw flowed well, gave a nice feel as to who we were reading about. If I had never heard of JL I would be able to pick up on his whole cool vibe thing, good job.  As for the fervor about his politically correct TV show..what the fuck, dude you really need to get the oea between your ears wet, go have a beer.  (show is funny, thats enough).   nurmi Written by nurmi on 2006-11-14 18:54:55

///////// "Why doesn't someone ask Jason Lee why he has created a TV show whose premise is basically that poor people are stupid and completely ignores the sociological relationship between poverty and lack of education? Instead he just laughs at poor people. Hahaha! I'm more interested in that than his lame photographs. "      because it's a sitcom you retard. why don't you ask him why there's no niggers on friends, or if mr drummond was a child molestor.    fucking college students Written by Mr Sassy Pants on 2006-11-14 20:44:46

///////// Dude, I'/l give you$100 dollars and t ake you to Bennihana's if you pull that 75 foot handrail..............I'll give you 600 tries I'll be back next week!! Written by ~SWITCH~SLAPPy~ on 2006-11-15 00:47:23

///////// no war for heavy metal! It's awesome to see j lee progress in life and give many inspiration even off the wooden toy. stereo's asthetic is still sick to this day, timeless. Written by scott on 2006-11-15 01:36:59

///////// I would hope Jason still digs skating and carries a board around in his expoe$ive car.    Jason if you read these comments, Stereo needs some larger "old skool" decks from days gone by, big noses and steep tails.    sk8 on.. Written by on 2006-11-15 07:14:16

///////// wow great work Written by mildred on 2006-11-15 08:32:37

///////// I was sorry to hear that the Jason Lee foundation for the Arts is no more. Jason became one of my few heroes when I heard he was starting that up. He is a true original and apparently a very talented artist! Keep up the good work. Written by The Dove on 2006-11-15 08:44:00

///////// It's so cool that photography has become his obsession. Especially the fact that he is such a polaroid fanatic being everyone has put film aside for digital. where did he acquire a 20x24 though? Did he purchase one from polaroid? Not many around I believe. Great photos, great interview Fecal Face. Written by carnage on 2006-11-15 09:40:31

///////// I just thought I'd say that I think Earl sucks and the writing is lazy (in the same way that the insanely unrealistic version of New York depicted on Friends was due to lazy writing) and I'm always surprised that people are so into that show and give Jason Lee so much credit for being in another horrible TV show isn't even funny. And all I can figure is that Jason Lee is either starving for fame and money and/or he is an idiot. Given the whole scientology thing, I'm assuming it's both.   Written by Andy on 2006-11-15 09:41:26

///////// Jason Lee is one of the best skateboarders on Earth.    Jason Lee turned his back on skateboarding to go be an actor.    Jason Lee casually jumps back into skateboarding when the time and money is right.    I'd pretty much hate anyone else for this, but Jason Lee seems like a pretty sweet dude.     Read the first sentence again. Written by shark on 2006-11-15 10:07:02

///////// i love your show, but i was wondering, does he still skate, or he is just doin he TV show all time, i think he should try to get in the mags more often Written by chase turner on 2006-11-15 11:40:24

///////// i saw jason lee at the banksy opening in downtown, la. craziest thing ever.     i wonder what he thinks of digital photography... Written by on 2006-11-15 13:12:58

///////// Free range,    Why do we want to see Jason's photos and not the old man down the streets? Because he's Jason Lee and not the old man down the street. The projects he has worked on in the past make any projects he chooses to work on now or in the future legit. That's why we want to see it. Written by Jon on 2006-11-15 15:29:17

///////// Not the most original shit around. But who cares, he has the ability to put shit out, create more shit with his fame. Talent is overrated, try putting sutff out if y'all can. For the person who wants to see the man whos been taking pictures all his life as a hobby, maybe you should consider making that your life mission... do more, talk less. Written by YC on 2006-11-15 15:32:10

///////// ssuper fresh skate airlee....big love from cph. tillykke med det. Written by jimmy"jetset" rye on 2006-11-15 15:42:25

///////// SHRED IT! SNAP IT!    I support it Written by zeeg on 2006-11-15 17:30:43

///////// I have spent hours laughing at these comments.    You know what?    Jason is a great guy, an amazing artist and a legendary skater.    Reading 'Das Kapital' doesn't make you an interesting social commentator.     I challenge you to stop whining and do something half as interesting as Jason does. Written by C on 2006-11-15 20:22:09

///////// To Andy:  I concur. Jason's artistic contribution to the world is rivaled only by Ethan Hawk's novels. We truly are living in a cultural Chernobyl. And btw: skaters and snowboarders are, by and large, a dim lot. And Beck sucks. Ha.  Written by tyrant on 2006-11-16 09:52:15

///////// i like the picture of steve vai holding a kitty. how did he even do that? once i saw a picture of muddy waters eating a carrot, it's along those lines i guess. Written by sinbad o'conner on 2006-11-16 15:35:17

///////// Jason Lee has done so much in so many different areas.  Love him or hate him this can not be denied.  A lot of the comments here appear to be driven by jealousy.  Im jealous just to be the skater that he was and is would be enough from me without even the acting or photography let alone running a successful skate company.  Well done Jason.  Written by Neil on 2006-11-16 17:49:35

///////// sorry to say folks but as much as i think that Jason Lee is pretty cool, i gotta say the photos kinda suck. hey, im glad that they stoke him out but lets all be honest, theres nothing much there but some amatuer photographs. the posed setup shots are the worst, stick to the candid portraits. but lets all remeber, "skateboarding is not a crime" and "america, love it or leave! it" Written by shlek on 2006-11-16 20:11:48

///////// tre' flips are for kids Written by on 2006-11-16 22:04:57

///////// tyrant, you should have been killed in the womb. go grab that rope in the garage and make some good use of it.     cultural chernobyl, yeah.    Written by You on 2006-11-17 02:48:36

///////// we are the misik makers...  and we are the dreamers of dreams. Written by danbern on 2006-11-17 06:08:54

///////// I am so impressed, how rad that he's done it all! Skater, actor, photog and who knows what else? Anyways, had the chance to meet him, he seemed down to earth. Looking forward to his book. Written by misaphotog on 2006-11-17 11:00:05

///////// finally, somebody gets gaberman in front of the camera. Written by birder on 2006-11-17 11:46:57

///////// those photo's are egotistical hogwash. my name is earl is just terrible. j lee has turned into a piece of cgi. stereo finished in the nineties when it died that awful jr nieves death. if i didn't hate on this and all you turds i would have to slit my own throat. Written by on 2006-11-18 03:58:48

///////// don't forget that tv prgrams are designed to garner as many viewers as possible. it's not going to exceptional.   also, that tv job helps run stereo, a skateboard company with artistic and athletic merit.   to paraphrase for the haters, fuck your ivory towers. Written by chris a. on 2006-11-18 23:05:33

///////// Jason Lee rules!!! Video Days forever! Written by on 2006-11-19 16:04:52

///////// met the guy, total jackass, not a fan and yes he is a scientologist along with his good buddy Beck, can't deny he has a good eye. But wow what a dick. Written by on 2006-11-19 18:34:46

///////// that scientology shit is for the fucking birds. give me a fucking break. Written by haha on 2006-11-19 22:02:43

///////// shit chat....WoOoOoP! Written by chatshi5000 on 2006-11-19 22:12:54

///////// pretty average stuff. it's only cool cuz it's jason lee. Written by on 2006-11-20 00:42:07

///////// If one were to put ALL the art by ALL the famous old pro skaters all up on one wall and judge it for solely on it's artistic merit, I'd say these photos come out on the top end. And the fact that Jason Lee even HAD a foundation for art and still collects contemporary art is exceptional by any standard - there are few people percentage-wise in the upper economic echelon that can say the same. Give him some credit for putting a heck of lot of inspiring work out to the world, be it skateboarding, acting or photography. I wouldn't be able to say the same for many other pro-skater-using-fame-and-entitlement-as-doorway-to-fine-art. Written by narangkar on 2006-11-20 11:36:39

///////// His taste in art is a dark one... never woulda thunk it Written by on 2006-11-20 21:14:19

///////// I met Jason about 3 years ago in London,  Hw was a real genuine and nice guy.  I love his work and Him as a person. Written by zizy on 2006-11-21 06:12:31

///////// what 'bout karma? Written by thomsse on 2006-11-22 04:44:12

///////// do any of you haters realize that the photos in this interview comprise only a part of what type of photography he shoots? Written by on 2006-11-22 09:12:17

///////// socialosmocozmo.... bnah... u fucking middle to upper class dingbats spend too much time trying to make people think u r worthy of the degree brown gave u that u miss the whole point of everything... fuck... u bore me but the photos do not... and u hitler boy i understand what ur saying but nobody said hitler was a good artist... the pencil doesn'T make someone an artist and neither do shit comments on a website a brain does... if u make a piece of work that is decent and it gets it up here i will listen till then lick my nuts scum Written by nicky dee rang on 2006-11-22 10:40:27

///////// Does anyone know how I can become sponsored by and skate for Stereo Sound Agency? I'm a pretty creative skater and love Stereo...what else do I need?  Written by on 2006-11-22 14:43:38

///////// "I'll give you $50 bucks and take you out to Benihana's if you slide that 75 ft. handrail--give you 500 tries, be back next week. Laaaate." (Video Days) Written by on 2006-11-25 02:02:53

///////// Can I borrow your 20x24 Polaroid camera, Jason?    ...and could you spot me some cash for the film as well?      Jesus, I'd love to have the money to afford that... lucky (albeit hardworking) bastard. Written by AME in London on 2006-11-28 13:45:03

///////// Ggrr, to those that dissed Earl as some dumb, poor git ... Despite, or inspite, of his lot in life, he gets IT. Every episode, that show demonstrates the effects of doing the right thing. It has true ethics and humanity at its most basic level, if you can't see that then get off your high horse! I love it and its basic moral stance. AND I also like his photos, and previous movies, he's cool. Written by lucyfur on 2006-11-30 02:15:49

///////// Hey, what's Modern Handail Magazine? I'd love to see that... after all, a rail is just a downhill ledge and I love edge skating!      Written by Modern HAndrail? on 2006-11-30 08:46:33

///////// is he really a scientologist? i dont get it! Written by ajn on 2006-12-05 20:50:31

///////// Jason lee rules and is funny as hell and rips at skating, check the new stereo video, hes still got it , he'll never totallly lose it even though he probably dont skate as much, obviuosly! he would still rip if you actually skated with him in person. blind video,WHAT? if you skate you know, love seein him in movies, soooo fn funny! was rad in clerks 2 Written by hef on 2006-12-07 20:06:50

///////// to the narrow-minded child who said that My Name is Earl is about poor people being stupid.......if you've ever even watched the show you would know that in every episode they use the little resources they have to aid their creative plots rendering them absolutely briliant. It shows that simple lifestlyes can be just as creativiely and cognitively stimulating, in a different, unmerited fashion. Companies would kill to have associates who solve problems as cheaply and efficiently as the charcaters in Earl do, and this show is extremely pertanent to real life, generally people try and complicate things too much. it takes a genius to be able to break a problem down into simple, manageable steps and consider the true relevance of each step, handling them with ease and seemingly effortless thought. obviously you think "smart" has a cut and dry definition and is completely objective and that smart people always come from high socio-economic backgrounds, which must mean that you must be a friggin genial prodigy. Written by on 2006-12-22 12:12:47

///////// and an obscenely wealthy person Written by on 2006-12-22 12:15:40

///////// Response to Andy.  You're a moron! Earl is a sitcom, and sitcoms are about comedy. Comedy is Tragedy. Without tragedy there is no comedy. Research it dummy! Therefore stupid people, whether they are poor or rich are stupid people and that makes for funny TV. If you made a show about people whom make good descisions it would be a lame and boring show. Get a life loser!! Written by jason on 2006-12-23 01:46:05

///////// I found this comment of jason about scientology.   http://www.viewaskew.com/newboard/messages263/861.html Written by braider on 2006-12-23 06:38:23

///////// We are big fans of Earl. We love the show. I'm am not going to watch it anymore, though. My 15 year old daughter asked to get a picture with him at some fun park in Vegas(for kids). He was not busy at all, he said "Sure" in one minute and took off. They kept seeing him, but just dropped it. He is not a nice guy at all. She was such a big fan....NOT ANYMORE!!!! Written by on 2006-12-30 15:06:30

///////// either way , you would have to admit .. his transition through the years requires respect .Through work and fam he has stayed true to his roots .art,music,and the love of life..and as for his comment on skatebaording meaning something back then .i whole heartly agree .The feeling of going night bombing has been lost to the media progressed sport of an '' x treme'' youth .its lost the smell of fall . Written by markingdead on 2007-01-02 23:08:50

///////// Chasing AmyChasing Amy's Jason Lee! Wow! The black and whites are awesome - especlally the ones of Giovanni Ribisi and Ethan Suplee. The one of Ethan is so rich in depth and composition it really caputures a solemn mood. I love it. Quite the opposite of most of the characters he plays - yet probably more close to his real persona. Wonderful photo essays, Jason! Written by Long Time Movie Fan on 2007-01-04 11:21:06

///////// Okay, I'm sorry to say so, but the guy is only here (on an art site), because of his fame. He seems like an ok photographer, but nothing special imo. Just the regular (beautiful) B/W high contrast photos, we've seen so often. Written by L. Ron on 2007-01-17 04:12:46

///////// Just wanted to say thanks for all the kind words about my interview. Isaac did a fantastic job. Thanks, Isaac! --Jason Written by JMLEE on 2007-03-19 23:28:58

///////// pathetic eye. Written by cozendsin on 2007-07-03 01:58:32

///////// You all forget the moive mall rats all to quickly    "that kid is on the escalator again"  and  "like doing it in the back of a vw"  are classic quotes Written by Voleurz on 2007-07-10 20:16:07

///////// have to respect the guy for growing in whatever he happens to be passionate about. skateboarding has definitely lost part of it's flavor, there was a period before video games, and before ipod nano, when you skated and bullshit with people without a camera. stereo sounds was way different from other videos at the time, when i first saw it i hated it, but i get it now. and for the photography, i would for a book to be judgmental. and for scientology critics, who really cares. Written by poolparty on 2008-03-28 02:10:50

///////// i am from england and EARL, i never new jason lee was a photographer or even that he is invloved with stereo, i feel so dumb now.     i just wan to say great interview fecal face. Written by hillsandbuttercups on 2009-04-12 14:01:34

///////// i am from england and EARL, i never new jason lee was a photographer or even that he is invloved with stereo, i feel so dumb now.     i just wan to say great interview fecal face. Written by hillsandbuttercups on 2009-04-12 14:01:34

///////// i think my name is earl is very funny, although it may have some "scientologist" undertones. his early films are great, as is all the stuff with kevin smith. also his photography is immense as is his skateboarding.  its just such a shame that he fell in with such a rediculous "religion" (cult) that destroys families, friends, and peoples lives!  still funny fella though aint he! Written by camartinez on 2009-08-28 06:32:02

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