For the Seinfeld reunion, was it ticklish approaching Michael Richards about parodying his use of racial epithets?
David: He was hoping we would. If there’s anything about last season I was happy about, it was that. Because I think it was really good for him, and the way it was done was right on the mark. TV Guide Magazine: We never saw the whole reunion show-within-the-show. In the end, was it good? I think it was. Yeah, it seems to have been successful. [Laughs] That would be my impression. TV Guide Magazine: Did you ever imagine people would spend time debating your character’s behavior like they do on The Discussion? David: Of course not. There are some things about the show that I never realized were possible, such as people cringing. I thought either people would laugh at it or they wouldn’t. Never did I think it would make people uncomfortable. But I consider myself to be on the right track if that’s the case. TV Guide Magazine: Have you spoken to Madonna lately? David: [Chuckles] That’s very personal. TV Guide Magazine: How much of the conflict between you two was real? David: It was all re
