Jimmy Wayne Tunes Out, Attends Film Premiere
To most, the word Entourage brings to mind the popular HBO series with the overconfident agent Ari, played by Jeremy Piven. Yesterday (July 13), when Piven's new film, The Goods: Live Hard. Sell Hard, premiered in Nashville, he and fellow cast members walked the red carpet along with several country music artists. Most of the artists talked to reporters about meeting Piven in person and their devotion to the HBO series -- but what I found the most interesting was what Jimmy Wayne told me about Entourage: "I'm trying to figure out what that even means," said Wayne, pictured with comic actor David Koechner.
"The thing about it is -- I have never owned a TV," he said. "I'm 36 years old and I've always listened to the radio and played my music. I watched TV at other people's houses, but as far as owning one or even having cable hooked up, I've never done that."
I found his statement quite refreshing because I rarely meet someone who doesn't own a television. But he did admit that he's thinking about buying one because he enjoys the History Channel, National Geographic Channel and, of course, CMT. And after watching Jeremy Piven on the big screen, he'll probably be ordering HBO, too.
Photo credit: Randi Radcliff
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Roger says:
Honestly, that just seems more weird to me than anything else.
brown bear says:
i agree that it’s refreshing to meet someone who isn’t reliant upon television for entertainment. log cabins in brown county are where it’s at
Miss Deb says:
The man doesn’t have time to watch TV. He’s out working on his career, doing charity appearance, working out, practicing songs, writing songs or exploring whatever city he’s in for the day. Wish I were as driven!
~Amber~ says:
He’s just so incredible. He doesn’t have a couch either. :)
Alexis Crane says:
Jimmy Wayne doesnt have time for TV:) he is too busy Twittering!! lol
Kimberly says:
Funny pic! LOL
I’m with ya, Jimmy. Busy lives don’t leave much time for TV. Although, CMT is one of my favorites when I do watch.
kasey says:
I love that they chose this pic. most people probably don’t see he quarky side.
mati says:
JIMMY WAYNE IS 360 FROM ANY ANGLE U LOOK AT HIM LUV HIS MUSIC. HE KEEPS U UPDATE TO WHAT HE IS DOING, AMAZING HIS CD IS GREAT HE WILL HAVE MORE HITS, REMEMBER THERE R FOOT PRINTS ON THE MOON!!
Kate P. says:
Definitely agree that it’s refreshing to hear someone say that…I wish I could manage without my TV, but I fear I’ve grown too accustomed!