An SOB, But What A Talent!

Almost any comedian, but I'll go with David Letterman.

Any women?

All I can think of is Jerry Seinfeld

I would say Roman Polanski, but he far exceeds both being just an SOB and a mere talent.

Too many to mention, OP.

Al Jolson

Miss Dunaway

Bill Cosby (too much?)

Woody Allen?

Sam Peckinpah, probably lots of directors make the list

Writer Ken Levine has a blog and over the years he has singled out Mandy Patinkin for being miserable, but he respects his talent.

-I’m sure I speak for all writers when I say I’d rather be a sherpa than work on a Mandy Patinkin show.

-Mandy Patinkin and Patti LaPone were presenters together. That’s like Godzilla and Mothra on the same stage. There must be teeth marks on every piece of backstage scenery at the Beacon and three neighboring theaters.

-Sometimes you’re in a pickle because you know the actor can be difficult but they’re also brilliant and no one else is as perfect for the part. Then you have to make the “Is this person worth it?” decision… otherwise known as the “Mandy Patinkin” decision .

Nathan Lane

Ellen D.

Sammy Davis, Jr.

Placido Domingo

Debra Winger

Frank Sinatra

Johnny Depp

Kathleen Battle

Barbra Streisand

Marlon Brando (holds the crown for all time)

Shirley Maclaine

Sean Connery

Anthony Hopkins

Elaine Stritch

Elton John

Prince was one of the most talented musicians ever,, but he always had a shitty attitude and always acted like he was on a higher level than us “regular” people.

Christian Bale

Gene Hackman

Russell Crowe

Caravaggio

Ethel Merman