Here is a concise summary of the transcript:
**Event:** Talk Show Interview with Jim Carrey
**Context:** Promoting his new film "The Mask" (opening on Friday)
**Key Points:**
1. **Introduction**: Host introduces Jim Carrey, highlighting his massive success with "Ace Ventura" (made over a trillion dollars, though likely an exaggeration).
2. **Carrey's Humor and Rants**:
* Pokes fun at his newfound fame and wealth.
* Criticizes magazine articles about him, calling them "garbage" and "total fabrication".
* Jokingly denies a romantic relationship with "Dumb and Dumber" co-star Lauren Holly.
3. **Career Reflections**:
* Started as a Canadian impressionist, inspired by "voices in his head".
* Transition from struggling comedian to immense wealth, which has brought some pressure and changes in his behavior.
4. **Lighthearted Moments**:
* Shares an embarrassing old video clip (from about 5 years prior) to preempt potential ridicule.
* Engages in playful banter with the host.
5. **"The Mask" Promotion**:
* Confirms the film's release on Friday.
* Host praises the movie's blend of special effects and Carrey's comedic talent.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each given a number and kept as short sentences:
1. **Film Release**: Jim Carrey's new film, "The Mask", opens on a Friday.
2. **Previous Film's Success**: Jim Carrey's last film, "Ace Ventura: Detective", made over a trillion dollars.
3. **Jim Carrey's Background**:
* **Nationality**: Jim Carrey is Canadian.
* **Early Career**: He started as an impressionist.
* **Financial Background**: He had no money and no education at the start of his career.
4. **Current Career Status**:
* **Script Approval**: Jim Carrey now has script approval.
* **Project Greenlight Power**: He has the power to greenlight movie projects.
5. **Personal Life**:
* **Rumored Relationship**: There were rumors about a romantic involvement with "Dumb and Dumber" co-star Lauren Holly, which he denied, claiming they were just "good friends, sleeping buddies".
6. **Media Coverage**:
* **Inaccuracy**: Jim Carrey stated that 90% of what's written about him in magazines is "absolute garbage" and "total fabrication".
* **Salary Speculation**: A mentioned figure of $7 million per picture was disputed; he implied he wouldn't work for less than $9 million.
7. **Career Evolution**:
* **Stand-up Comedy Background**: Many in stand-up comedy, including Jim Carrey, work for years making little money before achieving significant success.
* **Adjusting to Success**: Jim Carrey mentioned having "relaxed into" his new level of success.
8. **Upcoming Appearance**:
* **Show Ending**: The show ends with a mention of "60 Minutes" and its hosts, in a humorous, unrelated context.
9. **Film Clip**:
* **Alternative Clip Shown**: Instead of "The Mask", a clip from Jim Carrey's early work (about 5 years prior) was shared to preempt potential embarrassment from other, possibly less flattering, early works being shown.