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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription. ## Video: Joel Stein, the Sundance Waiter [Watch (HLS stream): Joel Stein, the Sundance Waiter](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/2CAXfBDp.m3u8) (4:14)  _Published 2009-02-06. 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Okay to be honest? >> Okay. >> And do you like if you don't have mango you can put strawberry or something like you probably have served? >> Sure. >> Are all celebrities a pain in the ass like this? >> What's that? >> Are all celebrities a pain in the ass? >> No problem. >> Yes. >> Glass of water with 2 ice cubes and a piece of mango. What's it gonna take? >> And you're the espresso? >> That's correct. >> And we didn't have mango, but like I have a whole lot of strawberries. >> You think like you're just gonna pass the mustard. You think that's gonna pass the mustard. You can even ask me about my film. >> How is the movie going? >> Standing ovation, 98 percent retention for a few minutes. >> Can you tell them how much people retain? Can you give me that? >> In terms of the number of people that were left in the room-- >> Oh. >> At the Q & A. >> I'm Joel I'll be your waiter. >> Yes. The one with the power Joel? >> That looks tired? >> Oh, no. Do you need to have a little bat around there right? >> You were supposed to ask me if I wear makeup. I'm really loved. >> You're the healthiest man in the world. >> Stop it. Really? >> It's true. I think so. >> Because you're doing interviews. >> Oh, I recognize you. >> Yes. I'm MySpace waiter. >> Yes. >> Yes. Probably see me in MySpace. waiter and-- >> No. We've seen you around. >> Do you want these? >> I think I ordered something. >> What did you-- >> I ordered some hot chocolate. >> Hot chocolate? >> Yes. >> This is for you, hot chocolate. >> Oh. >> Do you want whipped cream? >> Yes. I love whipped cream. >> All right. Who doesn't like whipped cream, right? >> Me too. Thanks, man. >> No problem. How's your Sundance experience so far? >> Yes. It's been amazing. We had standing ovations. >> No. Really? >> Yes. >> It's crazy. >> I know. >> Who applauds a movie? Right? >> I know. It's not like we're on Broadway or anything. >> Exactly. >> I didn't know what we were doing. >> You split your tips with the other waitresses here? >> We are donating all of our tips to a charity that has to do with the environment that'll just pop in my mind. >> That's Leo's. >> Is it really? >> That's what I was told. >> Do you want me to leave this afternoon? >> You've been a waiter before, man? >> I was a busboy for a while. I've never waited. Doesn't seem natural of me though? >> You did a good job. >> Yes. >> I'm gonna give you a tip. >> Seriously? No. That's crazy. >> Come on, man. >> No. >> It's for charity. You think you're good with it. >> No. I haven't. That's a lot of money. >> I'm supposed to give this. >> Seriously. That's crazy. >> It's from the table. >> It's Vegas money. I can't say-- >> It's all we got and didn't actually buy it. I'm going to the ATMs as soon as I leave here. >> This is independent because-- you wanna rethink this? >> It's all yours. >> Wow. >> That's even without the mango. >> 1, 2, 3. >> I think that's sweet. >> Thank you, sir. >> You wanna add sugar or-- >> No. I'm all good. You're very diligent. >> We'll give them the ketchup next year. >> Yes. >> The next-- >> And maybe you'll pay him next year. >> All right. They just sold their movie to Sundance, right? Just sold their movie. They did. They sold their movie yesterday. No tip. Look at that. Millions of dollars they got last night. No. Oh, they left us a water bottle. Thanks, guys. >> And Benjamin Bratt. Didn't sell his movie. >> Benjamin Bratt 100 bucks. Didn't sold his movie yet. The cast of Adam, well, maybe it's under-- no. Is it under here? No. >> The computer? >> Did they want us to take it? Is that his computer? >> Well, there is a note explaining why they couldn't just leave us any money. 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