Do you claim any credit for Johnny Depps huge film career?
Waters: Johnny would’ve been a huge star and a very successful actor without me. I’m glad he started with me, though. I’m glad he starred in my movie. More people have seen Cry-Baby, because of Johnny Depp, than any of my movies. I’m glad that I’m the first person who ever got him a million-dollar paycheck. And I’m glad we’re still friends. We still e-mail and he calls me “Mr. Waters,” because that’s what people in Baltimore call me. And I’m sure you can’t put my nickname for him on TVGuide.com. TVGuide.com: Speaking of TV, were you as enthralled by the surprise summer hit Dancing with the Stars as the rest of America? Waters: I’ve never even heard of it. That shows how much I am in the mainstream of America. I’m not sure what the difference is between reality TV and amateur porn. They often look similar but I’ll go with the porn. TVGuide.com: Do you watch any television? Waters: I’ve recently watched The Wire on HBO and the Michael Jackson trial reenactments on E! I also enjoyed an ep
