A Magical Night Out With Neil Patrick Harris

ON a recent Sunday evening, Neil Patrick Harris was trying to distance himself from the character he plays in the "Harold & Kumar" movies -- even though he plays himself.

He was hanging out at the Magic Castle, a private Hollywood club devoted to the sleight of hand, with some close friends: a married couple, Lori and Lex Medlin; Becky Baeling; and Brandon Boyce. (All are actors, except for Mr. Boyce, who is a screenwriter.)

To distinguish between Mr. Harris's authentic and fictional selves, Ms. Medlin pointed out that in real life Mr. Harris has never snorted cocaine off a woman's behind. "Not this year!" chimed Mr. Harris and Ms. Baeling, in unison. Ba-dum-bum!

She was referring to one of Mr. Harris's scenes in "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," a 2004 dark comedy. In the sequel, "Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantánamo Bay," Mr. Harris brands a prostitute with his name while hallucinating on magic mushrooms.

"When 'Harold and Kumar' came out, Neil said to me, 'I hope people don't think I'm like that!' " Mr. Medlin said. "I was like, 'It's a parody!' "

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Comments

[DickTater]

If it had been called Ralphie Warren, M.D.
he prob. wouldn't be upset at all about it.

But over the years, the name must just sound horrible to his ears, it's such a cornyand awful name
Doogie Howser.

[situationcritical]

I can tell you this about Neil. He's got a rockin' body. I try not to stare when he's working out next to me.

[heretical_eggs]

Where was David?

[magneato]

Just don't call him Doogie. A friend who worked on a film he was in said that they told cast and crew that anyone who even mentioned the D word would be instantly fired.

[Denni]

Sorry to hear that. He plays such fun loving characters it's hard to believe he's so uptight about the 'Doogie' thing. It made him a star. Oh well.

[NewRiver]

Yea, don't call him Doogie...it gets his panties all bunched up in a wad.

[situationcritical]

Homophobe.