IMHO...it was a softball interview
bunch of generic questions that begged for "humble" answers, and a natural transitions to throw around the "I am so grateful..." lines.
Pepin does make a great cigar for him, but then again Pepin makes great cigars for himself too.
Johnson has been very blessed to meet the right people at the right time, and has a great understanding of "The Next big Thing" "Limited Release" and things short run.....
Tim