Matthew once apparently described David as “a linchpin person in a scene,” saying that his Friends castmates “were always looking” to him for direction.

David Schwimmer appeared on the "Origins with Cush Jumbo" podcast (via People) and was surprised to hear the host talk about a conversation she once had with Matthew Perry in which the late actor praised Schwimmer’s physical comedy chops.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: David Schwimmer shared his reaction to being praised by former co-star Matthew Perry. On his appearance on Cush Jumbo’s ' Origins ' podcast, the actor talked about his relationship with Perry.

Friends' David Schwimmer learned about the compliment from Matthew Perry during an appearance on the Origins with Cush Jumbo podcast

David Schwimmer appeared on the “Origins with Cush Jumbo” podcast (via People) and was surprised to hear the host talk about a conversation she once had with Matthew Perry in which the late actor praised Schwimmer’s physical comedy chops.

The show Friends turns 30 years old and creators of the sitcom opened up about losing Matthew and how they would want viewers at home to remember the late actor

David Schwimmer is thrilled to learn Matthew Perry was a fan of his approach to comedy, but he doesn't necessarily think the late actor would have told him himself. During an appearance on his friend Cush Jumbo's Origins podcast on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Schwimmer, 57, admitted Perry was "reserved" with him at times.