Timeline:
Birth through school

• Born October 19, 1970 in Sherman Oaks, California
• Parents divorced when he was two
• Spent his youth in California
• Preschool... Montclaire
• Grew up in a "strange cabin" with his mother and stepfather an hour outside and northeast of LA in a Zen community in Mount Baldy. He'd return to the city on the weekends to visit his dad and often went to watch him rehearse with The Groundlings.
• High school... Bainbridge Island, Washington - he was a school play regular
• Returned to the LA area and joined the improv/sketch comedy group, The Groundlings while studying acting and directing at California State University, Northridge. While in college he appeared in many live theatre productions.

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General:
Physical and family info

• Birth weight... "38 pounds"
• Eye color... blue
• Height... 5'6
• Mother... Hajni - Hungarian, former model
• Father... Kip King (Jerome) - voice of Tailor Smurf and an original Groundling
• Stepfather... psychotherapist and marriage counselor
• Siblings... Andrew - Band: Handful of Luvin'

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Lots to know:
Variety of fun and interesting facts and tidbits

• Sign... Libra
• Grades in school... B+ average
• Attitude in school... class clown
• Was a goof off in school and got in trouble a lot- says he and authority did not mix.
• Liked the last two years of school
• Didn't play sports in school
• Not part of extracurricular activities in school
• Started shaving in his teens
• First kiss... age ten
• First girlfriend... high school
• Trick-or-treated as a kid
• Didn't believe in the Boogie Man as a kid
• Had an imaginary friend, his "hand"
• Used to take his dad's commercial workshop.
• Says his father is the most supportive father in the world.
• Says he was "anti-spoiled" by his mom and stepdad.
• He once broke a window in his stepfather's van and said some kids on bikes did it. When confronted about it, he confessed.
• A few times, he stole $10 from his dad, then would announce he found it in a stream.
• Worked in a video store and as a waiter before show business
• When he was a waiter, he got an autograph on a napkin from Frank Sinatra. Frank signed it, "Hi Chis" "Love Frank Sinatar", and included an odd drawing at the bottom. He was drunk and misspelled Chris and Sinatra. Chris still has the napkin.
• No pets besides his Dalmatian, Lola
• His dog's name is actually 'Lolita', but he calls her 'Lola' because it's easier to say.
• Chose a Dalmatian for a pet because he had one as a kid named, 'Winnie', but she died of cancer
• His dog flirts and fakes injuries.
• Surfs the net
• Visits this site and posts in the Discussion Group (click here for more info)
• Doesn't have a public email address
• Has never had a mustache or goatee
• Doesn't have a hair stylist
• Works out
• Is health conscious
• Has he never been seriously ill, broken a bone, or hospitalized
• Pollen is his only allergy
• Insects don't bother him
• No phobias
• Close with his relatives
• Eventually wants kids
• Considers himself a domestic person (cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc)
• Considers himself a tidy person
• Likes rain, snow, lightening and thunder
• Likes hot and cold weather the same
• Likes spicy food
• Likes seafood
• Likes basketball, the Knicks
• Takes a cab in New York
• Has a car
• Sometimes remembers his dreams
• Dreams in color
• Drinks bottled water
• Is left handed.
• Reads his horoscope
• Lifetime goal is to be happy
• Thinks his best characteristics are being agile and energetic
• For fun he likes to socialize, go out, swim, run and write
• Does "drugs and some blow" to unwind
• Listens to KROQ in LA and cds in New York
• Is a night owl
• Has traveled to Russia, London, Bora Bora, Canada (& Hawaii)
• If he could choose any place to live in which it didn't interfere with his work or be inconvenient, it would be, "outside of New York".
• If he could be reborn into another decade/century it would be, "30's or 40's".
• If he could have any other talent or gift, he would choose to, "talk right".
• Was on News Radio... 2nd Season-Air date 9/19/95-Cast as Employee #3
• Was was on Grace Under Fire... 3rd Season-Episode 19
• In a shopping mall in Old Town Pasadena, he dressed up as a elf and Will Ferrell dressed up as Santa. Will was too skinny, and Chris was "demonic".
• While at The Groundlings, he did a sketch with Jennifer Coolidge, 'Buy Me a Drink', in which she used abusive approaches to get him to dance with her.
• After being "spotted" at The Groundlings by Marci Klein, one of the producers of Saturday Night Live, he went to New York and became a SNL featured player on March 16, 1996.
• September 28, 1996 he was promoted to cast member status.
• May 17, 2003 was the last show of his SNL career.
• He called the Zimmerman's sketch, "Sparks".
• Says people knew when his dad was at SNL because as soon as Chris entered a scene, his dad screamed, "Ahhhh" very loudly.
• His idols are... Buster Keaton, Peter Sellers and Charlie Chaplin. Also likes Woody Allen, Steve Martin, and Eddie Murphy. Thinks Steve Martin and Bill Murray are brillant.

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Favorites:
List of Chris' favorites

• Subject in school... Theater and Study Hall (least fav... Math)
• Cartoon... Tom and Jerry
• Looney Toon... Daffy Duck
• Smurf... Tailor Smurf
• Toy as a kid... Rocks and leaves
• Board game... Pictionary
• Breakfast food... Fruit shake
• Fast food... In-n-Out
• Sweet food... Mint 'n' Chip ice cream
• Hot and cold drink... Coffee and water
• Type of music... Rock, but all kinds
• Solo artist male and female... Male: Peter Gabriel, Female: "Prince"
• Band... Radiohead and U2
• Type of movies... All kinds
• Tv show past and present... Past: Larry Sanders Show, Present: Letterman
• Comedian... Buster Keaton
• Holiday... "Chrriiistmas"
• Season... Fall
• Shoes... Nike shoes

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Questions & Answers:
On ChrisKattan.net - Fans' questions, Chris' answers

• Has he ever been in a fist fight?
Yes, when he was a kid
• Was there ever anything as a kid he did that he was proud of?
Yes, "Jumping up and down"
• Has he ever been in trouble with the law?
Never seriously, but when he was sixteen he was with some friends driving recklessly to music... he was pulled over, and the penalty was to wash cars.
• Does he believe in the supernatural or paranormal?
He would like to believe so
• Does he have any unique or special holiday traditions?
Yes, "Starting forest fires"
• Does he prefer white or dark meat on chicken or turkey?
Likes both, depends on the occasion
• Was being on SNL a long time goal of his?
Yes, since high school
• Did he get nervous before SNL?
Yes, when he hadn't done a character in a long time
• Did he pick out his SNL wardrobe?
Yes
• Did he write his own sketches?
He collaborated with other writers
• Why did his name in the Zimmerman's sketch always change (John, Jack, Josh)?
Because he forgot the name each time, he didn't really even think about it.
• Why did he choose the song, 'Missing', for Mango?
Because it was catchy
• What type of character was his favorite to play?
Suel Forrester, the gibberish guy
• What type of character was his least favorite to play?
Being cast as a woman
• What was his favorite sketch he liked to do?
The one he had't done in a while
• Who was his favorite Roxbury Guy to work with?
Jim Carrey
• Did he have anybody in particular he wanted to be the third Roxbury Guy?
Yes: Al Pacino, Clint Eastwood, John Travolta, Marlon Brando

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Q & A'Z for the Holidaze:
On ChrisKattan.net, December 2007 - Fans asked, Chris answered

Set #1:

- What movie of yours that's not out yet are you most excited for people to see?
"Undead Or Alive." The cowboy zombie movie I did last year. It’s actually good and lots of fun. BUY IT and laugh and laugh and laugh. But, the movie I just shot, "Tanner Hall" is going to be amazing.

- What is Canine Theater?
It’s an idea I had that MySpace has bought from me. Basically, I am writing and directing a series of shorts where different dogs re-enact real events in the news or parody scenes from memorable moments in film. Friends as well as me lend their voices to these crazy 3 minute shorts soon to be available on MySpace.

- Have you filmed Life of the Party yet?
No, not yet. It is in development. We have done readings rehearsals and it looks good so far.

- What is your favorite tv show right now?
My favorite tv shows are The Office, Extras and I happen to love the Weather Channel.

- Do you get feedback from your family about your work?
Yes I do. They always like the calm stuff that I do. They think I’m funniest when I’m not trying to be funny.

- What did you like the most about staying in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada while filming Christmas in Wonderland?
I liked the underwater tour of the mall. Alligators, sharks, penguins, jelly fish, real mallrats that live in the halls of the mall, saw them too. That was pretty cool. I also like that big fake dragon that breathes fire at you every 10 minutes in the IMAX theater. I almost peed my pants. Instead I dropped all my Raisinets down my pants.

- Where have you vacationed this year?
Yosemite National Forest in California was the only place I went for vacation. I loved it. The trees are so old and huge. Another world. Gotta go if you haven’t. Other then that, just places in regards to work. Boston. New York. Seattle. But I loved Yosemite. It’s very special.

- When and where's the wedding?
The wedding is planned for June, this summer up in beautiful Yosemite National Park.

- What is Sunshine up to in her career these days?
Sunshine is appearing on the cover of Pacific Magazine and looks amazing. The photo spread inside is incredible. It’s a coastal magazine for San Diego but, I’m sure there are ways to see it without living in San Diego. Try pacificsandiego.com. Sunshine looks amazing. Must get a copy and fast.

- Lots of video with you and Sunshine with shopping bags. Where do you two like to shop?
Anywhere they give you bags to hold items you just bought. Sometimes the bag is the best part of the entire purchase.

Set #2:

- Did you voice Walter Melon because you are you an Aqua Teen Hunger Force fan?
Yes I did. But I never got to hear it. Anybody got a copy I could see?

- Can you give us some details about Bollywood Hero?
It’s a six-episode special that will be premiering big on the cable network, IFC. However, we just got word that due to monsoons and writer strikes we will begin production in India Fall of 2008.

- Are you still recognized for your SNL characters?
Yes. Mango, Roxbury, Peepers, gibberish guy, Antonio Banderas and sex copule with Cheri Oteri.

- You always look so fit. What kind of work-out equipment do you use?
I try to workout 2 to 3 times a week. 1 day of Pilates, 2 days of gym, weights, running, etc. But every so often I get a bit crazy and I rob some department stores in Beverly Hills with my big fake pretend gun. That’s a big workout cause not only do you use your physical skills but also your brain. It’s very good for the heart.

- Do you do your part to be "green"?
Yes I do my part to be green. 90% of my light bulbs in my home are those curly energy sufficient bulbs. They don’t look as good but they definitely do their part. I of course always recycle-paper, tins, plastic, mulch, etc.

- Do you and Sunshine cook at home?
Sunshine and I occasionally cook for each other. She makes great salads and fish, muscles, etc. But when I attempt a type of dinner entrée, I usually cook up what I've been known to be quite the wizard at and that would be ye ol’ fashioned toast. And then add a bit of jelly? Wow, look out America.

- I'd like to know if there is any single movie that has inspired your career?
If there was one movie that inspired me, it probably would be a tie between Raiders of the Lost Ark and "It’s a Gift" with W.C. Fields. One of the funniest movies of all time and it still holds up. No comedian today can get away with the humor of wanting to smack his son for being annoying and be charming about it. Raiders Of The Lost Ark is one of the most entertaining movies. Pure real, honest, fantastic entertainment.

- Is Sunshine goofy and funny like you?
Yes she is. So goofy and yet, so funny.

- Are you always busy and working on something?
Yes. Always. I’m either working or busy doing something like…… like.. … um.. well when I’m working, I’m very busy but when I’m not working I…… I like to eat, drive, exercise and watch 60 Minutes.

- Where's the best place to eat in NYC?
You can’t lose with corner hot dog stands.

Set #3:

- Favorite Peter Sellers movie?
A Shot in the Dark. The second Pink Panther.

- Favorite "co-star" for the Mango sketches on SNL?
J Lo.

- Favorite character by another SNL castmember now or in the past?
I always liked doing Azrael Abyss form the Goth Talk sketch with Molly Shannon. Also, Gumby by Eddie Murphy.

- Favorite fashion designers?
Marc Jacobs.

- Do you wear slippers around the house?
I wear dress shoes at home and slippers when I’m "on the town."

- Do you always wear a certain piece of jewelry or a watch?
Ususally my lucky tiara. But, only on special days, like Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

- What's the best movie you've seen this year?
Knocked Up. But, I haven’t seen Juno or Sweeney Todd and I hear great things.

- Just for fun, what prediction do you have for the celebrity of your choice for 2008?
I think Will Smith will come out with another hit movie. A very hot actress will get pregnant. And Sean Penn is gonna get angry at someone but, for the right reasons.

- What is the highlight of the year for you?
Becoming wiser and wanting to learn more as I get older. That and getting row M tickets to The Spice Girls reunion concert.

- Any thought to New Year's resolutions yet?
No more buying pork and dolphin meat.

- What can we look forward to from you in 2008?
A great physique. A new haircut. Brand new jeans and a brand new goldfish cause all of mine keep dying.

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Q & A'Z for the Holidaze:
On ChrisKattan.net, December 2006 - Fans asked, Chris answered

15th:

- Who are your celebrity neighbors?
I don’t know if they would like that to be known but one of them used to be Joan Crawford before I lived here.

- Do you have an assistant?
Yes.

- Do you watch either of the SNL related shows, Studio 60 or 30 Rock?
I actually watch and enjoy both.

16th:

- Your journal for this April says you've been writing two different scripts for yourself. Any updates about that?
I'm still writing them.

- Do you wear a cologne?
I don’t wear it, I bathe in it.

17th:

- Did you dress up for Halloween this year?
I went as Atreyu from “The Neverending Story”.

- What TV shows do you watch faithfully?
The News. Great cast. I only wish they’d repeat the ones I missed.

18th:

- Did you have time-outs or corner time as a kid?
If you mean by somebody in school was punishing me by telling me to go to the corner... About twice a week.

19th:

- Do you know the approximate release dates for your upcoming movies?
No, but I’ll be sure to let you all know when I know.

- You said you were class clown. How old were you when you purposely started making people laugh?
I guess I was around 10. I did an impression of my 7th grade teacher and that was the beginning of me finally getting attention.

20th:

- What can you tell us about Sunshine's career?
She's been a model since she was 16. She does some acting and is very funny on camera.

- I think your involvement with the RED campaign is great. What made you choose that cause?
They asked me. And I like the color red.

21st:

- What was the best party, premiere or event you attended this year?
The wrap party for the greatest TV show on earth, “Seaquest”.

- Do you have a place on Bainbridge Island?
No I do not. Just my mom and stepdad do.

- Do you subscribe to any magazines?
Yes I do. “Dog Fancy”.

22nd:

- Have you ever been to Jury Duty? If so, did you serve the entire time?
Yes I have. I loved it!!!!! I’m of course joking. Yes of course I served the entire time. I’m not a criminal. Yeesh.

- Anybody you want to give a shout out to?
Myself at any concert of your liking.

23rd:

- I always say you're like fluid with your physical comedy. Did that come natural or did you pick it up from somebody?
I guess it would be Buster Keaton. He’s my hero.

24th:

- We need another Best of Chris Kattan! Is this going to happen?
Not that I know of.

- What is the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now?
“Shakira"

25th:

- Do you decorate for Christmas?
Yes. I wear sleigh bells and chestnuts in my pants. It’s a tradition.

- What is the smell of Christmas to you?
Pine and burning of CDs.

- Would you consider doing another play?
Sure. I would love to be a mouse in the “Nutcracker”.

26th:

- You dance in so many of your SNL sketches and some movies. Do you dance well?
All the scenes where you’ve seen me dance, my legs are actually computer animated. I know it’s hard to believe, but I‘ve never danced in my life.

27th:

- What are your surroundings right now?
I'm in my favorite cardboard box on the street.

28th:

- Would you consider doing a reality series?
Why, when most of my life is real?

- What SNL episode stands out as the all time most fun to do?
The one where I appear the most, get the most laughs and look the best.

29th:

- Do you feel some people are expecting you to make a joke or deliver a punch line when talking to them?
Yes. That’s the only reason to talk about them.

30th:

- What is the most important step a person might need to take to get into the industry?
Getting dressed is the first and most important thing.

31st:

- Have you ever gotten or given a wedgie?
I’m giving myself one right now.

- Is there a character type you'd like to portray that you haven't already?
A petal from a rose. I think it would be difficult and sweet.

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Q & A'Z for the Holidaze:
On ChrisKattan.net, December 2005 - Fans asked, Chris answered

15th:

- What's the weirdest thing you've gotten through fan mail?
A certificate for a star that was named after me.

16th:

- Work-wise, what are you spending a lot of time on right now?
Working on a couple upcoming projects for the new year, television and movies, maybe a coloring book but probably not. Dot to dot? Maybe. Actually, you know what, a coloring book could be fantastic I mean WILL be fantastic. Yes. Come March, the greatest coloring book ever will be coming out everybody!

- Some people say their dreams influence their creativity, do your dreams influence your writing and ideas?
Yes.

17th:

- What really annoys you?
Being attacked by dogs.

- Do you cooking anything particularly well?
Toast. And if I get crazy, I put jam on it.

18th:

- What's the best and worst tv show on air these days?
The best. Believe it or not, I love watching trash like Americas Top Model, but theres still the best ones, which are few. Extras on HBO. The local news. Very little to be honest. TV aint the best right now and its December so Im going to the movies.

- Are you ticklish?
Only inside my ears.

19th:

- What would be your topic of choice to almost guarantee your win if you were on a game show where the contestants were able to submit their own topics for their question?
What am I wearing at this moment.

20th:

- Do you use bar soap or body wash?
Body wash. Great question.

- Do you play video games? If so, any favs?
Mrs. Pac-Man.

21st:

- Is there a band out there (old or new) that you can't help but laugh when you hear them or see a video?
All Saints.

- Best dance song?
Everybody by Black Box. It goes like this. Everybody, everybody everybody, everybody! Everybody, everybody.. everybody, everybody!

22nd:

- Are there any books you've read several times?
The first draft of my comic book. Really didnt turn out so good. Lets see.. The Life of Pi. The first 32 pages, until I realized that theres a talking tiger and tigers cant talk. US Weekly the issue on the 3rd week of October. Shantaram. An autobiographical novel about an Australian prisoner who loses the custody of his daughter, begins a heroin addiction and lives the life of an eccentric fugitive crimimal in the unknown and mysterious country of India, soon to be a movie starring Johnny Depp. And, the Star magazine issue where Jessica Simpson admits that shes the one who broke the heart in regards to her marriage to Nick Lachey.

23rd:

- If you could have 2 all expense paid things what would they be?
A year supply of 7up and Pop Rocks.

- What's your favorite scent?
Me.

24th:

- What movie did you enjoy making the most out of all you've been in?
Night at the Roxbury was fun because of the antics I had with Will.

- What's your favorite Will Ferrell movie?
Favorite? I have home footage that is a little too eerie to watch, it lasts about 9 and 1/2 hrs and its dubbed in Japanese, please don't ask me why. I said please. Other than that, Old School.

25th:

- Do you do your Christmas shopping online or in stores?
Both. Love the Ebay. Or breaking into people's homes and stealing from them.

- If you could be invisible for a day, where would you go?
Heaven, to see what to expect.

26th:

- What animal do you think you're like?
An ant, small but really strong.

27th:

- What's your favorite sweet treat?
Anything with caramel.

28th:

- What's the most difficult part of showbiz?
Maintaining the understanding to not take anything personally. If you could apply that to everything, not just show business, you got it made.

- Besides Mango, what character are you most recognized for?
Roxbury guys. Mr. Peepers. Corky Romano. The bad guy in Undercover Brother. And, thank God, myself. My name.

29th:

- Did you skinny-dip too at your pool party this summer?
No. But I'm glad. By not jumping into the pool and using my awesome powerful diving weapons I like to call "legs" which does include my massive calves, I chose to sit down and watch naked ladies jump into the pool instead. Seriously though, it was only a couple girls that dove in naked. Plus I was in the house the whole time and my friends told me later way after it happened. Great timing, friends.

- Did Santa bring you that Hot Wheels Race Track yet?
Santa came down the chimney, he looked a little beat, I was like his 4 am, so he's already done a lot so far. He gave me like four race tracks. One already opened. Twenty minutes later he comes back through the front door, doesn't even knock, walks in and says, "I made a mistake. Sorry." And takes them all back! Not the most generous, I gotta say.

- I'm a big fan of yours as well as Malcolm Gets and can't wait to see Adam & Steve! How was it working with him?
He was great to work with. Very nice. Everyone one was great to work with. I worked mostly with Parker Posey though who plays my girlfriend in the movie which opens this Spring. I don't think there will be a parade for the movie opening, but if there is. I won't be in it.

30th:

- What recurring character or segment are you really liking on SNL?
Always the Smigel cartoons. He's a genius. Of course Update. Love Armisan's Prince. Poehler has great characters. I miss Maya and Horatio. I think the last Jack Black show was the best one this season.

- You said in your August journal you met your girlfriend a few months ago, did you two ever meet even briefly on the set of Monkeybone?
We did not. In the movie she played a bathing beauty and I played a dead guy with a broken neck and ripped open stomach, yes, that was special effects, incredible, I know. So if we were to meet, I don't think the "sparks" would be flying that quickly. Unless she was really drunk, then maybe.

31st:

- What was your favorite thing about living in NYC?
Sure New York is the most exciting city in the world, the nightlife and the people there are the best. But clearly the best thing about living in NY was that I got to see the incredible musical "Cats" up to eight times a week.

- Do you know what your mom and dad's favorite SNL character of yours was?
My mom's was Kerry Strugs little twin brother Kippy on Update. My dad's was Azrael Abyss, the Prince of Sorrow. He liked it when Molly Shannon and I had a guest on Goth Talk and I would say "Send him in! Send him in! Send him in!"

- I can imagine you as a kid being in parades, have you been in any?
I can't stop being in parades. I just love dancing on floats that move really slowly on the city streets in the early morning. Can't get enough of those flowers. Actually, I have never been in a parade and hope I never have to be. Great question.

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Q & A'Z for the Holidaze:
On ChrisKattan.net, December 2004 - Fans asked, Chris answered

1st - What's the absolute worst thing you've ever tasted?
My own booger.

2nd - What kinds of things are going to help you decide on a title for your ABC sitcom?
Got any ideas?

3rd - When you're sick what comforts you the most?
My girlfriend Meg.

4th - What are your thoughts on reality shows? Enough already or are you up for more?
Please no more, but For Love or Money was my favorite.

5th - Do you have names you use to be goofy when you check into a hotel or make reservations at a restaurant?
Usually it's the name of some dude that picked on me in highschool.

6th - My name's Kiri and I'm an Aussie. Do you ever plan on coming to Australia and if so, where would you want to go?
I'd sip Foster's on the barbie while watching a surfing competition and call everyone mate.

7th - What's your favorite coffee house?
The Coffee Bean, but lately I enjoy making my own coffee at home.

8th - What do you think about this group and us talking about you?
It makes my heart tingle and my toes smile.

9th - Do you gamble when your in Vegas?
Just by going there I'm already gambling.

10th - You said you were the Class Clown - what kinds of things did you do to earn that title?
I'd clown around in class, and the teacher would say "stop clowning around in my classroom, who do you think you are the class clown?"

11th - I'm a writer and am always looking for new inspiration. I'm curious, where do you look to be inspired?
In a cup of Nyquil and a Wilson Phillips cd.

12th - When you really want to relax alone and just chill alone what do you do?
Again I sip Nyquil while listening to Wilson Phillips but this time I have a warm towel on my head.

13th - Are there any directors you particularly like for their work?
Scorcese, Kubrick, and Jenna Jaminson.

14th - What is the one thing a person can do to make a good first impression with you? What about a bad impression?
Give me a lot of money, and not giving me a lot of money.

15th - Have you ever bungee jumped or sky dived?
No, but I would try.

16th - Do you have a preferred time you like to fly?
Night.

17th - What was the funniest blooper you experienced on SNL?
I stuck my toe thumb in Amy Poehler's mouth too far and choked her during the White Trash sketch.

18th - What is the most misrepresented about you?
I'm not short, I'm really 6'2''.

19th - As an 80's teen what do you miss the most about the 80's?
My totally awesome hair-do.

20th - What comes to mind first when you think of "happy"? When you think of "frustrated"?
"Happy" I think sad. "Frustrated" I think happy.

21st - What do you think girls find most charming about you?
Every question that I have answered so far and I think the two that are coming up.

22nd - Do you give good kisses?
Ask my pillow.

23rd - Do you like tattoos or piercings on a girl?
Only if the tattoo is my name and I did the piercing.

24th - How's Mango doing?
He's away for the holidays on Mango island.

25th - Do you have a favorite Christmas cartoon or movie?
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and Merry Christmas Charlie Brown.

26th - Does taking a trip to space interest you? If so, would you spend high dollar to go?
Yes it interests me, but only with a discount.

27th - What's your favorite scary movie?
Exorcist or From Justin to Kelly.

28th - My favorite Chaplin film is Gold Rush. You're a fan, what's yours?
Modern Times.

29th - Do you have a favorite comic strip you read faithfully?
I used to read Peanuts but now I read the New York Post page six.

30th - Do you enjoy watching unknown type independent films or are you a hollywood blockbuster kind of guy?
I like both, but I think that you get better writing and performing in independent films.

31st - What is the most memorable New Year's ever?
After the clock struck midnight we kept doing the countdown for another hour.

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Q & A'Z for the Holidaze:
On ChrisKattan.net, December 2003 - Fans asked, Chris answered

1st - If your SNL characters were real people, which of them would you want to hang around with and why?
Not Mango, I know that. Maybe Azrael Abyss. Give him some encouragement..

2nd - What country would you like to visit that you haven't yet?
France, never been. Thailand would be cool.

3rd - How's your dog, Lola, doing?
She's doing great. We do a a lot of Yoga.

4th - On who did you base your SNL character Buddy Mills?
My Dad, with a slight exaggeration for comedy reasons.

5th - Do you have a hobby, something to help you relax other than watching movies, listening to music, or hanging with friends?
Yoga with my dog. We also drink green tea together and get massages. It's different, but were very close.

6th - What do you like best about California? New York?
I love traffic. It's fantastic. New York traffic is so relaxing.

7th - What's your favorite movie?
"Waiting To Exhale" Ooops. Wait. Probably my favorite movie since I was a kid, "Raiders of the Lost Ark". It's so fun.

8th - If In-N-Out is still your favorite fast food, what is it you usually order from there?
Cheeseburger. No onions and extra pickles.

9th - What would be your opinion if a Jurassic Park type park was about to open?
Jurassic Park opening? Why now? The movie was ten years ago. Oh well, I guess I'll go.

10th - What do you drive in LA?
My plane. It's all glass like Wonder Womans.

11th - What was one of your favorite homecooked meals as a kid? Now?
Pizza. Not as good Pizza.

12th - Do you work best under pressure or not?
I use to think so, but I think it makes it easier on you if you change that "pressure" into "determination", that way you don't get stressed out.

13th - What size shoe do you wear?
I know why you're asking me that question, it's a size 20.

14th - What is your favorite candy bar?
Butterfinger.

15th - What is your favorite color?
Blue, sometimes green. I like light green, sometimes red is fun to look at, not a fan of yellow, unless it's in a rainbow or on a coffee mug or on a happy face. Black is scary, I like purple....WAIT A SECOND!!! Seriously, I like blue and purple.

16th - Soft or hard shell tacos?
Hard shells.

17th - Do you speak or understand spanish?
I can say Hola! Or depending on the time of day, Buenos Noches, or Buenos Dias. Thank you very much.

18th - Do you like sushi? If so, what's your favorite?
Yes, shrimp tempura rolls, or tuna sashimi. Regardless, my answer to this question is clearly gonna affect someone dramatically.

19th - What do you like on your pizza?
Black olives and pepperoni.

20th - Do you have the directing bug, or are you content to be in front of the camera?
I'd like to direct sometime but I'd still want to continue performing.

21st - Friday the 13th... bad luck? Good luck? Just another day?
Bad luck if something bad happens.

22nd - What was the most fulfilling part about performing on SNL?
Getting to work with my heroes. Watch my favorite bands perform, getting to perform with and grow up over the years with an amazing cast of people and getting to watch "Hanson" perform "Mmm-Bop" for Christmas.

23rd - Who was your biggest inspiration to become a performer?
Buster Keaton, W.C. Fields, Peter Sellers, and again, Hanson.

24th - Are you a romantic?
Yes , I'm a romantic. Who asked that question? Send me a photo NOW!!

25th - When you were a kid, do you remember wanting something so bad for Christmas? What was it? Did you get it?
A Hot Wheels Race Track. No, I did not get it. Santa forgot.

26th - What's your favorite nut?
Cashews or b-b-que almonds.

27th - Whole or refried beans?
Whole. Why this question? Is someone gonna send me some beans and nuts? I can't wait.

28th - What have been some of your Halloween costumes?
When I was a kid, we didn't have a chance to go to the toy store, nor have a lot of money to get a cool costume, so my Mom cut 2 holes in a white bed sheet so I can appear as a ghost. I know, frightening. I wore the same costume the next year.

29th - If you were to write your autobiography at this point in your life, what would be the title of the book?
"Wait a second. Why am I writing an autobiography this early in my life?" by Chris Kattan.

30th - If you hadn't pursued the career you had, what do you think you'd be doing?
Wrestling people for money and living with my mom.

31st - Do you have any suggestions for someone who would like to follow in your footsteps?
Believe in yourself and try not to take anything personally.

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