OnlineHost: Good evening! The WB Virtual Lot Presents: Cybertalk! Tonight we're joined by actor Ryan Stiles from "The Drew Carey Show." He's here to talk about this evening's episode which finds Drew and his pals doing a hilarious takeoff on the hit British film "The Full Monty." Welcome, Ryan Stiles!!
WB RyanSti: Hi, everybody!
WB Online6: Our first question comes from Sagepeg ....
Question: Do you get to write parts of the show?
WB RyanSti: Great Spice Girl name : ) Yes, we do improvise when we first receive the script.
WB Online6: From Dobre123 ...
Question: What is Mimi like when she's not playing her character?
WB RyanSti: Kind of like Norman Fell with a limp. Actually, she's very quiet, keeps to herself. All the makings of a great serial killer : )
WB Online6: From SAB92 ...
Question: What is in the beer bottles you drink on the show?
WB RyanSti: Beer...ooops, I mean scotch. I mean milk. I have no idea, but it's tasty.
WB Online6: From Gretchenk ...
Question: I'm from the Cleveland area & would like to know what you thought of the city during your visit this summer! We love the opening of the show here!!! PS Loved you on "Whose Line!"
WB RyanSti: Friendly people, great bars, exciting baseball. Didn't really care for it.
WB Online6: From Madtubber ...
Question: What do you think has caused the Drew Carey show to be such a success?
WB RyanSti: Great jokes and plenty of nudity ... on and off-screen.
WB Online6: From Arnst19 ...
Question: How can we get your autograph?
WB RyanSti: Again...great jokes and plenty of nudity. Well, forget the jokes. Write in to Warner Bros. Television, 4000 Warner Blvd., in our nation's capital, Burbank, CA. 91522.
WB Online6: From Phunky165 ....
Question: Hi, Ryan!! I love the show!! Its one of the few that make me laugh out loud. How'd you get into the show biz?
WB RyanSti: First, you need your Grade 12. A car. Patience. And that cheese with the little jalepenos in it. The real hot stuff. That's how I did it, anyway.
WB Online6: From Bigdogs04 ...
Question: What's your love life now that you wore tights on TV?
WB RyanSti: Love life? Why do they call you Bigdog?
WB Online6: From Sugarhy78 ...
Question: Do you have more fun doing improv or a scripted comedy?
WB RyanSti: Improv's fun because I never I have to see what I just did. And since I'm not getting paid to do it, it's the only real chance I have to get exactly what I want to do ... Dance!
WB Online6: From Showbz ...
Question: Hi Mr. Stiles - Love you on 'Whose Line' and Drew Carey. Your role on Carey has increased lately, what more is coming up for your character?
WB RyanSti: I don't know. I don't ask. As long as I remain a man.
WB Online6: From Belarmino ...
Question: Will your character hook up with Mi Mi now that all the women are taken?
WB RyanSti: Yes, and we'll open up a suit store for odd sizes. "Long and plump come on down!"
WB Online6: From KGoto ....
Question:: Are you going to become a "Full Monty" on tonight's episode? Can you give us a few tidbits of what will happen?
WB RyanSti: Tidbits...what an appropriate word. Let's just say that they won't be using a wide-angle lens.
WB Online6: From TcgGATORS ...
Question: How long did it take to shoot the scene with the spinning boxes?
WB RyanSti: Not long, since I wasn't in that scene. Although I was watching...hidden...in one of the boxes. I'm dizzy...I'm dizzy...
WB Online6: From COJACK007 ....
Question: Are you friends with your co-workers off the air?
WB RyanSti: Yes, we occasionally improvise together at different clubs. We're as good friends off the air as we appear on-air.
WB Online6: From CNOISEFUN ....
Question: Hi, Ryan. Love the show...really looking forward to tonight's episode :o). Were you at all nervous about doing it?
WB RyanSti: Not at all. The body is totally natural and beautiful. And I had a wonderful prosthetics man.
WB Online6: From GOODGLYMM ....
Question: What is your favorite memory from Whose Line Is It Anyway? And how many years were you on it?
WB RyanSti: We're going into our 10th year. One time in NY , the studio flooded in the middle of winter. That was a lot of fun.
WB Online6: From Sara214 ...
Question: What do you do when you are on hiatus from the show?
WB RyanSti: Sit in a dark room and refine my plans for someday ruling earth from a blimp. And chess.
WB Online6: From Brysonsmom ....
Question: Ryan, will you ever incorporate Ghoulardi on the show?
WB RyanSti: I imagine some day we'll incorporate many types of Italian meats. That's a decision that has to be made at the top.
WB Online6: From GOODGLYMM ....
Question: What are your upcoming roles, anything you can tell us about?
WB RyanSti: There are many upcoming roles. But nothing I can tell you about now. Meet me in the park...Sunday.
WB Online6: From Byteme27 ....
Question: Was it a hard struggle to get recognized as a Comedian?
WB RyanSti: It's a dog eat dog world. It's a jungle out there. The white zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. I need a drink.
WB Online6: From Wasuka ....
Question: Hi Ryan!! I just love your show...can you tell me how it is to work with Drew Carey? Thank you!
WB RyanSti: Very easy. It's amazing what they can do with animatronics. Just don't get him wet.
WB Online6: From Viper4534 ...
Question: Do you ever play practical jokes on Drew?
WB RyanSti: Quite often. Just today, Diedrich Bader and I cut his brake fluid line. Can't wait to hear about that one tomorrow.
WB Online6: From Belarmino ...
Question: Are there any new developments in Drew Carey's real love life?
WB RyanSti: If he goes down any steep hills tonight...he won't have a love life.
WB Online6: From Phunky165 ...
Question: Ryan Stiles... I LOVE THE SHOW!!! It's one of the few highlights of my week.
WB RyanSti: Hard work. Determination. I think they saw me in a nightie. All right...I KNOW they saw me in a nightie.
WB Online6: From MELatbch ...
Question: How much of your character on Drew Carey is improv ... after all you are the master!
WB RyanSti: Gee ...I wish I could think of something to say. If I...maybe I should...we try to...Thanks for your question.
WB Online6: From Ashton782 ...
Question: Did you get along with everyone one 'Whose Line?'
WB RyanSti: I did and I do. The show is still in production. Unless you've heard something I haven't. What have you heard? Why are we keeping secrets from each other?
WB Online6: From Sugarhy78 ...
Question: Do you like Drew's book?
WB RyanSti: Yes, it was a good read. I'd like everyone to pick up some of my records. I've got some Steely Dan, Foghat, Fleetwood Mac...the old Fleetwood Mac.
WB Online6: From Madtubber ...
Question: What do you hope to be doing in 10 years from now?
WB RyanSti: I hope I'm off this online chat. Lying on a beach with Tony Danza. Hey, you gotta have your dreams.
WB Online6: From BOBO69745 ....
Question: Do you have a favorite charity?
WB RyanSti: Anything to do with kids.
WB Online6: From Sugarhy78 ...
Question: Who influenced you comically?
WB RyanSti: Carol Burnett, Bill Cosby, Tim Conway, George Bush. I'm kidding. I was never a Cosby fan.
WB Online6: From Belarmino ...
Question: I loved the last show where you got stuck in that vat of beer, is that a real fantasy of yours?
WB RyanSti: Why...got a vat of beer? Bottoms up!
WB Online6: From Damifino8 ...
Question: So, when will Buzz beer be on the market??!!!!!!
WB RyanSti: As soon as we can get permission from Warner Bros. and ABC. For now, meet me in a park, Sunday at 4:00. You know the rest.
WB Online6: From MDowden ....
Question: Hi Ryan, I just wanted to know the purpose of the show (*Was that your line?). Is it a game?? It's pretty funny anyway. I liked the one where you had to act like you were being sucked down the drain.
WB RyanSti: Yeah, that sucking down the drain one was one of my favorites. There is no purpose. It's just comedy. It's nothing to be afraid of. It's our friend not our enemy. I need a drink.
WB Online6: From Vashti18 ...
Question: Is there an acting role you've turned down that you subsequently wished you'd taken?
WB RyanSti: "Babe." Where's he now? I've got my own show. And he's lying between two eggs sunny-side up. Stupid pig.
WB Online6: From Belarmino ...
Question: Do you look better than Drew naked?
WB RyanSti: To answer that question, one would have to assume that I've looked at Drew naked. No, I'm not. But I try harder.
WB Online6: From Swag1base ....
Question: Will Kate and Oswald get married?
WB RyanSti: Perhaps. Let's just pray they never have children. Ever see "It's Alive?"
WB Online6: Our last question comes from Wasuka ....
Question: Ryan....I've heard the Full Monty is hilarious even though I usually do not get into British Humor...can you tell me about the Full Monty?
WB RyanSti: The Full Monty originated in Ireland in 1821. It was a cold, dark gray day. Look, I'm taking up valuable time. If you want to know more, there's this park... It's almost 6:00...let's get naked.
WB Online6: We would like to thank "The Drew Carey Show" star Ryan Stiles for joining us this evening on the Virtual Lot's CyberTalk!! Don't miss tonight's episode inspired by the film "The Fully Monty," where Drew and the gang concoct a scheme to raise a quick $4500. Drew Carey airs Wednesday at 9:00 PM on ABC. That's in 12 minutes! Stop by the Virtual Lot for an All-Star Thanksgiving with holiday memories with your favorite Celebrities! Keyword: WBLot.
WB Online6: Ryan, do you have any last words for your cyberpals?
WB RyanSti: Size isn't everything. Keep that in mind tonight. Thanks for all your questions. Had a great time!
WB Online6: Ryan, We'll catch you on "The Drew Carey Show" on ABC at 9:00 pm tonight! And Goodnight Cyberpals!
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