(Q) If you could be any cartoon character, who would you be?
SEAHAAS(Walt) The answer to your question is twofold: "Goofy" is the first answer. Why? Because my boy idolizes him...and we wear the same shoe size.
And Mickey Mouse, be cause the little *@%!! runs the world!
(Q) If Chance could be any character who would he be?
Luciwisher - Lindsey(Walt) Oh, I gotta believe it would be "Max", Goofy's son. Or perhaps "Buzz Lightyear"!
(Q) If you could pick only one song, from all of time, which would you say would have to be your very most favorite?
MsDBro777(Walt) "Shattered", by the Rolling Stones, and I'm not about to go into WHY!
(Q) They say that no matter how much or how little a person does or accomplishes in their lifetime, each person will always be "summed up in one sentance" when they die. examples: he was a hard worker, he was smart, he was always kind to everyone, he was a tight wad, etc. What do you think will be the "one thought or sentance" remembered when you come to mind?
MsDBro777(Walt) He tried to end whatever suffering he could through charity, discipline, and laughter.
(Q) When the new Soap-Net cable channel begins broadcasting Ryan's Hope, will we see your Joe Novak character? I hope you'll be getting residual checks from those shows!
Mercedez48 - Chris(Walt) And, oh boy! What big residuals you have, Uncle Walt! Wow! Yes, I was the fourth incarnation of JN...It was some guy who's name escapes me, then Roscoe Borne, Michael Hennesy (?), then me, about 87-88.
(Q) If you could be anyone you wanted to be for one day, who would it be and why?
PRaquila - Paula(Walt) The Lord Buddha...I have so much to ask him!
(Q) Have you done any movies that are available on video or that may run on TV?
Brensnice1(Walt) Oh God, you would ask this: I did small bits and "Zelig", "Cotton Club", and a horrid little film which was finally released with the title: "I Was A Teenage Television Terrorist", which played endlessly on USA some time ago. Miss it if you can!
(Q) What is the most humorous incident you have ever had on AMC?
SusieQsSL(Walt) Probably kissing an unsuspecting "Mike " during a scene in the PV Police Station. It never aired, Thank God!
(Q) Would you like to spend one day as a woman?
Coopfour(Walt) Oh, God! At least one!
(Q) Do you have any soap operas that you watch or used to watch?
-Amy (Little ASB)(Walt) No, actually, I'm not much of a TV watcher, although I did run home from school to check out "Dark Shadows"!
(Q) Don't you have a tattoo? How many do you have and what and where are they?
-Amy (Little ASB)(Walt) Yes, I do ...several actually. The one on my left shoulder has military connections, the ones on the inside of my forearms are Chinese symbols of protection, and I have small Chinese symbols for "energy" and "compassion".
(Q) What did your scariest or most off the wall fan letter say? Did you write back?
-Amy (Little ASB)(Walt) The scariest to me are the long, rambling, disjointed ones, filled with Biblical reference.
(Q) What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you?
MLOVE5828(Walt) The look on Regis' face when years ago, I opened for him at a Jersey club.
(Q) What three things are always found in your refrigerator?
Marker76(Walt) Milk, water, salad.
(Q) Walt, I'd like to thank you for answering our Emails, it means a lot to us. I'd like to know if there are any plans to come to Massachusetts in the near future?
KACUTOO - Karen(Walt) None at present, so please keep checking at: willeyworld.com!
(Q) I just had the honor of seeing Susan Lucci perform yesterday in Annie Get Your Gun. Is there any chance we might get to see you performing in the theatre, other than your standup comedy act? If you could perform in any show currently running, what show & role would you choose?
ChrisV~!~MCVAN13(Walt) There are no currently running shows on B'way that I have the least bit of interest. B'way needs to get edgier, not just all this "revival" stuff!
(Q) Do the writers ever let you have any input in what your character should say or do?
BNPMC(Walt) Well, yes and no....our writers have to write 260 shows a year, and I think they trust us to put these words in our characters' mouths
(Q) Has there ever been any storyline that you absolutely did not like and why?
EMOPRO(Walt) I did not like the way the "Christine " story was handled...did you?
(Q) If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?
Davidfur(Walt) A willow...bends but doesn't break!
(Q) How many cans of hair spray a week?
Davidfur(Walt) None, these days...new "do" y'know
(Q) If you had a choice between acting and doing comedy, what would you choose?
SANDEE W(Walt) I don't see any reason not to do both...and even more!
(Q) "Would you ever consider leaving daytime television to pursue your career in comedy, possibly even a television comedy series?"
Kathy(Walt) Would I ever leave AMC to pursue other things? Yes, if my time was up, and there are so many ways to do so many things while still on AMC, so I'm in no hurry!
(Q) If you could do an evening drama or sit-com, which ones would you prefer & what characters in each do you think you'd enjoy playing?
TurkBaby(Walt) Think "The Dick Van Dyke Show".
(Q) If you had not become an actor or comedian, what type of job do you think you would have done well at?" Thank You.
T Burke(Q) Had you not gone into acting-comedy, what other career interests you? Perhaps law?
TERISPENCE(Q) If you weren't in show business, what other type of business do you think you'd be into?? (ie. butcher, baker, candlestick maker, etc.)
Rosemarie -Cookin 4ya - Agoura Hills, CA(Walt) Producing, writing, illustrating.
(Q) Did you always want to be an actor when you were growing up? If not, what was your original career choice?
GeriT315(Walt) I never thought of being an actor...guess I thought actors were hatched somewhere! I always thought I'd be a commercial artist.
(Q) I would love to see you in the movies. Do you have any desire to act in movies, and if so, which kind of role would you like, comedy or drama, good guy or villian?
Sue - DROST54(Walt) Yes, drama, total villian!
(Q) Do you or any other cast members ever come to Delaware for a appearance? It's always any other state besides Delaware!
Flower9967(Walt) And I guess I'm guilty too! I'll look into this obvious oversight!
(Q) If you were stranded on an island for a week and were allowed to have one book with you, what would it be and why?
TadsChick(Walt) The Four Noble Truths by HH the Dalai Lama, because it 's all there!
(Q) What is your favorite time of day?
FRIEDACHRIS(Walt) Early morning, just before and during sunrise.
(Q) What is your favorite breakfast cereal?
FRIEDACHRIS(Walt) Grits
(Q) What is your favorite childhood memory?
FRIEDACHRIS(Walt) Walking to school. Used to get so much thinking, planning, and dreaming done during these walks.
(Q) Just how tall are you anyway???!!!!
FRIEDACHRIS(Walt) 6'3
(Q) Walt, will you ever be coming back to Naples (or Ft. Myers) Florida for your comedy act?
Carol1053(Walt) Hopefully! Keep checking www.willeyworld .com!
(Q) Do you think that you will become DA again, so that you can can have a meaningful role on the show now that the Sophie/ Janet storyline will probably heat up to give Janet a "meaty" story???
A1Mom82(Walt) DA is an occupation, not a storyline. I hope for something much more deep!
(Q) With all the traveling Walt does to remotes, he must get to see a lot ot the U.S. Can he tell us where he's enjoyed himself, or how about a favorite restaurant?
Aundrea(Walt) Always have the best time in Chicago...Gibson's for dinner, and the Kingston Mines for Blues!
(Q) Thank you for being so fan friendly. I think you are one of the most generous of the AMC cast, you make yourself available to the fans in many ways (remotes in person and online, website,etc). Has this ever caused you problems? I think a personal life would be hard to juggle with your schedule.
Aundrea(Walt) Look, my Dad worked swing-shift in the mines and glass factories. Horrific jobs, all. So who am I not to feel blessed and oh, so fortunate. Being cordial to all those kind fans seems like the LEAST I could do!
(Q) Walt, when is your contract up for renewal and being of the same age group as Michael Nader and James Kilberd, aren't you afraid you will be going the same way as them? Neither of them had much of a storyline before the "Big Adios."
NIUMOM(Walt) The times they are a-changin'. We'll wait and see!
(Q) "Boxers or Briefs?"
Weloveamc(Walt) Boxer, if anything.
(Q) Who would you see (character) as the best match for you for a romantic interlude on AMC?
MinkaMyKitty(Q) Who would Jack like to be romantically involved with on the show, and with what storyline? A love for Jack finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monica, Broomall, Pa(Walt) I don't think there is one right now that seems to make a lotta sense, except maybe Janet!
(Q) It looks as if the writers are heading Brooke & Jackson into a romantic liaison. What is your opinion on that, given the fact that they've "been there, done that" before. And--what is Jackson's current occupation since he gave up the DA's job and doesn't seem to be practicing with any law firm at the present time.
Thewools(Walt) Oh I'm still practing law. Have to, all my associates left town!
(Q) Who would you like to see as a love interest-other than Brooke, someone new ?
Kymm- Jaggersgrl(Walt) Yep, someone new!
(Q) Walt, what was one significant thing that got you interested in getting involved with learning about Buddhism...
Jeannette- ItsJC(Walt) That everything is transient, temporary, that it only exists until it doesn't.
(Q) You are a man of many talents, and yet you are always willing to give your time to Charities, Fans, such as these interviews... And still have time for yourself to meditate... How do you realistically organize yourself to manage all your projects without feeling overwhelmed or strung out or spread to thin... Let me just say thank you once again, for always answering my questions to you in emails... I cannot tell you how this fan appreciates that personal touch...
Your California Fan
Jeannette(Walt) Discipline, time management, and a super-supportive bunch at "Team Willey"!
(Q) How did you meet your wife and how did you propose to her?
DOmuleski(Walt) Oh, we like to keep that a little special, but I will say I asked her dad first, and proposed in a restaurant in Santa Fe.
(Q) We love your acting ability and your comic routine, what other talents or hobbies do you enjoy in your quiet time?
Reefs2Seas- Jonathan(Walt) My kids, reading (science related stuff mostly), drawing, and a Chinese standing meditation called "Qi Gong", which is somewhat like Tai Chi.
(Q) If AMC got cancelled and he had the choice to pick another soap which would it be and why?
Reefs2Seas(Walt) OLTL. I have some great friends there...Bobby Woods, Catherine Hickland, Hillary B. Smith, etc....I would love to cross over.
(Q) When are you going to bring your comedy to us West Coasters????? California is waiting.................*¿* We love you Walt!!!!!!!!
QUEN VIK(Walt) Hopefully! Keep checking www.willeyworld .com!
(Q) What is the most outrageous thing a "fan" ever did to get a chance to meet you?
WINK1120(Walt) I found one fan in my hotel room. She evidentally knew the manager. Strange, awkward experience!
(Q) Can you tell us a bit about your career as a Disc Jockey? Was it radio, or spinning records in a nightclub?
SEAHAAS(Walt) Actually both...radio first, then the clubs.
(Q) This question will take some time to think over, so I'm putting it last.... You are giving your Fantasy Dinner Party. Which 5 guests would you invite, living or dead? Elaborate for us, what you admired in them or would find interesting to talk to them about?
SEAHAAS(Walt) Abraham Lincoln, to discuss the power of beliefs, HH the Dalai Lama, Prince Siddharta, the Shayamuni Buddha, Ann Bancroft, and Chuck Yeager, the famous test pilot.
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