IAM Colin Mochrie AMA

Whale_Sexer · 1 year

How did you and Ryan meet?

Teepz · 1 year

I keep reading that you weren't a huge fan of "Hoedown". I didn't see you explain why anywhere? Care to elaborate?

rabbichase · 1 year

What is your favorite improv moment that you had throughout your career?

upvotes_cited_source · 1 year

Is "Whose Line" as fun to film as it is to watch?

How long does it take to film an episode?

Is improv your favorite form of work? How do you like scripted TV/film?

GalaxyGlider · 1 year

Do you ever watch yourself on TV?

tavir · 1 year

Huge fan, love your work on both versions of Whose Line! Here are a few questions:

Any really memorable moments during tapings that you all realized was never going to be able to make it to air (due to vulgarity, epic failure, or anything of the like)?
Towards the end of the US run of Whose Line, the show started doing things like involving more special guests and getting audience members to do more things (like the Sound Effects game). Was it fun trying to work with this unexpected factor, or did you guys find it more of a hindrance?
Do you ever perform any long-form improv? Any thoughts of it vs. the kind of things you did on Whose Line?

assblaster7 · 1 year

How often did the game "Helping Hands" need more than one take? Always my favorite bit on Who's Line.

theclubfive · 1 year

How did you land a spot on Whose Line? What was the audition process like (if there was one)?

Thank you so much for doing this. I grew up on WLIIA, and it's impacted my life in a huge way. Thank you.

Louche · 1 year

Funniest off-camera/censored moment on Who's Line?

Cammadore64 · 1 year

Did Wayne Brady really come up with the lyrics for those songs off the top of his head? You were my favorite on the show by the way.

f0rged · 1 year

First off: Thank you for being you. You are my favorite comedian (and favorite Canadian.)

I want to know what motivated and inspired you to pursue comedy and improv?

mjmax · 1 year

Would you choose to do another season of Whose Line if it was up to you?

Were you always so naturally talented at improv?

oldzealand · 1 year

What was your most memorable moment from Whose Line?

I'll take any answer except Ryan breaking the neon light and scenes with Richard Simmons.

technoleak · 1 year

I host an improv club at thornhill secondary school in Vaughan Ontario, what would you say is the most overlooked mistake newbie's make? Also, what is your favourite improv game? PS what is a dinguisher?

RoboZelda · 1 year

Just want you to know that WLiiA? got me through some ridiculously bad times in middle school and high school. I have seen all the UK, US, and All-Stars episodes. Saw You/Brad @ Foxwoods? and the All-Stars at Mohegan Sun. Saw Greg Proops in NYC. This show helped shape who I am today and I am a better person having watched and appreciated it. It made me more confident and not afraid to be different. Thank You. Thank you so much. (Feel free to visit Maine again too!)

What do you miss most about the UK WLiiA? What was the biggest difference/challenge between the UK/US versions of the show? Thank you!!!! :)

arbitraryletters · 1 year

What was going through your mind during the episode of "Whose Line" where the audience suggestion of Cosby and Hitler was shot down by the executives?

nonnonsequitur · 1 year

I just wanted to say that when it's the middle of the night and I'm in that part of YouTube, I generally end up watching Whose Line clips for hours. It's like quicksand. If quicksand were lovely and made me laugh until I cried.

Speaking of, how do you feel about so many highlights from the show being online? Do you like that more people can see it and laugh or would you rather get residuals from reruns and DVDs?

MisterWonka · 1 year

When you find yourself alone, in the dark...what do you fear?

Annihilationzh · 1 year

1) How do you keep your cool when even the other comedians are virtually dying of laughter?

2) What are your thoughts on US vs Canadian vs British audiences?

3) Have you kissed Ryan lately?

elin05 · 1 year

I saw you and Brad perform at UC Davis a couple years ago. Were the mousetraps as painful as they seemed? Whose idea was that anyway?

Immynimmy · 1 year

To you, is improv something you're born with or something that a person must learn?

Also, thanks, I'm a huge fan. There really is no other show that can literally make me laugh out loud like WLIIA.

chukc · 1 year

What is/was your friendship like with Ryan Stiles?

hellokey · 1 year

When is Trust Us With Your Life gonna air? Favourite TV shows lately?

climbsurfski · 1 year

How much of your live act gets edited out of the actual TV show?

Also, exactly how uncomfortable were you in the Richard Simmons episode?

olhickorydick · 1 year

Were there any "Whose Line" games that you really hated?

AnIrrelevantElephant · 1 year

I'm a huge fan of you and the other members, all of you are frankly just amazingly witty, my question is have you ever considered doing a TV show or a movie with Ryan Stiles? There has to plenty of people willing to give you the chance. Follow up- Are you currently working on any projects of your own?

Squalami · 1 year

as a Canadian, what do you think of Canadian stereotypes?

side note, gotta say you have made me laugh more times than i can count, thank you!

rm524 · 1 year

Are you involved in any TV shows? I really miss seeing your face on television <3

ShadesAtNight · 1 year

Secretly....did the points actually matter?

ElyHenry · 1 year

Hey Colin, I only have one question...Do you remember what was happening here? Because I have no idea.

smugshot · 1 year

What are some of the lines you've come up with of which you are proudest? Any that still make you laugh to think of them?

IndianaKid · 1 year

Which cast member was the 2nd funniest?

DiPlat · 1 year

What genre of literature you prefer most? Any favorite authors?

IAmColinMochrie · 1 year

Hi Colin! First off, I'd like to say that I'm a huge fan of yours, and I'm sure most people here are.

However, let me just skip right over to the questions that I have. I'm not sure if you're going to be able to answer them, I'm sure you'll be flooded with questions.

a) How did you first get into comedy/improv? I always like to imagine that it's some amazing feat that someone accomplished; they were "just the funniest kid around and rew attention from all the famous people". I have a feeling that's not the case, though.

b) Did you enjoy being on the cast of Whose Line? It seems like you always had a fun time.

c) Did you ever get tired of the bald jokes? Were there any bald jokes that "just went too far"?

d) Who was your favorite "guest" character to work with? You don't have to answer this one.

e) Did you always have nightmares when you kissed Drew? What was it like kissing him? I can only imagine it's amaz-...Terrible, terrible. I can only imagine how horrifying that must have been.

Last question, laaaast question!

In one of the episodes of Whose Line, you were doing "Songs of the motorcycle"...Actually, here's a clip of it.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjETPB_q_h0)

f) My question is...What were you actually thinking when you said that you were watching animal porn?

XavierWoodshed · 1 year

Do you feel that Drew Carey's weight loss was in part due to constant teasing on Whose Line?

raidraidraid · 1 year

Whats your favourite pizza topping?

southpaw_sam · 1 year

Have you ever seen the YouTube clip "the French erotic film"?

MCSnell92 · 1 year

How often when you do improv do you completely lose focus of the skit and start to have absolutely no idea what you're doing? Or is staying focused something that improves as you gain experience?

herospy · 1 year

Hi Colin!

a) First I just wanted to ask if you and Brad would consider taking your tour to Australia. I live in Melbourne and I know for a fact it would do very well here!

b) Also, are there any people you would like to work more with in the future, or other improvers (besides Brad) you'd like to tour with?

c) I heard you were writing a book, and I wondering how you are doing with that, and how you approach working with improv in a written format?

INtheBUTT92 · 1 year

Can you just acknowledge my existence real quick, thanks.

pbarmasher0 · 1 year

No question, but I wanted to take this time to say pretty much what others have said: You are a great performer, and have brought so many smiles to my family and I. Thank you for doing what you do!

FormerLurker · 1 year

Since Colin is doing a reverse Woody Harrelson and answering almost all questions that pertain nothing to what he is promoting it is only right that he should get some free advertisement for his Colin & Brad Show.

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March 3	Saturday	Dallas	TX	AT&T Arts Center	Link
March 15	Thursday	Manchester	NH	Palace Theater	Link
March 16	Friday	Red Bank	NJ	Count Basie Theater	Link
March 17	Saturday	Manitowoc	WI	Capitol Civic Center	Link
March 24	Saturday	San Luis Obispo	CA	PAC	Link
March 30	Friday	Providence	RI	Veteran's Memorial Auditorium	Link
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April 13	Friday	Lowell	MA	Lowell Auditorium	Link
April 14	Saturday	Kingston	NY	Ulster PAC	Link
April 20	Friday	Easton	PA	State Theater For the Arts	Link
April 21	Saturday	Shippensburg	PA	Luhrs PAC	Link
April 22	Sunday	Frederick	MD	Weinburg Center for the Arts	Link
April 27	Friday	Skokie	IL	North Shore Center PAC	Link
April 28	Saturday	Dayton	OH	Victoria Theater	Link
May 11	Friday	Baltimore	MD	Lyric Opera House	Link
May 12	Saturday	Princeton	NJ	McCarter Theater	Link
June 15	Friday	West Vancouver	BC, Canada	Kay Meek Center	Link
August 24	Friday	Cerritos	CA	Cerritos Center	Link - Can't Find
September 14	Friday	Ithaca	NY	State Theater of Ithica	Link - Can't Find
September 29	Saturday	Buffalo	NY	Center for the Arts	Link - Can't Find
September 30	Sunday	Lancaster	PA	American Music Theatre	Link

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YellowRanger · 1 year

How did you feel about having to mimic all of Wayne's crazy antics in action replays?

bridgetm621 · 1 year

Not a question, but a couple years ago, I saw you and Brad perform an excellent show. Afterwards, I asked you if I could touch your head. I was surprised that you actually said yes, so I sort of petted you. I've met you a few times since (I hope you don't remember my face), and I've always wanted to apologize for that, but never got the courage to bring it up again. So sorry about that; I like to think I've grown up since then. Big fan, though; keep it up and see you in March!

tombleyboo · 1 year

Did you find the general sense of humour different in the US versus Uk versions? I thought Brad did quite physical humour, the uk show had a lot of quite dry jokes and word play.

Another question: what do you think of Drew's "where everything's made up and the points don't matter" line? one thing I missed from the uk show was that clive never felt he had to explain that joke. Drew kind of killed it for me.

datrothbart · 1 year

I am a HUGE fan. I don't necessarily have a question; I just wanted to put it out there. I miss "Whose Line." Maybe you and the others can get together and do one last episode? For old time's sake?

Canilearnbubblebeam · 1 year

Thanks for the AMA sire. Why was the "Hoedown" such a regular number if basically none of you liked the game? Did the production had their way in it (forced you guys to keep doing it), was it a viewer-favourite? It was one of the few games that I didn't really find funny. And sorry for the double question, but how come you guys didn't do more "Sound Effects", especially with people from the audience, since everytime you did everyone burst in laughter?

MontereyJack144 · 1 year

Hey Colin! Huge fan of your work since I was little...I used to hide under the couch and watch Whose Line when my parents did (they thought I was asleep). I guess my only question is if you keep in touch with anyone from Whose Line anymore, and in what capacity. Also, I've been to the Vancouver improv theatre where you use to perform (the name escapes me). Any chance you'll do anything in Washington D.C. soon? Thanks for the AMA!

vexx · 1 year

How do you like your steaks?

signposthead · 1 year

First off, I gotta say you're my favorite comedian, the stuff you did alone/with Ryan Stiles on Whose Line (and in other shows) is truly timeless.

Here's my question: If a reboot of Whose Line was being done, with everything being the same as it used to be, would you do it or do you think yourself (and the other comedians, for that matter) have moved on?

Once again, thanks for the endless laughs over the years, and I'll just leave this here: http://i.imgur.com/GdSSb.gif

IAmColinMochrie · 1 year

HUGE fan Colin! Please forgive the multiple questions:

What were your favorite and least favorite games to play on Whose Line? (Besides the Howdown and Irish Drinking Song)

Were there any times where a suggestion was given to you that you just could not do because of physical limitations or something that beyond your talents?

What are some of your favorite bald jokes? You seemed to take them in good stride.

No offense to Ryan, because his Sound Effects were really good, but were there ever any attempts to get Michael Winslow on the show to do a game of Sound Effects?

How much stuff was shot with Robin Williams that didn't make it on air because of one reason or another?

And not a question, but I do want to say "Give me liberty, or a bran muffin!" is still to this day one of the funniest things I've ever heard. My girlfriend and I at random times just say that to each other whenever there's a lull in our conversation and every time we just crack up.

MDCisgoodforme · 1 year

Who do you think will win the Stanley cup this year?

BittyTang · 1 year

Where do you buy your collared shirts?

CatoAsAPun · 1 year

What is, hands down, your favorite moment in your whole career?

What kind of music are you into?

I once saw a video of your wife showing off your home, and whenever you tried to speak she interrupted. That was a joke right? (I know stupid question XD)

ModestlyMassive · 1 year

I've loved every minute that I've ever seen of Whose Line?. That being said, I feel like an improv show like that must have some real duds that just cannot be saved. How much of the taping is edited out for the show?

FreeLoch · 1 year

What is your opinion regarding piracy?

Abdabs_65 · 1 year

Colin Mochrie! I would just like to say that I love Who's Line and you are a major reason I love improv comedy. When you were a wee little Mochrie, (With a full head of hair) what was it that you wanted to do with your life?

BettyFuckinCrocker · 1 year

1.What is the one thing that never fails to crack you up? 2. What is your "Porn Star Name" (first pet name+ street you grew up on)

m0xy · 1 year

Just here to say I love you and thank you for shaping my sense of humor as I grew up!

FeliciaHardy · 1 year

Which host did you enjoy working with more: Clive Anderson or Drew Carey?

mrbananagrabber1 · 1 year

Did Wayne Brady ever have to choke any bitches behind the scenes?

wontonfooey · 1 year

big fan just wanted to ask, which do you like better bacon or Canadian bacon?

MajorMajorMajorTom · 1 year

Your dinosaur impression always had me in tears. Was that something you did before "Whose Line" or did it evolve during the course of the show?

antaresiv · 1 year

what's wrong with the hoe down?

KoRnyWayz · 1 year

Is it true that bald men are the best lovers?

supertom · 1 year

Where did you learn to do your fantastic Velociraptor impression?

Helpful_Table_Maker · 1 year

This guy is just shooting off answers, so this table is probably incomplete, but here we go.

This IAMA has been verified.

Question	Answer
What is your opinion regarding piracy?	Too many eye-patches.
Funniest off-camera/censored moment on Who's Line?	200 lb snatch
What is/was your friendship like with Ryan Stiles?	We have a great friendship in that we never keep in contact but when we see each other it's like we saw each other yesterday.
Are you aware that there are tons of blogs dedicated to the on and off screen supposed love affair you and Ryan share? The years of speculation! Add gasoline to the burning hot rumors!	Read a book.
Did Wayne Brady really come up with the lyrics for those songs off the top of his head?	Yes. Wayne , Chip,Brad and Jeff are amazing at it. They never get enough credit because people think they've cheated somehow. But they are simply the best
How do you keep your cool when even the other comedians are virtually dying of laughter?	I don't find the others funny.
What are your thoughts on US vs Canadian vs British audiences?	They are pretty similar. The only difference is the suggestions. North America tends to be more pop culture oriented.
Have you kissed Ryan lately?	No, would you?
What was your most memorable moment from Whose Line?	Breaking up any of the guys was fun because they are pretty jaded and have seen it all so it was a special moment when i could do it.
When is Trust Us With Your Life gonna air?	Don't know when the show will air, I'll keep you posted.
Favourite TV shows lately?	Modern Family, Louis, Breaking Bad, Mad Men.
I want to know what motivated and inspired you to pursue comedy and improv?	When I got my first laugh in a school play, it really did become like a drug. I craved laughs. I lucked out.
How much of your live act gets edited out of the actual TV show?	Not much was edited out. We would do about 20 games during a taping and they would cut that into 4 shows. Unless the scene really sucked it was kept in.
Exactly how uncomfortable were you in the Richard Simmons episode?	Not uncomfortable at all.
Whats your favourite pizza topping?	Jalepenos
Any really memorable moments during tapings that you all realized was never going to be able to make it to air (due to vulgarity, epic failure, or anything of the like)?	Everthing pretty much made it. We were never overly vulgar because we wanted to get stuff on air.
Towards the end of the US run of Whose Line, the show started doing things like involving more special guests and getting audience members to do more things (like the Sound Effects game). Was it fun trying to work with this unexpected factor, or did you guys find it more of a hindrance?	Working with the guests were fun and kept us on our toes but I felt it took away from the other improvisers.
Do you ever perform any long-form improv? Any thoughts of it vs. the kind of things you did on Whose Line?	I have done long form and enjoy it but the games are the audience favourites.
I host an improv club at thornhill secondary school in Vaughan Ontario, what would you say is the most overlooked mistake newbie's make?	Not listening and trying to push your idea is the most common mistake.
what is your favourite improv game?	Greatest hits is my fav.
What is a dinguisher?	A dinguisher is what you say when some asshole gives you extinguisher to rhyme with.
Where do you buy your collared shirts?	The collared shirt store
Did you enjoy being on the cast of Whose Line?	Loved Whose Line. Lots of laughs, no work.
Did you ever get tired of the bald jokes? Were there any bald jokes that "just went too far"?	the bald jokes were something for the less funny guys to hang on. So good for them
Who was your favorite "guest" character to work with?	All the guests were fun but Richard Simmons was really gung ho
What was it like kissing Drew?	Drew has lovely soft lips.
What were you actually thinking when you said that you were watching animal porn?	Can't remember. I was heavily drugged
What are some of the lines you've come up with of which you are proudest? Any that still make you laugh to think of them?	The beauty and the curse of improv is that it goes away once you do it, so I can't think of a specific line. Sorry.(How Canadian of me)
When you were a wee little Mochrie, (With a full head of hair) what was it that you wanted to do with your life?	Wanted to be a marine biologist. I think it worked out for everyone
Were there any "Whose Line" games that you really hated?	Hoedown
How often did the game "Helping Hands" need more than one take?	We never did retakes. Sometimes we did 2 or 3 hoedowns because the producer is a sick bastard.

IAmColinMochrie · 1 year

Thank You for being extraordinarily witty.

IAmColinMochrie · 1 year

If you had to pick one, what would be your favorite moment on Whose Line?
Have you ever seen your image used in this weird video for a Japanese song called "Yatta"?

TheClanMan · 1 year

Any chance for a Whose Line reunion?

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