Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive interview with...
"DAVID KOECHNER"!
Let's get into some exclusive questions...
STANDISH: Do you remember a time when sketches were hard to film because it was so funny, which ones?
DAVID: No, because you wrote it and you wrote it because it made you laugh. Then you say it out loud and you hope you get laughs from the other writers. Then you perform it and you hope you get the audience to laugh. Once you put it up in front of a live audience you have rehearsed it now 10 times and by then nothing should be a surprise.
STANDISH: What's the most takes you've done for a scene?
DAVID: I have never worked with a director that has an inordinate number of takes, so depending on the projects I would say 3-5 takes.
STANDISH: "Snakes on a Plane" was a great movie, what was it like working with Samuel L. Jackson?
DAVID: Thrilling and intimidating, although he is a very nice man and my intimidation was unwarranted.
STANDISH: How'd you land the role "Champ Kind" in "Anchorman"? What was the atmosphere like on set with Will Ferrell?
DAVID: I auditioned for the role and the producers thought I was the best for the role. This was before Will and Adam had the power to suggest me for the role. Will is one of the kindest humans you’ll meet, he’s a straight professional, a master. It’s always fun and delightful to work with Will.
STANDISH: What advice would you tell a younger David?
DAVID: Write more.
STANDISH: I'm from the 913, you're from the 816, what do you love about home?
DAVID: The fact that I grew up in such a small town propelled me to seek something larger than what that town had to offer.
STANDISH: I'm on my sober journey and feel very inspired after hearing yours. Can you give me a piece of advice to remember so I don't want to relapse
DAVID: Go to meetings everyday, get a sponsor, read the book and then when you’re done reading the book, read the book again.
STANDISH: What is your biggest trigger?
DAVID: When someone is rude and/or arrogant
STANDISH: What was the ultimate decision in wanting to get sober?
DAVID: My kids.
STANDISH: How do you juggle so much business with such a big family?
DAVID: You strike a work-life balance and make sure your family is always the priority.
STANDISH: Pretty rare you had 2 movies drop on the same day... "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" & "Barnyard", which one did you personally watch first?
DAVID: There was a premiere for Talladega Nights, there was not for Barnyard. So Talladega Nights.
STANDISH: What would you say you're most known for? Was there a time someone asked you about previous work and you had no clue what they were talking about?
DAVID: I am most known for Anchorman and The Office. Yes, one time at the comic con someone asked me to sign a Walking Dead poster and I wasn’t sure why, later I looked it up and John Carroll Lynch was in it… There’s a slight resemblance
STANDISH: Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, Neil Flynn, and Andy Richter are all in a burning building, you can only save 2 of them... Tell the readers who! LOL
DAVID: I would call the fire department.
STANDISH: Do you prefer voice acting or screen acting more?
DAVID: Screen acting.
STANDISH: Do you have a favorite voice acting role you've done?
DAVID: F is For Family, Bob Pogo
STANDISH: Does Bill Lewis (The Goldbergs) or Todd Packer (The Office) ever come out in David Koechner's real life?
DAVID: No, I am nothing like those characters.
STANDISH: What does a day off for you look like? Do you even have days off.
DAVID: Spending time with my family and catching up with friends.
STANDISH: Do you ever wish you could walk down the street and not be recognized?
DAVID: I don’t think about that, wouldn’t it be worse if it didn’t happen?
STANDISH: Tell me about "Half Baked: Totally High", what was it like being on such a hazy set?
DAVID: People weren’t actually smoking on set, we were all professional and we were doing a job. But it was a fun shoot.
STANDISH: With so many amazing credits, is there anything you'd like to talk about specifically?
DAVID: Everyone needs to check out Cheap Thrills, it is a fantastic movie that doesn’t get enough attention. I don’t think you should watch it if you’re under 16.
STANDISH: Who would you go to dinner with, dead or alive, pick 3...
DAVID: Jesus, The Buddha and Mohammed and I would say “wrestle”.
STANDISH: What does David have up his sleeve for the future?
DAVID: A rabbit.
STANDISH: There is no absolute way I could ask you everything I wanted to... Would you join us again next year? We are planning big things and would love to have you again on a live interview!
DAVID: You can reach out to my assistant and see if we have time.
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