Post by Mr.Christmas on Oct 4, 2004 19:40:35 GMT -5
Q: Santa, we have a number of questions here from media personalities. How would you like to proceed with their questions?
A: One at a time.
Q: Ok, our first one is from Tom Brocaw. He wants to know: is Santa responsible for the fleecing of America?
A: No. I don't know what Tommy is talking about. I know how to fleece sheep but I don't know anything about fleecing Americans. What an unusual question.
Q: Chris Berman from ESPN asks: Santa, we know you're a huge sports fan. What was the sports story of the year for you?
A: Oh, hands down, Mikey Weir winning the Masters.
Q: Really? Not the Bucs in the Super Bowl or the Spurs winning the NBA? Or the Marlins the World Series?
A: Oh, those are all great stories but sometimes I like the accomplishment of one individual against the odds. That is one reason why I like the Olympics so much. That is real sport.
Q: I had no idea you were a golf fan, Santa. Do you golf?
A: Yes, but not very well. I have a hard time seeing the ball beneath my stomach.
Q: Katie Couric sent in this question: Santa, what is Mrs. Claus' first name?
A: Ah, I get this question every year. And the truth is, I won't tell you. That's just between me and her.
Q: But the world only knows her as Mrs. Claus!
A: And that is how it should be. She is my wife. I want to world to respect her. She is the most important person in the world to me. And everyone everywhere calling her Mrs. Claus just seems proper. She's not an Oprah or a Martha or a Madonna or a Cher or anything like that. She's Mrs. Claus. When you say that you show respect, and you should. I wouldn't be Santa without her.
Q: Dan Rather of CBS news sent this question: If Santa knows when you are sleeping and knows when you're awake, can he tell us where Osama or Sadaam are?
A: No. Those two boys have been a heap of trouble for a lot of folks and I'd like to find them too. But I've talked to both of their mothers and they swear they haven't seen them.
Q: What do you think, Santa, about the war in Iraq?
A: I think it is an awful, terrible thing. It makes me sad.
Q: So you're at odds with the American president on this issue?
A: No, not at all. The world long gave notice to the bad man in Iraq to be nice. And he didn't do it. I'm just sad that it came to this. I hope they get things fixed there soon.
Q: Do you follow the news much?
A: Yes, I watch many news channels in most countries. It is very important for me to know what is going on in the world.
Q: From Dr. Phil comes this question: Santa, isn't time to lose a little weight?
A: Yes, by all means, Dr. Phil is right. And I want the world to know I fully support his efforts to trim down a little. Go for it, Dr. Phil, and good luck to you in losing weight.
Q: Oh, I think he meant that you, Santa, are suppose to lose weight.
A: Really? Why would he think that? I'm fit as a fiddle. Tell Dr. Phil to mind his own beeswax.
Q: Whoa, Santa. You seem a little put off by that suggestion.
A: I shouldn't be surprised, the question comes up every year. But I am weary of it.
Q: The world just loves you and has concern for your health, Santa.
A: I know. But I'm healthier than any other man my age that I know.
Q: How old are you, Santa?
A: A little more than 1100 years old.
Q: I must say, you look remarkable for your age.
A: Thank you. I believe my diet has a lot to do with that.
Q: What do you eat - besides milk and cookies, that is?
A: Oh, the usual stuff. Cheeseburgers, bran cereal, a couple of apples now and then.
Q: Santa, there's big concern for people who eat a lot of cheeseburgers, you know.
A: Yes, I've seen many of the books. Quite honestly, so much of that is hooey. I believe that you just need to eat everything in moderation. Meat is okay, vegetables are okay, dairy is okay. Just don't overdo it or leave something out. It's worked for me for 1100 years and my doctor says I'm fine. My cholesterol is outstanding and I can outrun most kids.
Q: You can?
A: Yes, no doubt about it. The day I can't is the day I'm not Santa anymore.
CONTINUED IN PART IV-
A: One at a time.
Q: Ok, our first one is from Tom Brocaw. He wants to know: is Santa responsible for the fleecing of America?
A: No. I don't know what Tommy is talking about. I know how to fleece sheep but I don't know anything about fleecing Americans. What an unusual question.
Q: Chris Berman from ESPN asks: Santa, we know you're a huge sports fan. What was the sports story of the year for you?
A: Oh, hands down, Mikey Weir winning the Masters.
Q: Really? Not the Bucs in the Super Bowl or the Spurs winning the NBA? Or the Marlins the World Series?
A: Oh, those are all great stories but sometimes I like the accomplishment of one individual against the odds. That is one reason why I like the Olympics so much. That is real sport.
Q: I had no idea you were a golf fan, Santa. Do you golf?
A: Yes, but not very well. I have a hard time seeing the ball beneath my stomach.
Q: Katie Couric sent in this question: Santa, what is Mrs. Claus' first name?
A: Ah, I get this question every year. And the truth is, I won't tell you. That's just between me and her.
Q: But the world only knows her as Mrs. Claus!
A: And that is how it should be. She is my wife. I want to world to respect her. She is the most important person in the world to me. And everyone everywhere calling her Mrs. Claus just seems proper. She's not an Oprah or a Martha or a Madonna or a Cher or anything like that. She's Mrs. Claus. When you say that you show respect, and you should. I wouldn't be Santa without her.
Q: Dan Rather of CBS news sent this question: If Santa knows when you are sleeping and knows when you're awake, can he tell us where Osama or Sadaam are?
A: No. Those two boys have been a heap of trouble for a lot of folks and I'd like to find them too. But I've talked to both of their mothers and they swear they haven't seen them.
Q: What do you think, Santa, about the war in Iraq?
A: I think it is an awful, terrible thing. It makes me sad.
Q: So you're at odds with the American president on this issue?
A: No, not at all. The world long gave notice to the bad man in Iraq to be nice. And he didn't do it. I'm just sad that it came to this. I hope they get things fixed there soon.
Q: Do you follow the news much?
A: Yes, I watch many news channels in most countries. It is very important for me to know what is going on in the world.
Q: From Dr. Phil comes this question: Santa, isn't time to lose a little weight?
A: Yes, by all means, Dr. Phil is right. And I want the world to know I fully support his efforts to trim down a little. Go for it, Dr. Phil, and good luck to you in losing weight.
Q: Oh, I think he meant that you, Santa, are suppose to lose weight.
A: Really? Why would he think that? I'm fit as a fiddle. Tell Dr. Phil to mind his own beeswax.
Q: Whoa, Santa. You seem a little put off by that suggestion.
A: I shouldn't be surprised, the question comes up every year. But I am weary of it.
Q: The world just loves you and has concern for your health, Santa.
A: I know. But I'm healthier than any other man my age that I know.
Q: How old are you, Santa?
A: A little more than 1100 years old.
Q: I must say, you look remarkable for your age.
A: Thank you. I believe my diet has a lot to do with that.
Q: What do you eat - besides milk and cookies, that is?
A: Oh, the usual stuff. Cheeseburgers, bran cereal, a couple of apples now and then.
Q: Santa, there's big concern for people who eat a lot of cheeseburgers, you know.
A: Yes, I've seen many of the books. Quite honestly, so much of that is hooey. I believe that you just need to eat everything in moderation. Meat is okay, vegetables are okay, dairy is okay. Just don't overdo it or leave something out. It's worked for me for 1100 years and my doctor says I'm fine. My cholesterol is outstanding and I can outrun most kids.
Q: You can?
A: Yes, no doubt about it. The day I can't is the day I'm not Santa anymore.
CONTINUED IN PART IV-