Post by Mr.Christmas on Oct 4, 2004 19:42:11 GMT -5
Q: From Paula Zahn come this question: Santa, what do you do for fun?
A: Oh, that Paula. What a cute little girl she's always been. I do all kinds of things for fun. I play games. I have the best toyshop in the world, you know. I love sports. I tinker on my computer. I watch movies. I take my wife on dates. I listen to music. I read a great deal. These things are great fun to me.
Q: Where does Santa take Mrs. Claus on a date?
A: Oh, we've been all over the world. This year we traveled to South America. We got to go to Italy. We had a grand time in Vancouver. And we spent an enchanting weekend in San Antonio.
Q: You went to all those places? Didn't anyone notice you?
A: No, why should they? We're just a little old couple of folks from up north who venture south for warmer weather like a lot of travelers. I leave my Santa suit behind on these trips and we look just like average folks. If it were not for my name on the credit card nobody would notice at all.
Q: Oprah Winfrey asks: "Is it hard being Santa?"
A: No, it is the easiest job in the world.
Q: But isn't it a little expensive?
A: Not really. The rent is really cheap at the North Pole. Reindeer don't cost a lot to feed. I wear the same suit on the job every year. Actually, compared to most folks I spend very little on Christmas.
Q: What happens to you on Christmas? How do you and Mrs. Claus celebrate Christmas?
A: Like most folks, we spend it together. We take the day off and enjoy each other's company. We exchange gifts, like most folks.
Q: This might sound funny, but does Santa come to Santa's house?
A: Oh yes, and he always leaves surprises. We hang stockings, like everyone else.
Q: You fill your own stocking?
A: No. What's in my stocking is always a surprise to me.
Q: Well, if you don't fill your stocking, who does?
A: Santa does.
Q: But you're Santa
A: Yes I am.
Q: But you're always surprised by what Santa brings you? I don't understand this, Santa.
A: It is difficult for me to explain. But Santa comes to my house like he does anyone else's and I'm always surprised by what he brings.
Q: But don't you know what you bring --to yourself?
A: I see where you're going with this, Archie. But it is true. When I go home and get to spend Christmas with my family I open my presents and I am surprised just like everyone else is with what Santa brought. I can't explain it clearer than that.
Q: But if you bring it you can't be surprised by what Santa brings.
A: Archie - did you ever get married and have children?
Q: No.
A: Where there's the problem. You can't understand how this works because you've never had kids. Your belief in Santa is something of a miracle. When you are a parent, then you will understand my answer about what Santa brings to me. But for now, you'll just have to trust me when I tell you that Santa comes to my house, gives me presents and he always surprises me with what he give me. Every year.
Q: Yes, I find this a bit strange. How can you bring something for yourself but not know what it is before you open it? This is odd.
A: Archie - have you ever seen yourself in a dream?
Q: Yes.
A: Okay then. It is kind of like that.
Q: Wait, wait, wait - you mean that this is a kind of Zen thing? Mystical powers, smoke and mirrors, pixie dust?
A: Yeah, kind of. But I'm a person too and I deserve to have Santa come to my house too. He does, every year.
Q: Forgive me for saying so, but this conversation is a bit nutty now, Santa.
A: You still believe in me, don't you Archie?
Q: Sure, I see you sitting there in front of me. I just don't believe what I am hearing.
A: That's ok. I understand how you feel. I felt the same way when the Cubs didn't make it to the world series.
Q: Final question, this one from Sean Hannity of Fox News: Santa, Are you liberal or conservative?
A: Let's just say I'm concerned.
Q: Oh c'mon, Santa. You must have some political leanings. Most famous people do.
A: I do. But I think as a famous person I have a responsibility to mind my own business and not to use my celebrity to change people. I am willing to discuss any issue but I don't want to go on the record as saying "this person is bad" or "that person is wrong". I'll take it one issue at a time and tell folks what I know and feel. But I don't believe in broad labels being slapped on folks. I am what I am.
Q: Will Christmas 2003 be a happy one?
A: It will be for many people. But it can be for everyone if we make a concerted effort to make it a merry Christmas for everyone. Get out and help someone, and your Christmas will be merrier.
Q: Should I leave out low fat cookies for you on Christmas eve?
A: No, Archie. Make cookies for your family however you like them. I'm happy with whatever you guys are having.
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A: Oh, that Paula. What a cute little girl she's always been. I do all kinds of things for fun. I play games. I have the best toyshop in the world, you know. I love sports. I tinker on my computer. I watch movies. I take my wife on dates. I listen to music. I read a great deal. These things are great fun to me.
Q: Where does Santa take Mrs. Claus on a date?
A: Oh, we've been all over the world. This year we traveled to South America. We got to go to Italy. We had a grand time in Vancouver. And we spent an enchanting weekend in San Antonio.
Q: You went to all those places? Didn't anyone notice you?
A: No, why should they? We're just a little old couple of folks from up north who venture south for warmer weather like a lot of travelers. I leave my Santa suit behind on these trips and we look just like average folks. If it were not for my name on the credit card nobody would notice at all.
Q: Oprah Winfrey asks: "Is it hard being Santa?"
A: No, it is the easiest job in the world.
Q: But isn't it a little expensive?
A: Not really. The rent is really cheap at the North Pole. Reindeer don't cost a lot to feed. I wear the same suit on the job every year. Actually, compared to most folks I spend very little on Christmas.
Q: What happens to you on Christmas? How do you and Mrs. Claus celebrate Christmas?
A: Like most folks, we spend it together. We take the day off and enjoy each other's company. We exchange gifts, like most folks.
Q: This might sound funny, but does Santa come to Santa's house?
A: Oh yes, and he always leaves surprises. We hang stockings, like everyone else.
Q: You fill your own stocking?
A: No. What's in my stocking is always a surprise to me.
Q: Well, if you don't fill your stocking, who does?
A: Santa does.
Q: But you're Santa
A: Yes I am.
Q: But you're always surprised by what Santa brings you? I don't understand this, Santa.
A: It is difficult for me to explain. But Santa comes to my house like he does anyone else's and I'm always surprised by what he brings.
Q: But don't you know what you bring --to yourself?
A: I see where you're going with this, Archie. But it is true. When I go home and get to spend Christmas with my family I open my presents and I am surprised just like everyone else is with what Santa brought. I can't explain it clearer than that.
Q: But if you bring it you can't be surprised by what Santa brings.
A: Archie - did you ever get married and have children?
Q: No.
A: Where there's the problem. You can't understand how this works because you've never had kids. Your belief in Santa is something of a miracle. When you are a parent, then you will understand my answer about what Santa brings to me. But for now, you'll just have to trust me when I tell you that Santa comes to my house, gives me presents and he always surprises me with what he give me. Every year.
Q: Yes, I find this a bit strange. How can you bring something for yourself but not know what it is before you open it? This is odd.
A: Archie - have you ever seen yourself in a dream?
Q: Yes.
A: Okay then. It is kind of like that.
Q: Wait, wait, wait - you mean that this is a kind of Zen thing? Mystical powers, smoke and mirrors, pixie dust?
A: Yeah, kind of. But I'm a person too and I deserve to have Santa come to my house too. He does, every year.
Q: Forgive me for saying so, but this conversation is a bit nutty now, Santa.
A: You still believe in me, don't you Archie?
Q: Sure, I see you sitting there in front of me. I just don't believe what I am hearing.
A: That's ok. I understand how you feel. I felt the same way when the Cubs didn't make it to the world series.
Q: Final question, this one from Sean Hannity of Fox News: Santa, Are you liberal or conservative?
A: Let's just say I'm concerned.
Q: Oh c'mon, Santa. You must have some political leanings. Most famous people do.
A: I do. But I think as a famous person I have a responsibility to mind my own business and not to use my celebrity to change people. I am willing to discuss any issue but I don't want to go on the record as saying "this person is bad" or "that person is wrong". I'll take it one issue at a time and tell folks what I know and feel. But I don't believe in broad labels being slapped on folks. I am what I am.
Q: Will Christmas 2003 be a happy one?
A: It will be for many people. But it can be for everyone if we make a concerted effort to make it a merry Christmas for everyone. Get out and help someone, and your Christmas will be merrier.
Q: Should I leave out low fat cookies for you on Christmas eve?
A: No, Archie. Make cookies for your family however you like them. I'm happy with whatever you guys are having.
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