Post by Cybermortis on Feb 2, 2013 1:53:54 GMT
Yes, you did read the title correctly ;D
I recently put out feelers to try and secure one of what is becoming my trademarked 'twenty' questions interviews, and for the second time in a month was astonished and delighted to get a positive yes.
This time around it was Miss Kari Byron who made my day - or more accurately entire month - by agreeing to answer some questions.
Enjoy;
Thank you so much for agreeing to answer some questions for The Citadel and its members. It is a genuine pleasure and honour to be given this opportunity, and I believe that I speak for everyone on The Citadel when I say that.
As one of the cast you presumably get asked to give a lot of interviews. What is the strangest question you've been asked in an interview or by a fan that you can repeat here?
* I often get asked "Who is your favorite Mythbuster" or "Who would you want to be deserted on an island with". My least favorite is when I get asked to play "Marry, Sex, Kill". Mythbusters has become my family. I would hate to state a favorite publicly. I think it would make work very awkward.
Before Mythbusters what were you doing and what did you want to do with your life?
* Before Mythbusters, I had a myriad of jobs. My day job was as a receptionist at an advertising agency. My night job was for a spirits distributor. On weekends, I was a process server.
I wanted to be a sculpter. Doing art shows was fun but my art was too weird to pay the rent. Special Effects seemed like the best way to be a sculpter in a practical and creative way. That is what led me to Jamie and M5 industries.
If you could go back in time to your younger self to pass on one bit of advice. What advice would you give and at what age?
* As a kid: Be nice to your sister.
As a teenager: Wear sunscreen.
As a young adult: Buy stock in Google and Apple
What is a typical working day like for Kari Byron?
* Best part of my job is that there is no typical day.
After all the sulking, pouting, foot-stomping and endless cries for attention, and then going home and dealing with a three year old. How do you unwind at the end of the day?
* Ha Ha! Usually, I have dinner with my family. Then I play with Stella before bed. I read her books, snuggle and talk. After she is asleep, I work in my studio or hang out with my hubby.
When you first started appearing as a co-host you were clearly a little uneasy at being in front of the camera. Over the years you've become more relaxed to the point that you not only host Mythbusters, but have your own show in Head Rush. How did you overcome your camera-shyness? Was there a trick or technique you discovered or did you just wake up one morning and realise it was no longer a problem for you?
* I guess I slowly grew into the role. I still get nervous sometimes when I am working with new productions or doing an appearance.
Thank you, I'll move onto questions from The Citadel.
The light works asks. Do you like the job more for being in a TV show, or for being able to let your creativity run wild?
* Sometimes I forget we are even making a tv show. We have so much fun doing the experiments.
PK asks, have you ever looked back at a myth, or a particular aspect of testing a myth, and thought "what the hell was I thinking?" Along the same lines do you sometimes get calls from friends and family asking what the hell you were thinking after a show has aired?
* One of the best aspects of Mythbusters is having the freedom to re-test myths that we feel need further testing.
As far as silly things we say or stunts Tory tries to pull, YES. I often think, "What were we thinking!"
We have learned not to tell our families about the crazy things we do until we have done them. I wouldn't want to worry my parents. "Hey mom, I am going to wave a dead chicken in front of an alligator to see if I can get away by running in a zig zag pattern."
Flippons would like to know, what was the most frightening myth you have tested?
* I am going with "Smell of Fear". It was a Halloween special where I was covered with scorpions and locked in a glass coffin.
Rory asks what has been the most frustrating myth you've tested to date?
* There have been a few that were frustrating because of logistics, like the epic Snow Plow experiment. Things just kept going wrong.
Spinning Ice Bullet was frustrating because it was so challenging. The weather was keeping us from even seeing the results. The snow was falling. The wind was blowing. The bullets were getting lost.
GTCGreg wonders how much input you have over how myths are tested? Is the procedure worked out before the build team gets given an idea, or do you work out the specifics yourselves?
* It is a collaborative process. We all meet and brainstorm.
Privatepaddy wonders if you support any charities or projects?
* I am not a spokesperson for a specific charity. We often work with Make-a-Wish foundation. Grant, Tory and I have also worked with Science Alberta and other projects that support STEM.
Formermarine0341 would like to know if you have a 'bucket list, and if so what is top of that list?
* Most of my bucket list involves travel. I want to see Central and South America.
Usually if there is something I want to do or achieve, I don't put it off. I go for it before it is too late.
Smarti wonders if there is any myth idea you are sick of hearing about?
* Splitting an Arrow seems to be controversial. We tested it a couple times. Personally, I feel like we have busted the heck out of this myth.
If you were stuck on a desert island which member of the cast would you want to be stuck there with? From Lex Of Sidney Australia.
I guess I should have read all these questions before I started answering them. Buster, because I could use all his mechanics to fashion weapons and a way off the island.
Blazerrose asks How do you balance work, your art, and raising a nearly 4 year old girl?
* I wish I could say I have balance. I never have enough time for everything. Stella takes priority. That is why my house is a bit of a mess and my art projects take a really long time. I don't believe any working mom has it all figured out.
Before you go, is there anything you'd like to say to the fans of the show?
* We love you. Thank you for making my dreams possible. I know without you, we wouldn't be here.
Again, thank you very much for taking the time to answer questions for the fans of the show. Happy Mythbusting and may your C4 always detonate on the first attempt.
I recently put out feelers to try and secure one of what is becoming my trademarked 'twenty' questions interviews, and for the second time in a month was astonished and delighted to get a positive yes.
This time around it was Miss Kari Byron who made my day - or more accurately entire month - by agreeing to answer some questions.
Enjoy;
Thank you so much for agreeing to answer some questions for The Citadel and its members. It is a genuine pleasure and honour to be given this opportunity, and I believe that I speak for everyone on The Citadel when I say that.
As one of the cast you presumably get asked to give a lot of interviews. What is the strangest question you've been asked in an interview or by a fan that you can repeat here?
* I often get asked "Who is your favorite Mythbuster" or "Who would you want to be deserted on an island with". My least favorite is when I get asked to play "Marry, Sex, Kill". Mythbusters has become my family. I would hate to state a favorite publicly. I think it would make work very awkward.
Before Mythbusters what were you doing and what did you want to do with your life?
* Before Mythbusters, I had a myriad of jobs. My day job was as a receptionist at an advertising agency. My night job was for a spirits distributor. On weekends, I was a process server.
I wanted to be a sculpter. Doing art shows was fun but my art was too weird to pay the rent. Special Effects seemed like the best way to be a sculpter in a practical and creative way. That is what led me to Jamie and M5 industries.
If you could go back in time to your younger self to pass on one bit of advice. What advice would you give and at what age?
* As a kid: Be nice to your sister.
As a teenager: Wear sunscreen.
As a young adult: Buy stock in Google and Apple
What is a typical working day like for Kari Byron?
* Best part of my job is that there is no typical day.
After all the sulking, pouting, foot-stomping and endless cries for attention, and then going home and dealing with a three year old. How do you unwind at the end of the day?
* Ha Ha! Usually, I have dinner with my family. Then I play with Stella before bed. I read her books, snuggle and talk. After she is asleep, I work in my studio or hang out with my hubby.
When you first started appearing as a co-host you were clearly a little uneasy at being in front of the camera. Over the years you've become more relaxed to the point that you not only host Mythbusters, but have your own show in Head Rush. How did you overcome your camera-shyness? Was there a trick or technique you discovered or did you just wake up one morning and realise it was no longer a problem for you?
* I guess I slowly grew into the role. I still get nervous sometimes when I am working with new productions or doing an appearance.
Thank you, I'll move onto questions from The Citadel.
The light works asks. Do you like the job more for being in a TV show, or for being able to let your creativity run wild?
* Sometimes I forget we are even making a tv show. We have so much fun doing the experiments.
PK asks, have you ever looked back at a myth, or a particular aspect of testing a myth, and thought "what the hell was I thinking?" Along the same lines do you sometimes get calls from friends and family asking what the hell you were thinking after a show has aired?
* One of the best aspects of Mythbusters is having the freedom to re-test myths that we feel need further testing.
As far as silly things we say or stunts Tory tries to pull, YES. I often think, "What were we thinking!"
We have learned not to tell our families about the crazy things we do until we have done them. I wouldn't want to worry my parents. "Hey mom, I am going to wave a dead chicken in front of an alligator to see if I can get away by running in a zig zag pattern."
Flippons would like to know, what was the most frightening myth you have tested?
* I am going with "Smell of Fear". It was a Halloween special where I was covered with scorpions and locked in a glass coffin.
Rory asks what has been the most frustrating myth you've tested to date?
* There have been a few that were frustrating because of logistics, like the epic Snow Plow experiment. Things just kept going wrong.
Spinning Ice Bullet was frustrating because it was so challenging. The weather was keeping us from even seeing the results. The snow was falling. The wind was blowing. The bullets were getting lost.
GTCGreg wonders how much input you have over how myths are tested? Is the procedure worked out before the build team gets given an idea, or do you work out the specifics yourselves?
* It is a collaborative process. We all meet and brainstorm.
Privatepaddy wonders if you support any charities or projects?
* I am not a spokesperson for a specific charity. We often work with Make-a-Wish foundation. Grant, Tory and I have also worked with Science Alberta and other projects that support STEM.
Formermarine0341 would like to know if you have a 'bucket list, and if so what is top of that list?
* Most of my bucket list involves travel. I want to see Central and South America.
Usually if there is something I want to do or achieve, I don't put it off. I go for it before it is too late.
Smarti wonders if there is any myth idea you are sick of hearing about?
* Splitting an Arrow seems to be controversial. We tested it a couple times. Personally, I feel like we have busted the heck out of this myth.
If you were stuck on a desert island which member of the cast would you want to be stuck there with? From Lex Of Sidney Australia.
I guess I should have read all these questions before I started answering them. Buster, because I could use all his mechanics to fashion weapons and a way off the island.
Blazerrose asks How do you balance work, your art, and raising a nearly 4 year old girl?
* I wish I could say I have balance. I never have enough time for everything. Stella takes priority. That is why my house is a bit of a mess and my art projects take a really long time. I don't believe any working mom has it all figured out.
Before you go, is there anything you'd like to say to the fans of the show?
* We love you. Thank you for making my dreams possible. I know without you, we wouldn't be here.
Again, thank you very much for taking the time to answer questions for the fans of the show. Happy Mythbusting and may your C4 always detonate on the first attempt.
