Nick Frost, back. Ask me anything.

What was it like to interview Richard Nixon?

Edit: To whoever gave me the gold, thank you

It was the highlight of my career so far.

In Shaun of the Dead, were you guys really paying Timesplitters 2?

Yes! very distracting.

Have you ever fired a gun up in the air and gone "ahhrgh"?

Yes.

How did it feel to play the 'straight man' in The Worlds End, compared to the other movies you have done with Simon Pegg?

Do you have a preference? Straight-man or the Fuck-up?

i think straight fuck up works for me.

Do you want anything from the shop?

Milk

who is the best smelling cast member you have ever worked with?

Pierce Brosnan

Your monkey impression in Shaun of the Dead was so good. Can you do other animal impressions?

Horses, hens, cats, dogs, bears, dolphins, birds of prey and an assortment of raptors.

How long have you known Simon Pegg for and how did you first meet?

21 years. we met at a drunken party.

What's the best prank that you have ever pulled?

I told Simon we had meat pies in the freezer… there were no pies.

If they made a movie about your life, who would play you (other than yourself)?

Ryan Gosling

OH SHIT 13 MINUTES OLD ASK A QUESTION

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Is Chris O Dowd really a dickmuffin?

No! quite the opposite.

Is a Drumstick cone a suitable equivalent to a Cornetto?

Yes.

Hi Nick, thanks for doing this Q&A. My question is : How do you think Simon Pegg would describe you in 3 words ? x

Wind beneath wings.

I need a player 2...you down?

Player 2 has entered the game.

Big fan. My question is, what is your favorite movie of the Cornetto trilogy?

The World's End

What do you think when people who write off Paul because it was more "American" than Shaun/Fuzz?

Their opinion.

You seemed to get legitimately drunk in some of your movies, like Hot Fuzz and The World's End. Were you?

No. It's called acting.

If HBO gave you two seasons for your own show, what would it be about?

cooking.

What's your favourite beer?

Stella

What's your favorite episode of Spaced?

Clubbing ep.

What's the first thing you would do if you woke up and found you were Indiana Jones?

Crack my whip.

Hi Nick,

I'm a huge fan - thanks again for doing an AMA.

There's a picture of you and Simon at a Fatboy Slim concert in London before you guys got famous. Do the two of you still go to music shows together? And if so - what bands do you guys see?

We don't sadly. It's been a while. It gets a bit tough to go out together. That show with Fatboy was actually on a beach in a town called Brighton. It was Amazing, He played a song for me.

Can dogs look up?

Long story. Yes and no.

What's your favorite british food and where can I find it? I wanna try it when I go to England

Fish and chips

Will you be in Ant-Man?

Just kidding.

I'm playing a character called Concrete Bee.

where did you learn so cook so well? did you teach yourself? every time i see that you've tweeted a picture of what you're having for dinner my mouth waters!

I taught myself

Plug time. Why should I go see your new dancing movie, other than the fact that you're in it?

Why would you not to feel happy for 94 minutes?

Who is the coolest person you've worked with?

Fortunate to have worked with a lot of cool people but Bill Nighy and Paddy Considine mud be up there.

What is the best advice ever given to you?

It's okay to succeed

What is your favorite difference between the US/UK fans?

They're all wonderful, feel happy that people give a shit to be honest.

Hi Nick, thanks for making people laugh! It was your birthday recently, did you get to flush another cake? What's the total flushed cake count?

I've flushed 3 cakes publicly. 600 in private.

Who smells better, Simon Pegg or Edgar Wright?

Simon but it's close.

Nick Frost! Do you play any video games? If you do what would you say is your favorite to play?

Championship manager

Spaced is STILL the best sitcom in history. Any chance of a comeback? Perhaps a Xmas special?

NO!!!!!

Who is your most memorable cast member to work with? It can be to do with personality, performance, or just straight up memorable. Thanks!

Simon. he's my BFF

tell us something about working with Rashida Jones

she's amazing.

What is the safest place in an Alien invasion?

In the Mothership

Any plans to return to Comedy Bang Bang the podcast to give us an update on what Sean and Michael are up to?

I would love to do that. I had the best fun and got to meet 2 of my acting heroes.

Do you own a peace lily?

Sadly no.

do you and simon pegg plan on covering anymore Daft Punk songs? ;)

Gosh I hope not. Poor Daftpunk having to have that terrible cover floating around the universe.

Hello, Nick! I don't really have a question, I just wanted to say that I admire and look up to you, and I'm a huge fan of yours. Keep doing what you do, and thank you for the laughter and happiness that you've provided to us all.

Thanks! :)

Big fan, Do you ever miss the mexican restaurant business? Haha

I actually do. I loved being a waiter and line cook.

How important would you say location is for an acting career?

Oh and how does it feel to have your own wikipedia article? Doesn't it suck when everybody knows your life?

My wiki article is about half a page long, not really my life. It's a badly quoted footnote.

What does your living room look like? I imagine it being just like the one in Shaun of the Dead but somehow I don't think that's likely

Lots of grey paint and dark wood. Like the treatment room of a famous scandinavian therapist.

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It hasn't. It feels the same as it always has.

Hey Nick, thanks for doing this AMA!

Do you laugh when you watch your own movies?

I'm a little bit critical of my performance usually so i try not to watch, sometimes they'll be things that tickle me though. Usually Simon's performance.

Love your work. Don't stop

Thanks.

What was your favorite experience from the filming of Paul?

Thanks for doing another AMA. You are awesome!

Seeing bears walk through our unit base one night. It was amazing shooting up in the mountains in New Mexico.

What haircut should I get to guarantee success?

Flat top...

What was your favorite movie to do with Simon Pegg?

Paul. Although it's close between them all.

Hello Mr. Frost. I am a huge fan of all of your films and TV shows, like Spaced. I have two questions for you.

1. What is it like working with Simon?
2. Can you give me a high-five through the internet?

Here's your hi-5…

Slap!

What scene was the most fun to film (cornetto trilogy, cuban fury, or other)? Least fun/hardest?

There's a 10 minute dance at the end of Cuban Fury which was amazing to do. Tough but incredible.

Hey Nick, One of my favourite movies with you is Attack the bock, but Shaun of the Dead is one of my all time classic favourites.

I was wondering if you have ever been to Canada and have any cool Canada stories?

I have been to canada a bunch and like it very much.

What was your inspiration for Cuban Fury?

That beauty is about passion

What's it like working with Chris O'Dowd?

A dream. he's too funny.

I notice you post a lot of food related things on your Twitter. Whats your favorite homemade dish to make?

Sunday roasts or curry!

If you, Edgar, and Simon had to fight each other to the death, who would win?

Me. they lack the inventive spitefulness needed.

Hello Nick! I loved your role in Spaced...I was just wondering what is your favorite character to have been thus far in your career?

John Self

Who is your favorite fictional character you've played? What's your dream role as an actor?

A lunatic

Nick you're awesome!

Question: What does paint taste like?

Also: Would you be on board for a 3rd season of Spaced if the opportunity ever arose?

Thanks for being awesome!

Like Oily blood...

Big fan of all your work and looking forward to this new film. How would you describe your perfect Sunday??

roasted meats and ale.

Whats your favourite sleeping position?

Face down in sand.

Whats your favourite part of the UK?

The Pembrokeshire coast line is splendid.

Was there any method acting involved during The World's End?

All the time...

Sriracha or Mayo? There can only be one.

Never tried Sriracha sadly.

Why are you so awesome?

It's just in me I guess...

Favorite movie?

Close encounters.

Hey Nick, first off, big fan. Also, as a Canadian, i can sure appreciate the pub crawl in The Worlds End. My question, what's your best advice in the event of a world wide, apocalyptic crisis? I'd just have a pint, and wait for things to blow over...

Great advice...

Hey Nick, I've been a fan of yours ever since Shawn of the Dead. Love all of your movies with Simon Pegg. Thanks for doing another AMA!

My question is, how much do you actually enjoy Cornettos?

They're nice, other iced confection are available however.

Simple question, How is your day going?

Great!

What's the worst film you've ever enjoyed?

There are a lot of them - Bula Quo maybe?

What was your regular Romford drinking establishment? (if you had one).

And whats your rugby club of choice?

Harlequins and Barking RFC

Does it bother you that people frequently say "your" when they mean "you're?" Or "everyday" when they mean "every day?" Does it bother you when people misuse apostrophes?

It bothers me.

Not bothered.

will you get the girl in Cuban fury

Go and see it to find out...

When will Mr. Sloane be on TV?

In May in the UK

Hugh fan of you and Simon love your movies! Was just wondering how many takes did it take before you were able to do the Winchester gorilla scene? Hope to see more of your movies.

It took a while.

Can you actually salsa dance now?

Yes.

What kind of music are you into? Music is something very important to me personally and I'm always interested what other people like

Hard Bounce - Google it.

What's your best drunken story?

I couldn't possibly say...

all-time favorite way to kill time?

chopping onions

coke or pepsi?

coke.

How, if at all, did your school years influence your career?

they didn't at all.

Whats your favorite music at the moment?

Hard Bounce