Ed Helms. Completely naked. Ready to bare it all. Ask Me Anything.

I came here to see Ed Helms naked, left vastly disappointed.

Or would you be even more disappointed if you saw an actual naked picture of me? Hard to know. A mystery better left unsolved.

I go to Cornell and am Vice-President of the Andy Bernard Club. Would you be willing to come as a guest speaker?

Vice President? Run for president next year. If you win, I'll consider it.

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Thank you! And I love that last line too. Got choked up saying it.

Ed, what are your thoughts and concerns about Chipotle charging extra for guacamole?

What can I say, those shrewd bastards know the value of solid guac. I probably shouldn't say this, but I'd pay twice what they're charging.

Do you have a favorite cold open from the Office?

PARKOUR!!! PARKOUR!!! Hard core parkour!!!

I've always liked your wardrobe on The Office. Did you ever give your input on Andy's suits, ties, and shirts?

I had very strong opinions about Andy's wardrobe! I felt it needed to be a combination of Northeastern, yacht-club preppy and Southern District Attorney showing up for the Kentucky Derby. I loved Michael Scott's description in one episode where he said Andy "dresses like an Easter egg."

how pissed are you that Charlie Hunnam took your role for Fifty Shades?

So pissed. I sent in tons of audition tapes...

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Yes indeed! I recorded that whole ring tone on Garage Band at home by myself. I was so thrilled when they decided to use it!

How was doing the Mumford video? Who's idea was it?

Did you just get to show up and have fun or was it pretty planned out?

Thanks Helms!

Super fun Sam Jones, the director came up with the idea It was pretty planned out, but we screwed around a lot once we got started. Also, it was filmed at Schrute Farms! No joke.

Did you get to keep anything from the set of The Office?

Yes! I kept Andy's certificate from Anger Management training as well as his a Here Comes Treble photo.

Hey Everyone - Thanks for all the questions! Its been a lot of fun, at times alarming, and also quite soothing. And if you like funny videos and/or tiny action sequences, check out Tiny Commando: http://screen.yahoo.com/tiny-commando/ Now lets all go get a beer and hang out! Cheers Ed

what are you like in bed?

Have you ever ridden a pegasus into the sunset? And said pegasus also has Barry White's voice and sings while Daft Punk plays on a nearby cloud? That's what I'm like in bed.

Who was funnier on the set of the Hangover-Zach Galifianakis or Ken Jeong? Be honest, Ed.

Everyone on the Hangover set agrees, Zach is simply the funniest person on earth.

Just want to thank you for being a big part of my favorite show and having a hand in my user name

Awesome user name! It was always fun brainstorming nicknames for Andy. I think he eventually had close to 15 and each one gives you a little nugget of backstory or hints at something weird in his history.

Your version of Drift Away is constantly stuck in my head. Thank you! Love your work.

Free my li'l ol' soul!!!

What was it like going to High School with Brian Baumgatner? I hope he was like kevin

Brian rules. Back in high school we used to ride around in convertibles and hit mailboxes with baseball bats. Oh no, wait. That was the movie "Stand By Me." We were in a couple of plays together. He is actually NOTHING like Kevin and is a smart, hilarious, down-to-earth fella. And a freakishly good golfer.

Who was the most fun actor to be around while you were on the cast of The Office? Who was most similar to their character?

John Krasinski is one funny bastard. He could make me laugh at the drop of a hat. I would say everyone is generally much more low key than their characters. Except for Oscar. He has a very natural energy on the show its pretty close to who he is. But he's a lot less judgmental and more friendly in real life!

What's the most funny/memorable part about filming the Hangover?

Did you get to touch Zach's beard?

Thanks for doing this AMA!

One very memorable part was the high speed boat ride down the Chao Phraya River right through Bangkok (at the end of Hangover 2). Just incredible. Regarding Zach's facial hair, I slept inside Zach's beard most nights.

Was it a big challenge to replace Steve Carell as the center focus on The Office?

I tried not to ever think of it as replacing Steve Carell. No character or person is replaceable. Everyone is different and we all bring our own set of strengths, skills, and foibles to the table. That mindset was really liberating and allowed me to focus simply on Andy and how he, as a character, would adjust to the new job. And that was definitely a big challenge. But a really fun and exciting one.

What was it like in the room and backstage after Tig Notaro's epic cancer set last year?

I sat in the wings watching her set just dumbfounded. It was totally amazing. I even texted a friend during the set "Tig is doing something historic."
She walked on stage and the first thing she said was "Hi! I have cancer!" Check it out http://www.npr.org/2013/07/26/205540155/tig-notaro-on-going-live-about-her-life

Would you ever consider getting a real Nard Dog ass tattoo?

I have a giant nard dog tattoo on my entire back. So painful, but totally worth it.

How did you and the other actors become so small in Tiny Commando? Shrink pills?

Yes. Shrink pills.

Did you write the tiger song from hangover?

Yes - I wrote the music and Todd Phillips and I wrote the words together. In Hangover 2, Todd wrote the "Alan Town" Billy Joel lyrics.

What are you more passionate about your music or acting?

Acting and comedy are my passions and have driven me professionally. Music is like an old friend who I will always love and keep close by.

Can you still do BMX tricks in a half pipe?

HELL YES! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyiCaB8CMTY

Ed: What was a funnier work environment- the set of "The Office" or your time on "The Daily Show"?

Daily Show was a really intense grind. So much fun, but less about spontaneous laughs and more about building comedy and crafting jokes for the on-air segments. The Office was more about just trying to make each other laugh all the time. So the vibes were very different, but equally rewarding and exciting. And hilarious.

Do you actually need glasses in real life? if so, how blind are you without them?

Worn glasses since 2nd grade My prescription actually says "Mr. Magoo" I'm -6.0 in my left eye and -5.5 in my right But that's from a while ago and its definitely worse!

Hi Ed! Huge fan of your work. I was wondering what drew you towards your role in 'Jeff, Who Lives At Home' as it differs so much from your other characters

Loved you in the Mumford and Sons video too!

I think the Duplass Bros. are making some of the best movies out there. And I'm always looking for new challenges as an actor. And who wouldn't want to work with Jason Segal and Susan Sarandon? It was one of the best shooting experiences of my life. Really intense but fun.

Because of my job, I've seen the planetarium show Moons: Worlds of Mystery about 600 times, and I've gotta say, your narration is still fresh after all this time. Any plans to do more voice-over work? And did you learn anything from doing the narration for the show?

Hey thanks! I'm so proud of that, and yet, I STILL haven't seen the final product. Planetarium shows were so exciting to me as a kid, so I was really flattered when I was approached about doing that. Glad you like it!

What is something you wish more people knew about you?

Its funny, I'm a fairly private person. So being in the public eye, I often feel like people know too much about me already. But I also like to live my life as open book and try to be transparent and authentic with people, so I try not to over think it. There's no one thing I wish more people knew about me, other than the fact that I am a trained ninja and often go on secret missions for the government. But that's top secret.

Tell us a funny, never-before heard story about Oberlin, please.

One night I snuck into Peter's hall with some friends planning to repel off the roof. We got to the top and everyone went but I chickened out.

Not so much a question, more or a request. Can you please work with Terry Crews? Please? I want to see the both of you in movies A LOT more!

Funny you mention Terry Crews. I'm actually his personal trainer.

The hangover is one of my favorite movies of all time. I have since been to Vegas and gotten familiar with the absurdity of the city. What was the strangest thing you saw while filming in Vegas?

Strangest thing I saw in Vegas was a group of guys dressed up like the wolf pack taking pictures with tourists and charging $10! Too funny.

Fave Daily Show piece you did?
When does the Lonesome Trio album drop?

So many favorites from the Daily Show. "Guns For Tots" was certainly one. Lonesome Trio got into the studio recently and had a blast - stay tuned...

how was it working with Mindy Kaling?

Awesome. Mindy rules.

1) Just started playing the ol' banjo, which should I pursue; claw-hammer or Scruggs?
2) What is your favorite bluegrass band as of present?

1.) Which sound do you like better? Pursue that 2.) Here's a few I love: Shovels & Rope, Infamous Stringdusters, Punch Brothers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Black Prairie and many many more!

Hi Mr. Helms, Fellow Wildcat here (Westminster Schools class of '09) just wanted to say you're one hell of an actor and I enjoy your performance in The office a great deal, what has your favorite role been so far?

Thanks!

Tim Lippe in Cedar Rapids is one of my all time favorites. Such a good soul, but vulnerable and confused by the world. As well as Cesar Pequeno in Tiny Commando. Go cats!

Do you plan on getting an Orca?

I run an Orca rescue in my backyard. We currently have about 17. Its hard to find families willing to care for giant sea mammals.

I was watching the film 'Blackballed' and suddenly you appeared.

Was it your decision to be in the kayak? Was it a last minute decision? Was it a rental? Do you kayak often?

I need to know more about the kayak.

Great question. I have no recollection why my character was in a kayak in that movie. I think someone just had one and we thought it would be funny or weird? But here's the irony, I was heavily into whitewater kayaking in high school and got back into for a spell in my late 20's.

I think you should be in a celebrity band! Who would you want to be in the group with you?

Drums: Sam Rockwell Guitar: Peyton Manning Tuba: Newt Gingrich

What kind of banjo are you playing right now? How much do you get to practice? Got any favorite players? (Outside of the obvious ones)

I play a Titan banjo and I love it http://www.titanbanjos.com

Favorite players? So many. A few are Noam Pikelny and Jim Mills. Also check out Chris Pandolfi's solo albums. Really great stuff. Robbie McCoury. And Steve Martin just writes such wonderful tunes. I could go on and on!

Hey Ed thanks for doing this. What's a TV series you wish you had been a part of?

Seinfeld! Or Kids In The Hall

Hi Mr. Helms! Congrats on the deal with Universal!

1.) New Yorker here. What do you miss most about New York City? Any recommendations for outside-the-box things to do/eat/see?

2.) Any funny stories you’re comfortable sharing from the sets of The Daily Show, or The Office? Loved you on both and thank you for the laughs.

1.) I miss NYC ALL THE TIME!!! I had 10 wonderful years there.
2.) Recommendations - great music stores: Retrofret, Main Drag Music, and Mandolin Brothers (on Staten Island) Check out the bluegrass music scene in NYC - it is THRIVING Great Pizza - Arturo's (also has live jazz) on Houston and Anna Maria's on Bedford and 7th in Williamsburg - hope its still there! I survived on that pizza for 8 years

I used to love seeing "Seth & Ed's Puppet Show" at UCB once a month. Sadly, you and Seth have been doing fewer and fewer of these each year. Why is that, and will you be doing another one any time soon?

Hey thanks! I love doing that show. Seth Morris is one of the greatest comedians I know. We tried to do it once a month for a few years and it just became too hard to coordinate with our schedules. But we're always trying to fit one in, so keep your eyes peeled.

Hi Ed! What are the chances of you and Rainn Wilson recording a full version of Country Roads?

That was truly one of the first moments where I thought, "goddammit, Toby."

I would say the chances are extremely slim. But it was damn fun to shoot! And who knows...