HERE'S YOUR SIGN: Bill Engvall here, AMA!

What does Larry the cable guy smell like?

hahahahaha like chicken fried steak

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It was just a blast she is a great person and we had more fun just hanging out and I wish her the best of luck.

You are stuck on an island...who do you take from Blue Collar to keep you entertained?

Larry without a doubt

What's the funniest thing that happened during the Blue Collar Comedy Tour?

When we bought a remote controlled truck and ran it out on stage when Jeff was on.

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Thanks I try my best to support those that have made this a great country

You have been married for more than 30 years, what's your secret?

Hahahahaha learn to pick your battles and learn the phrase "Sounds good to me honey"

What's your favorite clean joke, and NSFW joke?

Wow thats a hard one, lemme think about that

How long were you on stage regularly before you felt like a professional stand-up? I think Chris Rock said ten years of serious, constant work before he broke through that threshold.

I think that is a great time line, probably 10-15 yrs.

What is your average breakfast?

Oh I guess I would say just a good ol American breakfast eggs, bacon and some coffee. Although a good breakfast burrito is always good

What is the best thing a heckler has ever said to you while you were on stage?

I have been lucky in that I don't get many hecklers. I guess it was when i was talking about my wife and some guy yelled "hey we are married to the same woman" hahahaha

Thank you for the AMA! I greatly enjoy listening to your comedy. Do you think that there will be another round of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour? Thank you so much for the laughs.

Your welcome and I never say never. It was a blast and would love to do it again

Hi, Bill! What was your favorite dance to perform on Dancing with the Stars? Thanks!

Without a doubt the Argentine Tango, it was fun to learn a dance that i had no idea how to do. Plus Emma is such a great teacher

How was Dancing With The Stars?. Do you still talk to anyone from the show?.

It was awesome and yes I still stay in touch with almost all of them.

Bill! Huge fan. You talk a lot about your kids in your act. How do they feel about that? Any angst or anger growing up with a famous dad who talked to millions of people about how you bit the dog? Thanks for making me laugh.

They actually have been great about it because they also enjoy the perks of the business.

At your show on Saturday, you mentioned that you've only raised your voice to your wife 4 times in your marriage. Is that really true?

yep, we have a very happy marriage

Mr. Engvall! Thanks for doing this AMA. As fellow Texans, my wife and love your albums for trips throughout the flat lands of west Texas. I have a question and favor to ask you. You can do either or both :)

1. Your performance in Dancing with the stars was great! Now that is has been a year, what is your reflection on it? Are you an awesome dancer now?

2. My wife's birthday is Thursday and I know she would love a birthday shutout from on of her favorite comedians! I would love to print out the comment from you and give it to her saying "Here's your Sign". Her name is Whitney.

Thanks for the laughs and paying homage to Texas in your albums, everything you say about us is beyond true.

Dancing with the Stars was the most awesome experience and NO I am not an awesome dancer hahahaha. Happy Birthday Whitney hope its a great one.

Hi Bill!

You were excellent on DWTS last year and proved that blue collar comedians can dance! I was wondering, are you still following the show and if so, who do you want to win tonight?

Thanks and yes I do follow it, I think its close between Alfonso Ribeiro, and the little gal from Duck Dynasty

Bill!!!! I am so happy that you have decided to do an AMA! Thank you for always making me laugh and brightening my day when I am having a bad day. I have been looking forward to this day for a long time now.

My question is this: When did you have your "light bulb" moment that you wanted to be comedian?

Thank you for everything that you do and keep being awesome!

Thank you, I guess the light bulb moment was the first time I ever did stand up and people laughed I thought now this is a great job

How did you decide to quit college and follow your show business dreams?

That was hard, but I felt bad about wasting my dads money and took the leap

As a club DJ, what would you spin? Top 5 playlist?

Oh wow, it was a lot of BeeGees and Staying Alive soundtrack also there was a lot of Evelyn Champagne King. hahahaha

You are the only comedian station on my pandora account. Thank you for introducing me to John Caparulo. Do you have any good stories about him on the road?

Also thank you for making my road trips far more enjoyable. The stories of you and your family on vacation are a riot.

Thanks and I think John is one of the funniest people around

Have you ever been star struck when meeting another comedian or actor/actress?

Yep, when I met Shania Twain and George Strait

What was the best experience you have ever had while doing stand-up?

When we played the Nashville Arena and sold it out was amazing it was like being a rock star

Bill! You're one of my favorite comedians and I've yet to see you live. I listen to comedy on long road trips quite a bit, and I'd say I've gone through "Dorkfish" probably 50 times, to the point of reciting it verbatim.

My questions: Other than the other Blue Collar Comedy guys, who would you say your closest comedian friends are in the business? People in your line of work seem to befriend each other easily and have a lot of fun. Also, who are you excited about now as far as up-and-comers?

Wow great question, I guess I would say that Jay Leno and Gary Shandling are two good friends

do you ever worry Jeff will think you're a redneck?

hahahahaha I think he already knows that

What did you think of Greg Giraldo?

What is your relationship with the Comedy Cellar/NYC comics? You and your crew seem to be removed from them, is that the case? Do you go to the Cellar or the Comedy Store and workshop and hangout with other comics?

I loved Greg, one of the best!! You are correct we don't get to the Cellar much but I would like too. Very funny people in NY

Which comedians inspired you while you were growing up?

Bob Newhart and Steve Martin

Bill! Are you doing an AMA??!! :D (Obvious setup here. You're welcome.)

Yep, and Here's Your sign hahhahaha

What is your favorite thing about doing stand up?

I just love when you are on a roll with an audience and you know that people are leaving your show with a great feeling

At what point in your life did you know and come to terms with the fact that you are a redneck? Was it a shocking realization?

hahahaha no it wasn't shocking because I always believed I was,, I guess when I was out in the woods and used a part of my tee shirt to blow my nose in hahahahaha

Hi Bill! What's your favorite ride in Disney?

Love the Haunted Mansion, but I also liked the run away mine train

What superhero would fit in best with the Blue Collar Group?

Aquaman because Ron needs water with his scotch hahahaha

What did you think of the film Punchline?

I liked it but it was really authentic, I never had a locker at a comedy club hahahahah

What has been your strangest fan encounter?

Hahahaha I had a woman ask me to sign her underwear, that was weird

Hi Bill! Always loved the blue collar tours.

How much of your bits would you say are inspired by real life events? Are the people you encounter really as stupid as your "here's your sign" bits would lead one to believe?

Thats an easy answer YES and YES

Hey Bill. Big fan. What's your go to Waffle House order?

Covered smothered and hot

Bill, when you were writing your "Dork Fish" bit, did you ever expect it to take on such a life of its own?

How do you feel about something cooked up in your own cranium becoming such a cultural phenomenon?

That was crazy how that thing took off. It makes me feel good that people enjoy what I come up with

Thanksgiving is 2 days away. What food are you going to make damn sure is on your plate?

Ahh Thanksgiving,, I guess if there was one thing that I HAVE to have its my wife's Oyster dressing mmmmmmm

Hey Bill! You're #1 on my "stand up comedians to see" bucket list. On that note, who are your favorite comedians today?

Thanks, I am such an easy mark as far as comedy goes but I love Chris Rock

I'm pursuing a career in comedy despite not being particularly funny. How did you overcome that obstacle?

You never let other people tell you that you can't do it.

Since you worked with Jennifer Lawrence early in her career on your show, are you surprised at how fast her popularity has risen in recent years?

Not at all, she is an amazing talent

Correct me if I am wrong, you started stand-up just as the 80s bubble had hit its peak and was bursting in the early 90s? Did you start in the heyday and then watch it crumble for a few years? What was that period like?

Yeah I was fortunate enough to hit it at the right time, it was sad to see the club circuit go down hill. Thats where we all started

How great is I Am Comic?
Any Ritch Shydner stories you could share?

I don't have any Ritch stories but I wish I was as funny as he is

What was it like hosting a game show?

It was really fun, I would love to do it again.

What does your family argue about at Thanksgiving?

Hahahahaa no not really we are just happy to see each other

Any comics you started with that don't necessarily get their due?
Any you want to mention on the record now, for comedy-history nerds like myself to learn about?

Wow that s a great question I can't think of many because the those that were committed to the business usually did, I think that Kathleen Madigan should be recognized more.

Hi Bill!

1. How many times have you been called "Bill Eight-Ball" in your life? Because that's what I called you when I was a kid. Ahem...anyway...

2. What is the likelihood of Blue Collar TV ever getting back up and running?

Last Question. There's going to be another Blue Collar Comedy Tour, right? I think it's time.

hahahaha you are the first, there was Bill Engball. I never say never but who knows no plans as of yet.

Bill I'm a very big fan of yours and I love your comedy! I saw you when you, Larry and Jeff came through St.Paul a few years ago.

Anyway I wanted to know what is your favorite venue to preform in and why?

I really enjoyed playing the Grand Ol Opry because I used to listen to it with my grandmother

BILLL! Delta Farce was hilarious. Any plans for a sequel, or more work with the trio of you, Larry and DJ?

Hey Thanks, I would love to do another one. Right now there hasn't been any plans:(

Hi Bill!

Thanks for doing this AMA. Who is a comedian that you would like to work with but haven't had the chance?

Tough luck to your Angels this past season, from a Royals fan.

Yeah but the Royals played better than we did.,If I could work with Bob Newhart that would be awesome

Hi Bill! In the song "One more for the road" from the album, the song claims you took a "big ole drink" from Larry's spit cup...did this actually happen?! also thanks for making laugh so much over the years :)

NO I am dumb but not that dumb

What has been one of your favorite vacation destinations?

My favorite vacation spot is any islands, I love scuba diving and fishing, oh and drinking exotic drinks on the beach. Plus my wife looks great in a bikini. hahaha

Hi Bill! My family and I are big fans of your comedy! We were introduced to you through our neighbor, Mike. It'd be cool if you gave him a shoutout for introducing your work to us. ;)

Your family has obviously been an excellent source for some of your funnier material- "I'm building a rocket ship!" Have they done anything lately to make you laugh?

Hopefully my son will finish his 10 yr college plan this year hahahahaha

Hi Bill! What was your very first "Here's your sign moment"?

The flat tire bit was the very first one.

What is your favorite thing to do on a lazy Saturday?

Either play golf or go fishing, really anything that is outdoors.

What's your favorite drink?

Dirty martini with blue cheese olives

Went to your show when you were in New Mexico recently (ish) and it was awesome! Saw you were doing an AMA and just wanted to say thanks for that.

Do you have a moment where you looked around and just thought "I've made it." A moment where you were exactly where you dreamed of being and everything else is just icing on the cake so to speak?

Wow, first off thanks i am glad that you liked the show. I guess that "moment" was when I got my own sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, that was pretty much the pinnacle

Hi, Bill, big fan. If you could add any comedian to the BCCT, who would it be?

I guess I would say Reno Collier or Kathleen Madigan

Seeing the picture of you and Coach Calipari in Lexington last week made me giddy. What do you think of the Cats this year?

Final 4 and a good chance of being Natlonal Champs

Time to get this settled Bill. You have to go to one state in the southeast...

Which is it and why?

OOOOH thats a tough one, I guess it would be Georgia because of the fact that I know a lot of people there. Also they have some great outdoors stuff and SWEET TEA!!!!!

Do you miss the energy from a crowd after a long time away? Do you climb the walls without the rush?

No because I haven't been away yet. haha but yes when I start slowing down I am sure that I will miss that energy that they give me.

What has been your favorite city that you have visited while touring, and why?

Wow thats tough because every city has its own charm.