I am Comedian, Actor, and Author of the animated book The Adventures of Jimmy Bugar, Dave Coulier - Ask Me Anything, Reddit!

How did you react when you first heard Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know"?

I... uh, how did I first react?

I thought "What a killer song." And then I thought "This woman's voice sounds familiar." And then I thought "Uh-oh, some of this stuff sounds very familiar."

Alanis is once the nicest, coolest, funniest most talented people I've ever met.

Did she really go down on you in a theater?

The theater thing never happened.

Although a man can dream, can't he?

What is the greatest prank you have pulled on Bob Saget or John Stamos?

Oh gosh.

Heh

It was for Bob's 50th birthday. And we kidnapped him and took him to Vegas. When we picked up Bob, I got naked and sat in the limo and waited for him. And when he got in, laughs - this is horrible, I put my weiner through a hole in John Stamos' 8"x10" picture and it made everyone laugh. Bob took a picture of it. We went to Vegas and met Stamos at the hotel, gave the picture to John. He stuck his tongue through the exact same hole and then Bob showed him the picture he took! laughs

So, people noticed that Joey is wearing a wedding ring in Fuller House. Did he marry Michelle?

I did not marry Michelle, nor did I marry Kimmy Gibler! hahaha

Was it hard keeping a straight face working with Saget knowing that in real life he is a pervy, dirty, man?

We made each other laugh a lot.

We also got in trouble for it a lot.

Did you watch 'The Unauthorized Full House Story'? Must have been surreal, especially if it wasn't accurate. The photos were weirdly uncanny.

I did, and it made me laugh hysterically.

I was on the Surreal Life with Flava Flav, and The Unauthorized Biography was more surreal than the Surreal Life.

How did your Cut-it-out catchphrase come about? That was my favorite part of Out of Control as a kid. Can you shed any light into that early part of your career?

I stole it from my good friend Mark Cendrowski. We've known each other since we were 9 years old. And he now directs the Big Bang Theory TV series.

Did the hand gestures come from him too?

Yes! He says that I still owe him royalties from that!

I think it was Kevin Pollack talking about Joey Gladstone being a hugely sought after role for comedians at the time, do you recall the competition? No doubt it came with a pile of personal and financial benefits, but Full House must have come at a price too? Did its wholesome corniness make your life harder dealing with other comics then or since?

When you're a comedian, and you're struggling, you pray for a Full House every single day of your life. And so it's been a gift and now Fuller House is an even bigger gift. It opened tons of doors for me.

is the Jackalope real? I promise not to tell.

Um - we're gonna have to leave that open for discussion over many beers.

Hi Dave! What's your favorite backstage story from the original Full House run?

Bonus: Favorite story with Bob Saget?

I threw my underpants up on top of my dressing room and then it become the Friends stage, then when we went back to do Fuller House, I wen tin search of my underpants and climbed up on top of the dressing room to see if they were still there.

And they were GONE! Someone stole my underpants.

And people are going to wonder "Well why did you throw your underpants?" and the reason I did that was because I was making Bob Saget make. There are limited options to making Bob laugh and one of them is taking your underpants off and throwing them on top of your dressing room.

Which comedian do you admire most?

Living or dead?

Robin Williams was a big influence. He was always very kind and complimentary to me. Very supportive - loved him!

Jackie Gleason, George Carlin and Richard Pryor.

You were cast on SNL! What a dream come true. Then you didn't get hired, because they already signed Dana Carvey? Can you describe that situation? Must have been very disappointing.

I did a screen test at NBC, my manager Brad Grey called and said that he had talked with Lorne Michaels and Lorne said "It's going to be great to have Dave with us in New York this season." And then I told everyone in my life that I was going to New York to be on SNL and then Brandon Tartikoff decided that Dana Carvey and I were too similar.

Then I had to call everyone back and tell them "Never mind." Six months later, I read a pilot titled "Full House." I would have never been on Full House had I gone to New York to be on SNL.

Who roasted Bob Saget the best, in your opinion? Greg Giraldo? Any lines that night you remember as particularly hilarious and accurate?

Jeff Ross and Greg Giraldo.

And when Cloris Leachman said "I'm not here to roast Bob Saget, I'm here to fuck John Stamos."

Longtime fan of Full House here, so I have a question. How many different voices can you do?

Depends on what I'm drinking!

How much of the comedy and impressions on Full House were your ideas ?

The writers came to watch me do stand-up and incorporated a lot of my act, but when we got to later seasons of the show, they gave me free reign.

You were a rookie right on the heels of the historic first L.A. Comedy Store/Improv comedy boom (Jay Leno, David Letterman, Tom Dreesen.) Essentially where stand-up as we know it was created. Were you in on the strike meetings? Do you have any stories of those early days you can share? Did you ever see Steve Lubetkin?

I got there right after the strike. And no, he had already killed himself by the time I got there. A tragedy, for sure.

With a show that played so often and so long in syndication, were those residuals more than you made in the first place on FH?

As I say in my act - "I can buy a new t-shirt every week if I want. Long sleeve!"

Who is the toughest act you ever followed?

Robin Williams at The Comedy Story on Sunset Boulevard.

I watched Full House when I was younger and now my daughter who is 7 is watching Fuller House non-stop. What do you think it is about those shows that make it such a hit with just about everyone? Also, Ellie says Hi, she thinks you're funny. :)

Sounds like Ellie would love The Adventures of Jimmy Bugar! laughs

Um - I think it's a throwback. It's video comfort food for a lot of people. And Full House and Fuller House - I think people feel the love that the actors genuinely have for each other in real life and that's hard to fake.

Did I mention that John Stamos, Lori Loughlin, and Jodi Sweetin are all doing voices in The Adventures of Jimmy Bugar? laughs

In what way are you a danger to society?

Um - a danger to society? Laughs, evilly.

I don't know.

Um, if I make people laugh while they are driving, could be hazardous, I guess. It's better than texting while driving, though.

SNL, SCTV, or Monty Python?

SCTV! smiles

Brilliant! And Dave Thomas is one of my best friends.

Who took you under their wing when you first started stand-up?

Garry Shandling did!

You drop a name like that without some stories?! Remember anything you would share?

Garry and I used to do a lot of writing together. He had a cabin up in Big Bear, California.

And we would get in a little aluminum boat, go to the middle of Big Bear Lake, and sit there and write jokes for his Tonight Show appearances.

Two idiots sitting in a boat - laughing their heads off.

I love the jabs that are taken towards the Olsen Twins on Fuller House!!

What is something that would surprise us on how normal you are? Day to day life stuff?

I'm an instrument-rated pilot! I also like to play ice hockey, I play golf. And I love fishing.

I'm an instrument-rated pilot!

In that case, the real question is, do you have a tailwheel endorsement? (to get to the great fishing spots)

I do not. I have a Beech Bonanza Vtail.

Wayne Gretzky or Bobby Orr?

Um - well, I know both of them. But - they both revolutionized the game. Bobby Orr for defensemen and Gretzky has records that - some of them - will never be touched.

I'm gonna say both.

How often do people ask you to "cut, it, out" with the hand signals?

Laughs

All the time.

And they always act like they are the first one to surprise me with it. "I bet no one's ever done that!"

Yup, you're right. Customer's always right.

Hi Dave! Thank you for growing up with me!

Two questions:

Is that the same Mr. Woodchuck? And what is your favorite breakfast food?

Thank you!

The Mr. Woodchuck on Fuller House was giving to me by Jimmy Fallon.

Favorite breakfast food - well, I love salmon. laughs I do, I eat it for breakfast all the time!

Hi Dave,

When not acting and making jokes what are some of your hobbies?

Flying airplanes, golfing, fishing, and ice hockey.

I love writing musical story books! Like The Adventures of Jimmy Bugar - available on iTunes and Amazon. :)

1. What was the first day like on Fuller House?
2. What was your favorite moment of Full House?

1. Awesome. Surreal. But awesome.

2. See another one of my comments above!

Hi Dave,

Joey is actually my favorite character on Full/Fuller House, you were one of the reasons I kept watching the show back then and why I watch the new show now.

Honestly, I think because of Joey, I learned that is was ok to not take life super seriously all the time and it is ok to still act like a goofy kid sometimes. So I really appreciate that.

I have a few questions:

A) How much of a shock was it when you heard Full House was coming back as a Netflix series?

B) What was your favorite impression to do on Full House?

C) What was it like doing the voice of Peter Venkman on "The Real Ghostbusters". Did Bill Murray ever give you any praise/critiques about it?

D) Do you have idea if Joey are married or not in Fuller house?

A) It wasn't a shock because we had heard about it for years. People wanted us to do a reunion, so John Stamos was the first one to tell me that there was a deal made with Netflix and Warner Bros. I was somewhat shocked at the overwhelming response we've received worldwide.

B) Joe Pesci as a potato.

C) It was an honor and a privilege. And no, he didn't.

D) He is! And I'm hoping to meet my wife and children this season.

Do you have any regrets or anything you wish you had done differently while filming Full House?

No.

Are you going to check out the "Olsen Twins Hiding From The Paparazzi" Exhibit in Brooklyn?

No, but I think it's awesome. I just won't have time.

Did I mention I'll be on the Today Show tomorrow?! And I'll be talking about my musical story book The Adventures of Jimmy Bugar.

laughs

Kids are freaking out for this book, and I'm so happy.

What do you think about the movie Predator?

I do a really good imitation of the Predator character.

proceeds to imitate

Did you get to keep anything from the set of full house after filming?

I kept the original Mr. Woodchuck. And then my dog Ranger ate his face.

With social media, your fans can reach you cheaply and easily. Has that made the interactions any less precious? I would imagine getting a letter in the 80s was rarer when someone had to go to the trouble to researching an address, buying a stamp etc.... so it would have felt a little more substantial?

It's the thought that counts.

Who do you look up to as a child?

My dad, cuz he was taller than me. laughs

Hi Dave!

Thanks for the AMA. I remember the short-lived "America's Funniest People." I believe you introduced me to the equally short-lived Kriss-Kross duo.

What's your favourite "I'm a powerful celebrity" story?

I don't think I'm a powerful celebrity, first of all! laughs

So I guess I don't really have one.

Buster Keaton or Charlie Chaplin?

Charlie Caplin.

How are you?

Well, I really want the chance to tell people that if they have kids, or nieces or nephews, or friends with kids, grandkids, students, teachers, anyway - that The Adventures of Jimmy Bugar is the gift of reading, music, and laughter. You can totally give this musical book as a gift, and will be getting kids reading and enjoying music at the same time.

I haven't really found a way to say that yet today, so thanks for giving me the chance!

Was it true Bill Murray didn't like Lorenzo Music doing Venkman, and that's how you got the job on Ghostbusters?

I don't know if that's true. I do know that the producers wanted the voice to sound more like Bill Murray.

Who did you prefer: John Byner, Rich Little, or Frank Gorshin?

Wow - Frank Gorshin cuz he was the Riddler!

Out of all the voices/impressions that you can do, which is your favourite to do?

I love doing obscure voices. Like Albert Brooks or his brother Bob Einstein.

Who's going to win the Stanley Cup this year?

Gee - laughs

moderator is wearing a Blackhawks jersey, for full disclosure

This could be the season for the Capitals. They are pretty damn good. They are awfully good. And Ovi is a beast. He is a monster.

Ever consider writing some sort of children's book? Perhaps about bodily functions? Seems like you would be a natural for it.

Have I mentioned The Adventures of Jim - ha ha ha.

what ever happened to the guy who played "Hern Berfert" on "Out of Control"?

also--were you REALLY that attracted to CHeech and chong in that movie?

He lives in Pittsburgh, and he's a dear friend of mine to this day!

Did you enjoy working with Nancy Kerrigan?

I did! She has such a great sense of humor.

What are some practical tips for giving a good performance in voice acting? Can you go too big?

You can go too big. It has to be what the intention of the character is and what the producers, writers,and director want.