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My wife and I fell in love with you as Olive Snook in “Pushing Daisies” and my kids find you hysterical every time we watch “Rio 2.”

Also, I was at one of your performances a few years ago. I’m a father of two daughters, and it was the first time I had heard “Fathers and Daughters.” I had never had a song move me like that, and I must admit I got misty-eyed.

  Here are my questions:

Your voice is so peppy, powerful, and unique – do you think that has typecast you in certain roles? Would you even be interested in doing more dark, dramatic roles?

 

In Rio 2, what was the environment like working with Jermaine Clement? Did you two improvise a lot of your scenes?

 

There was a lighting accident a couple years ago that you have since recovered from, how did that accident affect you professionally and personally?

 

Any news about “Pushing Daisies” or “Rio” that I can share with my family?

Jemaine Clement: My daughter is infatuated with the ‘Rio’ franchise, so our family has seen them countless times. My daughter has two homemade Blue Macaw costumes and frequently will not respond to her own name, but will respond to being called “Jewel.”

Three questions from my family:

Spouse: Every time I watch a new animated tv show or movie, the villain’s voice is never as deliciously evil as Nigel’s; did you ever imagine your voice would be someone’s favorite choice for villain?

Kids: The “I poop on people and I blame it on seagulls” is one of the best lyrics ever! Did you immediately comprehend its awesomeness? Were there any lyrics you found especially clever but didn’t make it in “Pretty Bird”?

Me: Specifically focusing on your “Bat Fight!” line in ‘What we do in the shadows,’ some of your jokes are hilarious simply by how you deliver them. Is that something you trained for and learned, or is that just an inherent quality?