JohnMarshallROAR

It was originally released all over the world as a family film. It was always (music-wise) meant to be light because we knew it was an intense film and needed some light moments.

Tim League and Drafthouse Films figured out that it was and should have always been marketed as the most dangerous film ever done.

There were some legal and creditor issues that prevented it from being released in America.

I knew them all by name -- that was really important because if you didn't know which one you'd be dead.

My favorite was Nicky, a 700 lb Siberian tiger because I'd had him since he was ten pounds and he was sooo cute. I was the coolest kid in school because all the kids wanted to come over.

Least favorite was probably the one that bit me... you know what, that's unfair...

It was probably Donnie, named after Don Johnson. Donnie never bit me but he bit Dad twice and almost bit me three times. God knows how many times other people.

Probably more than 300. This was due to many different factors: injury, fear of injury, just not being able to hang...all of the above, and more I suppose.

The answer to the first part -- it was originally intended to do that, but we've since learned that animals and people shouldn't be together. That is the message of Tippi's non-profit organization Shambala.

My family discuss it, Jerry (my brother) and I discuss it. Tippi is not thrilled with the release of the film and Melanie's very busy.

Had nightmares? They stopped two weeks ago. I got desensitized. I used to watch this once or twice a year and would show it to a new girlfriend. This time around I've immersed myself. They finally stopped right around the time I did the CBS This Morning show.

Now I only have good memories.