GleeFan Exclusive: Chris Colfer Q&A
After reading through hundreds and hundreds of questions that were sent in, Tinkers and I were able to pick 10 questions to send to Chris Colfer! I hope you enjoy the Q&A, and hopefully we can have more in the future. The entire Q&A is posted after the jump. Feel free to comment about it below!
A big thanks to Chris Colfer for being kind enough to answer our questions so quickly! :)
Q: “If the Glee cast were to ever go on an international tour, which country would you most like to visit? :D”
– Ayesha
A: How could I only pick one? England, France, and Black Forest Germany. I’d also like to go skiing on the Matterhorn in Switzerland and eat my weight in pasta in Italy. Knowing me I’d probably sneak over to Austria and find the Sound of Music filming locations.
Q: “Do you think it will feel different when you go back to filming? Will you be more nervous filming now that Glee has been so wildly successful? Is there more pressure?”
– Rose
A: Yikes, now that you mention it, there might be! We filmed the first 13 just hoping it’d be successful and hoping there would be lots of fans. I think now that we’ve found success and have seen how much the show is loved by you guys it’ll feel like what we’re doing has more purpose to it. (Insert “Purpose” from Avenue Q)
Q: “I bet it was hard, performing in a wheelchair for the majority of the episode [Wheels]! What was that like? Were you nervous about the fan reactions–especially the ones from those bound to a wheelchair themselves?”
– Jennifer
A: We all had major biceps by the time that fiasco was over! We managed to learn it in two days and film it in one! (No idea how we pulled that off!) That episode dealt with a lot of sensitive issues that I think were handled beautifully. Thankfully the feeling has been mutual with all the groups it related too.
Q: “Has playing Kurt inspired any changes in your own sense of fashion or affected your personal style since you’ve been on the show? If so, in what way?”
– Desiree
A: Absolutely! Nowadays when I get dressed I have to think to myself “if Kurt saw me in this, how could he insult me?” We have VERY different styles, but he has opened my eyes a bit to the fashion world. I pay attention to labels now. (I love Prada eyewear for some reason.) Target is still my favorite store though.
Q: “Do you get to sing anything in the Madonna episode? What have you heard about that? It sounds like it will be fun!”
– Daisha
A: I can’t say, but we can’t wait to film that episode! It should be really really really fun! I just hope they don’t make Kurt wear a cone bra.
Q: “You and the rest of the cast use Twitter a lot to interact with fans. Why is this so important for you to do?”
– Lisa
A: It’s great to have instant communication and feedback from fans but Twitter can be a dangerous thing. Cory tweeted where we were eating once and 40 people showed up to the restaurant. Don’t ever take anything I tweet seriously though, I only try to make people laugh. Hence “try.”
Q: “Hey Chris! I was wondering: assuming that all the characters are sophomores, and if each season counts as one school year, does that mean there can only be 3 seasons of Glee? Or will they continue into college somehow?”
– Tinkers
A: Good question. I don’t know. Maybe the Glee Club will get trapped in an underground bunker for a few years? Perhaps their plane will crash on a tropical island? We could go fives years into the future one season like on Housewives and be in college (then I’d be playing older than I really am.) Or maybe they’re planning on firing us soon to bring in new kids. That’s depressing. Anything is possible…
Q: “I heard there’s an episode modeled after Glee getting bumped from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the back nine. What episode are you looking forward to filming the most?”
– Jimmie
A: (There is? I’m the last to know everything!) That one! Also, Ryan Murphy promised me I could perform another one of my favorite songs in the next nine! So I look forward to that, but it’s a secret… ;)
Q: “Hi Chris! I’m a hard-core Gleek and Kurt is one of my favorite characters. I saw you on Bonnie Hunt and found it so interesting how different you are from your character. Are there any similarities between you and your character?
What is the biggest misconception that people have about you, now that you’re in the public eye?”
– Darshana
A: Thanks! I love Bonnie! One of the biggest misconceptions is that I am Kurt. It’s hard convincing people I’m not when the role was written for me and the media begins to focus so much on our similarities. But I don’t mind it. I wish I was more like him. I’m more of a mix between Rachel and Sue (determined, nerdy, perfectionist, with lots of inappropriate witty remarks that make Amber punch me in the shoulder.) I’ve noticed I’ve started picking up some of Kurt’s traits (crossing the legs when I sit, standing with one hip out). That’s what you get when you pretend to be someone else all day!
Q: “What was it like to film the scene with the deaf choir’s version of “Imagine”? Was it a very emotional scene for everyone?”
– Emily
A: Oh yes. We were all teary eyed! Then again, that could have been from the whiplash we got during the Hair/Crazy in Love number. The deaf choir members were a lot of fun! I wish I could say we had long intellectual conversations about the struggles the hard-of-hearing community faces…but they taught me how to sign bad words instead, which I think we both enjoyed more.
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If you liked it, read our other two Q&A’s with Jenna Ushkowitz and Amber Riley.
I tune out eveything but Kurt when i watch Glee! Chris Colfer is really my inspiration for EVERYTHING i think to myself “what would Chris do??” This was amazing I”M A HUGE GLEEK
good questions!
chris is amazing! // kurt is one of my favorite characters
will there be anymore exclusive q & a’s in the future.
Pretty good Qs, but even better As!
Fave bit was, “lots of inappropriate witty remarks that make Amber punch me in the shoulder.”
That’s what I do with my friends! I feel so closer to him now. lol
love the questions chosen, love the answers even better.
about 9/10ths of watching glee is just to hear your witty comments and what you’re going to do :)
yeah, we all heard about random controversies with FOX.
but I think it’s good that they’re trying to help you not be typecast.
keep up the great work, and I want to see the Madonna episode very badly now D:
“I wish I could say we had long intellectual conversations about the struggles the hard-of-hearing community faces…but they taught me how to sign bad words instead, which I think we both enjoyed more.”
HAHAHA!!! chris is awesome. i also love that we’re the same age. :)
Such a fun Q&A! Chris’ answers were fantastic. I really love hearing about the differences between actors and their characters. It’s always so interesting and makes me appreciate their acting abilities even more than I already did.
I look forward to more Q&As! :)
I lenjoy following many of the GLEE cast on Twitter.
I adore Naya Rivera and Heather Morris, Hoping they have more involved parts next season (Please Ryan)
AUSTRALIA loves GLEE !!
“I wish I could say we had long intellectual conversations about the struggles the hard-of-hearing community faces…but they taught me how to sign bad words instead, which I think we both enjoyed more.”
LMAO!!! I LOVE HIM!
i love the cast of glee. they’re so sweet and really talented.
brazil loves glee ! please come to brazil !
Amazing review. :D Chris, you are one heck of a dude. You’d even go to Austria? Aww. That’s so cute. I love both you and Kurt! :)
That’s really interesting. Chris Colfer is amazing!
OMG is Chris Colfer actually going to read these comments!?!?! They didn’t pick my questions :(. Well I am like one of the biggest Kurtsies out there! I know almost everything there is to k ow about Kurt, and even Chris! So if you are reading this Chris than I love you!!!! (No really I do. You are really cute! ;) I love everything you do on the show and I don’t lknow why I amtyping so much since you probably aren’t gonna read this anyways :( I LOVE YOU CHRIS!!!
P.S. you were in my dream last night. I ran up and hugged you but you kept trying to get away from me :P :D
Thank you so much for picking my question! Chris is so witty and insightful, love him. GLEEKS RULE!!!!!!!!
I’m such a hardcore kurtsy, so reading this interview was awesome! I love Chris Colfer. He really is my inspiration and role model. I can’t wait for the next Glee tour.. I will definitely be there.
I just want to say that Chris is such an inspiration to all. He is without a doubt one of the primary reasons I am so hooked on Glee. Bravo, Chris. You are SUCH a star!!!
lol cc is soo funny but kurt is to of course! chris colfer is my hero……idol………GOD!!!! luv ya cc <3
hi chris u r my idol i love you soooooooooooo much and i want to visit usa just to see you and glee cast loooooooooooooooooooove you i wish i have your email
I really appreciate all the issues this series has dealt with. There is SO MUCH to deal with as teens and as adults, and it’s good to get it all out in the open and start working together as a team.
Hey! at this point in the story, wouldn’t it be great for the Glee Club to perform Seussical with Kurt as JoJo, Finn as Horton, Rachel as Gertrude, Santana as Mazie, and Sue as the sour kangaroo, etc. It would make a perfect dream episode for a Kurt wondering what world he belongs in and what’s going to be his fate — based (of course) on Kurt’s childhood favorite author, Dr. Seuss.
Chris you are the highlight of my life seriously ! Your personal life story is even more conpelling then “Kurt’s”. You went from being bullied at school to literally “Defying Gravity” I know how it feels to have know friends. I’m the same age as you but the only friends I have are my cousins. My personality is alot like “Tina” on Glee I have a hard time feeling comfortable around people I don’t know. I like to think it’s an unfortunate side affect of homeschool and living in the boondocks most of my life ! What I love about you is your so real and honest but most of all you have a heart of Gold only your heart is worth more then all the gold in the world !!!!!! I feel like even though your way more talented then i’ll ever be maybe there’s still a small light at the end of the tunnel for me and I woud’nt feel that way if it was’nt for you so thank you for giving me the strength to keep going cause it’s bad right now but maybe it will get better.
Great questions. I love this website and use it all the time. There is a really great set up.
Just wanted to say I am in love with Chris and his character. He is totally awesome on the show and seems so great as a person from what ive seen. If only I could meet him!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool questions!I really love Kurt’s character and Chris in general,his(Chris’s) snarky/witty/absolutely darling comments are so much fun to read! I’m really sad that not many magazines seem to feature him,I mean, Darren Criss(not meaning to offend anyone)and other Glee boys, are featured as pin-ups and have articles but Chris seems to be cut off from that.
I mean I get that Darren is great and all but I really wish people would remember CHRIS!If it wasn’t for Chris, there wouldn’t BE a Blaine(Darren) for Kurt, or the Warblers for that matter.
BT,is it me or does anyone else ever get there eyes dragged to Jeff[played by Riker Lynch](the blond that also auditioned for a solo) when they perform? I think they’d be cute together!^^
I LOVE CHRIS SO MUCH. i wold be lying if i said someone liked(loved) him more than me. this was posted back in 2009 yet i read it every couple of weeks just so it fuses into my brain. when i watch glee i watch kurt, not the rest of the crew. he has really changed my life and when he answers fan questions it just makes me so happy. i love u chris
chris is soooo adorable!! he is such an amazing person!! it is my dream 2 meet him!! he has the voice of an ANGEL!! and im a total gleek and i just LOVE the show!! kurt is my most fav character and im glad kurt just got a boyfriend!! (blaine) i would love 2 see them kiss a second time on the show!
Chris is quite the man, Donna i disagree with you, I love him more! :)
Love you too chris, yaaaaaaa. You have free invitation to come stay in my Bali villa (if you read this)…
Yeah, Chris is really gentleman!
My Name Jeff Ball from Buffalo New York
I Biggest fan of Glee an Glee Club i know you are singing and Dancing also acting you played Kurt Hummel and you friend Darren Criss he Blain Anderson you two are freinds in the show in glee he he join the glee club you and him great high voices Great job the show your biggest fan And friend Jeff Ball