Thank you everyone for attending our fourth celebrity chat. Please hold all questions until we let you know it is OK to begin submitting questions. We are very excited to have Meredith McCoy - voice of Android 18 - here with us. For the next hour, Meredith is here to answer your questions and get to know you. Remember you are only allowed to ask 3 questions, so make them count.
Hey guys, this is Meredith McCoy...I'm very excited to have a chance to talk to you all. I'm new at this web chat stuff so hang with me.:)
Q: What are your thoughts on Anime becoming more mainstream in the United States?
A: I think its awesome ...means more work
Q: If you were Android 18 in real life, would you marry someone like Krillin?
A: No…hahaha. I think Sonny is great though.
Q: Is it fun doing Android 18's voice?
A: Yes, Android 18 is my favorite.
Q: Hey. I am friends with a bunch of people from FUNimation and I am glad I can talk to you. In the newer Buu Saga episodes you are using a different approach with 18's voice, why is that?
A: Because she is human now. Plus I'm a lot more comfortable with her character
Q: What's your favorite saga?
A: Android saga...hello
Q: Do you have any plans after DBZ is finished?
A: Yes, I'm taking over. Just kidding... I'm hopefully going to be working on some of the other cartoons.
Q: Who are you close friends with in the DBZ cast?
A: Laura Bailey and I are best friends. We auditioned for 18 at the same time.
Q: What DBZ character is your favorite one?
A: I like Vegeta because I'm in love with Chris Sabat...but isn't everyone?
Q: Are you going to take part in the DBZ Hummer Tour?
A: I don't know.
Q: Do you ever talk or hang out with Kara Edwards, voice actor of Videl and Goten?
A: No, I have never met her.
Q: Do you act like the character you portray on the show?
A: More Launch than 18. Blonde Launch, that is. haha
Q: How did you get into the business?
.A: Luck
Q: What episode are you working on currently?
A: episode 246... but 18 isn't in that episode.
Q: Will you marry me?
A: Ask Krillin.
Q: What other TV shows have you acted on?
A: I've done some other cartoon stuff...I do more singing than acting.
Q: How long does it take for an episode to be finished before it is put into the stores?
A: I don't really work in this area...but from what I've heard about 6 months.
Q: Who would you choose to be if you weren't 18?
A: Hmmm....I think I'd want to be...Can I be a boy?…Hmmm...Trunks. Cause he is HOT!
Q: I think #18 is a little boring with her monotone voice, are you told to act that way?
A: Yep. It was worse before... haha. Come on... she's an ANDROID!
Q: Will you be coming to any future conventions in Australia like the Comicfest next April?
A: Will I be coming? Yeah -- if they ask me to!
Q: Who is your favorite person on the cast to work with?
A: Laura Bailey. She cracks me up!
Q: Who would you marry in DBZ besides Krillin if everyone were single?
A: Trunks! Hello! He's HOT! ( And cause Eric asked me. )
Q: Do you collect anything from DBZ?
A: My action figure... er... nothing else really. Is that conceited?
Q: Do you like martial arts?
A: Are you hitting on me?
Q: What's it like doing a voice over with a character that shows hardly any emotion?
A: Very emotional. Haha.
Q: What is your favorite book/movie?
A: Oh geez...I don't really go to see movies... but I liked American Beauty. Oh... and books...er...Harry Potter.
Q: Do you like any other anime shows? If so, which ones?
A: I really don't watch much TV. Sorry. I travel all the time. I dance a lot. I sing. Sorry.
Q: Do you have a CD?
A: Not one that is released. But I will soon.
Q: What's the stupidest question you've ever been asked?
A: I've had some really dumb ones...Uhm..."Do you want to sell you hair on E-Bay?"
Q: Can I have your autograph?
A: Yeah... uh... sure.
Q: How old are you?
A: 21. (smiling)
Q: What kind of music do you sing and where can I find it?
A: I sing mostly swing and jazz, but recently I've been doing pop stuff. I sing in Dallas for the jazz/swing stuff, and I am working on the pop stuff.
Q: What do you do in your free time?
A: What free time? Today I have to go see a show, and I sing later on tonight.
Q: Are you married?
A: No. Other than to Krillin
Q: Do you have a crush on anyone at the studio?
A: Chris Sabat. I already told you that.
Q: Who do you think wears the pants in the relationship, 18 or Krillin?
A: That is a dumb question. I think it is pretty obvious. Chris Sabat does. 18!
Q: What do you think of the people who criticize the voice actors of DBZ?
A: They have the right to their own opinion. People criticize us? Just kidding.
Q: Have you ever met the voice of Goku?
A: Aw... Yes. I have... no more comments.
Q: Will you sing at my birthday party!?
A: Uhm…I'm scared of clowns. Not that you're a clown. But...depending on what kind of birthday party it is...We'll see.
Q: Where were you raised and currently where do you live?
A: Dallas. Dallas.
Q: How many voice actors work on DBZ?
A: About 40. (So I'm told.)
Q: How many other characters did you audition for?
A: At the time of 18, only one. I have auditioned for other parts later. Launch. Kid Chi-Chi. Keiko ( YuYu ) Videl. I audition for any new female or kid role. Any good actor does.
Q: Do you have an outfit just like 18's?
A: Ha HA! No. I am afraid I don't. My little sister is going to be 18 for Halloween.
Q: What was the most embarrassing /funniest moment that you had at the recording studio?
A: Whenever Chris asks me a personal question when I am in the recording booth and then records my answer and plays it back for everyone! Ok... not the naughty type of personal question. Get your head out of the GUTTER!
Q: Did you say yes to Eric?
A: Uhm... I told him I'm thinking about it.
Q: Does Chris Sabat scare you at times?
A: ALL THE TIME! Actually, I could take him.
Q: What advice would you give to someone who would like to become a voice actor or actress?
A: Get an agent! And a lawyer.
Q: Do you like Pizza?
A: Yes, but I can't eat it very often because it makes me fat
Q: Did becoming famous change your life?
A: I didn't know I was famous.
Q: What is your favorite place you have visited?
A: Tahiti
Q: Do you have your own website, and if not, would you want/like one?
A: No, I don't have one. But if you want to make me one... I would be delighted! E-mail me!
Q: Do you like being a good android or a bad android?
A: It depends on if I feel like being naughty or not.
Q: Do you speak any other languages?
A: Ebonics. Just kidding. No.
Q: I have heard that some of the DBZ voice actors get together every once and awhile and watch the out takes from the recording sessions, is this true?
A: Yes
Q: How long have you been singing and dancing?
A: My whole life.
Q: Will you be making any public appearances in Dallas?
A: I sing every week in Dallas.
Q: If you ever have children, would you let them watch a show like Dragonball Z?
A: Sure, why not?
Q: What does Chris Sabat look like?
A: HOT! Just kidding. No one has ever ACTUALLY seen the elusive Chris Sabat.
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: One Cat. Cookie.
Q: Did you watch a lot of TV when were younger?
A: Never been a big TV watcher.
Q: What was the greatest piece of advice that was given to you?
A: I really can't think of anything in particular that sticks out. Sorry.
Q: Are you going to be in any of FUNimation's other projects, like Blue Gender, Yu Yu Hakusho, or Lupin?
A: Yeah... YuYu. I am Atsuko. Yususke's mom. Blue Gender has not been fully cast yet. Chris says he has some roles in mind for me.
Q: Do you find it weird hearing yourself on TV?
A: yeah... I think so.
Q: Is 18 your first voice-over?
A: Yes. She sure was.
Q: Ever been to Japan?
A: No. But I've eaten Japanese food...
Q: Can you fly?
A: In an airplane.
Q: Do you get offended by the blond jokes?
A: No. Most of them go right over my head. Just kidding.
Q: How tall are you?
A: 5' 7"
Q: Will Dragonball Z ever hit the Big Screens?
A: I hope so.
Q: How would you describe your personality?
A: Depends on what mood I'm in. I am usually pretty happy.
Q: How often do you work at the FUNimation studios?
A: Once a week... more or less. It depends on how much they need me.
Q: What has been the best thing about working for FUNimation so far?
A: I really like going on conventions. All the actors are really nice.
Q: Did you ever faint in the studio?
A: No. I have never fainted in the studio. But making fighting noise can make me want to pass out.
Q: Do you ever visit the DBZ fan sites?
A: I have before. Sometimes. Yeah.
Q: When you go in to record a voice do you imagine yourself as your character?
A: Am I am method actor? Somewhat. You have to watch them and imitate what they are doing. I AM ANDROID 18!
Q: What is your favorite convention so far?
A: I liked San Diego - Comic Con
Q: Do you now why DBZ characters fall over when something funny happens?
A: They are a little over-dramatic. I don't know.
Q: Will you be cast as any of the DragonballGT characters?
A: If Android 18 is in GT. I will be in it. No question.
Q: Do you like being married to a short bald guy with no nose?
A: Sonny or Krillin?
Q: Are you coming to Comic Con next year as well? Please say yes.
A: I don't know.
Q: If I sent you an android 18 card, would you sign if for me?
A: Yeah... Please mail it to FUNImation Productions / 6851 NE Loop 820, Suite 247 / Fort Worth, Texas 76180
Q: Do you have a southern accent?
A: Not really.
Q: Do you have any idea how famous you are out here?
A: No. No idea. You tell me.
Allright guys... It has been fun.Let me clear a couple of things up before I go: 1.) Not dating Chris Sabat. 2.) Eric did not ask me to marry him. 3.) I don't speak Ebonics. It was great chatting with you guys. I love all the fans. Thanks for being so supportive. I don't know what else to say... THANKS!
Love,
Meredith.
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