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Welcome to the live Celebrity Chat! You can each ask three questions.
Exits: Lobby
funman says, "Thank you everyone for attending our first official celebrity
chat. Please hold all questions until we let you know it is OK to begin
submitting questions. We are very excited to have Chris Sabat, voice of
Vegeta, Piccolo and Yamcha here with us. Chris is also the head voice
director at FUNimation. For the next hour, Chris is here to answer your
questions and get to know you. Remember you are only allowed to ask 3
questions, so make them count. DBZ fans I give you Chris Sabat."
chris sabat says, "Hey guys... I'm glad you were able to make it over to us
today. I know that I've met many of you at various conventions and I hope I
will be able to answer all of your questions. There are a couple of topics
I wouldn't mind steering you away from: 1.) DBZ Music... I have nothing to
do with it. 2.) Basic questions about the plot of DBZ... episode summaries
can be found almost anywhere. 3.) Questions beyond the scope of my job.
Just to refresh you, I am the Voice Director and a VA. I don't write
scripts for DBZ, compose music for DBZ, make programming decisions about
DBZ, translate DBZ, etc... Asking questions about any topic from the above
list would be a waste of your time. Oh... and I'm pretty darn happy to be
doing this. Let us begin... "
funman presents the speaker with question #4 from li shenron2:
whos your fav. villian
chris sabat says, "My fav. villian, honestly... is Vegeta. Nothing to do
with my voice, of course."
funman presents the speaker with question #15 from sweet bulma:
chris are you as sexy as your voice?????????? i think you are!
chris sabat says, "Er... I am rather sexy. Yes."
funman presents the speaker with question #25 from ai_lima:
Oops, I thought this was the chat...Hi! I'd like to know, why do you voice
so many characters? Just wondering...
chris sabat says, "I auditioned for FUNimation in '99. I was selected
blindly for the parts that I am currently playing. I was not involved with
casting at the time."
chris sabat says, "Remember... FUNimation was just kicking off it's
production of DBZ when I was cast... the actor pool was a lot slimmer, I
suppose."
chris sabat says, "Sorry if any of you are offended about it."
funman presents the speaker with question #17 from c-nile:
How did you become interested in doing the voice for an anime character?
chris sabat says, "I have always been interested in using my voice. Who
would turn down a role on DBZ, or any anime property if it was offered."
funman presents the speaker with question #22 from _android_18_:
Which is your favorite character, Vegeta, Piccolo, or Yamcha?
chris sabat says, "Vegeta is my favorite, but hard on the voice. Yamcha is
my least favorite ( he is a wuss ) but is the easiest on my voice."
funman presents the speaker with question #34 from li shenron2:
What animes have you seen
chris sabat says, "That is a long list, bro."
chris sabat says, "Recently... Gasaraki."
funman presents the speaker with question #36 from stacy tancrati:
Mr. Sabat I am a College Student in my Twenties and I am very interested in
becoming a voice actress. It is a career I hope to pursue. What advice can
you give me?
chris sabat says, "Read a lot. Read out loud. Make contacts. Take acting
or voice lessons. Keep an open mind and don't let opportunities pass you
by."
funman presents the speaker with question #35 from c-nile:
What advice would you give someone who is trying to get into voice acting?
chris sabat says, "Er... I thought I just answered that."
chris sabat says, "Oh... and try not to take my job, okay?"
funman presents the speaker with question #39 from realshockwave:
Will Picollo be in original DB and if so will it be same voice? Another one
is When will DBZGT finally air?
chris sabat says, "As long as I work for FUNimation, I will voice Piccolo,
at least I hope. DBZGT = 2003"
funman presents the speaker with question #40 from trunkszfighterz:
Do you play the voices in the uncut versions?
chris sabat says, "Hee hee."
chris sabat says, "Yes *&$#^!! ( Sorry... that had to be edited. )"
funman presents the speaker with question #41 from crash:
What was it like going SSJ?
chris sabat says, "Super Saiyan Jesus?"
chris sabat says, "Just kidding..."
chris sabat says, "I feel a real kinship with my characters... Vegetas
crowning moment was as special to me as anyone. Probably more."
funman presents the speaker with question #42 from angellovestrunks:
How was it working on Dragonball z?
chris sabat says, "It was fine. Thanks for asking."
chris sabat says, "Oh... wait. It is still happening."
funman presents the speaker with question #44 from supersaijinvegeta:
what sit like playing the tow meanest characters in the show??(except with
the gohan piccolo thing)
chris sabat says, "FAN-FREAKIN' TASTIC! Although I can tend to be pretty
crabby after a long session."
funman presents the speaker with question #45 from unknown_gokitz:
ok, sabat, if u could do the voice of another character, who woul it b
chris sabat says, "I no longer wish to do any more voices on DBZ.
Although... Mr. Satan is pretty darn fun to direct."
funman presents the speaker with question #46 from hell trunks01:
How much money do you get paid?
chris sabat says, "More than I make in a year."
funman presents the speaker with question #47 from c-nile:
how do you feel about the editing/censorship between the japanese and
american DBZ episodes?
chris sabat says, "That is a long long answer."
chris sabat says, "I do not prefer censorship of any kind."
chris sabat says, "I am not responsible for the editing of DBZ."
chris sabat says, "It is beyond my control."
chris sabat says, "Sorry, guys."
funman presents the speaker with question #55 from tuxedo_jericho:
Chris, first question, being an actor, I know how hard it is to change
voices, how hars is it for you to change your voice for all three
characters?
chris sabat says, "It was hard at first... but it got easier. I use a
reference line for each character so as not to mix them up."
funman presents the speaker with question #59 from ss kakarot:
qustion 1: What is you're favorite episode?
chris sabat says, "That is a tough one..."
chris sabat says, "I love episode 194... Trunks returning to the future."
funman presents the speaker with question #61 from crash:
How did u learn all the DBZ terms?
chris sabat says, ""Learn DBZ in 10 easy steps." Book on Tape. Random
House."
chris sabat says, "Actually... over time."
chris sabat says, "A long, long time."
chris sabat says, "I study the episodes as best I can and read as much as
possible."
funman presents the speaker with question #63 from ai_lima:
If you didn't do voice acting what would you do?
chris sabat says, "Haunt other voice actors on chat rooms."
funman presents the speaker with question #73 from majinbejiitaxv:
Have you ever watched the japanese version to study the characters you
portray, and if so why is your take on them so different?
chris sabat says, "My take on the characters was already set by the Ocean
cast. I was only hired as a mimic. Of course, their cast kicked booty, so
I did the best I could."
funman presents the speaker with question #75 from samurai x:
which on outta the three voices you do, do you find yourself most alike?
chris sabat says, "I find myself most like MR. POPO."
chris sabat says, "Need your car washed?"
funman presents the speaker with question #76 from mugencivichx:
How do you get pumped up for doing all the voice work such as screams, I mean how do you make them sound like they are real and not all fake
chris sabat says, "Red Bull."
chris sabat says, "And a lot of practice. I have a philosophy when
directing that I also apply to myself. "Scream right the first time and you
don't have to do it again.""
funman presents the speaker with question #83 from trans1000:
Out of all the sagas,which one did you hate the most?
chris sabat says, "FriezZzzzzzzzzzzzza"
funman presents the speaker with question #87 from vegeta_2001:
When will you be doing signings in Wisconsin?
chris sabat says, "Next time I need some cheese."
chris sabat says, "No idea, bro."
funman presents the speaker with question #85 from gohans_qt:
Who do you think has the best lines?
chris sabat says, "Icarus."
chris sabat says, "Seriously... I like Vegeta's lines... he is such a
bastard."
funman presents the speaker with question #89 from crash:
What was you favorite battle scene?
chris sabat says, "17 vs. Piccolo."
funman presents the speaker with question #91 from ku13go:
Boxers or briefs
chris sabat says, "commando."
chris sabat says, "No... boxers."
funman presents the speaker with question #97 from kiwi_piccolo:
I heard you came to New Zealand for our Armageddon,what did you think of
our country and the people?
chris sabat says, "I LOVE NZ. If I could go there again soon, I would be
very happy. The sheep were very nice to me. ( wink wink )"
funman presents the speaker with question #113 from stacy tancrati:
Second question, how does funimation go about holding auditions for Voice
actors? Are auditions by appointment or do people just come in or send demo
tapes or audition at convetions?
chris sabat says, "What auditions?"
chris sabat says, "Just kidding."
chris sabat says, "We hold auditions regularly. Some people send us tapes,
but we usually have to cast locally ( DFW area )."
funman presents the speaker with question #107 from samurai x:
was is weird to do the recording of the fight between goku and majin
vegeta, like it was an anticipated battle?
chris sabat says, "It was one of my favorite moments. Heck -- I've wanted
to clock Sean Schemmel in the head many times in the past. j/j"
funman presents the speaker with question #115 from petre:
What was it like for you growing up as a kid
chris sabat says, "Loving. Warm. Tender. Living in a garage in a box is
more fun than you'd think."
funman presents the speaker with question #123 from ssj_4_goku:
What is your favourite FIght in any Dragon Ball Series
chris sabat says, "I have only seen half of DB. I am more interested in the
humor of DB."
funman presents the speaker with question #114 from ryu.:
does your voice sound more like vegeta and piccalo's or yamcha's?
chris sabat says, "More of a mix of Piccolo and the Narrator. When I wake
up in the mornings I sound like Lucifer himself."
funman presents the speaker with question #129 from tuxedo_jericho:
3rd and final question, are you going to doind voices for other funimations
productions, i.e.e DragonBall GT, Dragonball, and the newer show that have
yet to be seen?
chris sabat says, "My focus is mainly on directing. However, I still
audition for roles when they come up."
funman presents the speaker with question #142 from hatori_99:
What's your opinion on Yu Yu Hakusho?
chris sabat says, "Rocks. Yu Yu Yeah!"
funman presents the speaker with question #152 from catreena:
Hey Chris, are you going to be doing any of the voices for Blue Gender?
chris sabat says, "Yes... Keith. He is really on one episode, however."
chris sabat says, "You are really going to like that show."
funman presents the speaker with question #153 from kove:
What kind of preparation do you go through before voicing characters?
chris sabat says, "I talk and talk and talk and talk. Oh... and the Red
Bull."
funman presents the speaker with question #159 from trunks'girl:
I was wondering, how do you get all of the charcters that you play to talk
at once?
chris sabat says, "Digial mulit-track recording. And majic."
funman presents the speaker with question #161 from ssgoku:
How old are you and the rest of the voice actors?
chris sabat says, "We are all 28."
funman presents the speaker with question #165 from andriod fan:
do you collect dbz cards?
chris sabat says, "Yes... mostly the ArtBox cards... because I don't have
time to play the Score game."
funman presents the speaker with question #171 from gotenks611:
how long does it take to dub an episode approximately 18 minutes long?
chris sabat says, "Depending on whether the characters are fighting or
talking... I can finish an episode in 3 days."
funman presents the speaker with question #175 from gohans_qt:
Do you like the show? I mean, do you watch it and stuff?
chris sabat says, "Approximately."
chris sabat says, "Er... I was still answering the last question, FUNMAN!"
chris sabat says, "Yes... I like the show. I can't wait to watch it again
when I am more removed from the current recording of it."
unman presents the speaker with question #181 from xentar_knight:
does vegeta have hemroids?
chris sabat says, "No... he has a hemmeroid-like condition that only Saiyans
develop. You should see the bumps when the full moon is out."
funman presents the speaker with question #183 from mirai_trunks_qt:
What's it like to work with the other voice actors?
chris sabat says, "Horrible."
chris sabat says, "Just kidding."
chris sabat says, "I love working with everyone. I can't say the voice
actors have actually 'worked' yet."
chris sabat says, "Again... just kidding."
funman presents the speaker with question #185 from trunken99:
do you have a email adress i can contact you?
chris sabat says, "Yes... dbzvox@yahoo.com... But don't get your hopes up.
I can not respond regularly."
funman presents the speaker with question #189 from jfar:
What other character voices have you done for any other anime or cartoons?
chris sabat says, "I have been an announcer on many radio stations and
national commercials. DBZ is my first real cartoon."
funman presents the speaker with question #205 from kiwi_piccolo:
Can you relate to any of your characters,I mean,have you been able to
recongize or put in parts of your personality into them?
chris sabat says, "Yes... I can relate to many of them in many ways. You
would be surprised at how similar many of our actors are to the characters
they play. I feel like Vegeta right now."
funman presents the speaker with question #209 from saiyajin princess
chichi:
how many hours a week do you spend in the recording studio?
chris sabat says, "80+ No joke."
funman presents the speaker with question #216 from cynnamon_apple:
Do you think Bulma is hot?
chris sabat says, "Er..."
chris sabat says, "She is a cartoon, but I prefer Launch, really."
funman presents the speaker with question #213 from akuningoten:
What are you thoughts on Anime becoming more mainstream in the United
States?
chris sabat says, "Happy. Distressed. Interested. Cool."
chris sabat says, "I hope that more anime is introduced to the US."
chris sabat says, "I hope it is good."
chris sabat says, "I know I will be trying my best to make it happen."
chris sabat says, "Watch Blue Gender."
funman presents the speaker with question #212 from vegeta_187:
Are you in anyway involved with Blue Gender or any other anime's for that
matter? As voices or anything. (if so i need to pick them up)
chris sabat says, "www.bluegender.com"
chris sabat says, "You'll see, my friend."
funman presents the speaker with question #262 from ss5 majin vegeta:
ARE YOU GUYS DONE WITH THE DBZ SERIES?
chris sabat says, "No... We are just starting to dub the Majin Buu saga."
funman presents the speaker with question #267 from chibi_trunks2me:
do you have a pride just like vegeta?
chris sabat says, "No. I have no pride whatsoever."
funman presents the speaker with question #268 from gokitz:
where do you record the voices?
chris sabat says, "Fort Worth, Texas."
chris sabat says, "Also... in an orbiting satellite."
funman presents the speaker with question #282 from trunks'girl:
how do the other voice actors and you get along?
chris sabat says, "I love them. They hate me. Truthfully, I really get
along with all of them. Heck -- I live next door to Trunks and Cell. (
Eric and Dameon )"
funman presents the speaker with question #273 from prime_guardian:
How is walking into a store and finding a toy of a character you have
voiced and have you collected any?
chris sabat says, "I pick up anything with my voice in it. It is completely
freaky."
funman presents the speaker with question #259 from vegittosan:
have you ever met the japanese voice actors for picollo, yamcha or vegeta ?
chris sabat says, "Only in flashbacks."
funman presents the speaker with question #292 from rex2001:
What's the recipe for Vegeta's hair gel?:)
chris sabat says, "Anger. Rage. And Salon Selectives."
funman presents the speaker with question #308 from vegeta-san:
Which do u like better, the American Version of DBZ or the Japaness Version
chris sabat says, "I don't speak Japanese... but I have a world of repect
for the original version. I sure do like to speak English, though."
funman presents the speaker with question #311 from lawnmowerman:
when your in the shower, do you ever tell to your girlfriend, "Servant
woman, bring me a drying cloth."??
chris sabat says, "As often as possible. But... she dresses me in pink when
I do."
funman presents the speaker with question #327 from saiyajin princess
chichi:
if the dragonballs were real what would u wish 4?
chris sabat says, "ETERNAL LIFE!!!!!!"
funman presents the speaker with question #333 from vegetto0210:
Chris,how do you feel about people downloading dbz episodes over the
internet?
chris sabat says, "Well... it's not really legal... but... er... I sure like
MP3's!!!"
funman presents the speaker with question #345 from jermbo:
What do you do for fun on the weekends?
chris sabat says, "Sleep. PS2. Sleep. PS2."
funman presents the speaker with question #343 from soccergoku8:
Hey Chris, let me say that you're doing an awesome job!(the new dubbing is
much better!) Is being the voice director for DBZ, DB, Blue Gender, and Yu
Yu Hakusho hard work?
chris sabat says, "Yes it is. I wish everyone knew how hard I worked to
make your show. I feel that sometimes I get a beating."
funman presents the speaker with question #386 from -duo maxwell-:
do u ever walk up to someone and start talking in one of your characters
voices to mess with them?
chris sabat says, "Yes. I really do."
chris sabat says, "At rock concerts: Piccolo ----> YEAH!!!!"
chris sabat says, "At a restaurant: Vegeta ----> Bring me my mashed
potatoes -- AT ONCE!"
funman presents the speaker with question #392 from jay51:
Do you have any autograph sessions comming up within the year, and if yes,
where?
chris sabat says, "Chicago 17-19 Aug Toronto 24-26"
funman presents the speaker with question #418 from vegito_01:
Who is you fav. fusion? Vegito? Gogeta? or Gotenks?
chris sabat says, "Can't say just yet. Let us get there first."
funman presents the speaker with question #427 from kai-oo-shin sama:
Do u have a favorite sports team?
chris sabat says, "I am allergic to sports."
funman presents the speaker with question #434 from jfar:
What is your favorite DBZ Movie?
chris sabat says, "13"
funman presents the speaker with question #459 from lawnmowerman:
I have some built up aggression. And I need to take it out on you. Is
there any way I can do that?
chris sabat says, "Purge...purge... Feel free to hit your monitor as much
as you would like. FUNimation is not responsible for any of the damages."
funman presents the speaker with question #463 from lil_ssg_holli:
why are you so funny and talented ^_^
chris sabat says, "I wished those traits from the dragon."
funman presents the speaker with question #472 from ku13go:
What is Blue Gender
chris sabat says, "www.bluegender.com It is the 'coolest' series I've
worked on."
funman presents the speaker with question #469 from guest1503:
Do you have a fan club, if not you should.
chris sabat says, "No. But my parents call me every once in a while."
funman presents the speaker with question #480 from super_saiyanvegetasan:
are you provided with free merchandise from funimation ?
chris sabat says, "I get free coffee and Fresca every day."
chris sabat says, "Otherwise I have to buy most things."
funman presents the speaker with question #496 from gokua2585:
do u pull pranks on the other voice actors?
chris sabat says, "Yes. We once had a remote-controlled fart machine. That
was fun. Also adding addition 'beeps' to their cue can really hose them
up."
funman presents the speaker with question #499 from lance turbo's spirit:
hey sabat, how do we know your the real thing and not some guy who acts
like him on a chat?
chris sabat says, "Would you like to see my bum?"
funman presents the speaker with question #514 from yamcha:
Whats the stupidest question you have ever been asked?
chris sabat says, "Would you sign my baby's butt?"
funman presents the speaker with question #525 from piccolo65:
How tall are you?
chris sabat says, "5'10" But, like in DBZ, my height varies."
funman presents the speaker with question #540 from ku13go:
Do you have any animation cels?
chris sabat says, "Yes. I have started to collect Yu Yu cells recently. I
have many, but I have to find them the same way you do. We don't have any
around here."
funman presents the speaker with question #547 from ss_pan:
do you have a girlfriend on the z set?
chris sabat says, "Yes. She does by the codename:"Agent Mai". She is
responsible for the DVD production."
funman presents the speaker with question #551 from hunky gohan:
were you forced to do this chat?
chris sabat says, "Yes. ( OW!!! ) I mean, no. Truthfully, I love tis."
chris sabat says, "this."
funman presents the speaker with question #550 from missvidel:
Do you hang out with the other voice acters besides at the recording
studio?
chris sabat says, "Yes. We try to keep a good relationship off the z-set.
( Z-set? I like that. )"
chris sabat says, "We hang out quite a bit... well as much as I can
considering the hours I work. I can kick Kyle Hebert's butt in Twisted
Metal Black."
funman presents the speaker with question #575 from serena_moon:
do you ever dream in anime?
chris sabat says, "Slow servers... sorry."
chris sabat says, "Thats... weird. Er... yes... I guess you could say that.
Sometimes in hentai ( hee hee )."
funman presents the speaker with question #578 from laurel143:
do u ever break out in anger and slap people?
chris sabat says, "Yes... I just slapped 'funman'."
chris sabat says, "Oh... and he's not gay."
chris sabat says, "really."
chris sabat says, "..."
funman presents the speaker with question #600 from dark boo 81:
? Why does Vegeta always have a bad attitude ?
chris sabat says, "Because he can."
funman presents the speaker with question #607 from ssj4vegettoalker:
Are the Rumors about Dragonball AF true? If you have no idea what i'm
talking about go to www.dragonballaf.com?
chris sabat says, "We answer that on the website... but look forward to
Dragonball CS!!!!!!!"
funman presents the speaker with question #624 from vegeta001:
does it feel wierd to hear your voice over the t.v
chris sabat says, "I don't get home in time to see it run... but when I have
-- yes. It is a real trip. Very humbling."
funman presents the speaker with question #616 from kitty118:
Are there gonna be any cele signing near the western part of north carolina
(i hate traveling)
chris sabat says, "No idea, bro."
funman presents the speaker with question #626 from pan:
do you smoke? if so....ur a loser...lol other then vegeta....
chris sabat says, "I can not answer that question... but I am getting a bit
jittery."
funman presents the speaker with question #643 from joetrunks87:
do u have a website?
chris sabat says, "catreena's site ( I love her for this )
csabat.hypermart.net"
funman presents the speaker with question #642 from nchapados:
What do you like to read?
chris sabat says, "Charles Bukowski."
chris sabat says, "And US Magazine when I'm on the john."
chris sabat says, "Last question... sorry guys..."
funman presents the speaker with question #401 from darkmistress pan:
if you could be Vegeta for one day what would you do?
chris sabat says, "EVERYTHING! ANYTHING! But not Bulma."
funman presents the speaker with question #675 from tenron:
What is Dragonball CS???
chris sabat says, "Oh... and that Dragonball CS comment... I was kidding.
Get it? Dragon Ball Chris Sabat. Ha ha ha. Sorry about the confusion."
chris sabat says, "I hope I didn't offend anyone with any of my answers. I
am a pretty cynical guy... much like yourselves and I have a dry sense of
humor. I appreciate anyone who watches DBZ with a careful eye."
chris sabat says, "You are much like me."
chris sabat says, "I hope you continue to watch DBZ and FUNimation grow into
exactly what you all want."
chris sabat says, "I plan on sticking around for a while and meeting many of
you at the conventions."
chris sabat says, "So... bear with me."
chris sabat says, "As I said earlier... I can't answer many e-mails... but I
usually want to."
chris sabat says, "Just remember that we ( the actors, the directors, the
WHOLE production staff at FUNimation ) are working very hard to bring this
show to your television."
chris sabat says, "And we hope to make many more of them."
chris sabat says, "I monitor your comments on the Internet pretty closely
and I am aware of your concerns."
chris sabat says, "Please stick with me and you will see what happens..."
chris sabat says, "Good luck all... and keep watching."
chris sabat says, "Chris"
funman says, "Thank you so much for participating in our first official
celebrity chat. It has been a great time. Please join us again on August
23, when Meredith McCoy, voice of Android 18 will be here. Kamehameha!"
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