Despite his various onscreen personas, Ed Helms is, in reality, a very nice guy. The one-time Daily Show correspondent has successfully made the transition from ersatz pundit to sitcom actor with his brilliant and somewhat maddening portrayal of oblivious sycophant, Andy Bernard on The Office. We caught up with Ed this month at the 2007 Golden Globes.
Who came up with "Big Tuna"?
I wish I could take credit for it, but Greg Daniels [wrote it], in the first episode of the season. I’m very happy about it, because it automatically puts me in character.You know only Andy would be like, "T'sup, Big Tuna?" It totally puts me there.
How have The Office fans been treating you?
What, you mean since Andy turned evil?
What do you mean turned evil?
He's always been kind of a douchebag, but a likable douchebag. I’ve just gotten such a warm response from so many people, across the board.
When is he going to get his ass kicked?
Let’s just say, karma does not elude Andy.
I want to get into Andy’s head for a bit.
What would you say are his favorite TV shows?
Andy loves 24 and MythBusters.
Greatest role model?
Jeremy Piven [Ari Gold] on Entourage.
If Andy were an animal, what would he be and why?
A peacock, because peacocks are really brave birds, and they have a lot of dignity and grace. They have a beautiful song, and he’s a good singer.
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