A. Matthew D. Croke.
Q. Age?
A. 32.
Q. Occupation?
A. Actor.
Q. Describe your personality in 5 words.
A. I am without a doubt.
Q. What is your favourite role to play in the shows you have done so far?
A. Juliet is a fun role but it's an ass kicker because it's soooo early to be running around like an idiot.
Q. Out of the four shows which is your favourite and why?
A. I like the America show because I think it's the smartest.
Q. What is such a nice guy like yourself doing in with a crowd such as the RSC?
A. I broke the law, it was either this or old folks homes.
Q. Have you always wanted to be an actor or did you want to be a firemand at age 4?
A. I wanted to be a truckdriver because of the show BJ and the Bear. That's the best show ever made.
Q. What do you do before a show?
A. Breathe.
Q. Do you get lots of fanmail? Anything interesting?
A. No-Yes.
Q. What are the differences between the UK and US audiences?
A. For the most part they live in different parts of the world.
Q. Do you have any strange or funny talents?
A. I can balance things on my chin.
Q. Have you ever been unable to stop laughing while performing? What did you do?
A. Yes, many times. Mostly with Austin and then we can tell if we're getting Reed because the more serious he looks the more
he is about to laugh.
Q. If you could be a vegatable what would you be?
A. Blue.
Q. In your opinion what way should toilet roll be fed?
A. With a fork.
Q. If you discovered a planet what would you name it and why?
A. Lisa, because thats the name of my wife and she's outta this world. (take notes boys, this is good stuff)
Q. Do you have any bad habits? And do any of the other RSC folk have any you hate?
A. I play PlayStation 2 too much. And Reed has this annoying habit of speaking when he's on stage.
Q. Have you anything to say to your fans?
A. Hi fans!
Q. How much do you actually know about Shakespeare?
A. This is true, I have never seen a Shakespeare play in my life and I have only read Macbeth when I was in high school.
Q. Would you be willing to take a test to see?
A. Sure, ask me anything. I won't know it.
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