Amanda Bynes Chat

MODMSG MODERATOR: We're getting ready for Amanda to join us live here at nick.com's headquarters.

MODMSG MODERATOR: This is NickMC as your moderator tonight. I can't wait for Amanda to arrive!

MODMSG MODERATOR: I just love "The Amanda Show" and "All That"! She is sooo funny!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Send in your questions right away so we are ready to lay them on her as soon as she arrives!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Ok, HERE SHE COMES! Hi Amanda!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Hi everybody!!

MODMSG MODERATOR: We're really lucky to have the adorable star of "The Amanda Show," AMANDA BYNES!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Thank you!! That's so nice : )

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Thanks for watching everyone!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Welcome, Amanda !

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Thank you! I'm happy to be here!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Amanda, tell us what you've been up to and then we'll hound you with questions from all your number one fans!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Ummm, well we just started taping the second season of "The Amanda Show"!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: And so I've been really busy with that...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: but it's so much fun and I'm glad to be back!

MODMSG MODERATOR: We're glad you took the time to come visit us with such a busy schedule! Are your typing fingers ready to answer your fans?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Yes—my fingers are READY!!!!

MODMSG MODERATOR: The first one comes from 1mongoose...

MODMSG 1mongoose: I want to know how she chooses the characters for the shows she's on.

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: The writers write all the sketches...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and direct me into character.

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I hope to help with character development soon.

MODMSG MODERATOR: Looks like a lot of your fans are wondering about you and music!

MODMSG seif: What is your favorite song?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I'm in love with music!!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: My favorite song right now...I just heard it yesterday is "Painted on my Heart!"

MODMSG MODERATOR: Oh wow! Now every time I hear it I'll think of you!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Chelsea would love to know if it is a lot of work being a movie star thank you

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I wouldn't really consider myself a movie star...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: but I'm having so much fun at the show...I'm always busy!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: When I get home, I'm always bored. I can't wait to get on the set!!

MODMSG MODERATOR: A long time chatter in the Blab has a great question for you...

MODMSG coolgirl7: Do you like to watch TV?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Yes! I love TV!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Everyone wants to know what YOUR favorite show is, other than your shows of course :)

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I really do love Nickelodon! I love cartoons—i'm still a kid...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and I like "Dawson's Creek" too.

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I'm in love with Pacey...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I think he's so cute and so sweet!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Back up a little so you don't get hit on the head with this one...

MODMSG mandym: How do you get sooo funny???

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Aww, thank you!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I don't know, I've tried to make people laugh ever since I was little!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: It makes me happy to make people laugh!!

MODMSG MODERATOR: These kids are serious!

MODMSG dewie4: Do you ever think that you could be any more talented than you already are, like an even larger influence to those kids who wish to follow in your glorious footsteps...(no, this isn't Penelope, please!)

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I don't know what else to say...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: of course I want to be better...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: there's always things to learn!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I know a few things about acting...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and comedy...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: but when I'm at the set, my castmembers teach me new things every day!

MODMSG MODERATOR: LOL Amanda I think we're being invaded!

MODMSG alien_girl: Do you like aliens?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Ummm, I've never really thought about them!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: If they're friendly and they don't harm people!

MODMSG musicgirl: What did you do when you saw yourself for the first time on TV?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Well, the first time I really saw myself was when I was 7 years old.

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I did a Nestle's Buncher Crunch commercial!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: And it was so WEIRD!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I was watching myself on TV but I couldn't really understand it...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: but ilove it! :)

MODMSG MODERATOR: I think soccergrl watches you even when out shopping!

MODMSG soccergrl: Do you like to go to the mall?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Of course!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I'm a big shop-a-holic!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I'm all about big sales—finding stuff for cheaper money...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: that's the best :)

MODMSG MODERATOR: Now a question from another number one fan...

MODMSG chris: If you could be stuck on an island with one person you haven't met yet, who would it be and why?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: WOW such a great question!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: !!!!!!!!!!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: It would either be Kirsten Dunst...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: or Ryan Phillipee—he's enjoyable!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Or either Carol Burnett or Lisa Kudrow! They're my faves!!

MODMSG alien_girl: Do you like Penelope?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Well, I've never met her...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: but she seems nice—a little OBSESSED—but nice.

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I don't know what the...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: big deal is about me, but I appreciate her as a fan!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Here comes a tough one from starq

MODMSG star244: What was the worst day of your life?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: (nervous)

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Wow... umm...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I haven't really had one yet...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: it was really sad when my dog died...but I always say "this too shall pass"

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and it helps me get through the hard times!!

MODMSG MODERATOR: That's great!! rage is being persistent...

MODMSG rage: Do you like wrestling?

MODMSG MODERATOR: Keep those questions coming!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Look at that smile!! Which leads us to allthatfan's question...

MODMSG allthatfan: What kind of toothpaste do you use?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Crest! (laughs)

MODMSG alien_girl: Yay! We have something in common!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: It's always been in my house—I'm easy like that!

MODMSG cloudnine: What do you and your friends like to do for fun?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Ummm....I would say we like to go to the movies...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and we go shopping...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: swimming, ride bikes...

MODMSG MODERATOR: YAY for shopping!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I guess, the average kid things.

MODMSG soccergrl: Will you be at the All That Music and More Festival?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I won't—not this year...

MODMSG MODERATOR: It wont be the same without you!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I'll be taping the show during the summer so I won't be able to do it. Bummer!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Summer bummer!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I think it's gonna be a great show!!

MODMSG MODERATOR: It sounds it!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I wish I was there—it's gonna be AWESOME this year!

MODMSG alien_girl: Have you ever had braces or some other stupid orthodontic appliance?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Ha! Ha!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Yes, I did have to wear a retainer...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and I was PROUD of it!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I'd wear one now if I had to!

MODMSG MODERATOR: I think they're all captured by your teeth! lol

MODMSG 1mongoose: What kind of toothbrush do you have?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: How funny!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: My dad's a dentist!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: It's a Reach. I think it's green!

MODMSG MODERATOR: You must have a different one for every day then!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: My favorite color is green, so I tend to get green toothbrushes.

MODMSG matthoku: Amanda, do you like getting slimed on "Figure It Out"?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I do!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I LOVE getting slimed!!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Does it get in your teeth?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: It got a little tedious taking 4 showers...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: A DAY!! But I do love it...

MODMSG chris: Do people recognize you on the streets?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Ummm...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Sometimes they do and I think it's really fun...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and when they do I love signing autographs and stuff...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: so if you see me...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: please come up and say hello!

MODMSG MODERATOR:::::pulling out piece of paper for you to sign:::

MODMSG lilshorty: DO YOU LIKE TO PRANK CALL PEOPLE LIKE YOU DO ON THE SHOW?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: *laughs*

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I have to admit I have done it in the past...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: but I wouldn't recommend doing it with caller ID and *69...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and all that stuff.

MODMSG MODERATOR: good advice :)

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: So in my youth, yes, I did!

MODMSG tbonejoe: Did you enjoy being on "Arli$$"?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: YES!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Wow, I can't believe you saw it!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: It was great because it was one of my first...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: theatrical parts. I really enjoyed it!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: And I would have to add...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: that my favorite snacks are now chocolate chip cookies!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I enjoy them quite well!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Other than picking me up off the floor when I met you, joebob wants to know...

MODMSG joebob788: Has anyone freaked out or fainted when they met you?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Well...my recent experience...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I was at the Pediatric AIDS benefit...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and this little girl's dad came up to me...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and said she was crying cuz she didn't get to meet me.

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I was like "Oh, please! I really want to meet her!"

MODMSG MODERATOR: If you're joining us late, welcome to the Blab-a-torium! Amanda's here chatting LIVE!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: And I met her and she was in tears...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: so I took a picture with her and gave her my bracelet!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I was so happy to meet her! Now she has an official Amanda bracelet!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Awwww see why we all love you!? SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab:awww sweet!

MODMSG nickdisk: What's your fave Nick show?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: My favorite Nick show...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: would have to be "Rugrats"!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Hee hee!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: It's such a cute show—and very happy & funny!

MODMSG MODERATOR: LOL! Who's your favorite Rugrat?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Ummm... I love Phil & Lil. I kinda count them as one!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: They're just so cute & funny!

MODMSG chris: Do you have to practice your great impressions or does it come naturally?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Thank you! I practice them all the time.

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I say practice makes perfect!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I make funny faces in front of the mirror and practice all the time!

MODMSG nickdisk: Do you like "SpongeBob SquarePants"?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Yes I do!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I sure do!

MODMSG MODERATOR: I admit I sing the song all the time!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I think it's such a clever show—it's so funny and cute!

MODMSG MODERATOR: I'm sure this is not the case but lets ask...

MODMSG mandym: DID YOU EVER LOOK REALLY DORKY WHEN YOU HAD YOUR PICTURE TAKEN?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I always do!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: My makeup artist Michael could show you 1000s of polaroids...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: with me making bizarre faces!

MODMSG jujubv12: Was it so cool to win a Kids' Choice Award?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: It was the BEST moment of my life!

MODMSG MODERATOR: These chatters are philosophical tonight :)

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: It meant so much and I wanted to thank everyone who voted...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: for me and supported me! I love what I do & I hope I can do it forever!!!

MODMSG alien_girl: If you had unlimited wishes, what would you wish for first?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Man, these are such great questions!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I think the coolest thing...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: would be to see what other people are thinking...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: because you could see who your true friends are...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and who's thinking nice things and who's thinking mean things! I'd be very curious!

MODMSG chris: Do you plan to do movies in the future, and if so, would it be comedy or another avenue like drama?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: You have the smartest kids ever in here!

MODMSG MODERATOR: They must learn it from you!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I'd love to do a comedy...but I would also really love to try drama...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and expand my horizons and do everything I can do!

MODMSG alien_girl: What's your favorite knock knock joke?

MODMSG MODERATOR: A Hillbilly Moment please

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Knock knock:

MODMSG MODERATOR: Who's there?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Banana

MODMSG MODERATOR: Banana who?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Banana!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Knock knock

MODMSG MODERATOR: Who's there?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Orange!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Orange who?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Orange ya glad I didn't say banana?!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: *laughs* I always loved that one!

MODMSG MODERATOR: ROFL!! That's my new favorite one now!

MODMSG alien_girl: Do you have a nickname?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Yes I do...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: "Chicky"

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I want to say hi to Gigi 143!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Like chicky pot pie?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Ha!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: All my friends call me Chicky!

MODMSG bike_guy_4: Who's your friend for life???

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Ummm...I don't have 1 best friend...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I have a group of best friends and I don't know where I'd be without my best friends!

MODMSG tbonejoe: Are your parents involved with your career?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: My gosh...100%

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: If it wasn't for my parents...I wouldn't be here now.

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: My mom wakes up at 5 AM and drives me to then set, stays there...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: drives me home and goes to work after that for 4 hours...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: So I have so much to thank my parents for!!

MODMSG alcibiades: How do you practice impressions? Do you just sit around making stuff up?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I'm a really big mimic.

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I get a lot of my impressions from a lot of people around me!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Amanda, I think we have time for one more question :)

MODMSG MODERATOR: Although I think we would love talking all night with ya!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Ok, send it on! I'm ready!!

MODMSG chris: If you were invisible for a day, where would you go and what would you do?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Man, I wish this really did happen!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I think I'd like go back in time...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: and I'd go to the set of "I Love Lucy."

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Because I'd get to meet Lucy and everybody on the set! I'd have such a great time!!!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Would you like to tell us about some upcoming projects before you leave?

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Well, we have one new sketch...

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: it's a take-off on "Dawson's Creek"!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: It's called "Moody's Point."

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: We're gonna start taping on Monday...but it's SO FUNNY!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: I hope everybody likes it as much as I do!

MODMSG MODERATOR: We'll be sure to watch it!!!

MODMSG MODERATOR: We hope you come back soon to visit with us!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Thanks to everyone for coming out tonight!

MODMSG soccergrl: THANKS!!!! FOR CHATTING WITH US AMANDA!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: It was fun and you guys had such great questions!!!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Thanks for coming to the chat to chat with me!!! : )

MODMSG MODERATOR: And you answered them with your usual humor and grace!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Bye!!!! Thanks!!

MODMSG allthatfan: Bye!

MODMSG soccergrl: WE LOVE U!!!!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: See ya next time!!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: ME TOO!!!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Bye Amanda!

SPEAKER SPEAKER_amandab: Bye!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Nick.com also wants to thank you all for coming to talk with Amanda!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Next Thursday, June 15, we'll be back with Lindsay Felton of "Caitlin's Way"!!

MODMSG MODERATOR: Join us at 7 PM next Thursday!