Mark Hamill recently had an AMA (Ask me anything) on Reddit. He said he is doing an AMA to promote his campaign to help support the Make-A-Wish foundation.
Some of the questions were so random but Mark Hamill had some insightful, funny, great answers to the questions he was asked. This will feature the most interesting and funny questions Mark Hamill answered on his AMA.
Now let's get on with Mark Hamill AMA highlights shall we?
modern_complexity: What would you consider your biggest accomplishment? (Big fan!)
MH:Not rushing out of the room for a bowl of guacamole and a bag of potato chips. I always think of more personal than professional. I'm so proud of my 3 children and so happy with my wife and dog and little house and acre of land. I always think a day when you never get out of your pajamas is a win.
Vorlux: Mr. Hamill, when I was six, all I wanted to be was you (Luke) and save the galaxy in my starfighter. Who was your hero when you were six?
MH:I used to watch superman on TV, and i loved the idea of flying. i used to wonder if i wanted to fly like superman or peter pan. Peter Pan looked like it was more fun, superman was so bolt straight. And i loved Zorro, the old Disney Zorro. What is it with guys with secret identities who go out and fight crime? And James bond. I loved all that stuff.
seamslegit: What is your favorite Lightsaber Color?
MH: I just worked with Samuel L Jackson and he reminded me he had a purple lightsaber, which nobody had, I thought that was cool that he got his own color. My favorite is green, I'm happy with what I had. You don't need to give me lavender or raw umber or whatever.
DustyTheTiger: Hi Mark! Possibly stupid question: Do you find yourself at home trying to move things with the force? Example: TV remote across the room. I ask this because I have done this many times hoping it would finally move. It hasn't. Yet.
MH: That's the thing, that's what fairy tales are made of. You wish you could do all these things, fly like Peter Pan, telekineses i think it's called. You should always believe. Don't go through life being skeptical. One thing that makes the films distinct is how optimistic they are. The philosophy is very uplifting and very positive. it was a way to approach the subject of spirituality without knocking you over the head with it. The force could be religion, science, magic. I love that people can make what they want of it, and that they could find courage in their life. I've heard so many stories about what a positive thing it's been for people.
Keep trying to make that remote lift, never give up. One day it will happen.
the_slunk: You've been married since 1978 -- and to the same person! What's the secret to having such a successful marriage?
MH: Well i just was lucky i found the right person. if you're lucky enough to find your soulmate, you have to keep your fingers crossed. A really short manual would read "Don't cheat", because that seems to be where people break up. When you go through tricky periods you have to work on it and having children helps because you know you're trying to find a way to make everyone happy. You know, she was my dental hygienist. I went in to get my teeth cleaned and that's where we met. Good luck, by the way, Slunk!
ghost_movement: This is an intensely personal question I've often thought about asking you. You are going to be immortal, man. Long after all of us are dead, the image of you as Luke Skywalker will be like Superman, or Harry Potter, or Gandalf, or Jesus. Even if the films are remade, your depiction of Luke will always be a spectre over whomever is playing him. Are you humbled by this? Terrified? Typecast? Would you rather be known as a fictional character or the person portraying him?
MH: Great question. Well, I'm all those things. I'm certainly humbled. But's hard to really wrap one's head around. I didn't get into this business to be famous, I got in because I really like communicating. I wasn't even sure I was going to be an actor. So I look at that as Luke, not really as me. Luke is immortal and I'm just an actor who got the honor to play him.
You just have to just stay focused on what challenges you and what inspires you. And that's why I went to Broadway because I thought I'd get to explore new things. I'm not really somehow who goes back and re-watches old stuff I've done. I haven't seen any of the films since they were in the theater - originals or prequels. I thought the prequels are amazing by the way. If we were a garage band, they were a philharmonic. As George said, Star Wars is the most expensive small low movie ever made. Sorry, I think I got off on a tangent on this question.
tmoss726: Did you ever expect Star Wars to be such a critical success?
MH: I didn't expect it to be a critical success, I thought people would like it, because it took so many elements from movies we were familiar with, pirate, cowboy movies, war movies, and added humor. That's the thing that got me. Science fiction usually isn't funny. They have an 8 ft furry dog driving a spaceship, he's naked except headphones, that's funny. Even if it doesn't get great reviews it'll be a cult movie. People will go watch it at midnight because its so unique. I thought it would be popular but never thought it would be on the cover of Time magazine.
JWL1092: Apparently Carrie Fisher let it slip that you guys will be in Episode 7, any response?
MH: The only character I know for sure is returning is my friend R2-D2. He hasn't stopped beeping about it.
electric_banjo: How much are you allowed to tell us about your involvement in the upcoming starwars movies?
MH: Haha. I'm not being coy, really. When I find something out, I'll let everybody know. But nothing has been decided yet.
IAmArique: The age old question. Who would win in a fight: Batman, Luke Skywalker, or Skips?
MH: Well you know Batman is physically much more formidable, but Luke has that Jedi magic, maybe he'd use mind tricks. I hope it would never come to that, because I think I'd have a hard time beating someone like Batman. My only hope would be mind tricks or running and hiding.
angelmoskera: Hi mark! I have a date in a hour with my crush (since high school) , any advice?
MH: Well, I'm a little rusty in the dating department. But I would say, be yourself. Don't try to be someone you're not. Don't plan anything, be spontaneous. And be open, and fun, and let yourselves get to know each other as naturally as possible.
And needless to say, May the Force Be With You.
If you want to read more click here to read the entire Mark Hamill AMA session on Reddit.
