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Jan 8, 2009
I Get to Work with Crabs and Squirrels!

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1. Which character do you relate to or sympathize with the most? Why?

Well I created the voice of Plankton as well as writing his adventures, so I am partial to the little creep. I must say unfortunately that I'm probably closer to Plankton's personality than any of the other characters but I wouldn’t want anyone to know that I'm megalomaniacal.

2. Why do you think people of all ages love the show?

Three reasons: One, it's funny. Two, it's funny, and three, it's funny. It's hard to hate a show that is genuinely funny, no matter what age you are.

3. What makes Sbob different than other shows?

I don't see any other show whose hero can absorb and hold five hundred gallons of water, do you?

4. What's the best thing about working on the show?

The best thing about working on the show is I get to work with animals; like crabs and squirrels. I tried working with people but they're filthy.

5. What is challenging about working on the show?

The challenging part of this job has to be the annual visit we all take to Bikini Bottom. I hate snorkeling but I knew what I was in for when I took the job.

6. How long does it take to put together one episode of the show?

Three Ceptons, (that's "cartoon" jargon, look it up.)

7. Why do you think SpongeBob, the character, is so beloved?

I think it's because deep down we're all a bunch of squares.

8. What's your favorite episode of Sbob?

Frankendoodle is my favorite because I play the live-action artist in the boat that book-ends the episode.

9. How did you get started in the business?

My father was an animated bear, so It's definitely who you know.

10. What do you think is the funniest Sbob moment of all time?

The funniest moment is still in my head, but I hope to write it down soon.

Love Mr. Lawrence and Sheldon

MR. LAWRENCE, WRITER on SpongeBob SquarePants