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January 30, 2008

5 questions with impersonator Frank Caliendo

EDITOR'S NOTE: Each day we ask a celebrity at the Super Bowl five questions pertaining to the game. Yesterday, Bill Burt cornered FOX TV comedian and impersonator Frank Caliendo.

Who is going to win, Patriots or Giants?

(In President George W. Bush's voice) "I'm pickin' the Patriots because the Patriot Act is my favorite way of getting information people don't want me to get."

(In John Madden's voice) "I'm picking the Giants because they're the Brett Favre of underdogs. ... But then again, the Patriots are the Brett Favre of undefeated teams. ... I guess l like them both."

(In his own voice) "I can't say it right now because I'm saving it for Sunday, on TV."

Are you a big football fan?

"Let me put it this way, I grew up in Milwaukee. That means I love the Green Bay Packers unconditionally. Everyone loves football in Wisconsin. And everyone loves the Packers. It doesn't matter if they lose, either. It's not like you people on the East coast. We're nice people."

What do you think of the Patriots' unbeaten season?:

"To be honest, I wouldn't mind seeing the Patriots win. I'll be here for the game and I would witness history. They are unbelievable. I was in Jacksonville when they won. They're an awesome team. I don't think we'll ever see another team do what they are doing."

How did you start impersonating John Madden?

"It came from another comedian who told me to try him. I started studying some of the things he says, some of them crazy, and it just took off."

Have you ever tried a Bill Belichick impression?

"Are you kidding me? I couldn't get my voice down that low. I've never tried him and I probably never will."

- BILL BURT

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