Did I ever! Yes I dont know about elves. I didnt think much about elves because I was trying to think about the man in charge, the one that was going to bring me presents. I believed in Santa Claus until I was like 14. [I believed] Im more likely to get better presents no matter if theres a Santa Claus or not, if I say I believe in Santa Claus. Then if my parents think I do, then theyll give me two sets of presents. Then if Santa Claus really does exist, then hell appreciate my support.
Why is it important that children believe in Santa Claus?
I dont know that its important, but its nice to be a kid when youre a kid, you know? Its nice to pretend. Its a nice story and its sort of representative of childhood in a way. Its something that a lot of kids believe in most kids believe in Santa Claus and its sort of representative of letting kids be kids and not having kids be adults before theyre ready.
What are you working on now?
I have a movie called Eulogy coming out next year. Its an independent movie. Its a comedy a dark comedy. Then I have another movie that Wills also doing called Winters Passing that Im going to start in about a month.
Is that a comedy?
No, its a drama.
Are you working nonstop?
By the end of the year Ill have done three movies. Thats pretty good. Thats more than half the year. As an actor you want time at home, what amounts to half a year of working and half a year at home.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Interviews with Will Ferrell,
Director Jon Favreau and
Bob Newhart
"Elf" Photos, Trailer, Cast List, and Websites


