When Recess Editor Meg Lawson was given the opportunity to interview an anchor of the all-new male version of the Naked News on the Internet, she jumped at the chance. Here's what the buff god of news told her, in his own words.
Recess: What were you doing before you came on the show?
Lucas Tyler: I was actually an investment adviser for one of the major Canadian banks, and I'd been in finance for eight years. I wanted to stretch my creative side more, so I came across this ad in one of the local papers asking for Naked News anchors.
Were you nervous the first time?
I'm not an exhibitionist; I'm not a nudist. And so yeah, the nudity was definitely something I had to get over in my mind.
What's the most difficult part of being on camera naked?
Some could say what to do with your hands.
Does your family know you're doing this?
Oh yeah. They love it actually. When I first started I was premiered on all these major shows, and I think it really elevated their acceptance of what I was doing.
What's the strangest piece of fan mail you've ever received?
I get marriage proposals from girls and guys, which to me is like, they don't even know who you are. Coming from a completely different world, number one, to have fans is a bit odd for me. and two, getting e-mails, very personal e-mails, when these people don't even know you they see you on a TV screen or on the internet, it's weird.
Are there any stories you feel are inappropriate to be nude for?
I personally don't. I believe our show is the Naked News, and this is the way we present the news, and we shouldn't really change it for stories because this is what we do.
So, I have this class where I get quizzed on world events, is there any way I could hire you as a private tutor?
In that regard, absolutely, and I'd even do it for free.
Oh, well thank you!
Aren't I nice? But I would have my clothes on.
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