15 MINUTES: How did you get Rob Lowe for the film?

Michaels: Rob hosted the show a couple of years ago and he had expressed an interest in comedy. I thought he was very funny and when we were writing the script, we had him specifically in mind.

15 MINUTES: What was the budget of the film and how long was production?

Michaels: Budget was $14 million and we filmed for 35 days.

15 MINUTES: There is so much talk that SNL is going downhill. Is it ever going to go back to its glory days?

Michaels: Actually, I disagree that the show is going downhill. I think it's better now than ever. You know, after our first episode, people said we were past our glory days, but you always have the critics.

15 MINUTES: Why do you think the show is better?

Michaels: The writing's a lot better.

15 MINUTES: But the skits frequently have a tendency to die toward the end.

Michaels: You know, I'd probably agree with you on that point.

15 MINUTES: What was your preparation for comedy, film, and the entertainment industry when you were growing up?

Michaels: I read a lot. I guess that was more part of my English major at the University of Toronto than my own volition though.

15 MINUTES: Mike Meyers says that he based the character of Wayne a lot on himself. When you were growing up, were you anything like Wayne?

Michaels: Not in the least.

15 MINUTES: What is John Lovitz up to now?