 Disk-O:
Koko, you have been in some very dramatic roles. Which type
of roles do you prefer?
Koko says:
It depends on the writing. It also depends on who is directing.
Disk-O: You tend to be in
movies that are somewhat hardcore.
Koko says: I like hardcore. I
love the excitement of the unexpected. (laughs)
Disk-O: What made you take
the role in the "Planet of the Apes" movie?
Koko says: It was one of those
things I felt I couldn't say no to. For God's sake look at me,
I'm a monkey.
Disk-O: Does Tim Burton have
a monkey fetish?
Koko says: Yeah, but in a
good way. He's really into bananas. Meanwhile, he's quite ape-mane.
I was flattered to be part of the action. At the same time I got
a taste and desire of what he was trying to achieve. It felt very
much like home.
Disk-O: We've been wondering
for years and now I can ask ! Any relation to the chimpanzee from
"Any Which Way but Loose"?
Koko says: Many people have
asked this and I wish I could say yes, but I have to say no, although
I did sleep with him one time. I know for a fact though, that
we are not related.
Disk-O: What do you consider
to be your breakthrough role in acting?
 Koko
says: I think my real breakthrough was "Cheetah
does Tarzan."
Disk-O: How long did the
shoots last per day?
Koko says: It's kind of normal
to wake up at 5 to be ready at 7 and then another 12 hours for
the day. So 14 hours per day over 2 or 3 months. I wasn't by any
means used every minute of every hour though.
Disk-O: What was the hardest
part to making "Planet of the Apes"?
Koko says: I think it was
keeping from scratching myself at inappropriate times.
Disk-O: What are your passions
besides acting?
Koko says: Porn! Eating and
sleep has something to do with it. Especially since I'm doing
this chat in the middle of the night.
Disk-O: What is your favorite
book?
Koko says: "Curious George".
Disk-O: How did you discover
your talent of being an actress?
Koko says: Goat Daddy was
really the starting point. From early on I went though a very
genuine and innocent urge to just pretend.
Disk-O: Was it fun doing those
guest shots on "Goat Daddy"?
Koko says: It was fun. It
was easy since I own the company. It was bizarre but fun.
Disk-O: What do you find most
appealing in a chimp? Stunning good looks, or animal magnetism?
Koko says: (giggles) Animal
ferosciousness really turns my crank!
Disk-O: Thanks for taking
the time for this crazy interview. Best of luck with "Planet of
the Apes."
Koko says: I hope everyone
enjoys the movie.
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