As I was researching Thomas Lennon for this interview, I came across his imdb.com biography which ends with, "Later, he distributes beers to the teenagers." Okay. Then there's this discussion board post:

Subject: PURE SEX.
I think Thomas Lennon is one of the sexiest guys I've ever seen. When I was 13 The State was my favorite show, and I used to tape it and watch it late at night when I had some time alone, if you know what I mean. Thomas, if you're reading this, you really helped a teenage girl learn all there was to know about her body! Thanks!"

I spoke to Thomas to get the real scoop.

kp: Is this common? Do you often get crazy, scented-envelope, here's-my-panties, nude-polaroid-enclosed fan mail?
tl: Yes, I frequently get panties in the mail, but most of them are addressed to David Boreanz (Angel), who used to live in my condo. I don't have a forwarding address for him, so I've just been sending them to the WB.

kp: Michael Ian Black told us he constantly is mistaken for one of the Kids in the Hall. Does this also happen to you?
tl: Yes, I am complimented on my work in Kids in the Hall once or twice a week. It's a nice feeling.

kp: Who is your muse?
tl: My Muse is a tiny, faerie like creature from Gnardgnanesh: a country that only exists if you wish it to. He's about 4 inches tall, greenish, and resembles a little twig. In meetings, people just think there's a little twig on my shoulder... but he actually came up with most of my ideas for Starsky and Hutch, Taxi, and the Untitled Lennon/Garant project that's in the works.

kp: Lt. Dangle on Reno 911 seems to have a wavering accent. Is he part "nowhere person"?
tl: Look, the shorts are REALLY tight, so if I can string two words together, for me it's a success.

kp: Is the appearance of the lawn gnome in Reno 911 a nod to The Little Gnome Who Punches People in the Nuts?
tl: Yes... I'm suprised millions of people haven't noticed that yet.

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