What do you and Wolverine have in common? How are you different?
SB: I definitely share his quest for peace and purpose. I try to do the right thing, I do speak out if I see injustice, and I'm not afraid to deal with real issues. I love nature and go crazy if I'm not outdoors regularly.

Overall, my outlook on life is a lot more positive than Wolvie's though. I laugh a lot and find humor in pretty much anything -- something that's a bit rare for the ole' Canucklehead. I have a lousy memory, but it's still better than his after he had his mind wiped.

In Wolverine And The X-Men: Heroes Return Trilogy, Wolverine reunites the broken heroes formerly known as the X-Men to prevent the world's destruction and save the future. Do you think he could solve the financial crisis or bring peace to the Middle East?
SB: Hmm… would he get help from Professor X? I think Beast would have to take the lead on diplomacy and finance, but as a small player on a big team and as long as he had a little supervision, Logan could definitely be an "encouraging influence." Kinda glad we've got Obama on the job for now -- I like his brand of superhero.

Do you have to psyche yourself up before doing the voice for Wolverine?
SB: I never studied method acting, so that's not really part of my process. Wolverine is as organic a character for me as it gets. If I "psyche myself up" or analyze a character too much, I lose the essence. Gotta go in cold and bold, baby!

Does being the voice of Wolverine give you more confidence or attitude in real life?
SB: Maybe at Anime and Sci-fi conventions. Get a lot of love and respect there. I don't know, maybe. It's absolutely fulfilled a dream, so I suppose the sense of accomplishment is there. Oddly though, it just causes me to keep looking forward to what's next. Wolverine has been a part of my life through some of the biggest changes in my life, so I can't say if voicing him was an active ingredient in the change, or simply a catalyst. Either way, I'm grateful. I'd like to hope I'm not as cranky as he is.

What's your job like?
SB: I've had a lot of jobs in my life and this is by far "the best there is at what I've done." I love going to work! I get to be somebody different every day - sometimes several times a day. I spend way too much time in the car getting from studio to studio, but other than that, pretty darn fun. Auditioning is probably what I do most. I have a home studio, so it's gotten easier, but for me, the audition is the job. Getting paid for the actual work is the bonus. I hate the paperwork, and sometimes the politics, but getting to work with some of the funniest, most talented people in the world never gets old. Oh yeah -- and I like not having to worry about how I look.

What dad superpowers do you have?
SB: I think patience is a superpower -- and a positive attitude in a negative world!! Still workin' on both. I've got boys, so maybe potty humor is my superpower. We've kind of developed that into an art form. I've learned a lot from my kids. Great constant reminders of what's truly important. They really help keep me grounded.

What superpowers do you wish you had?
SB: Flying would be cool. And superhuman strength would be helpful for household projects. And a memory. Sure would like one of those. My girlfriend would think me a lot more super if I could remember our conversations. I'm sorry, what were we talking about?

Anything else you'd like to say to Wolverine fans?
SB: Thanks for watching, Bubs and Bubbettes! Snikt!

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