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HBO presents

Carson Daly
"Total Request Live"

February 28, 2001

When it comes to one of the biggest sights in New York City, the Statue of Liberty doesn't hold a torch to MTV's Carson Daly, who has become the hottest thing to drop into Times Square since the ball on New Years. Not since Johnny has a Carson welcomed so many A-list celebrities to his show.

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HBO: Welcome to today's chat with the hot host of MTV's "Total Request Live" Carson Daly. Forget counting down the videos, today he's counting on you to ask what's on your mind; his recent engagement, favorite artists, passion for golf, or are you just dying to know where he gets his nail polish? So get your chat on and start sending in those questions now.

Carson Daly: Hello kids! Fire away! I'm ready!

Dina: Who is the one person you would love to get on TRL?

Carson Daly: Robert DeNiro, and if he's busy, Trent Reznor.

KOME ROCKS: Carson, I know you started out in radio. Do you ever miss those days, or are you enjoying the glitz of TV too much?

Carson Daly: I am missing my radio days. No makeup, wardrobe, labels, razors, shoes and socks. That's why I'm excited about my new radio syndication show that starts April first, so I can get back to doing what I love.

Hawaii16: What was Carson like in high school?

Carson Daly: One word -- golfer. Dorky, non-cliquey, friends with girls -- never more. Decent student, skateboarding, listening to the Beastie Boys; that pretty much sums it up.

Single: You're engaged to Tara Reid, how did you guys first meet?

Carson Daly: We met in Cancun, Mexico, at MTV's Spring Break last year. I stole her margarita, and the rest is history.

Golfer: Didn't you once play against Tiger Woods?

Carson Daly: Yes I did. Not many kids in Southern California played golf, so the circuit was small. I played against and with Tiger several times. He was always as amazing as he is now. We've recently rekindled our childhood friendship and talk often.

Lmb77: Hi, just wanted to know how Carson liked the Grammy performance by Eminem and Elton; I thought it was great.

Carson Daly: I loved it! I was sitting in the second row, and as soon as it was over, I immediately stood up and no one else was standing up except Dre. I think I started the standing ovation. (laughing)

GCanyon: What's your opinion on Napster? Do you see a similar application coming for music videos?

Carson Daly: Napster, huh? I'm still trying to figure out how to use my TiVo. Don't know much about Napster's technology. I don't know if it will happen to music videos. I don't understand the technology.

Linda: So Carson, you're up there in Aspen surrounded by all comedians; are you saying to yourself,"Yeah!"

Carson Daly: The town's never been funnier. Everywhere I go, funny, funny, funny!

Misha88: What is in store for your future? Movies? Music?

Carson Daly: Misha88, you've just touched on two of the many areas of entertainment that I plan on being heavily involved in. Right now, instead of jumping on every script that's being sent to me, I am setting up a production company much like Dick Clark Productions that will enable me to do a lot of things for a long period of time. I live by the motto "slow and steady wins the race."

Susanna: What is the funniest thing you've ever seen take place outside the windows at TRL?

Carson Daly: A naked kid running on top of New York cabs halted at the red light outside our window. He was apprehended properly by NYPD and searched. It was gross. Otherwise, it's pretty tame.

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