The session followed the standard Q and A format.

Q: What is Claudia Black like to work with?
A: From what I've read on the 'net, Michael's pretty well known for his sarcastic wit, and this appearance was no exception. When asked about Claudia Black, he replied, "Ah, she's ok." Then he got a little more serious, and said that she's a joy to work with and a consummate professional. She'll be in 5 or 6 episodes of season 9.

Q: What is Michael's choice to leave the show, or was he forced out?
A: Michael made it clear that he definitely wasn't forced out. He felt "a little underutilized", and decided it was time for him to move on.

Q: I couldn’t hear this question very well. It was something about his return to the show at the beginning of season 7.
A: “I’ve always said that if you’re going to come back to a show, come back naked.” The decision to have Daniel appear naked was not Michael’s choice; rather, it was “a writer with an active imagination.” I think this story’s been told at many conventions, so I’ll just summarize. The scene was filmed in a public park in Vancouver in February. Michael was wearing nothing but a “modesty patch, which was about the size of a 25 cent stamp – so it was a little big on me.” Usually, a closed set means only essential personnel will be present during a shoot. During this one, however, “essential personnel apparently means anybody not within a 10 mile radius.” He said the cold weather made his manhood “more boyish.”  :)

Q: What’s Peter DeLuise like?
A: Michael said that Peter is a very enthusiastic director who’s lots of fun to work with. “His energy is infectious.” He said that Peter tends to keep the cameras rolling after takes have ended, and messes around with the actors. He plays around so much that “he’s probably on camera more than most guest stars.” Michael also said he swears like a drunken sailor :)

Q: My enthusiastic young neighbor asked about what sorts of pranks Christopher Judge has pulled on the set.
A: Michael said that “Chris is a lot of talk.” He talks about big stunts he’s going to pull, but rarely gets around to it, although he has taped a few people to trees. He talked about initiating Ben Browder and Claudia Black by Saran Wrapping their toilet bowls, but never did. Michael then told us about something that happened during the filming of the first episode of season 9. Teal’c and Ben Browder’s character are trapped in some sort of building, and Daniel’s trying to get them out. When the danger has passed, Daniel walks over to the building and waits as a door opens. As soon as the door opened, Michael saw “this big black ass - if you’ve seen Wormhole Extreme, you get the idea.”

Michael also talked about how proficient Christopher Judge is at passing gas. “He can clear entire buildings.” Michael told us that just the week before, Christopher had been snorking down loads of cashews just before they got on a plane. Christopher said to Michael, “Dude, I feel sorry for the person who’s sitting next to me on that plane”, to which Michael replied, “Dude, that’s ME.”