“I enjoy kids, always have. It’s wonderful to see their reactions, to see their faces light up when you look at the pictures because most kids have been brought up on Star Wars from their parents. It’s just a crazy thing, but it’s wonderful to see the kids and they have fun. It’s one of those things, they either believe it and go, “wow, you really played Chewbacca?” And I say, “Yes.” Having big hands is an ice-breaker. Because you put one hand up against their little hand and see the expression on their face. Amazing.”

— Peter Mayhew

Star Wars Weekends: Peter Mayhew/Chewbacca Interview http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/05/27/star-wars-weekends-peter-mayhewchewbacca-interview/ (May 27, 2009)

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