10 Questions for Drew Carey

He's been a writer, a stand-up comic and a sitcom star. His next challenge is to fill the shoes of daytime-TV institution Bob Barker, as host of The Price Is Right. Drew Carey will now take your questions

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Comedian and actor Drew Carey boards the tour bus in Annapolis, Maryland.

Why did you decide to host The Price Is Right? — Jason Chastain, MESA, ARIZ.
At first, I said no. I thought, Never take over for a legend because people just treat you badly. It is kind of like marrying a mom with a 15-year-old who keeps saying, "You're not my dad." But CBS casting kept coming after me and made sure I came to Jesus. And then I realized, I would give away prizes all day. That isn't a job. That's a good time.

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