Basically, she has gotten me to pretend that Im a lesbian, to keep the lie going.
It was outlandishly over-the-top.
It was a lot of fun.
I think the Ellen episode is going to turn out really great.
Do you have a favorite episode of the series?
CUTHBERT: I loved the Halloween episode.
For some reason, it ended up coming together and connecting so well.
I was really proud of what we did with that episode.
Weve all had to suffer for the comedy on the show, at some point or another.
Having such a varied acting background, whats it like for you to do spontaneous comedy?
CUTHBERT: Its a totally different style and a different pace.
But, I like to be right up there with them.
Its been a lot of fun.
Even though its different, Im comfortable in it.
I feel like I belong and its good.
Im learning a lot, and its been really, really a lot of fun.
Was there a particular scene that didnt make it in, that you wish everyone had gotten to see?
CUTHBERT: Yes, I have one.
I was eating a big breakfast and Damons character said, Where does it all go?
You must have a tapeworm, because the character eats so much.
And I improved, You mean my body pet?
Alex would befriend her tapeworm and name him.
It got a little gross, so that never made it.
But, I loved it.
I thought it was hilarious, but it didnt make the cut.
Where does the relationship with Dave (Zachary Knighton) go?
Is Alex still worried about people finding out about them sleeping together and what theyll think of it?
I think a lot of funny stuff would come out of that, too.
And then, theres Penny and that love triangle.
Is there anyone youd love to see come on the show?
This season, it could have worked.
I know I would.
Its just a matter of [working it out] with his new show.
It was actually his idea.
Thats such a different approach to what we did together.
Its something totally different and new.
I said, Its been really great, and the schedule is really easy.
I was just pumping it up.
And he said, I should come on and be your dad!
And I was like, Seriously?!
You will get a call, so you better answer that phone.
So, it was his idea, originally.
Thats a good start.
But, who knows.
Hes a busy guys.
But, I think it would be great.
Was it a conscious decision for you to do a comedy now?
I just felt like, Whats going to rival that?
Thats going to be difficult.
Also, my character on24was so distinctive and always in peril.
I just felt like it was the right move.
Have you ever had any moments on the show that felt really daunting because they were so crazy?
CUTHBERT: Yes, me playing Marilyn Monroe with a mans voice.
We tested my regular voice, and then them altering it, and ultimately they never altered it.
They ended up using my real performance.
That was like, Oh, my god, this is crazy!
Also, the producers saw me and were like, She doesnt look like a guy!
How did the boobs happen?
And then, after that, it was a free-for-all cause I was game to do anything.
I was like, If we can pull that off, we can pull anything off, really.
Weve all had our crazy, What?!
No way!, moments.
If you could write anything for Alex, what would it be?
CUTHBERT: Thats interesting.
But, the fact that theyve seen that Im game to do whatever is great.
Casey [Wilson] always says, Youre like a new comedian.
Youll do anything for a joke.
And, shes right.
Im really in that newbie phase where I will do anything for a laugh.
If they can keep writing me funny stuff, Im going to keep trying to bring it.
Hopefully, it stays that way.
Happy Endingsairs on Wednesday nights on ABC.
