1) Why do you want to be Steve's next Hair Consultant?

Chris: I have known Steve longer than any of the other candidates. I have seen the hair grow from short hair to its current "ponytail" length. As a fellow Italian, I think that Steve needs someone to guide him in his hair who understands the challenges, can help promote Steve’s hair as not only the most outrageous hair of any licensed therapist in America, but as will see that Steve’s hair becomes as important to Manitou Springs and Colorado as the cheese is to Wisconsin.

Laloo: Because I think his hair deserves me! Also...I'm worried that my opponents are only in this for the opportunity to cut it off out of jealousy, which would CLEARLY be a crying shame!!!

Phil: Steve and Boki asked me to run (for Hair Consultant) and after hearing about Steve's problems with growing his hair, I want to be the guy who puts him over the top with growing it long. He needs leadership and I can give him that.

2) What is your vision for Steve's long, naturally curly hair?

Chris: See it go longer and stay healthy. I am really concerned, especially since he has no current hair consultant, that Steve’s hair may have gotten a little unhealthy. So, I am going to suggest lots of protein building natural shampoos. I know of several small company shampoos that would do the trick. Who knows, maybe Steve can even become their spokesman. I could see Steve doing "field trips" to places like Vitamin Cottage and Mountain Mamas (a local health food outlet) and having "Ask Steve about Hair" days. All built around Steve, his hair, and his fame.

Laloo: Well, first of all, his hair isn't long ENOUGH, he's been blessed with natural curls that he doesn't take FULL advantage of, and I want to see him make the most of that God given mane! I invision it longer and softer than it looks right now, I think it could be much healthier overall.

Phil: I want Steve's hair long.

3) What would the first thing you'd do if elected Hair Consultant?

Chris: After dancing naked in the shower (I am a little shy) it would be going out and buying Steve some very cool rope like items to do Steve’s hair in ponytails.

Laloo: I would send Steve a bunch of good and natural hair product samples, (that have never been tested on animals) and natural treatments that he can mix up in his own kitchen, or even a kitchenette, if that's the case. Then I would send him some detangler and a GIANT comb. After that, it would be seeing to it that he gets a regular trim and moisture treatments.

Phil: I'm already acting as Steve's Hair Consultant by making him see his hairdresser, so the question is moot to me.

4) How do your family and friends feel about your candidacy for Hair Consultant?

Chris: Well, truthfully they are surprised. As a "short hair" myself, and having advocated for short hair for Steve in the past, they were surprised to see me choosing to run for HC. But the hair has, well, grown on me. Now I realize my life is a little less happy when Steve’s hair is not in my sight. So they now see the importance of Steve’s hair in all of our lives.

Laloo: No comment.

Phil: My family doesn't know. Some of my friends at Spice know. I think they think it's funny.

5) The Last Five Hair Consultants have all left their terms of service dishonorably. (Four were fired; One resigned) How will things be different with you as Hair Consultant?

Chris: Steve is a part of my life, as is his hair. I consider Steve a great friend, and intend for his hair to be a long term part of not only my life, but my kids as well. After all, how else will they ever know what long hair feels like.

Laloo: Well, I'm not going to let Steve's HAIR down, I think everyone else was too concerned about Steve, THIS is about his HAIR.

Phil: I'll kick Steve's ass if he doesn't take care of his hair. If he fires me, then the blood is on his hands.

6) Have any ideas or theories as to why Steve doesn't have a girlfriend?

Chris: Yes, but if I was to share them with Steve, he would need a therapist, and well, as he is one, it would mean he would spend more time talking to himself than he already does.

Laloo: I think that he worries too much about his hair, which takes up ENTIRELY too much of his dating time. Once he has a good consultant, namely me, it will become less of an issue, and he can concentrate on finding a good woman. Right now, he's too obsessed with hair problems, I intend to help him get out of "hair problem bondage" and free him up so he can date again.

Phil: I don't know. Ask Steve.

7) Just curious: Bush? Kerry? Or Nader? Who do you support in this year's presidential election?

Chris: I voted Nader in 2000, but I am currently undecided.

Laloo: DUBYA baby!

Phil: Bush all the way!

8) Have a favorite ice cream flavor?

Chris: No, I am a health food guy and gave up Ice Cream. Dairy and me don’t mix all too well.

Laloo: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough!

Phil: That's a stupid question.

9) What is your opinion of the town of Manitou Springs, Colorado?

Chris: As a long-term Colorado Springs resident, I have spent hours of play time in Manitou Springs. It is the best place in the world to spend a late summer evening.

Laloo: It looks like a great town, full of character and charm. I really think that my tie dyed items and turqoise jewlery would fit in nicely.

Phil: I hang out there all the time and I like it.

10) Have you ever kissed a cactus?

Chris: Actually yes, though not intentionally. I was riding my bike (illegally as it turned out - oops) on the trails of Garden of the Gods, and well, went head over bum while going through a gully, and landed face first into some cactus and briars. I cannot say that it was the best kiss I have ever had.

Laloo: Uh....I've put aloe on my lips, does that count?

Phil: No.