Before last week's ShoWest closing ceremony, Zach Galifianakis came into the press room to answer a number of questions from local and international reporters.  If you're a fan of this very funny comedian, you're definitely going to want to watch this interview as part of it plays like a stand-up show.  He talks about why comedians don't get recognized by the Academy Awards, filming The Hangover in Vegas and what's up with The Hangover 2, where did the inspiration come from to shave his beard off on Saturday Night Live, what is he working on this year, and a lot more.  Hit the jump to check it out:

Zach Galifianakis

• Talks about how comedy isn't recognized as much as drama
• 1:25 - Who would he give an Oscar if he had the chance
• 2:00 - Talks about the ShoWest award he's winning
• 2:55 - He's asked about filming in Vegas for The Hangover and what's up with Hangover 2
• 4:00 - What is he working on this year
• 4:57 - I ask about him hosting Saturday Night Live and shaving his beard off on live TV
• 5:55 - Is he still going to do stand up

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