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Fox411 QA: David Schwimmer defends neurotic 'Madagascar' character, talks 'challenging' directing style

'Madagascar 3' finds Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman traipsing through some exotic locations like Monaco, Rome, Paris and London with a traveling circus making their way back to New York. It's a terrific romp that is filled with some amazing 3D animation and enough adult jokes to please mom and dad. There are new characters including an Italian seal, voiced by Martin Short, who seems to be an aquatic version of Roberto Benigni and of course those lovable penguins are back. David Schwimmer aka Melman spoke to Fox411 about voicing a giraffe, being a new Dad and if he's a nice guy. The 45-year-old actor has carved out an interesting post-"Friends" career, directing 'Little Britain USA' and stage work – this fall he'll be appearing on stage with Amy Ryan and of course he's achieved animation immortality as a gawky giraffe.Fox411: Did you research the role?David Schwimmer: You mean in terms of reading about giraffes?Fox411: In terms of hanging out with them.DS: No, I felt like I had enough p...

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