A consummate performer, Will managed gaffes taking place around him with fabulous ease.
While the lights were being readjusted, with everyone already on stage, Mini started asking him questions, but forgot to speak into the mike. Will stopped to ask, "Should I speak into the mike? Let everyone in on the conversation?" And before Mini could even nod, he drawled suggestively, "Or is this of a more intimate nature?" If her makeup would have been lighter, the blush would surely be visible.
Classic Will-wit constantly shone through. A female reporter, possibly smitten and ambitious, tried to climb a few chairs for a better view, and ended up thudding to the ground. Harmlessly, thank heavens.
Will stopped mid-sentence, immediately. "Is she all right?" When it was established that she was, he raised an eyebrow and shot back: "Has she been drinking?"