Our furred friend, the protector of General Han Solo, has finally agreed to meet with a Times reporter. Our Twi'lek-on-the-street, Ugl'yjerk, cornered him near Sivantlie Base, where he enjoyed a brief, but meaningful conversation.

Times: Chewbacca, thank you for taking the time to speak with us. Our readers are very interested in you.

Chewbacca: Rowarrow

Times: Yes, I'm sure you're very busy. What would you say is the greatest challenge facing Wookies on Coruscant?

Chewbacca: Rarrowaroo

Times: Don't you find it difficult to live on a world with so few trees?

Chewbacca: Rorf

Times: But I'm sure our grooming facilities are second-to-none.

Chewbacca: Rowr?

Times: Flea dips are really quite ch--eep!

Chewbacca: Oorofl!

Times: Yes, I'm sure you're very clean, I meant other Wo--

Chewbacca: Roowool!

Times: Could-could-could you p-put me down please? We're quite h-high up here...

The Times would like to extend its condolences to the family of Ugl'yjerk and express its extreme sorrow at his untimely demise.

Next Week-- How to Annoy a Wookie and Live

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