The Oct. 29 taping of Bravo TV’s Inside the Actor’s Studio featured funny stories and spoilers from its guest, Neil Patrick Harris.

The taping took place in the Schimmel Center Theater, located on the Pace New York City campus.

Tickets for tapings of Inside the Actor’s Studio are free for Pace students, but often difficult to come by.

“I really do appreciate that Pace students get to see this show live for free,” said graduate student Charles Link. “Being able to have this opportunity on campus is one of the most unique things about Pace that I love. There aren’t many other places where students have the ability to see some of the most influential people of our time.”

Host John Lipton started from the very beginning, asking Neil Patrick Harris where he was born and raised, before moving on at a fitting pace through a tall stack of cards etched with questions for the How I Met Your Mother star.

Harris discussed his upbringing in New Mexico, his early acting roles and his big break as Doogie Howser, M.D. Today, the 41 year old has two children, twins Harper and Gideon, and is married to long time partner, actor David Burtka.

“I have to say that I really enjoyed getting to see that [Harris] was actually just as down to earth, funny, and caring as I have seen him on the screen,” said senior psychology major Emily Blakely. “Watching him made me appreciate him so much more.”

During the interview there was mention of Harris’ numerous award nominations and wins, including People’s Choice Awards, Primetime Emmys, and a Tony Award.

Talk of future projects later ensued, including his role as the host of the upcoming 87 Annual Academy Awards in Feb. 3.

Harris also admitted that he is working on a new show with NBC, Saturday Night Takeaway, for which he will be the host. This will be an American version of the extremely popular British variety show of the same name, hosted by long time comedy duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.