On August 12 , 2011 , Billy Crystal was asked about his return to the role of Mike Wazowski ; he said , `` I 'm a little hoarse .
On August 12 , 2011 Billy Crystal went to a 20th anniversary screening of `` City Slickers '' . When he was asked about his return to the role of Mike Wazowski he said , `` That 's why I 'm a little hoarse .