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Chris Pratt is proud of his new film roles — and his buff body

As Andy Dwyer on “Parks and Recreation,” Chris Pratt doesn’t always have his stuff together. In real life, the 34-year-old actor is one successful dude, as well as a new dad — he and funny-lady wife, Anna Faris, have a 1-year-old son, Jack. Already wildly popular for his comedic chops, Pratt gained a new legion of fans when it was announced that he was joining Marvel’s upcoming superhero flick “Guardians of the Galaxy,” due next August. He also snapped a selfie seen ’round the world, showing off the six-pack he gained for the role.

But first, this Friday, he appears in “Delivery Man” as an out-of-work lawyer representing Vince Vaughn’s character, who receives notice that a sperm bank mix-up has led to him fathering 533 kids, 142 of whom are now suing to find out his identity.

We sat down with Pratt to talk fatherhood, his newly ripped abs and — why not? — dog facials.

So Chris, would you ever sell your sperm?
Oh yeah, I suppose. I’m not above selling any body fluids.

Pratt with wife, Anna Faris, at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2011.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Your character in “Delivery Man,” a father of four, feels stuck in life. As a father yourself, do you ever feel that way?
I mean, one of the very first days that I had [my son, Jack] all on my own, he had just got a vaccination, and he was not feeling well. No matter what I did, he wouldn’t stop this long, slow moaning type of crying-whining thing. I was certain that I was just a terrible father. I had no idea what to do. I’d check his diaper, I’d give him food, I’d give him a toy, I’d give him a bath. He wasn’t too hot, he wasn’t too cold, he just was uncomfortable. You feel pretty desperate.

What’s the hardest part about being a dad?
Being away from my son for work. The reality of life makes it difficult for you to spend time with your kid, and that’s hard. Also, recently we had a play date [where] our friends brought their son Nash over. We put Nash in the playpen with Jack, and Nash started crying, and then Jack went over to him and petted him a little bit and offered him a toy, which is really sweet, but then Nash cried even louder. And they quickly took Nash out and left Jack alone in his playpen, and I thought, “Oh my God, there’s a chance that other kids aren’t going to be nice to Jack.” That’s going to be heartbreaking for me.

Any tips for taking a great selfie?
Don’t make a duck face, or your friends will make fun of you. Chin down, good light. Take a lot of them and pick the best one.

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How is life different now that you’re ripped?
I feel better about myself now that I’m in shape. I feel less depressed. I feel mentally more sound, and I like picking out clothes. It used to be I would just grab the clothes that fit. Shopping is nice now because they have clothes in my size. I would go to a store and they stopped pants at a 40-inch waist. I had a 42- or 44-inch waist. I got down to 34 when I was on “Guardians of the Galaxy,” but that was my fighting weight. I hope to stay around a 36.

Does Anna treat you any differently?
Yes! No, Anna doesn’t treat me any differently. I think she’s happy to have me done with the movie so she can start feeding me. She is just a feeder, constantly planning meals for me. Even when I would tell her I had to stick close to my diet, she’d be cooking something. “Oh, I’m just making this pie. You don’t have to eat it.” And then, of course, 2 in the morning, I’m eating it, like, “You tricky little . . .”

How much did you have to work out for the part?
Oh buddy, I can’t think of anything I didn’t do. I did about four hours a day for maybe five months.

Pratt on set with Amy Poehler in “Parks and Recreation.”David Giesbrecht/NBC

Between working out and filming, how do you and Anna still find time to be romantic?
I think it’s important to put your relationship with your significant other at the highest priority, even when you have kids. I mean, making sure that you keep it fresh and romantic and sweet is very, very important. I send her flowers all the time and nice notes and gifts. I make sure that every day we say good night to each other.

Which of Anna’s characters have you been most attracted to?
“Mom” on CBS. The majority of her career has been spent similar to mine, playing characters that are cartoonish in a way. But this is an opportunity to play a character unlike any of the characters she’s ever played, because it’s tonally just very real and grounded emotionally. And also she’s very funny and hot. Every character she plays is hot.

What can you tell me about your “Guardians of the Galaxy” character without the Marvel police killing you?
[Laughs] Well, he’s like a cross between Han Solo and Marty McFly.

Have you gotten close to the dog that plays your three-legged pooch, Champion, on “Parks and Rec”?
Yeah, oh my gosh. That dog has licked my face more than any other dog that I’ve even had as a pet. Because every time we do a scene together, they put peanut butter on my face so the dog will come up and lick [me]. I swear I got a full facial the other day. My skin looked so good. It was like microdermabrasion or something.