The following is an interview with J.P. Manoux done by Mathew Ignash in 
December 2000. J.P. played the part of the bellman in Are You Now Or Have 
You Ever Been.

>1. I've discovered many actors on Buffy or Angel have read for other parts on 
the show before landing the roles they received (Charisma Carpenter read for 
the part of Buffy, for instance). Have you ever read for a part on Buffy or 
Angel before, and if so which part?

I've never read for a part on BUFFY, but I did read twice for the part of 
Doyle in the pilot episode of ANGEL.

>2. Have you ever appeared in a television commercials we might recognize you 
from?

Circuit City, Gatorade, Honda.... lots and lots.

>3. When did you shoot this episode?

August?

>4. What other people did you meet (actors and crew) and what impressions did 
they make on you?

The entire ensemble of hotel characters bonded pretty well.  I still keep in 
touch with Julie Araskog, Tommy Hinkley and our director, David Semel.

>5. You have an impressive list of acting credits. What one is the most 
memorable to you and why?

My first guest stint on JUST SHOOT ME was a professional turning point and a 
week that I remember very fondly.  I was thrilled to work with the entire 
cast, George Segal especially.

>6. Do you personally know any of the other actors or actresses who have been 
on Angel or Buffy?

I just worked on a film called BEER MONEY with Mercedes McNabb.

>7. Would you want to appear on Angel or Buffy again playing the same 
character? Playing a different character?

As long as they keep using the hotel headquarters, I keep hoping the ghost of 
the dead bellhop will return.

>8. Did you watch Buffy The Vampire Slayer or Angel regularly? Will you in the 
future?

Is it possible to not watch either show and still be a fan of both?  Okay.  
That's me.

>9. Have you seen your episode? What did you think of it? (Feel free to write 
a long answer, I'd like to place it in the "Points Of View" section of the 
review.) 

I have seen the episode and I like it very much.  I consider myself very 
lucky to have gotten such a meaty opening sequence.  At the audition, every 
would-be bellhop knew it would be a good opportunity and a very fun role.

>10. Have you read through our site? What do you think of it?

I'm reading through it now.  Very impressive, and a great "catch up" resource 
for a Joss Whedon universe virgin like myself.

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