TV Guide Online Chat vom 24.10.2000

TV Guide Online: Tonight we are chatting with Charisma Carpenter from Angel. Hi Charisma! Thanks for coming!!

Charisma Carpenter: Hey, fans! Thanks for showing!

Question: Did you ever imagine you'd be where you are today, last October? How has your life changed?

Charisma Carpenter: Did I ever imagine I'd be where I am today. No. I didn't think that I would ever be on TV acting and fulfilling my dreams. I do get better seats in restaurants. :) I have far fewer wants, is how my life has changed.

Question: What has been your favorite Cordelia episode so far? "Room With A View", "Expecting" or "First Impressions" in terms of how the character grew and changed?

Charisma Carpenter: You know, in terms of how the character changed, it really happened in the season finale. That was the landmark for character evolvement. Also, I support that by saying her visions initially were dreaded and her dreams and occupational distractions were totally acting. But now, I've deepened by my experience in the season finale, therefore my priorities have changed to fighting evil and learning what Cordelia's purpose in live is now.

Question: I have loved seeing your more expanded role on Angel. Can we expect any episodes this season that will primarily focus on Cordelia?

Charisma Carpenter: After "First Impressions" I don't know of any. That episode had more to do with Gunn than it did with me. It had more to do with bringing him in and giving him a connection to us all.

Question: Will there be a romantic plot for you later in the season?

Charisma Carpenter: I don't know...If you have any suggestions, feel free to write in... :)

Question: Was acting your original passion when you were little?

Charisma Carpenter: No. My original passion was dance, and then I wanted to be a schoolteacher. But, I ended up being an actress.

Question: When will Cordy go back to Sunnydale for a crossover? We still didn't meet her parents.

Charisma Carpenter: Yeah... looks like we may never... :0 They're fleeing the IRS. I have no desire to go backward. I want to go forward. It's nothing against Sunnydale, it's just that with all her evolvement has moved her beyond that point. But, if Giles really needed her, I'm sure he could come up with something. Also, now that Angel is doing so well in the ratings, I would like to become less dependant on crossovers, so that it could find its own audience and fly on its own merits. Not that I want to sound irreverent, but this bird would like to spread its wings... fly the coop.

Question: What are you planning on doing for the holidays?

Charisma Carpenter: Well... I have no plans set in stone yet.

Question: Hi Charisma! I think you are wonderful and beautiful! I love how they expanded your character in Angel. Just a question... do you have a boyfriend? Wouldn't be surprised if you did. :)

Charisma Carpenter: Yes, there is a significant other. And we're pretty much joined at the hip. Sorry. :(

Question: I Love your character on Angel, do you have any movies coming out?

Charisma Carpenter: God, I hope so...I would really like to do something, provided the strike doesn't happen. This summer would suit me fine.

Question: I heard you have two dogs. What kind and what are they're names?

Charisma Carpenter: I have MANY animals. And I don't want to say how many, 'cause I'll get in trouble...:)

Question: Are you a fan of sci-fi?

Charisma Carpenter: Never liked STAR TREK. Definitely not a Trekkie. And I don't think any show has been more sci-fi than that.

Question: What are some of your favorite charities?

Charisma Carpenter: I'm aware and involved with some of the bigger ones. I've thought a lot about burn centers, but I don't think I'd be able to handle it emotionally, to be a part of it more than monetarily. I'm very interested in Foster Care in America, and education.

Question: What do you like to do in your spare time away from TV?

Charisma Carpenter: Eating, and completely and totally vegging out in my hammock. It may involve a book, but not likely. Oh, and I'm a major magazine junkie.

Question: Have you ever surfed the web to look at your fansites? If so, what do you think of them?

Charisma Carpenter: I rarely ever, and for no other reason than not being good at finding them. I usually find out about them from friends and family and listen to what they say about them. But, I do want to say to the person who's making fake driver's licenses with my picture on them and charging people for them...I'm on to you, and sending some lawyers your way.

Question: As someone who is interested in foster care, when you are ready to have a family, would you consider adopting or becoming a foster parent?

Charisma Carpenter: That's a really good question. And I've already been faced with that. I guess now isn't a good time for me to even consider that, unless it just happened to me because of how little time I'd be able to devote to that child, which I think is the most important job there is. Parenting is the most paramount job you can have, and not something you should do half-assed. I'd like to think that I'd be open to that in the future, but that remains to be seen.

Question: Angel's been singing at a karaoke bar...will Cordelia sing there?

Charisma Carpenter: I'm working on the producers. :) I don't sing well though, I just want to be funny. I don't know... I just want to do something special... something along the lines of "Life is a Cabaret."

Question: Not to be rude and you don’t have to answer if it makes you uncomfortable but would you rather have gore or bush be president?

Charisma Carpenter: Well if anyone was watching Craig Kilborn last week, all I know is that Gore won the dance contest. I'm just going to keep my comments limited to that...

Question: What is your favorite Cordelia Quote, if you have one?

Charisma Carpenter: Yeah... it is... "That's propaganda spouted out by the ugly and less deserving."

TV Guide Online: Thanks Charisma! We had a great time, and please come back and talk with us soon!

Charisma Carpenter: Thanks for having me, and keep watching! And if any of you are watching Dark Angel, you're on my list! LOL

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