hey amber what's it like being on buffy :
it's fantastic where do you getto work and get to have lunch w demons and vampires and work w/ amazing people
i love your work in buffy. rumor has it that yer very ticklish so who would last longer in a tickle fight, you , SMG, or alyson.
I would definitely lose first
Do u realize how mush you and your character helped gay or shy teens?
i have gotten amazing supportive letters about being the first long therm lesbian realationship on tv. saying that it has helped them come out and that it's ok to be gay
how do you feel about joss
he's a god. love him to pieces
if you could play any other character on the show, who would you wanna play?
probaby glory because she ahs great outfits
how does it feel to work w/ smg?
she has been super cool to me. very cool very supportive
did you always know you wanted to be an actress?
sicne i was about 5 i knew i wanted to be an actor. I'm kind of a ham
how did you get started?
i started out as a dancer as a young kid
when i realized i liked being on stage not necessarily the dancing part of being on stage
what has been yer favorite episode?
tie between restless and hush
what has been yer favourite scene in buffy so far?
um? kissy allyson hannigan
who is your role model and why?
my mum. she keeps me together and totally grounded. amazing woman
btw - BYe bye love is a fav movie of mine. did you get to work w/ eliza again this season?
i hope so. i love working w/ eliza she so much fun so sweet
how does it feel to be one of the newest members of the scooby gang?
it's cool. i get to kick vampire butt
we're all looking forward to the various projecyts you've written. commics movies etc? is therany chance we'll ever see an amber-authored buffy episode?
we have fantastic writers and i don't know if i could do as good a job as they already do
what has been your primary influence that drives your life philosohphy?
we have to go out there and live our lives and treat each other w/ respect and passion
life too short miss doingwhat you are passionate about
this is such a privelege = first of all, me and i'm sure everyone e4lse in the uk would like to wish you the verybest of success w/ chance. it couldln't happen to a nicer person. do you ahve any advice for us aspiring actors/screenwriters?
you just have to go and do it do whatever it takes just don't hurt anyone in the process.
thayou for the compelement i really appreciate it.
amber can you give us a synopsyis of your movie
it sort ofg my take on trying to find the one in LA and how difficult it is. you have to weave thru all the strange people out there to find someone you really connect with
how does it feel when millions of teens look up to you? i know i do
thank you . it's hard because i'm only human but i try to live my life in a positve way and try not to eat too many animals.
if you weren't in the entertainment business, what wouldyou be doing?
i'd start a reggae band and live in tahiti
whats the best thing a fan has ever done for you
just enjoying what i do and being supportive of the choices that i make
do you write anything besides the buffy comics?
lots of plays and short stories
i know you must be incredably busy but do you ever get any time to read any of the w/t fanfic that's online
i haven't as of yet, but now my interest is piqued
do you have any tattoos?
no. pierced earst that' s it
how do you relate w/ tara in real life?
definitely have a shy side but i've learned how to put on a happy face and go out there
ummm what do you think of all the school shootings? do you think the music and entertainment industry has an impact on kid's decisions?
they use commercials to sell products and definitely whats on tv has an impact on humanity so violence on tv probably does have an effect
enjoyed meeting you at megacon (beet girl_ if Chance does really well, do you see yourselve moving more behind the lens than in front of it?
thanks you for the beets. i definitely wnat to do both. i just wnatto make moves. the beets were yummy
good evening ms benson - are we gonna see you in any movies this summer?
a movie called the prime gig, vince vaugn,JULIA ORMAND, AND ED HARRIS. IT's about telemarketers and i play a kind of psycho telemarketer
i heard you are writing a book about the w/t relationship?
a comic book it's called wanna blessed be
do you believe paganism is a valid religious choice? what's yer normal religion?
anything that doesn't hurt other people is very valid and earth goddess religions are totally cool. i was rased half jewish and half christian. both ... religious mutt i guess
have you ever had a real magical experience?
i have lots of deja vu moments and it seems like anytime i think about someone they call. take it as you will
greetings lady amber = may i ask what type of clothings you prefer in your daily life? long dresses or tight jeans? do you prefer high heeled boots?
jeans, tshirt, tennis shoe girl all around
hi amber do you have a website?
i have a site celebrityblvd.com
i hear you are going to be making a movie soon. How is that experience different than working on TV?
tv is alot more structured where as doing an independent movie is pure insanity
i think anyone who is a fan of yours know yer a big jeff buckley fan. what else do you listent to? what's in your cd player right now? do you plan any instruments?
i lovve radiohead and nck drake. so many. beatles of course
what do you like best about being an actor?
being able to emotionally touch the whole world.
hi amber, do you surf on the net often? and do you visit sites that' all dedicated to you?
yes. i'm a dork. i do look at websites dedicated to me. there is som fantastic stuff out there about me.
how do you and Nicholas Brendon get along?
i love nick... he and his fiance tress are fantastic. super funny
I'm dying to know... how many takes did "the kiss" require?
we must hav kissed each other at least 50 times
what is your favorite tv show other than buffy?
i don't watch much tv. i'm a big movie freak.
have you ever been turned down at an audition?
on hundred million times. rejection sucks.
who's your favorite character on angel?
probably a tie betwen wesley and gunn?
wha do you do to sit back and relax?
sleep and read. lot's of books.
do you get to do any cool stunts on your own?
i have a fantastic stunt woman named gloria obrien who takes all the beating.
when did u start on the tv business?
i've been acting professionally for 10 yrs and on buffy for 2 seasons
have you had any bad responses from people for playing a gay character?
the only negative stuff i've gotten come from trying to fill green's shoes. he is so beloved by buffy fans
hi amber. really like your character - do you ahve any input as to how your character is written?
i trust joss and mary implicitly. and love the direction they've gone with Tara
What is your favorite book?
probably the idiot by fyodor dostoyevsky. or the journey to the east by hermann hesse
do you still like harry potter?
love harry potter with an intense passion. those books rock
can you play any instruments?
i can pick at the guitar and piano. very good with the triangle
would you ever consider changing careers to singing, like jenifer lopez?
love singing, but movies and tv is where it's at
Is it hard being ina business hwere people see your image and not necessarily you?
it's frustrating because i feel like a big dork w/ glasses i was growing up and not like a tv personality. it's very strange
how can you describe yourself in a few words?
trying to live by the golden rule
how long have you had your dog?
iv'e had penny for 10 yrs
if you could do a spell on anyone, what would it be and why?
put a spell on myself to be happy all the time.
what do you enjoy doing most : acting, writing...?
i love t hem both i couldn't decide
what michelle tratchtenburg like? i think she's a great addition to the show
me too she is sweet and kind and a wonderful actress
what books would you recommendfrom what you ahve read recently?
i read a book called the wasp factory and one called the secret history
amber thankyou foransweering these questions and being interactive w/ your fans. how do you feel about play the good witch on tv?
it's fun i have the best job in the whole world
are you into witchcraft in real life?
i have always been interested by it, but buffy keeps me too busy for anything but wwork
what was it like being in king of the hill?
stephen soderbergh is an amazingdirecter. i was very lucky to have it be my first film
what is your favorite movie?
loved "the celebration" and "antonia's line" and the secret of roan inish
do you have an official website for yourself?
yeah it's at www.celebrityblvd.com/amberbenson
if someone reeally wanted to star or at least try to audition for buffy or a show like that on the wb, what is some good advice so it would help them get the part?
just be yourself. don't be nervouse... my advice is to memorize the material before you go in
what do you do to memorize your lines?
i have a pretty quicke memory so i just read over them a few times
amber - do you thing BtVS will go into a 7th season?
i hope so i think it's a fantastic show
what was it like to film alonngside james marsters aka spike?
james is a wonderful actor and very fun to work with. he does an amazing macbeth
has being a star changed ur friends, or those that think thatthe yare ur friends?
i think that you meet people and connect with them regardless of where you are in your worklife
hey amber, who are some of your all time favorite performers in the film industry today?
albert finny jonny depp cate blachett
do u like eminem?
love the peanut ones he he
not into eminem just the candy
what's the worst rumor about you that you've heard of?
i wish someone would start a rumor i need some spice in my life
if you were on who wants to be a millionair who would be your "phone a friend"
somebody with a set of encyclopedias
thankyou guys for all the awesome questions
let's do this again sometime
(smilie)
