Ask Gillian Anderson transcript
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Gillian Anderson
Movie star, television celebrity and West End actress Gillian Anderson joined us to kick-start her campaign against theatre press nights...
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iPresenter: Gwyneth Paltrow complained about British men. How do you find
them?
Gillian Anderson: I did have somebody at the stage door who delivered some raunchy
poetry to me, but he wasn't British. I have signed someone's newly pierced belly button.
Haven't been tempted by any of them, no!
From Rachael, Darlington: Who would be your ideal West End co-star?
Gillian Anderson: There's a few... I'd love to do something with Emma Thompson, Judi
Dench, Maggie Smith, Cate Blanchett. Men aren't jumping to the tip of my tongue at the
moment. There are plenty out there.
From Ricedreams: What kind of research did you do to prepare for the role of Lindy
Metz in What The Night Is For?
Gillian Anderson: I read a lot - she does work with special needs children and I read
about what type of work one might do if one had that job. I read a couple of the books that
are mentioned in the play. On certain levels, as an actor, one normally taps into some sort
of emotional life, you can only draw on your own experiences, even if it's of a similar
flavour. In terms of fidelity, I have very strong views in terms of whether people are meant
to be together. I also believe that, in regards to families, sometimes two separate divorced
loving parents can be better parents to a child than two unhappy parents that are
together.
From Will C: Hi Gillian. Do you feel at home in London? What's your favourite place
to visit?
Gillian Anderson: I do feel at home in London. I love going to galleries and museums,
but I don't have one favourite place. I will eventually have more of my days free, once I've
finished all this press!
From Belinda, Las Vegas: What is something your fans have done that bothers you or
gets on your nerves?
Gillian Anderson: There hasn't really been anything. There have been a few people who
have found out where I live and hung out, which is a little bit bothersome. A combination of
both and many other things thrown into the mix as well.
"I've chosen
not to read the negative reviews because I don't want it to influence my performance. The
response by the audience has been wonderful." - Gillian on What The Night Is For
From TracieNJ: Do you know if there is a high chance that What The Night Is For will
come to New York?
Gillian Anderson: I don't know. I think it will, at some point, be presented to us at
the end of the run. I don't think we'd do it for a year or so. You'd have to ask me at the
end of the run though, I don't know whether I'd commit to a long run and I'd still have to
be madly in love with the character.
From Baseballcapfan: Roger seems a great guy, extremely talented too! Are you guys
having fun working together?
Gillian Anderson: We're having a ball. I adore him, he's a lot of fun and hysterical.
We're having a great time.
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