Transcribed by Paul Hilling Apologies in advance. There were several typing errors, which I have tried to correct. I also made some more sense of the Chat itself. Any errors are probably mine! And if Renee herself wants to correct me I'm only to happy to accommodate her wishes:-) H:= Host R:=Renee *************************************************************************** H: Hi everyone! I'm Patrizia DiLucchio, this is PEOPLE Online on H: Pathfinder & we're very glad that you could join us tonight--because H: our guest this evening is actress Renee O'Connor who plays Gabrielle, H: Xena's spunky traveling companion on the wildly popular series, H: "Xena: Warrior Princess." So - how did a nice a nice girl from H: Houston wind up rubbing shoulders with the, glitterati of Mount H: Olympus in Sam Raimi's wildly popular send-off of ancient Greece? I H: guess we'll find out tonight! H: Hi there, Renee! I know you've done a lot of these cyberchats H: before. I've heard your mom runs your AOL site (great job, Mom!) H: Why do you suppose "Xena" is so amazingly popular on the Internet? R: Yes. I think the internet provides a community of interest, here people R: meet Xena friends and are their likes round the world owes alot to the R: internet H: You obviously KNOW how to ask questions--so let's boogie! R: The internet gives voice to a community of fans H: Guys--I've got to tell you that the MORE questions you submit, the H: slower the server will be and the mre prems that Renee will have H: typing... <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #586 from Ruggratt: <***> Will there be any more episodes like " A Day in the Life"? That was <***> my favorite R: Mine too! R: They're discussing one now for the 3rd season R: It gives lucy and I a chance o play off our comedic silliness <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #592 from J_dale: <***> Renee` my name is J'Dale and I have been talking with your mum for <***> a while now, and she seems very nice! I would like to know what has <***> your mum contributed to your career? R: Hello there R: My mom has always been very supportive following my interests R: It's been acting since I was a wee thing. R: Acting lessons, dance lessons, etc R: I always try to encourage new mothers that I meet to do the same <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #598 from Mickim: <***> Why does your hair color keep changing? R: I never know what color it is day to day R: I've been told I'm a red haired person R: I thought I was a blonde! That's my natural color! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #612 from Kublakhan: <***> Hello Renee, and thank you for chatting with us tonight. I wanted <***> to know, are there any wardrobe changes planned for you this season? R: It takes a keen eye to see the changes this season R: They're not cosmetic so much as functional! More arm movemenrt and my R: skirt s pinned to my underwear <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #619 from Sparky600: <***> Renee,Hi!!What percentage of the stunts do you do and how many <***> bruises and sore muscles do you end up with ? R: I ALWAYS end up with bruises, but I never know where they come from R: even now. I always do the choreography--but must admit I can't R: polevault! Did you know that the big leap over the logs in "The R: Prodigal" was a man? <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #621 from Zefff: <***> Hi Renee, I'm an Aussie but I'm curious as to how much time you <***> spend in New Zealand and whether you make it to the shores of <***> Australia for some free time ever. R: Actually, I went to Australia my first week of winter break Fort R: Douglas! To visit the Barrier Reef for some snorkeling R: I learned that every color on our planet is on some fish or coral! H: One from our Message Boards: Hay Renee, I really enjoy you on Xena.I H: just came from hearing Lucy in New York.My question is Are the Xena H: Scrolls or the X.R.S.(Xena Restoration Socity) real at all, or are H: they something the producers came up with.And one last thing, will H: you ever be on The Rosie O' Donell Show. R: I have no knowledge of a Rosie booking, but I will be on Vibe on the R: 25th You're lucky to have seen Lucy! The Xena scrolls come from Robert R: Malette who has researched the subject and formed the society and the R: scrolls exist! <***> Pdil-people presents the speaker with question #637 from Sir_mulder: <***> What are your thoughts on the Joxer character? There seems to be <***> much negative fan reaction to him. R: Hmmm...I think the fans believe that Gabrielle and Xenia dislike R: Joxer. He actually provides great comic relief He can do slapstick! R: Teddy is a fantastic person and deserves much credit for Joxer! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #640 from Magspw: <***> you've said in the past that you'd like to direct. Can we expect <***> to see a Xena episode directed by you anytime soon? (hopes!) R: I don't feel capable of directing Xena. I watched the frustration and R: it's more than Inhale now... I'd like to work in short film first! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #663 from Minaccia: <***> Xena's looking for redemption. What's Gabrielle looking for? R: She's reaching for unity and harmony. A world where every one gets R: along H: A question from the message boards: I totally love the show!! I H: think you're fabulous in it. Just wondering if you actually do all H: the fight scenes yourself and you know how to use a stick as a H: weapon? Also, are you and Lucy good friends off camera? One more H: thing. Are you creative and enjoy storytelling/writing? R: Where shall I start? H: At the beginning?? R: I do fight with a staff. I use a soft stick. Lucy is fantastic. She's R: my best friend on-set. I miss her right now! I used to be a story R: teller when I was young, Ghost stories at slumber parties! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #688 from Xenaman: <***> Is there any truth to the rumor that you're having a baby on the <***> this season??? R: If I told you I'd have to kill you...and I know your address! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #690 from Rocolli: <***> Hi Renee! I am here from Austria...Is it true that you said one day <***> that you can speak a little bit German? R: Hello from far away...I think you mean Lucy! She speaks german. I may R: need to learn spanish so that I can gossip on set! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #697 from Lordvader: <***> Renee, do you look at the websites dedicated to you? R: I haven't seen anything is the last few months. It's hard to follow-- R: there are so many! I mostly make sure the rock web is accurate R: And visit the netforum ocassionally <***> Pdil-people presents the speaker with question #700 from Just_truly: <***> Many of the scenes on the show take place out-of-doors. Do you <***> prefer the outside shoots or the indoor shoots? R: That depends on the weather! Thankfully we now have winter coats! R: I prefer to be outside in the summer. I like heat, not cold! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #724 from Spikus: <***> Thank you for spending your time with us, Renee. Are you going to <***> be able to see Lucy when you're on the East Coast? R: I'm going to see her to root her on! Hopefully we'll have some time. R: The show is grueling. I'm enjoying time w/ friends and family in NYC <***> Pdil-people presents the speaker with question #730 from Moondancer: <***> Not that we ever want Xena to end, but what type of work would you <***> like to pursue after X:WP - film, tv or would you consider another <***> weekly series R: It's funny that I've thought about that recently...long term plans... R: I'm very confused about that. I would like to get behind the camera! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #738 from Fanboy: <***> Renee-there's so much controversy over the Princess Di thing what's <***> your take on it? Are you and lucy in any kind of danger now? H: I think fanboy's talking about paparazzi R: None that I know of! For me the show is just starting to change my life R: And people have been very polite. I know there is need from the fans R: to get to know us. <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #744 from Kenshin: <***> Do you think that the Romans will be a menace as the Borg or <***> Dominion on ST? R: Yes...we do battle the romans this season...but I don't think the R: theme is recurring <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #747 from Suszie: <***> Do you find the dialogue for Xena any more or less difficult to <***> learn and execute than what you've worked with in other projects? <***> Also, what is your training -- are you a classically or stage - <***> trained actor, or were you lucky enough to break directly into <***> TV/film? R: I think the dialogue in Xena is easy...very contemporary. The only R: theater experiece I've had was in college. My strength is television R: acting. Sometimes it's hard to break through the wall of privacy I build R: up! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #752 from Rachel2: <***> What does she think of the large amount of fans that think <***> Gabrielle and Xena share more than a campfire at night? R: I think one of the best things the show does is give rise to R: everybody's imagination...a fantasy land! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #767 from Mickim: <***> What is your favorite type of music? BTW, thanks for doing this <***> chat! R: I usually love solo vocalists...Tina Turner...Sting//Elton John R: Right now I'm listing to musicals...RENT! And I like Webber's shows! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #784 from Sebroc: <***> Greetings from the Great White North, Rene_! We all know your <***> favorite type of food is Mexican, but is there a dish in particular <***> you love above all else? R: I'd have to say green enchilladas...because I can cook them myself... R: but I cook for 20 at a time, a lesson I learned from my mother! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #775 from Suszie: <***> Which characteristics do you bring from your own personality to the <***> role of Gabrielle, and vice-versa? R: Hmmm...Ummm...I think we're both sympathetic. I like to see the best R: of everyone. We are both good listeners! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #789 from Jenny28: <***> HELLO RENEE is they any special person in your life? R: There is...a wonderful man in New Zealand <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #797 from Micksun: <***> Renee, do people recognize you when you walk down the street? R: People have just started to do that on this trip to the States. They R: call me Gabrielle. It's very strange...when I'm running, sweaty with my R: hair tied back! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #807 from Iolobuzz: <***> Ms. Rene_ O'Connor, what advice would you have for someone who is <***> addicted to acting as a hobby? Should I attempt and/or continue <***> this? R: ...If you have a passion for it beyond all else...if it means you R: compete...By all means follow it. We can all do anything!...cliche, but R: true <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #812 from Spikus: <***> Would you please tell us what book you're presently reading? R: Sounds strange...but I'm reading The Tibetean Book Of Living and Dying R: I find it incredibly inspiring! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #822 from Ruthr: <***> what's a day on the set of X:WP like for you? R: It's basically a job. One that I love to do. It does start too early R: 5AM. We film for 12 hours. Much of the days is spent waiting R: The set is like a family <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #835 from Amandas: <***> Being a fellow Texan I wander, What do you miss most about Texas? R: I miss the large cars! I'd love to have a big truck! R: And I miss the armadillo roadkill! <***> Pdil-people presents the speakers with question #854 from Marte: <***> Renee, What do you enjoy most about working on Xena? R: Hmmm...enjoy most...there are too many elements to pin that down! R: The crew...NZ...the writers...and of course the very classy Lucy! H: Renee--THANK YOU so much for coming online with us tonight--& thanks H: to all Xena fans who came too. We had over 400 questions H: submitted--Renee would have to quit the show and spend a WEEK in a H: dark room to answer them all... Now the TRANSCRIPT... H: The transcript will be posted at: H: http://www.people.com/interactive/chat.html on FRIDAY!!!! R: Good night everybody! H: Thanks again, Renee!!! H: We really really REALLY appreciate this. H: And thanks for such a wonderful audience. H: This is Patrizia DiLucchio for PEOPLE Online wishing you good night! ************************************************************************* End of Chat Transcript Paul Hilling - Lifetime member of the ROC-VSC. -- (E-mail)p.hilling@bigfoot.com (WWW)http://freespace.virgin.net/p.hilling/ [ Alt.Tv.Xena FAQ http://freespace.virgin.net/p.hilling/atx-faq.htm ] **No computers were harmed during the creation of this e-mail, however **several billion electrons gave their lives to ensure its safe delivery.