Katherine Moennig - Interview
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Wed, December 19, 2007 Question: About The L Word. You just shot season 5. I know you can't talk a lot about it, but what's your opinion on it? Question: What can you wish for the future?
Second part of the interview available
Question: So you're here for the L3 convention. Why do you come to this kind of event?
Well, I think that the show gets so much support and love. I think it's our way of just getting back and giving time to the people who invest so much in it.
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This season is my favourite.
Question: Why?
It's just fun. It's just really really fun. I mean I haven't seen many episodes, so, I don't know how it will be put together but shooting it was just a lot of fun. I think the storylines are fun.
Question: How is Shane at the beginning of Season 5?
(smiling) Wild.
Question: Wild?
Yeah. She's back and full of that.
Question: Leisha just said that this season is like season 1 on crack. Your thoughts?
Yes. Exactly. That's the perfect way to describe it. Season 1 on crack.
Question: What do you think of the development of Shane through the years? Are you happy with it?
Oh. Yeah I am. I like how she's turned out. I like how she gets put in these relationships that always fall apart because it gives her a reason to go back to her wild ways. Yeah, I like her. She's damaged. So it's gonna be a slow evolution.
Question: What do you like and dislike in Shane this season?
Dislike?
Question: Yeah, and like?
I really like how she's back to her old self again this year. It's just fun and it's entertaining and it's nice to be the one who is not in a relationship and who is all over the place. What I don't like?
Question: Yes?
I'm kinda sick of the hairstyling, I have to say. I'm sick of this hair stylish shit. I want her to have a new profession.
Question: Like what?
I don't know. I can only give that away. I seriously want her to have a new job.
Question: Have you talked to Ilene about that?
Oh yeah. She finally bit the bullet and agreed. She said yes, let's do something else.
Question: Shane is such a strong character. Are you afraid of being stuck in this character for many years to come?
Yeah, but I hope not. I hope not. I mean, my hope is that people understand that what we all do is acting, which means portray something. It's basically playing dress up. So I hope that they are a bit more open-minded when it comes to casting me. And once again, it's also my responsibility to prove that I can do other things. So I think it's 50/50.
Question: What kind of other character would you like to play?
I don't know. I don't have any idea. I don't have anything specific. It kind of comes up when it comes up.
Question: About your movie projects. You told me before that you probably won't be attached to Dead Girl's Diary. What's the last word about it?
Independent movies just come and go. It just fell apart.
Question: Speaking of indie movies, how was Sundance?
It was fun. We just went there to promote Our Chart. We had a blast. It was just whacked.
Question: You said in a Q/A on the site that you'll be in 2 movies. We know about Remorse.
Yeah.
Question: What about the other one?
I'm only doing 1 right now. That's why I don't even want to talk about Remorse. Because a film can fall apart. So I'd rather shoot it than talk about it.
Question: You'll play Jamie in Remorse right? I heard you were the first choice?
Yeah. From what I was told, yeah.
Question: Would you like to play in a romantic comedy?
Sure. I'm open to all different type of things. I really am. I don't have one set thing. I'm open to all of it. If the project, the sсript and the people behind the project are interesting me, and that they care about me… that's all I care about.
Question: About your documentary "Gay Youth Homelessness", this project is shown in a few festivals. How did you get involved in it and why?
I thought it was a really interesting topic that has never really been presented before. And I wanted to do something about it. And my friend who is my producer partner, who directed it - Gigi - she helped me behind it and she did a lot of great work. I just think it's an interesting topic. That's the fun of doing documentaries, to point out what people don't know much about. I think it's time that we do it now. I think it's time people pay attention to it.
Question: You seem to be really touched by all the stories you've heard. What won't you forget about that experience?
I loved everything about doing it. All those kids involved were incredible. They're so much smarter, more in touch of who they were. What I took away from it?
Question: Yes?
I just took… I don't know, it's a really hard question. I just loved this experience… doing it. That means so much, everything from it. The kids… I'll never forget it. Or them. I love *them*.
Question: Let's talk about Leisha's band. What do you think of uh huh her?
It's good. I think they're very good. I love what they're doing.
Question: What's your favourite song?
It's a new one. I don't know how it is called. Hmm. Everything is gonna be all right, I think? It's a new one. I really love it.
Question: What do you think about Leisha on stage?
(huge smile) About Leish? I think she's adorable on stage. She's very comfortable up there. And I never saw her perform before so it's nice to see her doing her music and I think she's great.
Question: You're going to turn 30 at the end of the year. Are you happier now than when you were 20?
Yeah. For sure.
Question: Why?
I just feel like an adult now. A lot happened in 10 years. I feel like a grown-up.
Prosperity.
Question: Next words would be for the fans. Do you have something to tell them?
Just Thank you. All the patience and loyalty and... opinions you have about the show. Just for sticking in here with us even when they don't really love the storylines. It's very very touching.