| Random Internet User:
Have you ever been in any other movies, Shannon?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I've done a couple of independents. One called Jack Frost.
I've seen pieces of it on the web. It was a horror comedy.
Patrick Wood:
Horror comedy, I see.
Shannon Elizabeth:
The other was Dish Dogs with Sean Astin.
Patrick Wood:
He's really cool.
Shannon Elizabeth:
He was amazing in Rudy.
Patrick Wood:
I have to ask you this. There are some pretty risque stuff in the
movie. Were you nervous doing those scenes?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Of course I was nervous doing the Internet scene. I try not to think
about it. The first few takes, you see the boom guy above you....
But you forget about it after the first couple of takes.
Patrick Wood:
After the couple of takes, you relax a little bit.... Looks like
everybody was having a lot of fun on the set.
Shannon Elizabeth:
Everyone was so much fun to work with it. Everybody was just really
cool, down to earth.
Patrick Wood:
It looked like Friends. Was there freedom in performance?
Shannon Elizabeth:
There was a lot of freedom in the performance.
Patrick Wood:
Really? That's great.
Shannon Elizabeth:
Paul and Chris would give suggestions. But they would give us a
lot of freedom.
Patrick Wood:
I think this movie does a great job capturing the growing pains
of teens in the '90s. Do you see any similiarities from this film
to your high school days?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Not really. My high school was in a small town. I was so busy being
involved and of course I liked guys and stuff, but I think I was
a late bloomer.
Patrick Wood:
You were too busy, and you played tennis in high school. I heard
you wanted to go pro.
Shannon Elizabeth:
I wanted to go for my state ranking. I had so much fun competing.
I was very competitive. But I just didn't end up pursuing it.
Patrick Wood:
Let's go back to the chatroom for a sec.
Random Internet User:
How did you teach your dog that tennis ball trick we saw on Leno?
Any other dog related advice? How do you feel about bark-reducing
collars?
Shannon Elizabeth:
We were just playing with her. She has a flat nose and she just
kept getting it.
Patrick Wood:
Six dogs!
Shannon Elizabeth:
It's funny. Most of our dogs are not very well-trained. When you're
training a dog, you need to have it one on one.
Patrick Wood:
I heard you have a soft spot for strays.
Shannon Elizabeth:
You try to take them all in and love them, teach them the basics.
Patrick Wood:
Don't chew on that, right? Questions?
Random Internet User:
What are the last three CD's you've bought?
Shannon Elizabeth:
CDs... I don't buy a lot of music. Prodigy, Garth Brooks and I think
I bought Janet Jackson - "The Velvet Rope Tour."
Patrick Wood:
Cool. Very Cool! Electric. Another question.
Random Internet User:
What are the chances of a Pie 2?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Uh, I don't know. I've heard as much as you guys have heard.
Patrick Wood:
We actually heard something about the guy going to Czech to find
Nadia!
Shannon Elizabeth:
I've heard stuff about that. Write to Universal!
Random Internet User:
What is being a movie star like?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I don't consider myself a movie star.
Patrick Wood:
What do you consider yourself?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I'm a working actress. I hope I don't stop working. It's exciting
going to premieres and being able to talk to stars. I get extrememly
nervous. I'm like, "Do you know who you are?"
Patrick Wood:
I was actually at that premiere. I talked to you and you were very
cool and composed.
Random Internet User:
Do you have a favorite movie?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I would have to say my childhood favorite was The Wizard of Oz.
I loved the songs in it. Judy Garland and Toto was very cute.
Patrick Wood:
Who do you want to work with?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I would love to work with Gary Oldman. Michelle Pfeifer, Robert
De Niro. There's quite a few. I would love to work with everyone.
You grow up admiring them so much. And then realizing they're human,
too, it's quite an experience.
Patrick Wood:
Sobering. We have another question from Susan Moore.
Random Internet User:
Other than acting, do you aspire to go into music or any other fields
of work?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I think if it comes my way. I've always been interested in singing
and dancing all aspects of performing. One day, if I have the opportunity,
of course!
Patrick Wood:
Or put out a CD. Working for Jennifer Lopez.
Shannon Elizabeth:
If I'm approached, I can consider it. Right now, I'm concentrating
on the acting.
Patrick Wood:
There you go. Another one from the chatroom.
Random Internet User:
Do you like Stanley Kubrick's films?
Shannon Elizabeth:
All of the films. He's done so many classics, A Clockwork Orange.
I can't comment on Eyes Wide Shut yet since I haven't seen
it.
Patrick Wood:
Now I know you started out right out of high school, you did a music
video.
Shannon Elizabeth:
I did a video while I was in high school my senior year. There was
a local band who wanted to do a video in their home town. They ended
up talking to me about modeling (the filmmakers). We went to New
York, I got to meet some agents. I ended up signing with an agency.
Patrick Wood:
So you've been all over the world. You have been to a lot of different
countries. What is your favorite one?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I enjoyed myself most in America. There's no place like home.
Random Internet User:
Congrats on your 3 picture deal... What was the first item you bought
once you got your first paycheck as an actress?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I think I was just trying to pay rent. I was lucky enough to pay
my bills. It's still just trying to save and not get kicked out
of my house.
Patrick Wood:
Now you came out to LA, you were visiting out here. You weren't
actively pursuing an acting career at that time.
Shannon Elizabeth:
I came out to visit a friend. I was going to travel cross country.
But I ended up working for the Ford agency, and ended up doing a
commercial for Taco Bell. I ended up deciding not to leave.
Patrick Wood:
Back to chatroom, Susan!
Random Internet User:
Since you are a part of the big HOLLYWOOD scene now, what celebrity
would you like to meet if you could?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Michele Pfeiffer, as far as the girls go. Johnny Depp.
Patrick Wood:
Now, Iwent through your website. Lots of pictures and different
looks. You really photograph very differently. Do you think that'll
carry over to film?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Yes, on film, it will.
Patrick Wood:
Is that beneficial for you?
Shannon Elizabeth:
For acting, it will be a really good thing.
Patrick Wood:
We have a bunch of questions here.
Random Internet User:
Where are you ticklish?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Definitely I'd say my waist. You've got those ribs in there.
Patrick Wood:
I am going to ask you a couple. Okay, I am going to ask you this:
this is from Mike. He says, "Hi, I am from N.Y. How often do you
go on web interview? Number two, I am sending you a picture. From
1 to 10, rate me!"
Shannon Elizabeth:
Well, nothing like putting me on the spot. He's definitely got an
attitude in the picture. But I go for cute, fun personalities. But
he's not bad-looking. He's not my type, but he's not bad-looking.
Maybe a six or seven.
Patrick Wood:
Six or seven, Mike. Not bad! Your 15 minutes, Mike. Next question.
Are there any indie films out there that attract you?
Shannon Elizabeth:
You know what attracts me . . . a really good script. If the script's
independent, the good thing is, everybody's got a really good goal
in mind. You're not getting paid a lot. Patrick Wood: Great. Back to chat room.
Random Internet User:
Are you dating anyone right now?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Yes. I am dating the best guy in the world right now.
Patrick Wood:
Hearts are breaking!!!
Shannon Elizabeth:
And he's now behind the camera going, oh please, speak more about
me! He's helped out tremendously with the website.
Patrick Wood:
I know your site has been getting a lot of traffic. Do you know
how many hits a day?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I've been told we get over a million hits a day.
Patrick Wood:
And you are still answering all your emails?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I'm trying to get to them all.
Patrick Wood:
Great. Susan!
Random Internet User:
How are you coping with fame?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Once again, I don't consider myself famous. I'm just taking every
little problem and victory as it comes. And I'm just trying to keep
working.
Patrick Wood:
I am curious. Since the movie is a high school movie. If you can
go back to high school and go back and change something, what would
it be?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I would probably change everything. It would have been fun to go
to high school in a big city. It would have been nice if I had grown
up with everyone I went to school with.
Patrick Wood:
What do your mom and dad think about your success?
Shannon Elizabeth:
They're excited. They came out to the premiere and had so much fun.
Patrick Wood:
Great. Back to the chatroom.
Random Internet User:
If a genie popped out of a lamp, what would your three wishes be?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Three wishes: Umm, to never stop working, to always have as close
to a perfect relationship possible, and to always have more wishes.
Patrick Wood:
Sounds like you got all three of your wishes! Things are good for
Shannon right now.
Shannon Elizabeth:
The website's got me more stressed than anything. It's more work
than I've ever tried to conquer.
Patrick Wood:
Now. Judging by your fan base, there are a lot of guys out there
thinking, "How can I meet a girl like that" What's a perfect date
for you?
Shannon Elizabeth:
A perfect date? I'd say when a guy cooks a candle light dinner,
when the guy really makes the effort himself, when you see them
go through all these things to do for you.
Patrick Wood:
And sincerity.
Shannon Elizabeth:
And to be sweet, sincere, and to be yourself. Guys are usually funny.
It's usually when they put on their macho acts when it goes away.
Patrick Wood:
You heard it here first, guys. Chatroom now.
Random Internet User:
Was it difficult to get naked in front of the camera? Weren't you
worried that your family and friends would see the movie and feel
embarrassed?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I was nervous. But I'm playing a character, I'm playing a role.
It was appropriate for the character. It had a reason. I wouldn't
just do it to do it. But you're always a little worried about what
your family will think.
Patrick Wood:
Very good. The scene with the internet and the camera is hysterical!
It's great to have you live on the net now.
Random Internet User:
If you weren't in acting what would you be doing?
Shannon Elizabeth:
The only other thing I was interested in growing up besides tennis
was law. I like to argue my case and always have my points laid
out to show that I was right and they were wrong. I thought about
criminal law.
Patrick Wood:
Criminal law. Wow.
Patrick Wood:
What's your favorite ice cream?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Cookies and Cream.
Patrick Wood:
Color?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Cranberry.
Patrick Wood:
Back to chatroom.
Random Internet User:
Do you consider yourself sexy?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Sometimes. Most of the time, I don't really feel sexy. It's important
for a girl to feel sexy, when she puts on certain things. I try
to be, for my boyfriend!
Patrick Wood: Scream
if You Know what I did Last Halloween, it's a farce on horror
movies.
Shannon Elizabeth:
There are tons of them coming out. I've been reading a lot of good
scripts that aren't teen related. Just getting to play with different
things, different characters; there's such a variety of things you
can do.
Patrick Wood:
Back to chatroom.
Random Internet User:
I enjoyed the short interview. Did you mind the personal questioning
by Rolling Stone?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I can't give anything away. It was a little personal. But I understand
that that was their job. When you sit and talk to somebody for awhile,
you can forget you're being interviewed.
Patrick Wood:
Did you think that American Pie would take off the way it
did? When you picked up the script, did you think to yourself "this
is it".
Shannon Elizabeth:
I knew it was a good script. But I don't think it was something
I could predict. I didn't really think about it. I just tried to
do my best. It just got lucky.
Patrick Wood:
Go see the movie if you have not seen it yet. It's the funniest
movie this summer. Back to chatroom.
Random Internet User:
What were your fondest memories of Waco?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Well, I think the fact that I grew up in a small town gave me a
lot of advantages, like freedom. It was safer in Waco. The fact
that I was able to go out, and go to certain parties and see my
friends.
Patrick Wood:
Have you spent time in New York?
Shannon Elizabeth:
When I first started modeling, yes.
Patrick Wood:
NY or L.A?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I like LA. I like to have my car. I like the warm weather.
Patrick Wood:
Susan with another question.
Random Internet User:
How has your life changed since you've become famous?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I've just gotten busier. This past month, I've been reading scripts,
prepping for the next film, working on the website. I haven't been
waiting by the phone too much.
Patrick Wood:
And you are going to Canada also. Do you know how long the shoot
is going to be?
Shannon Elizabeth:
It's a two month shoot. It'll be fun.
Random Internet User:
Does your character act anything as you yourself would?
Shannon Elizabeth:
No. Not really. She's strong and aggressive, which I tend to be.
I can be very strong and independent. But she's a little more free
and open, and probably slutty. That's not like me.
Patrick Wood:
She got Jason to dance though.
Shannon Elizabeth:
Yes she did.
Random Internet User:
Did you like working with Alyson Hannigan?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I loved working with her. It was a lot of fun. I love Buffy. And
it was like, "this is Willow!"
Patrick Wood:
We need to hear a little of the accent!
Shannon Elizabeth:
I don't know exactly what you want to hear, but this is the accent!
Patrick Wood:
Nadia, with us, live.
Random Internet User:
Hey Woody, she studied with the same acting coach you did. Ask her
about that. You both have something in common.
Patrick Wood:
I studied with Martin Bargar.
Shannon Elizabeth:
I studied with him for awhile as well.
Patrick Wood:
It's good, over there in North Hollywood. How long was that ago?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I've only been out of his class four or five months.
Patrick Wood:
Very interesting. Small world. Another question.
Random Internet User:
Did the cast play jokes on each other during filming?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Umm, a little bit. I remember when Jason had the pie scene. I wasn't
there that day, but somebody from the crew made a T-shirt out of
a still frame. It took him awhile to notice. Whe he did, he freaked.
Patrick Wood:
I thought I already knew the joke from the pie scene, but... nope.
Random Internet User:
How did you meet Joe? How long has the relationship been going?
How old is he?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I met Joe in acting class. We've been going out almost since I've
been out here. I can't give his age. It wouldn't be polite!
Patrick Wood:
I'm going to ask you a few more. It's from Kevin Wayne... do you
like Chinese food? Or have you ever considered having a Chinese
boyfriend?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I like the food. Seeing as how I have my soul mate, the boyfriend
thing probably won't happen. But I like the food.
Random Internet User:
What is your favorite food?
Shannon Elizabeth:
It's a Syrian dish. It's called Keepeeneehay. It's got lamb and
chopped onions. You eat it raw.
Patrick Wood:
So you are not a vegetarian?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I don't eat red meat except maybe once a year.
Patrick Wood:
I have a question from Eminoun2. Have you ever been to a rock concert?
If so, which one?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I grew up in Waco and there weren't a lot of concerts. I remember
two. I went to a Michael Damian show.
Patrick Wood:
Michael Damien? The soap star? He sings that "Rock On" song.
Shannon Elizabeth:
And I went to A New Kids on the Block and DJ Jazzy Jeff and the
Fresh Prince show.
Patrick Wood:
Oh!
Shannon Elizabeth:
I went to one other in Milan. Something like Bon Jovi.
Patrick Wood:
Bon Jovi! Not a lot of people can say Bon Jovi in Milan. Back to
Susan.
Random Internet User:
Shannon, you've had television spots on USA High, Dying
to Live, and My Generation... do you prefer the big screen
to televison work?
Shannon Elizabeth:
They both have their own greatness about them. They're both fun.
The good thing about a film is that you can really bond with your
castmates and get into character. On a TV show, you come in and
then go. But you get to do it very quickly, and then you have the
freedom to move on.
Patrick Wood:
This is another question. It's from Neil. You have played other
roles on TV. Are you surprised about receving so much attention
from a smaller movie role?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Yeah, it's a little bit surprising. It's been a whirlwind. But it's
definitely been fun. I got to host VH-1.
Random Internet User:
Hello Shannon, what do you like to do if you're not making movies?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Well, I love playing with my dogs, trying to take care of my house
and boyfriend, I like to roller blade and go hiking. I always find
stuff around the house like working in the yard. I'm a neat freak.
Patrick Wood:
I am trying to picture Shannon mowing her lawn.... I got an odd
question here. What' s the strangest fan request that you have received?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Well, I mean, I've gotten a lot of requests to go to prom, ring
weekends....
Patrick Wood:
Guys are asking you to the prom!
Shannon Elizabeth:
One said that they would pay for my services. But his girlfriend
didn't mind....
Random Internet User:
I hear you love Johnny Depp. What is it about him that you love
so much?
Shannon Elizabeth:
When I saw Whats Eating Gilbert Grape?, numerous movies around
that time. I was always infatuated. He's a brilliant actor. He's
very good-looking. Goatees, the dark look. He's very intriguing.
Patrick Wood:
I have a question from NZ. Do you speak French?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I don't speak French. I got the accent trying to do French.
Patrick Wood:
Susan with the next question.
Random Internet User:
LA vs. Texas: which is better?
Shannon Elizabeth:
LA by far. I'm the kind of person who's always got to be doing something.
Texas is very laid back. You'd have to go 100 miles to find a mall.
Patrick Wood:
There's one interesting question here. Also from MZ. What are the
things or people that give you inspiration and encouragement on
a day to day basis?
Shannon Elizabeth:
My boyfriend number one. My manager number two. My friends, my agents,
and then my family, of course. I may not talk to them as much, but
they're always there. They're always supportive.
Patrick Wood:
And six dogs!
Shannon Elizabeth:
And my six dogs. They really calm me down.
Patrick Wood:
We have another question.
Random Internet User:
What other pics have you appeared in?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Jack Frost, Dish Dogs, another film
called Seamless. Dying to Live.
Patrick Wood: Dish
Dogs, you can rent it now, right?
Shannon Elizabeth:
You can't rent it. I'm not sure what they're doing.
Patrick Wood:
You said earlier that you've done some student's government. Did
you run for any offices?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Yeah. I belive I was Student Council treasurer and historian.
Patrick Wood:
Back to the chatroom with Susan.
Random Internet User:
How would you reccomend getting into acting?
Shannon Elizabeth:
OK, I think being in LA is a big advantage. Always be in class.
Study with a variety of teachers. I don't think any one method or
style is the right way. You take what you want from each person.
You've got to get head shots, send them out. It is a lot of work.
Patrick Wood:
Another question.
Random Internet User:
What was the photo shoot for Rolling Stone like?
Shannon Elizabeth:
The photo shoot was actually a lot of fun. Just playing around,
the part by the pool, but we were racing against the light.
Patrick Wood:
I have several questions. One thing that keeps coming up is The
Blair Witch Project. Have you seen it?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Not yet. I really want to. I just haven't been able to. People say
you shouldn't be alone after you see it.
Patrick Wood:
Back to the chatroom.
Random Internet User:
Did you do any improvising for those scenes?
Shannon Elizabeth:
There was a little bit, but I don't think it was in the final cut.
You saw pretty much what was on the page.
Patrick Wood:
This is a personal question. One of my favorite movies is Dazed
and Confused. Have you seen it?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I saw it a long time ago.
Patrick Wood:
I am curious. You are from Texas. Is it similar to your life in
Waco?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I remember watching it with friends who felt like it was the story
of our lives.
Patrick Wood:
I think American Pie is probably going to "the" teen movie.
It's racy, but it is also a moral.
Shannon Elizabeth:
I think there's a real innocence about the movie. Everything done
in each story line. It was raunchy, but in a fun-loving way.
Patrick Wood:
The ending note, I think, is love.
Random Internet User:
Given your choice, what kind of material, or role, would you like
to do?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I want to do some really strong, intelligent characters. I'm going
to try to stay away from the younger, ditsier characters. I want
to try something different. I think Michele Pfeiffer plays such
an array of characters. I really want to stretch myself.
Patrick Wood:
Are there any directors that you want to work with?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Everybody would love to work with Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone,
George Lucas.
Patrick Wood:
We'll get you in the next Star Wars movie!
Shannon Elizabeth:
I remember growing up loving the Star Wars movies.
Patrick Wood:
Another question.
Random Internet User:
Your body is in great shape. What are your workout and diet regimes?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I haven't been able to work out like I used to. I used to go constantly.
I try to incorporate it now with the hiking I do with my dogs, roller
blading, Power Yoga.
Patrick Wood:
Power Yoga. What is Power Yoga?
Shannon Elizabeth:
It's a lot of intense isolated movements. It's a real physical work
out.
Patrick Wood:
Do you do it at home or in a class?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I go to a class.
Random Internet User:
Can you sing?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I was in the city choir growing up. I used to sing quite a bit.
It's fun to sing. I hope to do more of it.
Patrick Wood:
I hope there's a Shannon Elizabeth CD coming out. We're almost ready
to wrap up.
Random Internet User:
What is your favorite possession?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Posession? I don't know if I should say I posess my boyfriend. I
don't really value posessions. I value relationships. I value my
dogs.
Random Internet User:
Would you be willing to do a Quinton Terintino film?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I would be willing to do anything that was a good script. I like
working on projects that surprise you.
Random Internet User:
Do you read a lot?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I read a ton of scripts. In the past, when I had more free time.
I really liked The Celestine Prophecy.
Patrick Wood: The
Celestine Prophecy sort of goes with the Yoga, the spirituality.
What are you going to do after this?
Shannon Elizabeth:
I'm going to watch my boyfriend play some softball.
Patrick Wood:
Is he good?
Shannon Elizabeth:
He tells me he used to be good. We'll see.
Patrick Wood:
Very good. One more question.
Random Internet User:
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Shannon Elizabeth:
Hopefully, working, still with my boyfriend, still with my dogs.
I'm hoping to open a big kennel. I really want to be able to help
people and animals. My website is giving to three charities. I'm
going to be looking for some more pet charities.
Patrick Wood:
People out there get your dogs spayed or neutered! I think we are
going to wrap it up now. Thank you very much, Shannon.
Shannon Elizabeth:
Thank you so much!
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