INTERVIEW 2
(From STAR Magazine)
ROCKIN’ RENFRO
I hear your grandma hates when you play guitar to loudly in your-bedroom-is this true?
I am usually playing an acoustic guitar, so that usually isn’t the case! Ha…ha…ha… when I plug in, she pounds on the door sometimes. So she definitely prefers "Brad Unplugged". Ha…ha…ha… she actually likes some of my songs, seriously.
What do you like best about being an actor and what do you like the least?
I love acting, I love getting to play cool characters, I love studying for the part, reading about that character if it’s a real live person or doing research if it’s a literary figure like Huck. The thing I hate about doing film is, unwanted press and people snooping around my door. I live in the middle of nowhere, but I get a lot of phone calls I don’t want and I finally had to get an unlisted number. I hate having to be secretive, but you have to do so to protect your privacy. I don’t want a Hollywood life, I just want to be good old Brad.
Do you have a mischievous side to you- like Huck Finn had?
Yes, I have been known to get my own brand of trouble. Ha…ha…ha… but nothing too bad, really. Huck wasn’t a real trouble-maker- he just got in too deep over his head all the time. But he really had a good heart.
What is the worst thing you ever did?
Nothing that horrible, I am sure I have thrown some temper tantrums in my day, plus when I was a little kid, I used to lie a lot. Ha…ha…ha…
Tell us about your movie, ‘Telling Lies In America’.
I think it’s a good film. It’s set in 1961 and I play a 17-year-old who makes friends with a corrupt rock DJ, played by Kevin Bacon. I loved getting to wear clothes from that period and greasing my hair back- I am a "greaser" at heart. Ha…ha…ha
What do you think was the greatest period in rock ‘n’ roll?
I guess that would be a toss-up; it would be between 1957, when Elwis first became a phenomenon and early in 1964 when the Beatles first came to America. I would love to be in a movie about either.
What music are you listening to these days?
I listen to my old Led Zeppelin CDs still and still think Jimmy Page is the ultimate guitar god. But I also listen to Faith No More, Blind Melon, old Nirvana Cds ( I love the Muddy Banks Of the Wishkah live CD!), Offspring and other harder alternative stuff. I can’t resist a great guitar riff- I love to rock out ! I often try to learn to play a lot of the stuff I hear on the alternative station where I live I have a good ear for music, but I wish I could pick things up more readily.
Do you and JTT keep in touch?
Jonathan is a great guy; really sincere and really bright. He is really helpful- unlike some other young actors, he doesn’t only think about his performance on the set. It is amazing how uncompetitive he is. We have only talked a few times since Tom & Huck was done and we always make plants but then one or the other has a professional commitment and has to go back out. I’d love to go fishing with him sometime – I can tell he knows his stuff in the department!
What is your best memory on a movie set?
This sound stupid but falling into pile of mud on Tom & Huck set. I keep trying to get up like six or seven times and kept sliding. I hurt my butt like nobody’s business and it provided everyone on the set with a good laugh – at my expense.
What would you do if suddenly didn’t have an acting career tomorrow?
I would probably be working at McDonald’s and overcooking the burgers and then getting fired. Ha…ha…ha. No seriously, I think I would try to do something with my musical ability. I would love to at least write songs for other people. And I’d go to college and study drama or English literature.
Do you prefer to go out with actresses or "normal" girls?
I date all different types of people and I am certainly not attracted to only actresses. I look more for personality than looks – honest. I need someone with a good sense of humor, who’s very open-minded and doesn’t just like to do the usual things on dates. Sure, I like going to the movies but I think a hiking date or walk along the beach is more romantic.
What do you look for physically, though?
Honestly, like I said, I like all different kind of girls – I have a bit of a preference for long hair and big smile that makes me heart melt, though.
What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you on a date?
Once I looked down and noticed my pants were ripped – I don’t mean just tipped, I mean giant gaping 10-inch hole! Guess I didn’t feel it because I had thick underwear on and there was no breeze. So I quickly zipped up my jacket and ran into a 7-11 for a sewing kit! I went into a men’s room and sewed up my jeans the best I could- but then the hole started riping again. I said I needed to go home and ended the date early. I hope the girl does not think I was bored with her that day!
Do you have any sort of message for your fans?
To watch out for my new movies and I hope to keep doing quality projects. Wait, that sounds kind of selfish! I hope my fans are happy people!
