April 6, 1999.
WB Host* Welcome to Cybertalk! Our online auditorium consists of 2 areas, the stage and the auditorium where you guys are. To ask questions, simply type /ask and then your question! Tonight we are pleased to welcome Heath Ledger to our online auditorium! Heath stars in the Touchstone film, "10 Things I Hate About You" and also starred in the TV series "Roar." Heath may be joined tonight by Andrew Keegan calling in from the set! Thanks for joining us Heath! HeathLedger*
Hello world! Tis me, Heath!
SolasTuan* hi Heath I hope you had a good birthday,
If someone decided to make a film Based on "Roar"
would you consider being Conor?
HeathLedger* I'd consider it, but I'm not sure if I'd do it...though it would be a lot of fun!
SolasTuan* of all the roles you have played in all the films/TVshows/plays which did you enjoy the most?
HeathLedger* Probably Jimmy in Two Hands, an Australian movie I did.... but that runs close with Patrick from 10 Things...
RoarFan* Do you sing professionally? You sang Can't take my eyes off you really Well!!!
HeathLedger* Um...no. well, you could say I do as an actor for movies. But I've never been paid to sing before that. Thank you though!
Bellystar* hi heath...I wanted to know what appealed to you about the scrip of 10 things I hate about you?
HeathLedger* I just think..I loved taming of the Shrew, and always wanted to play Petrucchio, and this was the closets I could get. And also the characters journey. He had many barriers to overcome, and wasn't one-dimensional.
SolasTuan* you said that in the paintball scene Julia Stiles was a bad shot... how were you?
HeathLedger* Damn Good! She was a good shot though, I was joking - she got me a few times real good.
RoarFan* Hey Heath. I was wondering what you like to do in your spare time (if any).
HeathLedger* I like to get outside as much as possible. usually, I have a group of friends I travel with and we try to get to the desert region of the hills. We try to go horse riding a lot.
OreoPassion* Can we expect to see you in any upcoming movies?
HeathLedger* Most certainly... right now it's undercover. Keep an eye out for me.
Dancer3* Hi, were you friends with any of the actors before you did the movie?
HeathLedger* No - I didn't know anyone, or what anyone looked like. I just came straight off Two Hands in Sydney, and I wasn't there for rehearsal..... And they also had no idea what I looked like, so we became friends quickly.
SolasTuan* I've noticed a Leather strap thingy on your wrist in many photos and films? what is the significance of this?
HeathLedger* First of all, good eye! Second, it goes to the way back to ROAR when Vera (who played Catlin) bought one for each roar actor.. and it's kinda me, so it stuck.
Dancer3* I loved 10 Things I hate about you! It was the bomb movie!
SolasTuan* when you did Blackrock did you research the real case of Leigh leigh at all?
HeathLedger* Not really, Nick wanted to steer away from it being that story, so we tried to stay in the script & the movie in terms of respect for the Leigh Leigh family
CGA* What is your favorite type of Jelly Belly?
HeathLedger* I don't eat them.
OreoPassion* Do people recognize you in public and do they ask for autographs?
HeathLedger* No, b/c I have short blonde hair now.
auroraskye * hi heath! you were great in 10 things.., I was wondering if you like your hair better blond or brown
HeathLedger* I think Blonde, but it doesn't bother me.
HeathLedger* What do you think?
HeathFan1* I'm you're biggest fan! I have posters of you all over my room! Does that bother you that people have pictures and posters of you hanging in their rooms?
HeathLedger* Not really. It rarely dawns on me that they do. I didn't even know there WERE posters of me..what are they?
WB Host* Everybody is saying they like the blonde better, Heath!
HeathLedger* Blonde it Is!
CrUnKgUrL69* I saw you on mtv's spring break for just a second...did you stay for a long time or just for a day or two?!?
HeathLedger* I was there for three nights, and basically sat by the ocean.
SolasTuan asks: Heath thank you for being you, don't ever change
HeathLedger* Wow!
SarahK* so, who in "the business" are you dying to work with?
HeathLedger* I don't know what to say..thank you. That's a difficult question, there are so many people. Jack Nicholson to Meryl Streep.... Anyone who wants to work with me.
SolasTuan* were you kidding when you said your dad had a Kangaroo, I have some friends with Wallabies but not Kangaroos
HeathLedger* No, I wasn't kidding. It's cool b/c since I've moved to America so many people ask if I have a pet kangaroo, and now
HeathLedger* I can say yes. But I didn't ride one to school
CGA* What is your favorite movie of all time?
HeathLedger* Children of Paradise. But there are a dozen or so I love. It's a French Film, directed by Marcel Cann
SolasTuan* I've been hanging out for Two Hands for nearly half a year can you tell us something about it? (I can't wait until may 20th!)
HeathLedger* Basically, it's a black comedy set around Gangster life in Sydney Australia. My character gets himself into this, and out of it by falling in love.... but, by the time he falls in love, it's too late.....Thus, we get the beginning of the film!
auroraskye asks: heath, is there an address where I can send fanmail to you?
HeathLedger* Send it to me c/o CAA 9830 Wilshire Blvd Beverely Hills, CA 90212
girl13* what did you usually do when you weren't in that particular scene they were taping?
HeathLedger* Rest and Read, stretch and breathe. I read Vladimar Kudakoff's Lolita. Kubrik did the movie.
RoarFan* Hey heath, When did you start acting and what advise do you give to someone who is starting in the business
HeathLedger* I started when I was 10, my advice is to stay as honest and true to your instincts as possible. let it take you on a ride.
CutyGirl* do you have an official web sight or someplace I can go to find up-to-date info on you and stuff?
HeathLedger* extra has the current info, www.extratv.com
WonderKate* was it sad when the movie was done filming?
HeathLedger* Yes, extremely. But, it was also exciting b/c we knew it would be in front of your eyes soon. It's always sad to be a family like that, a reoccurring thing in this industry.
missy12* what is your dream car?
HeathLedger* One with no wheels! I don't have a car, I ride a horse!
EileenSlattery* Thank you for being such a good person. You seem to be not only a talented actor, but also a true sweetie! Thanks for being you!
HeathLedger* Wow....Thanks!
OreoPassion* Do you like working on t.v. or in movies better?
HeathLedger* Movies...only b/c I prefer to have the time to buy the canvas, select the paint, and create a masterpiece rather than doing a comic book.
CutyGirl* how long did it take to film the movie?
HeathLedger* 8 weeks. A quick shoot.
OreoPassion* If you could describe yourself in one word, which word would you choose?
HeathLedger* Now.
WB Host* Yes, you can answer now. Just kidding.
galit16* first off, I think you're one of the most talented actors i've ever had the privilege of watching. now that you're famous in America, what do you think will change in your life?
HeathLedger* I think you answered your own question...it's the same, all a little knew for young Heathy.
Teddy Bearz* what is your horses name?
HeathLedger* I don't have one! But if I did, it's be called far lap!
OreoPassion* Do you have a favorite band/singer?
HeathLedger* Singer: Beck. band: I suppose most of my teens I listened to U2 records.
WB Host* We have time for a couple more questions tonight!
RoarFan* Hey heath, I was wondering who some of your inspirations are. And if there are any actors you want to work with
HeathLedger* Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Bob Fossey, Stanley Kubrick. Katherine hepburn, Nicholson, and of course Marcel c\Cann!
WB Host* Our last question for tonight...
Lindseygirl* what type of role do you want to take next?
HeathLedger* One that makes them Happy! Nothing in particular, whatever interests me...It's hard to answer. When I know it I'll see it. Thank you, and I love you all. Peace!
WB Host* Well, I want to thank all of you for joining us tonight, and a special thanks to Heath for taking the time!
HeathLedger* Thanks again! Peace!
WB Host* That wraps it up for another edition of Cybertalk!
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