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ASK DAPHNE - 2006
Question #1:
Daphne,
What do you feel you have done in your entire life that is the most accomplished thing you have done...Maybe not
finished
completely but the most accomplished YOU feel you have ever done that has made you proud of who you are?
Katie
Katie,
The thing I feel most satisfied or proud of-though I'm not sure that's the right
word-is that I am living in the life I dreamed of. Here is what I mean: I had always
wanted to act, make a living at it. I pursued it, without ever hesitating, acting
somewhere ever since i was a kid, including churches and living rooms!. However,
once you get what you want it often is QUITE different than you imagined. It has
been extremely challenging over the years, as well as amazing and magical, but I feel
good about the way I have stayed pretty much in tact. Facing my fears and working
hard have always paid back.
Daphne |
Question #2:
Daphne,
I read that you were at the Best Buddies Ride from Jim Caples article recently and you really put him and a lot of the participants to
shame for a great cause. First way to go ! So do you ride just for charity events or are you an avid cyclist too (which I am guessing
that you are)?
If you ever come out East and too Williamsburg, VA you are welcome to join myself and some of our club members on one of our
rides which are pretty nice as
well.
Sincerely,
Rich
Williamsburg, VA
Ahh Rich,
If only. That was a blast! I am glad it's in print somewhere! Did it mention that I
beat everyone including two Shrivers and the men's time!?? I was riding an hour
every day this summer, just for fun. But I don't even own a bike. I just kicked into
competition mode for the race, probably because an ex-boyfriend was riding, and
there were TV cameras!
Thanks for the invite Lance Armstrong!
Daphne
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Question #3:
Dear Daphne,
I read on the Web that you never posted the before and after levels of mercury toxicity, so they questioned whether you really had it
or not. I saw you responded by talking about the fog you were in, and how it went away when you de-toxed. But would you be able
to let the public know what the numbers were?
Thanks,
Kathy
Dear Kathy,
I never knew there was speculation. Mercury is measured with different tests, using
different scales depending on the lab the doctor uses so you can't compare. A man
once told me his mercury "wayyyy up there a 26" I had never heard of the number
26. I was told by my doctor that my levels were, according to the test results from
her lab, quote: nearly double the safe level. Which is what I have always said. Not
the highest she'd seen, but I should not get pregnant with those levels. I was tested
also by a nutritionist in another state who confirmed and recommended
detoxification. There you have it, if people doubt my story, that is out of my control.
Thanks,
Daphne |
Question #4:
Dear Daphne,
I am very concerned about industrial pollution. I think that the use and abuse of tetrachloride compounds has decreased some over
the years and scientists preach about the reduction of the Australian continent sized ozone hole. Would you confirm this theory or
rather should their be a major reinforcement of the environmental issues in this regard? From Venezuela, thank you very much dear
Lynn and girls !!!
Edgar Arvay
Dear Edgar,
Industrial pollution is clearly a major culprit causing dangerous climate change, not to mention contaminating our bodies, causing all kinds of illnesses including cancer, and killing off animal and plant species all over the world. There are so many great books about this. I am presently reading The Weather Makers, By Tim Flannery. A great way to get specific information is Google Alerts. Type in your subject, ie: Industrial pollution or Ozone or Climate Change, and every day you'll get all articles written on your topic. Convenient way to learn something everyday!
Go for balance, not excess...
Daphne |
Question #5:
Daphne,
Can you tell us what inspired you to become an actor? I've always admired your work, especially Melrose Place and Beautiful
People. I look forward to your future projects!
Sarah M.
Dear Sarah,
I have always and only wanted to act. Now that I've been doing it for 30 years...I
started way early...I also like developing projects and writing, but acting is the one
thing that is like my skin, my breath, my dreaming. It was the make believe I saw in
it that captured and inspired me! I used to make our guests sit in the living room
and watch skits I'd made up with my sister. I also had a dress up box as a child and
I'd put costumes on and loved pretending I was someone else. Creativity is essential
to being happy.
Daphne |
Question #6:
Hey Daphne
Beautiful People was such an amazing show, and you did a really awesome job
playing Lynn. I was just wondering, in light of the cancellation, is there anything we
as fans can do to help perhaps have this show re-aired or picked up by another
network? I've known shows to be re-aired due to "popular demand," could we
perhaps make something like this happen? If not, the show was amazing and I
would have loved to see a second season! Thanks for the read and have a happy
day.
Sincerely
Kali
Dear Kali,
Thank you for asking about fans bringing the show back! And thanks for your kind words about the show.
I have spoken to the Network heads, they loved the show but have made their decision, I really don't think it
will change, but HEY! Why not go to the ABC Family site and write! Can't hurt. I wish I could resurrect Lynn, and
the girls too. (I'm seeing them on Friday, I'll tell them about your letter and others).
Take care!
Daphne |
Question #7:
Daphne,
What is your response to global warming skeptics who say that scientists don't have
enough proof that global warming is a real problem? In particular, please see this
article.
As someone who is not very knowledgeable about global warming, articles like that
seem rather convincing, which I assume can be dangerous.
Tracy Kovach
Dear Tracy,
I believe the state of our environment is deeper than being a political issue.
Everyone should want to protect, preserve, and restore our planet regardless of
political party, religion, race, etc. The fact is that the last ten years have been the
hottest on record, I believe 2005 was the hottest. The extreme weather that has
occurred, and more to come are effects of climate change, which is worsening at an
alarming rate. The writer you sent me is a conservative writer who says global
warming is exaggerated by "liberals". I believe no one has the moral right to defend
doing nothing. No one. Damage has already occurred in so many ways to animals,
plants, and ecosystems. If you are getting your info from conservative sites, there is
a Republican group called REP America. Check out their website at
repamerica.org, read some studies, and let me know what you think!
Thanks for caring and asking, we all need to learn and act on the facts!
Daphne |
Question #8:
Is beautiful people coming back for another season in fall of 06???? Everyone is dying to know! I'm the biggest fan of the show......I
absolutely love it!
Miranda Sanchez
Dear Miranda,
Many have asked if Beautiful People is coming back and I am sad to say that is is not coming back in the fall. I absolutely loved doing this show, I loved the girls (in real life too), and I really loved giving life to Ms. Lynn Kerr, mother, woman and designer extraordinaire. I haven't loved playing a role and being a part of a project this much for a long time.
However, this is the biz. Watch my Lifetime movie in July for a different taste. It's a suspense. Then in July I am shooting a movie for ABC Family that will air this Christmas!
Thanks for watching Beautiful People, it meant a lot to have fans like you, who liked it as much as we did.
All the best,
Daphne
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Question #9:
Dear Daphne,
I would be very grateful to know your opinion of the well-publicised idea that a large number of British citizens - and especially
youths - have no interest in politics or voting. Thank you for your courage & leadership in the pro environment & political causes.
Mike
Dear Mike,
I think people , especially young people don't get involved politically
because they don't think it will matter. Young people are creative and
express their views in other ways like with music, art, writing etc. In
one way they are right, the political system is bogged down by...well,
politics! The political system is a rather blunt tool for getting
anything done. However, it is the system we have and I wish more people
voted so they can experience the feeling of doing even one simple thing
on behalf of themselves in the world. I love the feeling of standing in
line with other neighbors who are all there for the same reason, to
better the situation. We have a common thread in that moment. We all
want things to be better, voting is saying to the world I am here, I
take my life and the lives of others seriously.
It is too easy to not do anything, it is time for every single person
on this planet to be responsible for themselves as a part of the whole.
In my opinion we are in a state of emergency, look at the environment,
the violence, the apathy. Everyone must acknowledge they are alive and
awake and able to talk about things, write to the newspaper, write to
political leaders, write to tv shows, vote, start a group in school, a
blog,...be constructive and a part of the solution.
I know so many people in here in the entertainment business that are
coming up with solutions, they really are out there caring, using there
status and money and connections to help. Not eveyone, but more than
one may think!!
Mike, I hope you stay in touch with your sense of caring and share it,
spread it, we are our only hope. That's the fact. WE are the only ones
here to fix what is broken.
Take care and be passionate,
Daphne |
Question #10:
Daphne,
First of all I just have to compliment you on what a great job you have done portraying Lynn on Beautiful People, you really bring the
character to life!! My question is what is the best thing about being a part of playing the role of Lynn? Thanks!
Chelsea
Dear Chelsea,
I loved playing Lynn SO MUCH!!! I like doing comedy, so I added things
every chance I got. I loved Lynn's honesty, her passion. I got to be
angry and in Maddy's face when she was stealing from us and using
drugs. I loved being caring with the girls but when we went head to
head (because my girls are tough!) It was exciting to flare up even
though we loved each other. (after a take of fighting, I would want to
make sure they were okay) I liked the romantic story line with Julian.
Always love those! So it was fun getting close to Julian, wanting each
other but not acting on it....until we finally kissed (THAT was a fun
scene!) and James was great to work with. And it was great to work with
Grant Show again, we really bonded all those Melrose years ago, and
this time there was a trust and familiarity. Trust is very important
when acting.
I hope I'll be a part of something as fulfilling soon, and that you'll
watch!
Take good care,
Daphne
Me and my girls! (my dog and me in the background)
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