David Duchovny arrives.
DATE: Saturday, January 14th
TIME: 7:00PM (eastern)
At the time of the conference, guests were at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Pasadena, California. They were at an event for the TV Critics Association. The online conference was planned to be a casual chat with the people behind Fox Television's The X-Files and it was hosted by Mark Schey(MarkS/FOXtalk) with Kim/Fox on the keyboard at times.
This is a heavily edited transcript of what transpired. Much of the unnecessary text (i.e. - greetings, random compliments, etc.) has been removed, and in some cases, reordered to make this more readable. Special Thanks to Cliff Chen for his help with editing.
All the text has been reformatted to make it more legible. Spelling has been corrected when necessary. Anything in italics are editorial comments to help clarify things.
David Duchovny arrives.
.David/X-Files> Hi, I'm reading all your lines
.Julianne> David, in your case is "icon" short for "iconoclast?"
.Mulder> Is this really David Duchovny?
.David/X-Files> Yes. I am David.
KILLASHANDRA> David: Confusing, isn't it?
.David/X-Files> Yes, it is confusing.
.Julianne> Why is that, David?
.David/X-Files> I am nomad
.roybatty> So, David, are you carrying a Glock or an HK USP40, eh?
.David/X-Files> I don't know what kind of gun I'm carrying. I'm firearms illiterate.
.Julianne> Sterilize! Sterilize!
VENNSTEVE> Is there more in the future with Krycek?
.David/X-Files> Krycek will come back.
.Julianne> David; Why do you call yourself an iconoclast?
.David/X-Files> I don't, it was a gift on a cup; it said icon. I just punned, didn't mean anything by it.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> Do you want to answer any (more) questions?
.David/X-Files> I'll answer questions.
.David/X-Files> Questions? You've been talking about me for 3 hours.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> David, Aubrey wants to know if there will ever be romance?
.David/X-Files> Ask CC.
SUMRALL> Has this started yet or what?
.David/X-Files> It's started, I'm here.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> BJ asks..how's the schedule? Still hectic?
.David/X-Files> Many things--when I'm concentrating well, thinking about the right things. When I've had too much coffee, I'm thinking about what a bad actor I am.
Sumrall> Don't you know coffee stunts your growth.
.David/X-Files> Emotional or physical growth?
.David/X-Files> Only 2 more questions. Questions, fans?
KELLI176> Any truth to the engagement rumor?
.David/X-Files> Not engaged.
THWACK> Once and for all, boxers or briefs?
.David/X-Files> Boxers.
MAPLATT> Movie plans, David?
.David/X-Files> Sure.
PITTER> david: is this thing driving you nuts?
.David/X-Files> No.
.Heather> David, on behalf of all of us, WE LOVE YOU...
.David/X-Files> Love you, too.
.David/X-Files> One more question. They're making me leave. I want to stay.
RICK360JG> David, do you have a middle name?
.David/X-Files> William.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> Thanks for stopping by, David.
.David/X-Files> I'll be back in February on Delphi. Gotta go. Bye.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> ** All group members may talk now **
.Mikail> Seeya
./\/\3rliin> bye
.Lon> bye David
KELLI176> bye!
.Kristen> bye david
KILLASHANDRA> See you next montSee you in February!
DSCAULNLYA> DAVID, I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
.Lon> keep up the good work
.Kristen> we will miss you...
David leaves the conference.
.Lon> Kim..be sure and tell us if GA looks as good as she does on tv and in pictures
.Kim/Fox> Saw Gillian already. She looks great, so does Piper.
Chris Carter arrives.
.CHRIS/X-FILES> Hi. Any questions? I'm going to answer these questions as fast as they come in the order I get them, so hang in there.
.JEFFBLEHAR> Will we ever find out what happened to Scully when she was kidnapped?
.CHRIS/X-FILES> Yes, we will start to learn more about Scully's abduction in coming episodes, but nothing giant, no giant revelation is (made).
.steve> To what degree is the show based on real sightings and paranormal facts?
.CHRIS/X-FILES> The show is based on a great number of facts and bizarre science. And lots of imaginations.
.Nancy> Chris, any word on whether the show has been renewed for next season yet?
.CHRIS/X-FILES> Officially, the show has not been renewed yet, but chances are good.
.Mikail> Does david have an internet addres??
.CHRIS/X-FILES> This is not David, er Mulder.
.JEFFBLEHAR> Give the man some space here!
.Mikail> Chris, xfiles has been building up with the alien encounters. Now that Scully has been abducted, it seems that a peak has been reached.
.CHRIS/X-FILES> We still do not know who abducted Scully. We don't know if it was aliens.
.CHRIS/X-FILES> Hey, I've got to go, I might come back. See ya.
Chris leaves the conference.
.Kim/Fox> Gillian is on her way.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> Thanks for bearing with us everyone...
.Kim/Fox> May I just say that seeing GA in the hall was a brush with greatness.
.Jason> What is she wearing? If you don't mind me asking.
.Kim/Fox> A whitish-color pantsuit, I believe. The baby is cute.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> Kim, did David seem to be enjoying himself here?
David Duchovny returns for more
questions.
.David/X-Files> hi
.MarkS/FOXtalk> Hi again...
.David/X-Files> anymore questions?
.Jason> David, how do you handle the stress of working such long hours per day?
.David/X-Files> very difficult. try not to go crazy and succumb to caffeine psychosis
LEAHWARSHAW> Did you supply the outline for an episode?
.David/X-Files> not really, but helped with story
GREENSTREETS> Mark, what am I supposed to do?
.David/X-Files> ask a question
SUMRALL> Okay, David. You said you had an eye for directing. Will that be anytime soon?
.David/X-Files> I hope so
Member> Do you have an internet address?
.David/X-Files> no internet address
.Julianne> Will we ever see any of your poetry? Published.
.David/X-Files> anything's possible
.Julianne> Yeah
Member> Do you believe in alines? [sic]
.David/X-Files> I believe in alines but not in aliens
.JEFFBLEHAR> David, will there be any romance?
.David/X-Files> yes, there will always be romance
GREENSTREETS> Is there romance between DD and GA?
.David/X-Files> of course not
.kelli> Can you give us any clues about the upcoming "epic" episode?
.David/X-Files> it involves Mulder's sister and aliens
RDERTZ> does she come back?
.David/X-Files> (CC says stay tuned)
.Lon> David...how tall are you?
.David/X-Files> I'm 6 ft tall
.JEFFBLEHAR> What will the Samantha episode be called?
.David/X-Files> 2-parter. first part called Colony. 2nd part called End Game.
.Lon> How about the relationship between Mulder and Red shoes Diaries?
.David/X-Files> Mulder and Jake from RSD look very much alike :-)
DSCAULNLYA> Do you ever wish you could go back to the classroom?
.David/X-Files> classroom? occasionaly
.Lon> I got worried when Mulder bounced the ball in one breath
.David/X-Files> basketball is a Duchovny thing
MAPLATT> Congrats on the show's Globe nom - will you attend?
.David/X-Files> I will go to the globes
.JEFFBLEHAR> Will you be doing anymore movies? I loved kailifornia!
.David/X-Files> hope so
DSCAULNLYA> Do you miss living in NY?
.David/X-Files> yes, sometimes
LEAHWARSHAW> Do you read your fan mail?
.David/X-Files> some fan mail gets to me
MAPLATT> We'll look forward to seeing you!
DSCAULNLYA> I used to live in NY, and I loved it. I moved to Lancaster, PA, and they are all UFO freaks!! You should do a show here!!
HHELVIE> What would be the best way to ensure that you see fan mail?
.David/X-Files> send money in the envelope :-)
.JEFFBLEHAR> How much?
.David/X-Files> :-)
.kelli> David- this better than doing a convention?:)
.David/X-Files> absolutely
SUMRALL> we're nuts
.David/X-Files> me, too. We are not who we are.
.Aubrey> Why isn't there a romance yet?
.David/X-Files> no way to go backwards from a romance
DD411> i think a romance would ruin it
.David/X-Files> ditto
.kelli> no romance! Are you afraid to meet us in person? :)
.David/X-Files> not individually, all at once, yes
SUMRALL> I'd be afraid to meet us
LEAHWARSHAW> me too
.Julianne> me three
.Chapy> agreed
.Jason> That would be a great way to end the episode, along with Samantha returning to Mulder's life.
LEAHWARSHAW> Nojo on the Rojo?
.David/X-Files> yes, yes, yes
MAPLATT> Do you ever take the character home with you?
.David/X-Files> only after a number of drinks
.MarkS/FOXtalk> David, is this your first time "online"?
.David/X-Files> yes, my first time
.kelli> drawstring pants?
.David/X-Files> drawstring pants, my line, I want credit.
.JEFFBLEHAR> I wish I had seen Ice.....
.David/X-Files> me, too
.JEFFBLEHAR> David, is your hair oily or dry?
.David/X-Files> my hair is oily if I don't wash it
.MarkS/FOXtalk> David, what's the most anyone has done to get an interview with you?
.Julianne> Thanks, Mark.
.David/X-Files> sent me 3 guitar picks
.Julianne> David, that was me!!!
.David/X-Files> I know
.Julianne> Please?
.David/X-Files> I alreay said I would do the interview, when???
.Julianne> Pretty please?
.Julianne> When? You have my number. Any time.
.David/X-Files> call the production office
SUMRALL> how about right now, with all of us listening in?
.Julianne> I will. On tuesday.
.David/X-Files> Like Wimpy says, Tuesday
.Julianne> For a hamburger today. Thank you, kind sir.
.Heather> Where exactly does Mulder keep his "tapes"? At home or in his office?
.David/X-Files> in his briefcase
.Chapy> lol
.Heather> Always there when he needs them, eh, David?
.David/X-Files> the porn thing is a Morgan & Wong thing, not really my deal
DSCAULNLYA> David, do you prefer shows by Chris or the gorier ones by Morgan and Wong?
.David/X-Files> it's the shows you guys prefer that's important
DSCAULNLYA> I love both, I was just looking for input from the expert!
.David/X-Files> good point
.Heather> Just a little levity, David. Thanks for playing along...
GREENSTREETS> Mark, I was supposed to talk to GA... wait happened?
.David/X-Files> GA is still on a break, she'll be here soon
.kelli> David is GA coming?
.David/X-Files> what am I, chopped liver?
.Vistex> David, what is your standing with the US Air-Force and UFO sightings, do you think the government is covering things up?
.David/X-Files> No idea.
PILLAIR> I have an idea for a show.
.David/X-Files> Join the club.
.kelli> David, go get Gillian.
.David/X-Files> You get her.
.kelli> Just kidding.
.JEFFBLEHAR> I'm happy with DD!
.David/X-Files> Thanks, Jeff.
.Chris> David, did you think the show was going to do as well as it is?
.David/X-Files> No.
.Jason> David, if I sent in a script is there any chance I could get both of you (you and GA) to sign it?
.David/X-Files> There is some chance, yeah.
SUMRALL> Is there truth to the rumor that Mulder is to get a girlfriend?
.David/X-Files> I don't know. I think Mulder should get a vacation more than a girlfriend.
.David/X-Files> Gotta go. Bye
David leaves.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> Kim, everything okay on that end?
.Kim/Fox> ok so far... I hear her
Gillian Arrives.
.Gillian/Dana> Hello
.Gillian/Dana> Questions?
.MarkS/FOXtalk> Hi Gillian..thanks for coming.
.Gillian/Dana> Hi, you're welcome.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> VENNSTEVE is first.
.steve> To what degree do you see yourself in scully's character? oh and lon loves ya Gillian.
.Gillian/Dana> we're both redheads
.Jason> Do you have any suggestions for in-the-becoming actors/tresses whom wish to become as talented as you are at acting? This may sound like a lame question, but please, bear withme. (grin) Thanks!
.Gillian/Dana> find a good teacher in your community or search out a good teacher... and suck as much out of 'em as you can!
.Rery> How is the baby? Who's the father? Sorry to get so personal, just curious. :)
.Gillian/Dana> the father is my husband and the baby is fabulous. Thank you. He's funnier. Taller.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> Xlon is up next, Gillian. I think he's your #1 fan.
.Lon> Gillian...it is an honor...you are the ideal woman, and I think the character Scully brings the perfect role model to woman and I am real nervous. I just really think you are wonderful!
.Lon> what is your middle name?
.Gillian/Dana> thank you very much, that's quite a compliment. my middle name is Leigh
.Lon> I really mean it...I hope to meet someone like you one day. Leigh...sounds good
.Aubrey> Hello?
.Gillian/Dana> hi there
.Aubrey> I would like to know why there isn't a romance yet? :-) Oh, I liked "Aubrey" VERY much! It lived up to its name! :)
Gillian/Dana> if there was, where would it go from there?
.kelli> Gillian, thanks for portraying such a positive female role- is this important to you in the roles you choose?
.Gillian/Dana> I haven't had that many roles to choose from so far, but in the future it certainly will be.
.kelli> How do you like Vancouver?
.Gillian/Dana> it's a beautiful place to live.
JBLEHAR> Gillian, Aubreyt here wants me to tell you that he thinks your a great role model for 14 year olds.
.Gillian/Dana> Wish I was 14 again.
.Nancy> Gillian: Now that you're a new mother with family concerns, do you still go to the X-Files set with enthusiasm, or is it more of a chore to show up at work each day?
.Gillian/Dana> yes to both questions
.MarkS/FOXtalk> By the way, Gillian, AubreyT wants to make it clear she's a SHE. :)
.wendi> Hi.. Gillian... just wanted to know how you felt about Moulder and Scully having a romance... Personally I think it is refresing to see on TV a male and female characters interacting Without romance entering into... I mean romance and sex aret everything men and owmen can be friends was typing as fast as I could. :)
.Gillian/Dana> I think the platonic nature of our relationship works very well and seems to be intriguing to many people. I don't think there's a reason to change at this point.
DAVEP206> Gillian, what kind if music do you like?
.Gillian/Dana> jazz, blues, rock and roll, classical, everything
.MarkS/FOXtalk> Gillian, Xlon wants to know if you have a younger sister? (grin)
.Gillian/Dana> yes, she's 10, how old are you?
.Lon> I am 21.... darn it
.MarkS/FOXtalk> You're outta luck.
.Gillian/Dana> Couple more questions, then I have to go.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> Okay.. thanks for taking all the time to talk with us. And HeatherJS is up...
.Heather> I'm a huge fan, Gillian. Any future tv or film work in your plans? And thanks for coming online tonight with all of us!!
.Gillian/Dana> I don't have any immediate plans due to the x-files schedule but I'll get there someday.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> One last question..from LincolnT...
.Lincoln> Gillian, do you prefer the alien shows over the paranormal/reality shows?
.Gillian/Dana> No, I prefer the paranormal/reality shows because I think it's more terrifying when there's a greater possibility of it happening in real life.
.MarkS/FOXtalk> Thanks again, Gillian. I'm gonna let everyone talk now, so they can say goodbye.
.Gillian/Dana> thank you and goodbye everybody
.MarkS/FOXtalk> ** All group members may talk now **
.Jason> I LOVE YOU GILLIAN!!! Keep up the great work!
.Cliff> Bye Gillian. Thank you so much for coming!
.Aubrey> BYE! I'M A SHE!
LEAHWARSHAW> bye
.Jason> Good luck with Piper and the X-Files!
.Kristen> bye and phila loves you
.Jason> Any chance I could get your telephone number? :>
.Moby> Gillian, thanX for making Dana such a great character, and thanX for talking with us. ADBB.
.TOMMY> you're the best. DON'T KISS MULDER!!!
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