OnlineHost: AOLiveMC2 has entered the room. OnlineHost: AOLiveMC2 has left the room. Tvgchat: Hudson Leick of Xena will be with us shortly. Tvgchat: Send in your questions. Hudson tvg: & I'm typing for the guest. Tvgchat: Welcome Hudson. Thanks for joining us. Question: Hi Hudson, Adam here... is it fun to play a character who's so Question: unabashedly evil? Hudson tvg: Absolutely delightful. Question: Do you like doing action or would you prefer to do more dramatic Question: roles? --Alexi Hudson tvg: Hum. It depends on the day and what I Hudson tvg: feel like I want to do. Question: How was going back to New Zealand to reprise the role of Callisto Question: different this time around than when the character was first introduced? Hudson tvg: More money, same trailer. Hudson tvg: Shorter hair. Hudson tvg: It's a lot different. Hudson tvg: I'm a lot less crazy than I was when I first started the show. Hudson tvg: And because I have such a history with the people Hudson tvg: of Xena, I learn so much each time I go back. Question: At the end of Sacrifice2 when Callisto is stabbed by Xena, she drags Question: her hand down Xena's body. Your interpretation of that scene was very Question: sensual. Was it improvised by you and LL or was it written this way in Question: the script? Hudson tvg: I just wanted to feel her up. Hudson tvg: or down. Hudson tvg: Rather. Question: hudson with your chracter turning over to the good side does that mean Question: you will not be in many episodes like last season Hudson tvg: I think truly truly truly I am finished with Calisto now. Question: Most actors say that playing a villain are more fun than playing the Question: good guy. Do you feel the same way and do you worry about becoming Question: typecast as the villain? Hudson tvg: I could give a rat's a** if I'm typecast as a villian. Hudson tvg: Being a villian is the most fun and the best therapy I can think of. Question: Are you going to do any conventions this year or next? Hudson tvg: Maybe one in England. Question: When did you start with your acting? Hudson tvg: I started acting probably when I was 16. Hudson tvg: With an acting coach from Rochester NY. Hudson tvg: Became a model and hated it. Hudson tvg: Dragged myself to NY and studied properly Question: Who/what inspired yo to become an actress? Hudson tvg: Cher Hudson tvg: Because she was such a magical mermaid glamour puss. Question: Hey Hudson! I have been a Xena and Hercules fan for some time now, Question: and I always tell my friends that Callisto is my favorite! I just Question: want to know this, are you as firey and spicey (Exiting, etc.) as Question: your Character? Hudson tvg: No I'm dull and boring. Hudson tvg: =stat Question: Unlike on the show, how do you and Lucy get along on stage? Hudson tvg: We don't have a friendship. Hudson tvg: We have a working relationship. Hudson tvg: I don't spend any time with her personally. Question: Do you have any non-Xena projects coming up in the near future we Question: should look out for? -Meo Hudson tvg: I just finished Chill Factor Hudson tvg: and an Aaron Spelling pilot. Hudson tvg: Safe Harbor. Hudson tvg: And 2 more Xenas that are coming up. Question: Why in the WORLD did u cut yer hair girl! hehe It was so pretty! Hudson tvg: I no longer wanted to be society's idea of a pretty Barbie doll. Hudson tvg: I really wanted to know who I was without that image. Hudson tvg: reflecting back at me. Question: How did you get pick to be Calisto? Hudson tvg: Like everybody else I auditioned. Hudson tvg: They all agreed that I very scary and unnerving and creepy. Hudson tvg: They took a chance on me. Thank God! Question: What's the funnest part about doing the show? Hudson tvg: I've made incredible friends in New Zealand. Hudson tvg: And looking at the gorgeous tribal people. Hudson tvg: They are hot and very earthy. Question: WE LOVE YOU HUDSON!!!!! hi!!! My name is Sarah, I'm 14 and I live in Question: Australia. My question is: If you could do anything in the world, what Question: would it be? Question: And also, my mum wants to know if you know any nice recipes involving Question: tofu? Question: Thanks, bye bye. Hudson tvg: Garlic, Ginger, Soy Sauce, and vinigar. Hudson tvg: Dip the tofu in an egg batter. Hudson tvg: Fry on both sides Hudson tvg: in a skillet. Hudson tvg: Pour rest of egg on top. Hudson tvg: When done cut up chives and put on top. Question: Where were you born and raised? Hudson tvg: Cincinatti, OH. Hudson tvg: Raise Hudson tvg: and born in Rochester, NY Question: do you have any brothers or sisters? Hudson tvg: I have an evil older sister named Heather Leone. Hudson tvg: She lives on the web if you want to hunt her down. Hudson tvg: I'm sure she'll hate me for telling you. Question: I saw that u were on the show "safe harbor" are you going to be Question: on there agian anytime soon? -ephiny32 Hudson tvg: ??... Question: Hi Hudson, you're great! How much of your own stunt work do you do as Question: Callisto and have you ever been injured? Hudson tvg: I do everything where you see my face and I've Hudson tvg: been nicked by Lucy's sword by once Hudson tvg: for show on the horse. Question: Any comments on your part in the season premiere - Fallen Angel? Hudson tvg: 3 Hours in Makeup sucks. Hudson tvg: But oh what fun to play a demon. Question: What is your life time goal? Hudson tvg: To love and accept myself completely. Question: Is there anyone you'd like to work with that you haven't worked with Question: yet? -Meo Hudson tvg: Oh God yes! Hudson tvg: Where do I begin. Hudson tvg: Anthony Hopkins Hudson tvg: Susan Sarandon Hudson tvg: Sean Penn Hudson tvg: the list goes on. Question: Here in Atlanta, Robert Trebor came and had a drink with us at our Question: bar after the DragonCon convention. Do you like working with him, Question: and is he as funny on the set? Hudson tvg: I've only worked with him I think once. Hudson tvg: And not even in many scenes together. Hudson tvg: He seems very nice. Tvgchat: Hi Hudson - your cousin here Hudson tvg: Big fat kisses to you and your family. Question: Hello Hudson. Do you think that your character is ever seen as a Question: "sexual ploy" to attract more viewers? Hudson tvg: I don't know but thank you for sexualizing me. Question: Hudson, are you married or do you have a boyfriend? a lot of people want Question: to know this? Hudson tvg: If you must know my personal life, I will be celibate for 6 mths Hudson tvg: on Nov 11th. Question: But you didnt get to kiss Lucy Lawless this time....you must have been Question: disappointed? Hudson tvg: Nothing comes to mind when i think about kissing her. Question: so what did u do before the big screen Hudson tvg: I dated a lot. Hudson tvg: Lived a lot of high drama. Question: are there any plans on killing Callisto off in the next season Question: like in almost every season? i hope not---Shawn Morgan Hudson tvg: Calisto does not die... Hudson tvg: Nor does she come back. Hudson tvg: Well sort off. Hudson tvg: of. Question: What was it like working with Skeet Ulrich??? Hudson tvg: It was facinating and difficult. Hudson tvg: He's an incredibly brilliant and talented actor and man. Hudson tvg: And yes, very very sexy and very very married. Question: do you have any advice fo young performers of any type? Hudson tvg: If you want to go after something, it's like a puzzle. Put the pieces together Hudson tvg: Study your craft, find out how the business works, and find out how you can Hudson tvg: sell yourself and never beg. Hudson tvg: Believe in yourself. Tvgchat: Thanks Hudson for chatting with us Hudson tvg: Thank you all for the people that are reading right now. Hudson tvg: Thanks for the support. I'm truly greatful. Hudson tvg: And goodnight. Tvgchat: Please come and talk with us again soon. Bye!