17:49:57 Moderator {public msg} Good evening everyone
17:51:52 Moderator {public msg} We are awaiting Damian's arival
17:52:20 Moderator {public msg} if you would like to start
summitting
questions
17:52:34 Moderator {public msg} I'll start sorting through them
17:57:50 Zack Allan {question presented} how do you start in B5?????
17:58:46 damian-london {public msg} In the first season, I appeared
as the
Senator from Centuri Prime. And it sook off from there.
17:58:55 B5fanatic13 {question presented} Have you enjoyed working
on B5?
17:59:10 damian-london {public msg} it took off that is
17:59:21 damian-london {public msg} Oh very much.
17:59:35 damian-london {public msg}
17:59:38 B5fanatic13 {question presented} I've always noticed you
are actually
a much better actor than many others on B5 Damian. Where are you going in
your career?
18:00:00 damian-london {public msg} Wonderful question.
18:00:09 damian-london {public msg} A complement will get you
everywhere.
18:01:01 damian-london {public msg} I have a rather long and
involved career in
both tv and motion pictures
18:01:19 damian-london {public msg}
18:01:48 Reschell {question presented} If you hadn't been cast as a
Centauri,
which other race would you have liked to have been?
18:02:15 damian-london {public msg} easy. I would have loved
to have been
human.
18:02:20 damian-london {public msg}
18:02:24 Koona {question presented} Hi Damian... The Regent is one
of my
favorite characters on B5. What is it that attracted you to the role (other than
it being
a paying job)?
18:03:45 damian-london {public msg} Truefully,
even though I have been in films and televsion for more years that I want to
count.
The Regent is the best written part I think I have ever had.
18:04:36 damian-london {public msg} I fthe series, had not come to
its
conclusion, I could have been happy playing this character for a long long time
to come.
18:04:40 damian-london {public msg}
18:04:42 Deboss1 {question presented} Ivery much want to commend you
in
being able to convey lovability and creepiness all at the same time.
18:05:23 Reschell {question presented} Are you one of the actors
cast on B5
with lots of live stage experience?
18:06:51 damian-london {public msg} I worked in the theatre in New
York for a
number of years before I concentrated my career in film. The last
show I did in the theatre
18:07:06 damian-london {public msg} was the original production of
West Side
Story.
18:07:15 damian-london {public msg}
18:07:18 Zack Allan {question presented} What motion pictures??????
18:08:17 damian-london {public msg} All my "old" films are
very much
available on television and video tape
18:09:11 damian-london {public msg} "Twogether"
"Rollercoaster Rabbit"
"Star!"
18:09:42 damian-london {public msg} to just name three. As you
can see, I've
worked with such diverse actors
18:10:03 damian-london {public msg} as Julie Andrews, to Roger
Rabbit.
18:10:12 damian-london {public msg}
18:10:14 jenn27 {question presented} Who did you play in West Side
Story?
18:10:54 damian-london {public msg} Gladhand. That Is who I
played.
18:11:06 Koona {question presented} How did you come up with the
Regent’s
voice and mode of speaking? I thought it was fantastic and made the character so
believable.
Was it a conscious choice or did it “sort of happen”?
18:11:38 damian-london {public msg} It was a conscious choice.
18:12:45 damian-london {public msg} I think characters are people
all of them
just like all of us, have our own voices and idiosyncrasies
18:12:58 damian-london {public msg}
18:12:59 amg144 {question presented} How did it feel to have to
change your
character so dramatically?
18:14:05 damian-london {public msg} He didn't change, just as in
life, we all
change with circumstance. His life changed him.
18:14:23 Mr. Morden {question presented} Thanks for coming in Mr.
London,
I would like you to know, I think you do a great job on B5..your performances in
season 5 were
absolutely fantastic...but, given the chance, would you like to do another,
different character on
Crusade?
18:15:53 damian-london {public msg} I thought you would never
ask. I pray
every night before I go to bed that the Gods who cast the show will call.
18:15:55 jenn27 {question presented} Is it fun playing a character
who is so
nuts?
18:16:23 damian-london {public msg} Speaking now, as the regent.
18:16:46 damian-london {public msg} "I dont' think I'm
nuts."
18:16:53 Reschell {question presented} Is there a particular Regent
scene of
which you are most proud?
18:18:24 damian-london {public msg} Yes, one from "Movements of
Fire and
Shadow (#518)
18:18:31 Koona {question presented} When you first took the part
were you
aware of the fact that your character would become so important over time?
18:18:39 damian-london {action} BTW it will be on in October.
18:18:49 damian-london {public msg} No.
18:18:51 jenn27 {question presented} Is it fun to be so outlandish?
18:20:25 damian-london {public msg} I will answer this one as Damian
London.
If you knew me personally, you would think the Regent wasn't outlandish at all.
18:20:32 JoanDarc {question presented} Welcome Damian, & thanx
for joining
us tonite! :) Working with such an awesome cast no doubt leads to some serious
hijinx on the set
(blooper wise)..Can you tell us what blooper comes to mind that is perhaps your
favorite? What is was and who did it? :-))
18:21:25 damian-london {public msg} There never was a blooper on the
set
when I was there.
18:21:34 damian-london {public msg} however,
18:21:59 damian-london {public msg} Londo and I would make up some
jokes
to pull and never got around to them.
18:22:09 ShadowHawk {question presented} do ya like the crazy
Centarian
Hair style?
18:22:48 damian-london {public msg} I guess you don't know what I
really
look like.
18:23:36 damian-london {public msg} I have worn so many different
wigs in
my career that they all begin to feel like one big joke.
18:23:44 B5fanatic13 {question presented} Would you have liked the
regent to
play a larger role or are you content as you are now?
18:24:15 damian-london {public msg} It was what it was.
18:24:22 Koona {question presented} What’s it like to work with
Peter Jurasik?
18:26:04 damian-london {public msg} Wonderful. he's a sort of
combination of
Roger Rabbit and Bob Hope whom I used to work for.
18:26:12 Zack Allan {question presented} you are a great actor
18:26:18 damian-london {public msg} thanks
18:26:27 amg144 {question presented} Do you like working with JMS +
the
other characters on the show?
18:26:35 damian-london {public msg} that's lovely
18:26:59 damian-london {public msg} I didn't know JMS was a
character on the
show
18:27:09 damian-london {public msg} Isn't he all the characters.
18:27:25 damian-london {action} Moderator crashed
18:28:12 damian-london {public msg} What can I say about the other
characters
18:28:51 damian-london {public msg} all those I worked with happened
to be
wonderful actors.
18:29:06 damian-london {public msg} every working day on this show
was a
pleasure.
18:30:34 damian-london {action} Nancy's getting back on
line. the next
question was something about shows Damian has been on.
18:30:44 damian-london {public msg} ok.
18:31:24 damian-london {public msg} some television programs.
of recent were
"Seinfeld" "Ellen"
18:31:37 damian-london {public msg} as far as television movies.
18:32:26 damian-london {public msg} I can be seen in
"Harold Robbins' the
Dream Merchants" and
18:32:43 damian-london {public msg} "A Touch of Scandal"
18:33:18 damian-london {action} Nancy's almost back
18:33:37 damian-london {public msg} I think that's enough credits
for now.
18:33:49 damian-london {public msg} Unless you want more.
18:33:52 Psilady {question presented} Damian, with such well
written,
believable characters, do you get caught up with the story? Were you ready to
stab Cartegia
yourself?
18:34:51 damian-london {public msg} I'll say this about Cartagia.
I'd have been
happy to have killed him my self.
18:34:53 Koona {question presented} Did you have any specific role
models
that you used for creating the character of the Regent?
18:36:46 damian-london {public msg} He was easy to create as the
very first
time, in t he first season, I saw myself inthe mirror with makeup and wig.
He answered all the
questions about himself to me right then and there.
18:36:50 Reschell {question presented} Did you create a backstory
for the
Regent?
18:37:40 damian-london {public msg} I know all his secrets.
You shouldn't be
asking.
18:37:43 Reschell {question presented} What sort of director do you
find most
satisfying to work with?
18:38:10 damian-london {public msg} ok. Here's a really long
answer.
18:39:19 damian-london {public msg} I have worked with such diverse
people
as Gene Kelly, Robert Wise, Frank Marshall, and John
Ford. However,
18:40:09 damian-london {public msg} I really enjoyed working with
JOhn C.
Flinn, III as much as any director I ever worked with. He really is
a great director.
18:40:50 damian-london {action} Nancy is changeing computers.
We have 15
more minutes to go.
18:40:59 damian-london {public msg} Back to JF.
18:41:32 damian-london {public msg} He directed two of the Babylon
5's I did.
18:42:06 damian-london {public msg} That is John Flinn. Not jOhn
Ford, Just
clarifying i t
18:42:52 damian-london {action} Question form Karen. How idid
you get your
start in acting.
18:43:39 damian-london {public msg} I started acting when I was 11
years old,
in Radio.
18:44:11 damian-london {public msg} I have been a professional actor
all my
life and happily I can report I have never been out of work for very long.
18:44:14 Koona {question presented} Are you going to be at any
conventions in
the near future?
18:45:46 damian-london {public msg} I have not been booked for
any
conventions vey. However I have been approached to do a couple. I
would loveto meet some of
the B5 viewers.
18:46:14 B5fanatic13 {question presented} Do you ever watch B5 for
the pure
enjoyment of it?
18:46:50 damian-london {public msg} yes. However, I enjoy it
more when I'm
on it.
18:46:55 Satai Callista {question presented} You worked with Gene
Kelly!?
Wow! What was that like?
18:47:28 damian-london {public msg} He directed "A Guide for
the Married
Man"
18:49:10 damian-london {public msg} that's a great movie very much
available
on tape. The film is almost a game in the fact that every well known
comic actor that was in
HOllywood when it was made in 1967 appeared in roles ranging from
long parts to small parts
18:50:39 damian-london {public msg} I'll give you a hint. the
pictore has
everyone from Jack Benny to Lucille Ball to Sid Caeser and the game you
can blay while watching that film is to see how many stars you can
detect.
18:50:48 Anwenn {question presented} what part did you have in A
Guide..?
18:52:04 damian-london {public msg} from what I have just said see
the film
and see if you can detect me 32 years younger.
18:52:10 B5fanatic13 {question presented} Do you have any notable
career
goals?
18:53:14 damian-london {public msg} To keep working and to get the
powers-
that-be of Crusade to bring me in as a brand new character. (hint, hint)
18:53:20 Deboss1 {question presented} May we all join in a moment of
silent
prayer for the casting Gods...?
18:53:55 damian-london {public msg} Bless you and remember YOu can
never
have too many blessings.
18:53:59 Koona {question presented} Have you ever directed? If not,
would
you like to?
18:54:46 damian-london {public msg} I have directed a film in
1977. I have not
directed since. Does that answer your question?
18:54:50 Anwenn {question presented} Why did you initially choose
not to take
a screen credit in your first appearance as minister?
18:56:11 damian-london {public msg} I'm a guest star screen credit
on every
Babylon 5 I appeared on. My name was always in the opening credits.
18:56:15 B5fanatic13 {question presented} Why do you think the
regent is so
darn lovable?
18:57:01 damian-london {public msg} easy. You've never met me,
obviously.
18:57:39 damian-london {action} we're going to take a short break
then we will
be back in the Comlink
18:58:02 Moderator {public msg} So thank you all for comming tonight
18:58:06 damian-london {public msg} :Damian will appear inthe
Comlink as
"DLondon"
18:59:40 Moderator {public msg} We will be taking a break from the
moderated
chat next week because of the Holiday weekend but we will be back in 2 weeks
19:01:02 Moderator {public msg} Please exit to the regular chat room
to
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