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Thursday April 2, 1998 chat with Robin Atkin Downes

Moderator {public msg} Welcome all
 
17:23:09  Robin_a_downes {public msg} HELLOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

 17:23:11  Moderator {public msg} We will begin soon.

 17:23:25  Robin_a_downes {public msg} ha ha ho ho hee hee...

 17:23:29  Moderator {public msg} Robin are you ready

 17:23:36  Robin_a_downes {public msg} In sooth I know not why I am so sad

 17:23:39  Robin_a_downes {public msg} yes....

 17:23:46  Robin_a_downes {public msg} BRING IT ON!

 17:23:48  Crazysoph {question presented} You seem to have the messiah aspect of Byron pretty well... but does the latitude for abuse (as with other charismatic figures) give you any pause?

 17:24:08  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I often pause!....

 17:24:21  Robin_a_downes {public msg} such a huge q!

 17:24:31  Robin_a_downes {public msg} was that Doc?

 17:24:58  Robin_a_downes {public msg} 906 questions???

 17:25:05  Robin_a_downes {public msg} aHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!111111

 17:25:15  Robin_a_downes {public msg} shall we try #2?

 17:25:35  Moderator {public msg} actually they didn't clear out the questions form the trivia contest

 17:25:41  Jen12 {question presented} Are there any projects coming up that we should know about?

 17:25:42  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I feel so alone in this empty room...

 17:25:49  Robin_a_downes {public msg} where are my people?

 17:25:55  Robin_a_downes {public msg} it's white here...

 17:26:11  Robin_a_downes {public msg} nothing layed in stone...

 17:26:28  Robin_a_downes {public msg} couple of exciting possibilities...

 17:26:42  Robin_a_downes {public msg} did I spell that right?

 17:27:20  Moderator {public msg} It's hard scrolling through all the old questions

 17:27:29  Moderator {public msg} here's one

 17:27:30  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Please visit my website for upcoming STUFF!   http://byron.axiom.net.au

 17:27:32  Lysandra {question presented} what was the best thing about working on B5?

 17:27:41  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Pat

 17:27:45  Robin_a_downes {public msg} he he

 17:27:51  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Everything...

 17:27:59  Robin_a_downes {public msg} It was like a dream!

 17:28:05  Robin_a_downes {public msg} then I woke up...

 17:28:18  Robin_a_downes {public msg} The food was pretty good also...

 17:28:29  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I loved everyone there...

 17:28:42  Robin_a_downes {public msg} genuine down to earth.. just like the fans...

 17:28:47  Robin_a_downes {public msg} intelligent...

 17:29:19  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Not to mention playing a wonderful character...

 17:29:35  Robin_a_downes {public msg} And having a lovely leading lady...

 17:30:03  Robin_a_downes {public msg} MY GOD! 925 Q's....

 17:30:08  Robin_a_downes {action: }  bonks herself on the head.

 17:30:08  Robin_a_downes {action: }  bonks herself on the head.

 17:30:13  Robin_a_downes {action: }  swirls herself around the room, dancing.

 17:30:13  Robin_a_downes {action: }  swirls herself around the room, dancing.

 17:30:16  Morgana {question presented} Does he think Byron's decision to end his life was the 
only option available?

 17:30:16  Robin_a_downes {action: }  collapses.

 17:30:16  Robin_a_downes {action: }  collapses.

 17:30:29  Robin_a_downes {public msg} He's not dead!

 17:30:42  Robin_a_downes {public msg} It's an illusion...

 17:31:08  Robin_a_downes {public msg} The illusion had to be created for the good of the 
many...

 17:31:23  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Byron and his people will fight on...

 17:31:39  Lysandra {question presented} what was the most difficult scene you had to do?

 17:31:42  Robin_a_downes {public msg} He has gone to the underground...

 17:31:55  Robin_a_downes {public msg} most difficult scene... emotionally?

 17:32:01  Robin_a_downes {public msg} the last one...

 17:32:15  Robin_a_downes {public msg} we worked all day on the scene

 17:32:27  Robin_a_downes {public msg} 7am to 8:30 I believe...

 17:32:52  Robin_a_downes {public msg} content was difficult for Pat and I

 17:33:11  Anwenn {question presented} What was the worst thing - besides blowing up?

 17:33:11  Robin_a_downes {public msg} After our love affair...

 17:33:24  Robin_a_downes {public msg} sorry Lyta and Byron...

 17:33:59  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I didn't blow up... first of all... illusion REMEMBER?

 17:34:11  Robin_a_downes {public msg} although the blast did hurt a bit...

 17:34:18  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I have a slight limp..

 17:34:26  Robin_a_downes {public msg} and my hair isn't as long!

 17:34:47  Moderator {public msg} I suppose I should warn the people who might be joining us from outside the US that there might me spoilers tonight.  ..

 17:34:58  Kaz {question presented} why does it seem that rogue telepaths have long hair and psi cops have short hair?

 17:36:15  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Oh my god... another blast sent me hurling from my computer...

 17:36:19  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I'm back ...

 17:36:26  Robin_a_downes {public msg} sorry... it was Lyta...

 17:36:36  Robin_a_downes {public msg} hmmmm

 17:36:45  Robin_a_downes {public msg} lets try q number 586?

 17:36:59  Cwheater {question presented} We know Byron lives in the hearts and minds of all his people, but are you suggesting more than that?

 17:37:10  Robin_a_downes {public msg} It was difficult but only with the peanut butter!!!

 17:37:31  Robin_a_downes {public msg} hmmm I should of known mike

 17:37:39  Robin_a_downes {public msg} ahhh

 17:38:05  Robin_a_downes {public msg} where else is there besides the rear...

 17:38:18  Robin_a_downes {public msg} bring her to my arms...

 17:38:33  Robin_a_downes {public msg} there is always room in the byron family

 17:38:52  Robin_a_downes {public msg} next please ah you in the corner!

 17:38:59  Robin_a_downes {public msg} yes you!

 17:39:04  Bruckner {question presented} What actor do you most admire?

 17:39:16  Robin_a_downes {public msg} tough one...

 17:39:39  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Most of the greats were alchoholics... I don't admire that...

 17:39:54  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I love Derek Jacobi...

 17:40:03  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Patrick Stewart

 17:40:10  Robin_a_downes {public msg} anthony sher...

 17:40:44  Robin_a_downes {public msg} gary oldman when he's not over doing it.

 17:40:50  Samuelk {question presented} Robin, did you find it difficult acting in heavy makeup in "In the Beginning"?

 17:41:14  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Not as hard as in Atonement!

 17:41:34  Robin_a_downes {public msg} It is hard...

 17:41:39  Robin_a_downes {public msg} to hear...?

 17:41:46  Robin_a_downes {public msg} that can be a problem...

 17:41:58  Robin_a_downes {public msg} sometimes I had trouble focusing...

 17:42:13  Robin_a_downes {public msg} ah... yes... girl in the blue shirt!

 17:42:24  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I see everything... ha

 17:42:31  Captain_stansi {question presented} What was the Saturday con like?

 17:42:41  Robin_a_downes {public msg} which one?

 17:42:54  Robin_a_downes {public msg} colo springs or orlando...

 17:43:06  Robin_a_downes {public msg} both were a lot of fun...

 17:43:13  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I love going to cons...

 17:43:41  Robin_a_downes {public msg} If anybody knows of one in their area... please request me!!!

 17:43:55  Crazysoph {question presented} How much thought do you give to the idea of 
telepathy? Do you wish you were one, or not? And why?

 17:44:29  Robin_a_downes {public msg} no... I find I am already sensitive to the human condition...

 17:44:39  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Being trained as an actor

 17:44:50  Robin_a_downes {public msg} and I am spiritual..

 17:44:59  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I rely alot on vibes...

 17:45:09  Robin_a_downes {public msg} which at times can be overwhelming..

 17:45:24  Robin_a_downes {public msg} so , no added powers are needed...

 17:45:41  Robin_a_downes {public msg} all my powers await me when I move to the next level...

 17:45:51  Robin_a_downes {public msg} oooohhhhh deep stufff!!!

 17:46:13  Robin_a_downes {public msg} yes guy in the glasses...

 17:46:22  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Ahhh no... not you... him...

 17:46:24  Robin_a_downes {public msg} yes?

 17:46:27  Crazysoph {question presented} After the most obvious characteristic of Byron, his psychic gifts, what would you call his most important aspect or characteristic?

 17:46:43  Robin_a_downes {public msg} PASSION!

 17:46:50  Robin_a_downes {public msg} sorry did it take me long?

 17:47:00  Robin_a_downes {public msg} love for his people...

 17:47:10  Robin_a_downes {public msg} we need more like him in this world!

 17:47:26  Robin_a_downes {public msg} but someone who is looking out for everyone...

 17:47:32  Robin_a_downes {public msg} we all should...

 17:47:45  Robin_a_downes {public msg} ok lets not get into the sad reality...

 17:47:59  Robin_a_downes {public msg} lets enjoy our passion for this show...

 17:48:12  Robin_a_downes {public msg} followers creators, performers....

 17:48:23  Robin_a_downes {public msg} EVERYONE INVOLVED!

 17:48:28  Cwheater {question presented} Robin, any future projects we should know about?

 17:48:31  Robin_a_downes {public msg} what an accomplishment..

 17:48:40  Robin_a_downes {public msg} that was asked earlier!

 17:48:56  Moderator {public msg} oopos

 17:49:01  Mushroom {question presented} If you could change one thing about Byron, what would it be?

 17:49:02  Robin_a_downes {public msg} check the website in the future... http://byron.axiom.net.au

 17:49:22  Robin_a_downes {public msg} yes purpy?

 17:49:26  Robin_a_downes {public msg} he he...

 17:49:52  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I'd like to say special hello to all the regulars I talk to on the comlink!

 17:49:53  K57 {question presented} Did you see the relation between Bester and Byron similar to father and son?

 17:49:58  Robin_a_downes {public msg} God love Ya!

 17:50:11  Robin_a_downes {public msg} no!

 17:50:23  Robin_a_downes {public msg} He may have seen it that way...

 17:50:37  Robin_a_downes {public msg} MISTAKE

 17:50:58  Robin_a_downes {public msg} He does a terrific job as the character...

 17:51:02  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Walter...

 17:51:18  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Sips on a Guiness!

 17:51:31  Teityan {question presented} An easy one:  what's that pendant Byron wears?

 17:51:43  Robin_a_downes {public msg} easy teit?

 17:51:55  Robin_a_downes {public msg} It was given by his mother....

 17:52:09  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Byron believes power in family...

 17:52:23  Robin_a_downes {public msg} the small branches on it represent that...

 17:52:42  Robin_a_downes {action} . o O ( my what a vivid imagination I Ij )

 17:53:02  Robin_a_downes {action} . o O ( I have )

 17:53:31  Captain_stansi {question presented} Do you enjoy watching Babylon 5?

 17:53:34  Robin_a_downes {public msg} many people that join the family....

 17:53:44  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Yes , very much so...

 17:54:01  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I love IT!

 17:54:18  Robin_a_downes {public msg} q # 683

 17:54:25  Alnil {question presented} How do the blood tears look up close?

 17:54:46  Robin_a_downes {public msg} like nil

 17:55:00  Robin_a_downes {public msg} blood tears?

 17:55:09  Bajele {question presented} what would your dream role be...either on stage, 
television, or motion pictures?

 17:57:58  Moderator {public msg} Robin?  are you still here?

 17:58:27  Moderator {public msg} I"m sure he'll be right back

 17:59:56  Moderator {public msg} We don't have the guest(s) for next week yet.

 18:00:14  Moderator {public msg} When that happens, We'lll make an announcement in the Cultural Center.

 18:00:48  Moderator {public msg} Robin has been joining us from his home on his only phone line.

 18:01:14  Moderator {public msg} So, I cannnot call him.  I'm sure he'll be right back.

 18:02:51  Robin_a_downes {public msg} *I'm bvack

 18:02:54  Moderator {public msg} Welcome back Robin

 18:02:56  Robin_a_downes {public msg} ahhhhhhgghghhghghhghghghghgh

 18:03:04  Robin_a_downes {public msg} answer to last q?

 18:03:09  Robin_a_downes {public msg} did you get it?

 18:03:26  Moderator {public msg} nowe didn't

 18:03:52  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I would like to play byron's evil twin... bald with tatoos and Kick some butt in Crusade!!!

 18:04:06  Robin_a_downes {public msg} he he...

 18:04:11  Moderator {action: }  giggles inanely.

 18:04:11  Moderator {action: }  giggles inanely.

 18:04:21  Robin_a_downes {public msg} maybe the remake of Sparticus...

 18:04:26  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I am sparticus...

 18:04:34  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Ben hur?

 18:04:43  Xenos {question presented} What do you think of SF fandom, and did you know what you were getting into when you joined B5? <grin>

 18:04:52  Robin_a_downes {public msg} or a remake of Lawrence of Arabia one of my favorites...

 18:05:08  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I didn't know what I was getting into....

 18:05:17  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I Love it!!!

 18:05:42  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I love all of you...even though you are all wearing white!!

 18:05:55  Robin_a_downes {public msg} show yourselves damn it!

 18:05:58  Robin_a_downes {public msg} ha ha

 18:06:00  Dr_rock {question presented} Tell us about your Romamian movie, what it's an independant film? Whats the Genre? Whats the goss.

 18:06:21  Robin_a_downes {action} . o O ( oh god she asked... why? )

 18:06:47  Robin_a_downes {public msg} It's a low budget... goosebumps style horror for kids flick...

 18:07:07  Robin_a_downes {public msg} It has some nice shots and Uncle leo from Seinfeld is in it...

 18:07:23  Robin_a_downes {public msg} We shot the whole thing in Two Weeks!!!!

 18:07:32  Robin_a_downes {public msg} The make up was terrible...

 18:07:49  Robin_a_downes {public msg} but it will surely be a good laugh for one and all...

 18:07:59  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I'll laugh the hardest!!!!

 18:08:10  Anwenn {question presented} Have you considered doing any theatre - in between popping up from underground?

 18:08:16  Robin_a_downes {public msg} And then become like Richard Burton...

 18:08:31  Robin_a_downes {public msg} drinking myself stupid'

 18:08:42  Robin_a_downes {action} . o O ( last line not true... )

 18:08:58  Robin_a_downes {public msg} yes the little lady in the front...

 18:09:03  Anwenn {question presented} How computer literate are you and do you spend a lot of time on it?

 18:09:47  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I'm not comptutersdjdksjdgljkafgljdf ahhhhhh not theedf     that good!

 18:10:07  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I've had a computer for 8 months

 18:10:27  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I love my computer and my goldfish Lucy!!!

 18:10:33  Robin_a_downes {public msg} my only pet!

 18:10:52  Robin_a_downes {public msg} soon lucy will have a website...

 18:10:58  Moderator {action} FYI, Robin and I cannot see anything that you type to each other.

 18:11:24  Robin_a_downes {public msg} yes uh q # 996

 18:11:39  KimberlyEngle {question presented} RObin, then it wasn't a crazy dog yanking on your phone cord that disconnected  you??

 18:11:57  Moderator {public msg} seriously..

 18:12:02  Anwenn {question presented} What kind of tattoos?

 18:12:15  Robin_a_downes {public msg} no It was Lucy...

 18:12:30  Robin_a_downes {public msg} ones with love anwenn!

 18:12:35  Robin_a_downes {public msg} MOM!

 18:12:37  Robin_a_downes {public msg} ha

 18:12:41  Mist {question presented} what shakespearean roles would you most like to play?

 18:12:58  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I've played quite a few...

 18:13:14  Robin_a_downes {public msg} when I'm old and ugly Lear...

 18:13:20  Robin_a_downes {public msg} macbeth...

 18:13:29  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Hamlet...ooo toughie!

 18:13:47  Robin_a_downes {public msg} yes, the goldfish in the back?

 18:13:55  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Lucy?

 18:14:05  bennett {question presented} Did you take acting classes and/or go to acting school?

 18:14:32  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Yes I have a graduate degree in theatre from Temple University in Philadelphia

 18:14:52  Robin_a_downes {public msg} definetely not! the city of brotherly love!!!

 18:15:11  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I have studied with many people...

 18:15:23  Robin_a_downes {public msg} blah blah... sir blah...

 18:15:25  Robin_a_downes {public msg} he he

 18:15:40  Mickeym {question presented} What was your audition like for the role?

 18:15:46  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I don't think I'll go and get my doctorate..

 18:16:16  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I auditioned with the scene from Paragon... with Pat...

 18:16:37  Robin_a_downes {public msg} "you're keeping us out...(kick the chair E.t,.c.

 18:16:56  Robin_a_downes {public msg} yes... joey?

 18:16:59  Kaz {question presented} are you interested in any other parts of acting, like 
directing ?

 18:17:01  Robin_a_downes {public msg} is that you?

 18:17:30  Robin_a_downes {public msg} yes! anyone....

 18:17:39  Lady Maigrey {question presented} Robin Did you get alot of email after last night's episode?

 18:17:45  Robin_a_downes {action} throws everyone a beer!!!

 18:18:05  Robin_a_downes {action} . o O ( oj for those who don't drink it )

 18:18:30  Robin_a_downes {public msg} yes I was swarmed with email...

 18:18:32  Kaz {question presented} what part of acting do you like best? drama, action, comedy...?

 18:18:51  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Drama...

 18:18:57  Robin_a_downes {public msg} it's the easiest...

 18:19:10  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I also like comedy... broad characters...

 18:19:33  Moderator {action} We have time for a couple more questions.  then Robin has agreed to go to the Comlink for a more informal Q&A sessions

 18:19:43  Robin_a_downes {public msg} AAAAAAARRRRGGGGHHHH

 18:20:08  Cwheater {question presented} What would you have us remember when we REMEMBER BYRON?

 18:20:26  Robin_a_downes {public msg} REMEMBER I"LL BE BACK!!!

 18:21:08  Robin_a_downes {public msg} BESTER Watch out for.....        THE WRATH OF BYRON!!!!!

 18:21:49  Kaz {question presented} hypothetically, what would you have envisioned doing on a planet with just telepaths?

 18:22:10  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Please everyone visit my site...http://byron.axiom.net.au Doc rock has done a wonderfull job!

 18:22:26  Robin_a_downes {public msg} OH BEHAVE BABY!!!!

 18:22:30  Robin_a_downes {public msg} he he

 18:22:47  Robin_a_downes {public msg} seriously...

 18:23:08  Robin_a_downes {public msg} start a new life... away from the mundanes... live... freedom...

 18:23:17  Robin_a_downes {public msg} go on holiday...

 18:23:28  Robin_a_downes {public msg} ice cream?

 18:23:36  Robin_a_downes {public msg} my favorite...Butter pecan...

 18:24:20  Robin_a_downes {public msg} my god q... 1012

 18:24:31  Robin_a_downes {public msg} too rude I cant answer it!

 18:24:33  Robin_a_downes {public msg} sorry...

 18:24:46  Robin_a_downes {public msg} there are children out there..

 18:24:50  Kaz {question presented} how would you protect yourself from psi corps there?

 18:25:15  Robin_a_downes {public msg} you think Psi corps would dare enter a homeworld of Telepaths?

 18:25:32  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Not even Kirk would dare!!!

 18:25:48  Robin_a_downes {public msg} not even Picard...

 18:25:59  Robin_a_downes {action} shudders at the possibility>.

 18:26:08  Bajele {question presented} Thank you for giving a performance that brought out emotions as strongly as last nights

 18:26:20  Robin_a_downes {public msg} God love Karen... she kicks ass...

 18:26:21  Moderator {public msg} Thank you Robin for joining us tonight.

 18:26:29  Robin_a_downes {public msg} give it up for Karen!!!!!!

 18:26:42  Robin_a_downes {public msg} Thank you...!!!!!!!!

 18:26:43  Moderator {public msg} Now robin will head to the Comlink

 18:26:47  Robin_a_downes {public msg} I'll be back...

 18:26:54  Robin_a_downes {public msg} REMEMBER BYRON!!!!!!!

 18:27:03  Moderator {public msg} see you all th ere1

 18:27:30  Moderator {public msg} Thanks again Robin
 

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