Press Archive » AOL Chat (30 April 1995)

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Guest EJW: Hey everybody!

Rae1928: I take it the Guest EJW is ...you Lijah?

Guest EJW: Yeah, it's me.

Wolftrak25: Hello Elijah, hope this is fun for you...

Guest EJW: this is fun for me, I've wanted to do this for a while.

AMovieFan1: Hey Elijah, clear this up: Do people actually call you "Lij"? Just wondering. :)

Guest EJW: amovie, yes.

MarkNucera: I have a good question to start off this shin-dig, have you ever been on AOL before?

Guest EJW: no, mark

Rae1928: Okay Elijah Do you wear contacts?! : )

Guest EJW: yes, Rae

Moosiemoo: I'm Justin

Guest EJW: hi Justin.

JDAhmanson: Elijah, one more time: How do you pronounce your name: "Elizha" or "Elidja"?

Guest EJW: Elidja

Wolftrak25: I'm Carl: How has your "hiatus" been going for you??

Guest EJW: hi carl. lot's of school, lot's of sports and lot's of fun

Rae1928: EW: Have you ever been to my home state of Maine?

Guest EJW: Rae, I've never been to Maine

Lionrobby: Elijah, I've noticed you sign "God Bless You" on autographs, What religion are you?

Guest EJW: lion, I'm Christian

Wolftrak25: Sounds good, Are you looking to get back to work or taking some more time off??

Guest EJW: I was ready to get back to work yesterday!

Weirddrm: What kind of sports do you play? My name is Matt

Guest EJW: Weirddrm, I like to play basketball, rollerblade, hockey, football and baseball

JDAhmanson: Andy: The question everybody's dying to know: Are you going to be working on "Flipper" or any

Guest EJW: Andy, I'm not sure on Flipper yet.

MarkNucera: Have you ever had a major disagreement with a screenwriter or director?

Guest EJW: Mark, never had a major disagreement...

JDAhmanson: EJW, How tall are you now?

Guest EJW: J.D., I'm about 5'4

Rae1928: Yep, um which place did you like better...Iowa or CA?

Guest EJW: California by far!

Rae1928: uh..thats cause you haven't been to Maine! j/k : )

Guest EJW: laughing

JDAhmanson: EJW, What are your career goals? Would you like to do comedies, or hard gritty films?

Guest EJW: J.D. I would like to do both. I prefer drama.

CRJ5580844: O.K., my question is, have you ever been to Virginia?

Guest EJW: no, I've never been to Virginia

MarkNucera: Okay, I am a young screenwriter, 15, and many people that count think I have extreme talent. So I have been making draft after draft and I am pretty close to show it to castle rock. Do you think they will look at it, no matter how good it is, with my age and all?

Guest EJW: Mark, definitely, if not at first...be persistent!

Kellydance: okay. Elijah what do you look for in a girl, and would you date a fan?

Guest EJW: Kelly, I like people to be real and honest.

Becky6244: howwwwwwwwwwwd you get started???????

Guest EJW: Becky, I got started out modeling in Iowa...came to L.A. for a convention and was signed by a manager.

HolmsTaylr: What do you consider your favorite role to have been

Guest EJW: Holms, Stuart Simmons in The War was my favorite because of the challenge and the role

Wolftrak25: Elijah, Was wondering what projects you are considering?

Guest EJW: Wolftrak, a movie called "Lessons in the Tick Code", "Maniac Magee", and "Flipper".

Moosiemoo: Ahh, What TV and Music are you in to... Books too?

Guest EJW: Moosie, My favorite TV show is Under One Roof. I love all types of music. And I like classic books.

AMovieFan1: What do you feel your relationship with your fans is? Are you sometimes frightened by the popularity and attention you are getting?

Guest EJW: AMovie, I feel uncomfortable when I'm treated like I'm better than others, because I'm not. And everybody has to have some fear these days.

Weirddrm: Elijah, who do you look up to and admire?

Guest EJW: Weirddrm, I really admire Tom Hanks as a person and as an actor. I also look up to and admire George Lucas for his creativity and intelligence

MelEli: ok! Lij, do you get mad when an over obsessed fan comes up to you and annoys you?!

Guest EJW: MelEli, I don't get mad...because I know they want to meet me and I understand their feelings. It makes me feel good to make them happy.

DanIbs: Scene The War, your father just died, how much practice does it take, and how many takes?

Guest EJW: Danlbs, it took about 5 takes and about 2 practices.

Yeti667: Elijah: Hi! In your opinion, what makes a good director? -> Calvin aka 'Yeti'

Guest EJW: Calvin, I think to truly be a good director, you have to be open to all points of views.

Guest EJW: You have to be really creative.

Elijah4648: How do you deal with criticism/ bad reviews of your work or movies you're in?

Guest EJW: Elijah4648, I don't let criticism get me down. I just do my best.

Elijah4648: And your best is pretty darn good! Thanks!!

Guest EJW: Thanks Elijah4648

JDAhmanson: Andy: Among your contemporaries, who would you most like to work with?

Guest EJW: Andy, I would most like to work with Tom Hanks or Robin Williams.

RogerWilk: hi Elijah did you enjoy doing Huck Fin

Guest EJW: Roger, yes I did. I thought it was an honor to play such a known legend.

JDAhmanson: Elijah, did you get to talk to George Lucas much when he visited the set of "Radio Flyer"?

Guest EJW: JD. Yes I did. How did you know he visited the set?

JDAhmanson: I read a lot. ;)

Elijah4648: Elijah, did you want to ask US any questions?

Becky6244: yeah, don't u want to know your fans opinions?

Guest EJW: OK everyone....should I do Flipper?

DanIbs: How is the script ?

Guest EJW: The script is average.

Wolftrak25: What's the script like?

Guest EJW: Those who say no...why?

Yeti667: Free Willy again...

Guest EJW: I think it could be good.

Guest EJW: Besides, I want to play with the dolphins : )

Guest EJW: You never know, when you read a script, how it's going to turn out.

TH Toogood: You're ALWAYS being compared to Macaulay C. How does that make you feel? You're obviously a better actor

Guest EJW: TH, Mac and I do different types of movies. He does more comedy, I do more drama.

Rae1928: Oh Yes! Okie dokie...what's the weirdest thing you've done?! : )

Guest EJW: Rae, I don't know...I jumped in the pool with my clothes on once. I talk in a funny voice a lot.

Rae1928: Sorry that was a hard question, Lijah!

Guest EJW: it's OK Rae.

MarkNucera: Elijah, have you thought of by-passing college, I mean ever?

Guest EJW: Mark, I have never thought of ever by-passing college.

Lionrobby: Elijah, last year you were at the academy awards, how much notice were you given before you appeared

Guest EJW: Lion, I was informed about 3 days before the show.

Wolftrak25: CARL: Elijah, do you wanna stay an actor or are you anxious to direct and write?

Guest EJW: Carl, I would like to do everything!

Elijah4648: Elijah, do you collect anything?

Guest EJW: Elijah4648, yes...I collect Star Wars action figures and memorabilia. And i'm a Batman fan.

JDAhmanson: Elijah, did you get the CD-ROM we made for your birthday?

Guest EJW: J.D., yes I got the CD-ROM. It was so special. I really enjoyed it. You are all very talented.

BRADPITT31: Elijah do have a girlfriend

Guest EJW: BradPitt31, No I don't have a girlfriend.

AMovieFan1: ELIJAH: Here's an easy one.. what's your favorite movie, and why?

Guest EJW: AMovie, Star Wars trilogy are my favorite.

HolmsTaylr: Do you respond to mail?

Guest EJW: HolmsTaylr, I can't because I don't have time to respond to everyone.

JDAhmanson: Elijah, I think you sing great! Do you play any musical instruments, too?

Guest EJW: J.D., I have a guitar, but I don't know how to play yet.

BRADPITT31: When is the zoo due out?

Guest EJW: BradPitt31, Zoo isn't happening.

HolmsTaylr: I hear you like the game MYST

Guest EJW: HolmsTaylr, yes, I love Myst. I enjoy the puzzles.

JDAhmanson: What about fencing? How did you get interested in it?

Guest EJW: J.D. I got interested in fencing because it was a sport I thought I could do without competing.

MarkNucera: Is unrealistic for a teen to direct?

Guest EJW: Mark, not at all, it depends on a person's experience and knowledge of the business.

JDAhmanson: Andy: Which of your characters was the most like you? The least like you?

Guest EJW: Andy, I'm happier than most of my characters. The least like me was probably Mark in the Good Son

Rae1928: What'd you like THE BEST about THE GOOD SON?

Guest EJW: Rae, I liked the stunts we did on the Good Son.

BRADPITT31: What's your next movie 'Lij ( can I call you that )

Guest EJW: BradPitt31, maybe Flipper.

Lionrobby: Elijah, What actors and actresses your age would you like to work with?

Guest EJW: Lion, none that I can think of.

Moosiemoo: OK, Not really a religion question... more an experience question . In Avalon. and North(IMHO) you played Jewish characters How do you think this made the roles more or less challenging for you?

Guest EJW: Moosiemoo, it wasn't much of a challenge in that way because I didn't speak or act of the Jewish religion.

Rae1928: I love Good Son so much I went to MA and MN...where did you guys stay in MN?!!

Guest EJW: Rae, I stayed near Duluth.

JDAhmanson: Elijah, have you ever considered doing episodic television? How about theatre?

Guest EJW: J.D., I don't want to get stuck into a continuous pattern and typecasting is a fear of mine. i'm open to theatre.

AMovieFan1: (Sorry couldn't think of anything else - forgot my question!)

Rae1928: Movie FAn: That's a cute question! : )

Guest EJW: laughing

MMIKE123: What is your favorite thing to do? --- e.g. soccer .. reading

Guest EJW: MMike123, my favorite thing to do is rollerblade.

Lionrobby: Of all your Costars, who were the most enjoyable To work with? What was the last movie you saw

Guest EJW: Lion, Mel Gibson was a lot of fun to work with.

MelEli: Other than the Beatles, is there another band you like and what's your favorite song?

Guest EJW: MelEli, Smashing Pumpkins and favorite song is "Never Let Me Down"

MarkNucera: What colleges do you want to attend?

Guest EJW: MarkNucera, I would like to attend a good film school like USC.

HolmsTaylr: Did you like Massachusetts when you filmed Good Son

Guest EJW: HolmsTaylr, I loved Massachusetts!

CRJ5580844: Excellent taste Elijah. Have you ever listened to rock from the stretch of 1965 to 1969?

Guest EJW: CRJ55, yes, I'm a big fan of Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and the Beatles.

BRADPITT31: Elijah have you ever been to Disneyland?

Guest EJW: BradPitt31, I've been to Disneyland quite a few times. I like it a lot.

MMIKE123: What is a typical day like for you? (I hope that wasn't dumb)

Guest EJW: MMike123, I take care of my pets, do school work, exercise somehow and play on my computer.

MarkNucera: What's your reaction to the death of John Lennon?

Guest EJW: MarkNucera, I wasn't aware when it happened, but looking back I feel terrible. It was talent wasted.

BRADPITT31: Did you enjoy being in Paula's video?

Guest EJW: BradPitt31, yes I had a great time. It was a great experience for my first job.

Yeti667: You play DOOM?

Guest EJW: Yeti, I've never played Doom.

Rae1928: Oh What kind of Macintosh do you have, Elijah?

Guest EJW: Rae, I have a PowerPC 6100.

MMIKE123: Do you still have a private tutor, or do you go to school?

Guest EJW: MMike, I have a private tutor.

CRJ5580844: I train and raise dogs which turns out to be a lot of exercise. You should try it Elijah.

Guest EJW: CRJ, I get tired playing with my dog too.

Rae1928: Oh OH!! Do you watch FRIENDS and MAD ABOUT YOU?!!!!

Guest EJW: Rae, I watch both Mad About You and Friends once in a while. I like Mad About You better.

MMIKE123: I was wondering .. Does your sister also use the tutor or does she get to go to school?

Guest EJW: MMike, my sister also gets tutored.

Hthiedeman: Elijah, in Elijah's World #2, was that your weekend schedule?

Guest EJW: Hthiedeman, no, that was my weekday schedule.

Moosiemoo: Elijah, Have you been on Star Tours.. what did you think

Guest EJW: Moosiemoo, I thought Star Tours was great. George Lucas does a great job of expanding the empire.

Moosiemoo: Who's your favorite co-star from North?

Guest EJW: Jon>Moosie, that's a tough one. Too many nice people.

JDAhmanson: Elijah, you should see the "Star Wars" trilogy on laser disc. It's awesome!

Guest EJW: J.D. I wish I had a laserdisc player : (

MarkNucera: Please answer my question, how do you feel when people say don't turn out to be another River Phoenix

Guest EJW: MarkNucera, I feel that it's an important piece of advice. But I would never ruin myself with drugs.

AMovieFan1: How much money do you have in your pockets right now? (another one of THOSE questions.. :))

Guest EJW: AMovieFan1, zero.

JDAhmanson: This is Andy: Elijah, do you enjoy watching your own movies?

Guest EJW: Andy>J.D.,maybe once.

Lionrobby: What were the Last 3 movies you saw at the Theater?

Guest EJW: Lion, I saw Muriel's Wedding, Tommy Boy, and Immortal Beloved.

Elijah4648: Elijah, what's the weirdest gift you've ever gotten from a fan?

Guest EJW: Elijah4648, I haven't gotten anything weird.

BRADPITT31: What is it like being a star?

Guest EJW: BradPitt31, i'm not a star. Stars are nothing but a ball of gas. I believe I'm an actor to have fun and to try and make a difference for the positive.

JDAhmanson: What places have you visited in the world as result of being an actor? What's your favorite?

Guest EJW: J.D. I have visited England, South Carolina, Mass., NY, MN,NV, TX, etc.

MMIKE123: What was the last CD you purchased? Any significant reason?

Guest EJW: MMike123, I bought the new Cranberries CD because I'm going to be in a video of theirs called "Ridiculous Thoughts".

Wolftrak25: Have you enjoyed the time with us and will you come back??

Wolftrak25: or did we drive you nutz... =]

Guest EJW: Wolftrak25, I have had a great time talking to you all, and we'll do it again sometime! : )

Guest EJW: Bye Everyone!!

Guest EJW: I'll come back sometime.

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