Julie Pinson's Soapnet Chat Transcript

(Friday Feb. 25, 2005)


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The chat with Julie will begin in just a few minutes so get your questions ready!


Moderator:
Don't worry, we're still chatting with Julie today. She's running slightly late and is racing to the phone as I type!

Julie Pinson:
Hi everybody! I'm glad that you all are joining us for a chat. This is my first time doing this but please be gentle!


Penny Hey Julie, it is great to see you on Days.. Was it strange for you to take over the role from Lisa Rinna?

Julie Pinson:
No, it wasn't strange at all. I think if Lisa wasn't available to do the role, I think it was fated to be mine.


DAYSfan

hey Julie! i love watching you on DAYS! i'm wondering if anyone has ever told you that you look like Rosalind Russell? you should audition for The Women remake!

Julie Pinson:
Rosalind Russell? I've never heard that one but I'm flattered!


becky

at what age did u start your acting.

Julie Pinson:
The first time I remember is when I was in sixth grade and I was in the play, Heidi. I played Fraulein Rottenmeyer, the bad lady. At the curtain call, my family stood up and clapped so loud and I loved the feeling so much that I knew it was what I wanted to do.


daysluvr

hey julie, thanks for chatting with us today. i was wondering how you are adjusting to being on days? who has been the biggest help to you in the cast?

Julie Pinson:
Definitely, Peter and Kristian. My storyline is with the two of them so obviously I spend most of my working time with them. They've helped fill me in on the show history and family and things like that. Basically, I found out that I'm related to everyone in Salem!


LuvThatBo

Were you a DOOL fan before landing the role of Billie, and if so, for how long?

Julie Pinson:
Honestly, when I was growing up the only show that I watched was AMC. I hear the Boos coming, lol. I do remember being in a restaurant about 15 years ago and looking at the TV and seeing Kristian ice-skating. I remember thinking how beautiful she was.


Jessica

Hello Julie! I think you're doing a great job as Billie. I don't miss Lisa at all! Do you think there BIllie will fall back into drugs because of her sadness over not having Bo or Georgia?

Julie Pinson:
Anything's possible. I would hope that Billie would be stronger than that but finding out that my daughter is alive is a life changing experience. I'm not sure how much disappointment it would take for Billie to go over the edge again.


sandy

do you want to always act the bad girl along with kate. to me you and kate makes sami look like a saint.

Julie Pinson:
I think it's just as fun to play the bad girl, it's more fun. I think the fans like to have the bad girl on screen. If everyone was nice and wonderful it would be really boring.


Steff

Hi Julie.

I watched you on PC and Eve and Ian were one of my favorite couples. Have you kept in contact with Thorsten Kaye after you left PC?

Julie Pinson:
Unfortunately I haven't. He's in NY doing AMC and we lost touch after my run on PC ended. But I loved acting opposite him.


LuvThatBo

Do you think finding your character's daughter will make her stronger or more dependent?

Julie Pinson:
Stronger. I think it would give her something to live for and it would give her life meaning. I think it will strive to make her a better person.


Leslie

Who would you like to have more scenes with or work with more from the show??

Julie Pinson:
I like working with Lauren (Kate). I think it might be fun for the two of them to partner up and try and wreak havoc. I would also love to Thaao Penghlis (Tony). I don't know what kind of story we could have but I would love to work opposite him. For storyline purposes I think it would be cool if Billie tried to infiltrate the DiMeras and take Tony down.

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