-Ezra

Q:What does it feel like to have fans from all over the world, or better yet, what does it feel like to have a fan that you don't even know?

Julia: I have fans all over the world? Geez, wow. It certainly is flattering that anyone would be interested in watching me on screen or hearing anything that I have to say. And let's face it, an actor's career is incredibly dependent on its fan base. A movie has to sell tickets, right? So I am happy to have fans, especially if it enables me to keep working. And I am really greatful when people respond to my work.

Q:My philosolphy is family first, friends second and myself last. My family and friends are the most important things in the world to me and I look out for one and all. My question is, how important are your family and friends to you?

Julia:Of course my family and friends are incredibly valuable to me. They keep me sane, they teach me things and I love spending time with them. I think that ranking what you value is a sort of western and linear way of looking at things. You can find great importance in your friends and yourself, but each doesn't preclude the other.
As with any relationship, treating your family and friends well can only really happen if you can treat yourself well (and vice versa). And if your family/friends treat you well, then you are given the power to respect yourself. It's a cyclical thing. God, I sound like Stuart Smalley or Oprah. Ok, I'm done.

Q:what are your feelings on sex before marriage?

Julia:Sex before marriage... hmmm. I don't really see what the big deal about marriage these days is, considering how easy it is to get a divorce and how many people cheat anyway. I think it's impractical to wait untill you get married to have sex and I don't really think that it's a bad thing anyway. As long as people don't have sex mindlessly. Sex is such an intimate thing that is really only meaningful (and better) when it is shared between two people who know each other that intimately. It's annoying how much the sexual taboos as a result of various religions have infiltrated our minds. Sex between two consenting adults is not bad and waiting untill some priest/rabbi/ judge reads out of the bible doesn't make it any more.... anything, becasue what is important is the intent of the two people.

Q:Women have taken a more active role today usually performed by men only, compared to past...Do you think it's about that time a woman takes over the Presidential seat?

Julia:I think it would wonderful if a woman becamse President, and yes, it is about time. But I don't think a woman should be elected jsut becasue she is a woman, I am more intersted in her politics. There are plenty of women in Congress who I think are doing a shitty job.

Q:If you could ever act opposite someone, living or dead, who would it be?

Julia:If I could act opposite anyone it would be (how to narrow it down...) John Leguizamo. He is an amazing storyteller (if you didn't get to see "Freak" or any of his one man shows on broadway, RENT THEM). He is a really talented actor with so much depth and comedic ability.

Q:I would love to hear your opinion on high school violence such as Columbine. And what do you feel America should do to prevent these tragedies?

Julia:I have a lot to say about Columbine and the unfortunately large number of other school shootings this year. I don't like talking about them however because I dopn't like giving Beavis and Butthead (the killers) the satisfaction. I was so horrified to learn of their smug planning, their bigotry and hatred and worse, their self absorbed thoughts of who would direct their biopic. Beavis and Butthead caused so much terror and grief, they should really rot in.... anyway, America can prevent these tragedies partially if they stop glorifying them. I do believe in gun control. I don't give a flying cow's ass about "some fool's right to his tools of rage" (once again, Ms. Ani DiFranco, ladies and Gentlemen). To the person who said, "gun's don't kill people, people kill people", I ask how many sixteen year olds could take out an entire cafeteria full of people with their bare hands? I normally believe in protecting the rights in the Constitution like Gospel, but the second ammendment calls for the right to bear arms for a "well organized militia". Unfortunately the NRA has such huge lobbying power. As for school violence, I just can't fathom how anyone could be so detached and so hostile as to watch themselves take life from another person (let alone that many people). It's tragic. I recommend to everyone the newest Ani DiFranco CD called "To The Teeth". THe first song (same title) is about Columbine and gun control and it's brilliant. God I love her.

Q:Julia, what would be your dream Vacation? As in where would you go and what would you do and with who, etc.?

Julia:I had a scrumptious vacation this summer. I travelled around the states to a bunch of concerts that rocked and then I went to Europe. But in the future, I think it would be ideal to go to a Spanish speaking country (becasue I love to practice speaking another language, and Spanish is the only one I can partially do) like Cuba. I saw the "Buena Vista Social Club" and Cuba looks magnificient. Such culture and such intereting poeple. I would love to hear live music there and maybe dance the Merengue, swim in the Ocean. And I would have to be there with a loved one. I think I've said 'nuff. ;-) :-)

Sorry if these answers were too long, maybe I jabber. But I did want to add one thing, just a general note. I really appreciate you guys watching my movies and I just want to remind you that sometimes people will pretend to be me online and they says things that I wouild never say. Also, people misinterpret what I say in the press occasionally... bottom line, don't always believe what you read. By the way I never babysat for that girl who posted something in the personal encounters. [Ezra's Note: This has been deleted.] Eh, who cares, anyway Happy New Year everyone!

May it be a peaceful one.