Beverley Mitchell
May 24, 1999

host-Cid: We have a very special guest for you today, Beverley Mitchell! Welcome to the show, Beverley. Let's jump right in and get started.

host-Cid: (Handshake)

Question from Lady_Amber_69: Hi Beverley. I love your show. How do you like working with all the cute guys and the new kids?

Beverley-Mitchell: Thank you for watching.

Beverley-Mitchell: I love working on my show because everyone is amazing. We have become a big tight family. They are like my brothers so I can't really say they are cute.

host-Cid: Ok, next question...

Question from BWald1: What do you find most rewarding about acting?

Beverley-Mitchell: I would have to say the most rewarding is what I get from my fans, through fan mail and letters that tell me how episodes have changed their lives. And that I made a difference in their lives. That is amazing.

host-Cid: That's quite an ability.

Beverley-Mitchell: It is crazy.

host-Cid: Ok, along the same lines...

Question from LiL_Princess_Kat: Hello, I am Katie, I would like to know, How do you like being an actress and working on Seventh Heaven? I would like to be an actress and am curious how it works.

Beverley-Mitchell: That is a whole bunch of questions.

host-Cid: Yeah.

Beverley-Mitchell: I love acting and I have been doing it for 14 years and I hope I will be doing it for the rest of my life.

Beverley-Mitchell: It is hard work and not as easy as it seems.

Beverley-Mitchell: You have to be dedicated and willing to give up your life but I think it is worth it.

host-Cid: Any advice for her on how she could get started?

Beverley-Mitchell: To get started you generally contact an agent and go from there. You send your pictures to the agent and do what they say.

host-Cid: So you've been acting for 14 years and you're only 18, you started when you were 4

Beverley-Mitchell: Yep.

host-Cid: Wow, what was the first thing you did?

Beverley-Mitchell: I did an Oscar Meyer commercial.

Beverley-Mitchell: I didn't sing.

host-Cid: (Sings) I wish I were an Oscar Meyer Weiner...

host-Cid: Which one were you?

Beverley-Mitchell: I was in a backyard with my hair in pigtails and I was complaining to the bakery man.

host-Cid: Do you remember the Oscar Meyer Weiner mobiles?

Beverley-Mitchell: Really.

Beverley-Mitchell: Yeah.

host-Cid: They have them again, there are 4 of them.

Beverley-Mitchell: Really?

host-Cid: College students get to ride in them.

host-Cid: Yeah.

Question from WillowBeth: I have a question for Beverley (which I'm sure she's heard before): how much do you think you have in common with your character Lucy? (btw...you're great on the show!)

Beverley-Mitchell: Thank you.

Beverley-Mitchell: I would have to say I am very similar to Lucy.

host-Cid: (Smile)

Beverley-Mitchell: We are both very outgoing people who are very sensitive.

Beverley-Mitchell: I always blank out on this question.

Beverley-Mitchell: We love to have fun and, of course, we love to shop.

host-Cid: You love to shop?

Beverley-Mitchell: Yep.

host-Cid: Ok...

Anonymous Question: What would you do if you weren't acting?

Beverley-Mitchell: I can't think of anything better to do than act. I don't think

Beverley-Mitchell: I would give it up for the world. I would probably die if I couldn't.

host-Cid: Very lucky that you found something you like to do. (LOL)

Beverley-Mitchell: I love it.

host-Cid: Most people go thru their whole life stuck doing something.

Beverley-Mitchell: That would be awful.

Question from dazy_girl_99: What is your favorite movie that you've seen this year?

Beverley-Mitchell: Probably, there are so many.

Beverley-Mitchell: I haven't seen that many this year because I have been so busy.

Beverley-Mitchell: Probably "A Bug's Life."

host-Cid: I want to see that.

Beverley-Mitchell: It was so good. I loved it.

host-Cid: I haven't seen it yet.

Beverley-Mitchell: I think it would definitely be "A Bug's Life."

host-Cid: I think I need to rent that and watch it on the big screen at home.

Beverley-Mitchell: It was really good. I loved it.

host-Cid: Well I'm going to take your advice and watch it.

Beverley-Mitchell: It is definitely worth it.

Question from Sk8tEr182: Are you a good little kid when you are off the set like you are when you are on the set?

Beverley-Mitchell: It depends on what you mean by good.

Beverley-Mitchell: I am a good kid.

Beverley-Mitchell: That is a weird question.

host-Cid: (LOL)

Beverley-Mitchell: I guess I just have to say, yes, I am a good kid. I don't do stupid things.

host-Cid: That's good.

Question from _Sasiye: Beverley are you religious outside of the show?

Beverley-Mitchell: Yeah, I am. I am a Christian.

Question from daisy_79_guest49: Are you going to be in any movies coming up?

Beverley-Mitchell: I took my hiatus off this summer because I wanted to finish the last year of high school with my friends and graduate so nothing is coming up this summer but maybe next summer.

Question from Ronzoni_: What do you like to do when not working?

Beverley-Mitchell: I love to be with my friends, either shopping, going to the beach or hanging out. I always spend all my free times with my friends and family because they are my life.

host-Cid: Looking for a good question....

Anonymous Question: Who are some of the performers you look to for inspiration?

Beverley-Mitchell: Definitely Ron Howard, Jodie Foster and Penny Marshall because they have all made the transition from TV to film and are so successful.

host-Cid: I grew up with Ron and Penny.

Beverley-Mitchell: Oh, you did. No way, I love them.

Beverley-Mitchell: I found out Ron watched our show and I about flipped.

Beverley-Mitchell: I was so excited.

host-Cid: Yeah. Jerry Parris who directed most of "Happy Days" was like a second father to me.

Beverley-Mitchell: Really.

Beverley-Mitchell: Oh, wow.

host-Cid: We visited the set when I was growing up.

Beverley-Mitchell: Oh wow. Cool.

host-Cid: It was quite an experience growing up like that.

Beverley-Mitchell: I like, love him.

host-Cid: He's a nice guy too. I just met Henry Winkler's daughter the other day.

Beverley-Mitchell: Really.

host-Cid: She's your age.

Beverley-Mitchell: He is awesome. I loved him so much.

host-Cid: Potsy!

host-Cid: Anson Williams directed one of your shows!

Comment from tommygirl_NJ: You are a great actress!!

Beverley-Mitchell: I love him.

Beverley-Mitchell: Thank you.

Question from J_JAT: What's your favert band?

host-Cid: Favert!

host-Cid: Not favorite.

Beverley-Mitchell: I really like Sublime.

host-Cid: (LOL)

Beverley-Mitchell: I also like N Sync

Beverley-Mitchell: I like all different sides of the spectrum in music. I listen to everything. I don't really have a favorite. I like everything.

Question from _RuBiE_: What's life like? Being a "star" and everything?

Beverley-Mitchell: I don't really consider myself a star.

Beverley-Mitchell: I consider myself the same old Bev.

Beverley-Mitchell: So, I don't really know how to answer that question.

host-Cid: That's a pretty good answer right there.

Beverley-Mitchell: I am the same old me that I have always been.

Question from SunFlurry: Do you like playing the younger sister even though you are older than Mary?

Beverley-Mitchell: Sure, I can get away with a lot of stuff that I wouldn't be able to get away with normally

host-Cid: (LOL)

Beverley-Mitchell: because I play younger on the show but I am older.

Beverley-Mitchell: It is funny because I am actually older and Jessie is younger and she plays my older sister.

Beverley-Mitchell: It is fun.

host-Cid: Yeah, well that's what every woman's dream is - to be thought of as younger.

Beverley-Mitchell: That is what I have been told.

Question from CelticsPassion: Do you find time to date while working on the show?

Beverley-Mitchell: I am quite busy but if I finally met that special someone, I would make the time.

host-Cid: There you go!

host-Cid: So I would take it that you're single right now.

Beverley-Mitchell: Yes, I am.

host-Cid: Well that answers a lot of questions out there

host-Cid: A lot of guys want to know if you have a boyfriend.

Beverley-Mitchell: Yeah, I know.

Question from dazy_girl_99: what was your favorite episode?

Beverley-Mitchell: The one where my best friend died because it was a very personal episode because I lost one of my friends two years ago so it brought up a lot of personal stuff and it was the first time I got to express it on film and I got a lot of letters about it so that would have to be my favorite episode.

Question from -ll-melly-ll-: First I just want to say I love "Seventh Heaven" and I watch it all the time. My question is if you weren't working on the set of "Seventh Heaven," which TV show would you want to work on?

Beverley-Mitchell: I couldn't pick a better show to be on so I couldn't really answer that question.

Beverley-Mitchell: I would be on "7th Heaven" because I love it so much. To be able to portray great morals and a family, I don't think I could give that up. We have been able to change people's lives and that is the most amazing thing an actor can do.

Question from -softpoet-: What's the one main type of character you've always wanted to play on anything?

host-Cid: As opposed to the "hard" poet, I guess...

host-Cid: What would be your dream role?

Beverley-Mitchell: One that definitely has a lot of edginess to her and a soft side. That is an ideal acting role because you have to show both sides of the spectrum

Beverley-Mitchell: Also, one based in Hawaii or somewhere so I could go to some amazing place and work.

Question from billdoor: What is your favorite book?

Beverley-Mitchell: It would have to be "Accident" from Danielle Steele or "Tara's Angels." Yeah. That was a real life story and "Accident" is fiction.

Beverley-Mitchell: They are amazing books and I read them both in one night.

host-Cid: Really? That's usually how I read.

Beverley-Mitchell: They are so good. I loved them.

Question from nerea84: I'm from Spain and I love the show, it´s great! I´ like to ask if you´e ever been to Spain.(if not, you should do)

Beverley-Mitchell: No, I haven't been to Spain but all my best friends just got back from there. They were there for two weeks. I hope someday to visit there. The pictures were beautiful.

host-Cid: Spain is really cool.

host-Cid: They take siestas there.

Beverley-Mitchell: Really.

host-Cid: Yeah, the whole country naps

host-Cid: From 2-5

host-Cid: The stores close, it's like nap time, it's like a national policy.

Beverley-Mitchell: I would love that. I love taking naps.

Question from no-limit-female: Hi! My name is Sheri and I'm a big fan of yours. Have you ever had to do something on the show that you didn't want to do?

Beverley-Mitchell: Not that I didn't want to do it but I was scared. My first stage kiss.

host-Cid: Your first stage kiss?

Beverley-Mitchell: I was a little nervous.

Beverley-Mitchell: I got used to it and have had to do it quite a few times now. Usually the producer is very sweet and if there is something I don't want to do she won't make me do it.

host-Cid: Right. There was a question about that, where did it go.... They wanted to know... they said...

host-Cid: They wanted to know what it was like, how hard, was it hard to kiss somebody that you really don't know.

host-Cid: It's got to be hard.

Anonymous Question: What is the most important thing you have learned about life from playing the character of Lucy?

Beverley-Mitchell: Life is too short to be depressed about everything. Things happen for a reason and there is always good that comes out of something. You have to find it and move on.

Question from bamc_: Have you found your show has gotten more attention since TV Guide called it "The Best Show You're Not Watching"?

Beverley-Mitchell: Yeah, we have gotten more attention. Not only through the media but our show spreads through word of mouth. We have worked hard for it so I hope we keep getting more attention.

Question from DuG15: How can we contact Miss Michell outside of Talk?

Beverley-Mitchell: I have an official web page on CelebritySitings.com

host-Cid: There you go!

Beverley-Mitchell: It is in the process of being made. We are designing it soon.

host-Cid: Right on!

Beverley-Mitchell: Soon I will have my own link on celebritysitings.com

host-Cid: And people can write to you

Beverley-Mitchell: You can have direct access to photos,etc. I am very excited.

host-Cid: Oooh. Are you, first website?

Beverley-Mitchell: My first official website.

host-Cid: Right.

Beverley-Mitchell: There are some that my fans have made but none that I had access to creating and making all cool.

host-Cid: Ok, we'll end it on this question, then...

Question from -_JediKinght_-: Who do you admire the most in your life?

host-Cid: Obviously a Star Wars fan, probably stood in line for a month and a half.

Beverley-Mitchell: My mom. Because, she has done everything for me. She has always looked out for me and has always been there for me.

host-Cid: I couldn't agree with you more.

host-Cid: My mom is my inspiration and the only reason I came out to be a semi-decent person.'

Beverley-Mitchell: Yeah, me too.

host-Cid: Anything you want to leave your fans with?

Beverley-Mitchell: Thank you for coming. I hope you all enjoy "7th Heaven" tonight.

Beverley-Mitchell: It is a good episode.

host-Cid: Beverley, it was SO great having you on the show today! Thank you for joining us!

Beverley-Mitchell: Thanks for being loyal fans and watching.

Beverley-Mitchell: We are looking forward to a great new season next season.

Beverley-Mitchell: See you on 7th Heaven.

host-Cid: People have sent in messages saying it was great!

Beverley-Mitchell: Thanks.

host-Cid: Some people on the east coast.

host-Cid: And, thanks to all of you chatters out there! Please be sure to check the Excite Special Event Chat schedule for the next show!

Beverley-Mitchell: Bye.

host-Cid: Thanks for joining us everyone. Have a great week Tdloo!

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