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July 23, 2003
Q&A WITH ALLISON JANNEY
by Lev Grossman
Time Magazine
Pop star Mandy Moore plays your daughter in this movie. Did you listen to her albums on the set?
I have to say, no, I didn't. [Laughs.] I think I'm just not... That's one style... You know what? I should buy one of her CDs. It's just not my, um...I'm more of a Bonnie Raitt kind of gal.
Your character makes a dating video. Ever done that in real life?
Never! And I couldn't now, even if I wanted to. It would be like, "Oh, that's C.J. on The West Wing. I'll go out with her!"
Are you nervous about the show now that Aaron Sorkin is gone?
Yes, of course. It feels like, you know, our parents left us. That man is a genius and gave us all these wonderful characters, and now he's gone.
People think of you as a character actor, but do you yearn to be a leading lady?
Yes, I do! I totally do! I'm just waiting for that opportunity. I think it might have to wait until after West Wing, because the schedule doesn't really allow me to do much. But I'm dying to.
What are you doing to relax now that the movie's over?
My boyfriend just bought me a Ping-Pong table I'm very excited about.
Are you serious about Ping-Pong?
Oh, yeah. I'm a paddle thrower.
— Lev Grossman
Posted by Jo at July 23, 2003 10:32 AM