Marina says,"Hi everybody! I just logged on!"
Pepper says,"welcome"
Carolina_Gal81 says,"Hey Hey Welcome"
MinnieMinnieMinnie says,"wellwellwell"
Jim says,"Hi Marina"
Frederika27 says,"Hey, Girlfriend, you made it!"
Marina says,"sorry to be late! computer troubles!"
Emma says,"How are you Marina?"
Jim says,"Marina...Stormy wanted to know what you thought of her play "Mind Games"?"
Bell says,"Hey Marina!"
Kathy_ says,"Hello Marina"
Marina says,"Now I'm fine. I obviously have bad computer karma. Maybe I have to stop being so negative about them"
Marina says,"I thought Mind Games was really good"
Mriana says,"Hi Marina?"
Carolina_Gal81 says,"Ok Marina I have to know where you at Carowinds Apr 1?"
MinnieMinnieMinnie says,"anything about SpectresSpectresSpectres?"
Jim says,"Good, because Stormy also wanted me to tell you she's going to be late because it's being read this afternoon"
Marina says,"it wasn't a case of logging on, it was a case of a) the computer not being plugged in right, and b) my own site freezing me out"
Marina says,"Spectres had another screening two weeks ago to try and get domestic distribution. We're keeping our fingers crossed"
Frederika27 says,"Marina, are you typing or is it someone else?"
Marina says,"Yes, I was at Carowinds, I opened the new Borg assimilator ride"
Emma says,"well Marina, do not keep your fingers crossed while typing (if you're typing for yourself, today) "
Bell says,"Marina, is Spectres going to be shown in Cannes Festival? If so, are you going to attend??"
Marina says,"someone else is typing"
Marina says,"I don't think Spectres is going to be at Canne unfortunately"
Emma says,"why will not be at Cannes, Marina? :("
D_Destiny says,"it's not. But Phil mentioned something about attracting distributors are cannes (hello btw!)"
Marina says,"the studios tend to take over the city so mere mortals like me can't get in"
Marina says,"well if Phil's going, I'm going"
Jim says,"Marina...a MERE mortal?"
Carolina_Gal81 says,"Marina you got any conventions coming up?"
D_Destiny says,"But Phil promised I'd get to see the movie for my work *sniff*"
Frederika27 says,"When is Cannes this year?"
D_Destiny says,"May 14th-24th"
Doree says,"Marina, how's the cookbook coming? I was thinking, you could call it Marina's Mouthwatering Mediterranean Meals or better yet, "It's All Greek To Me". :-)"
D_Destiny says,"Oh, I did some promotional work for Spectres"
Marina says,"D Destiny knows everything"
Riana says,"I heard that Cons didn't like the service at the Convention Centre here in Springfield MO. Is that true or are we just that unfornate not to have a con here anymore? :("
D_Destiny says,"Well, I don't have anything else to do. But if that was a compliment, thx ;)"
Marina says,"What promotional work did you do D?"
Marina says,"United fan con just wanted to have a con in a different city. Gates is going to be in Springfield later this year"
Destiny says,"Och, just praising your acting skill, posting updates on a number of websites and ordering ppl to do see the movie ;)"
Marina says,"Doree, You and Michael are ganging up on me to finish the cookbook. I'm afraid I've been putting it off "
D_Destiny says,"Whichbrings me to another subject, Marina, it said Walking on Water was released yesterday. Do you know anything about this?"
Frederika27 says,"Why is that Marina?"
Marina says,"No one tells me anything. If WOW was released yesterday, it must be on video because I haven't seen any ads for the movie theatres"
Carolina_Gal81 says,"I'm there all we need is a city, convention, and Marina"
Doree says,"I go on imdb.com today to see if Walking on Water came up as available on DVD or Video, and didn't see anything, but maybe Amazon.com might show something."
Marina says,"well Carolina, I'm not doing as many conventions as I used to because the demand isn't there anymore but I always post my cons on the website"
Riana says,"Another question and not sure if you'll answer it, but can you tell us more about the fur and the gum story. I thought that was really funny when I read it in a mag."
Bell says,"Marina, how many cons have you done so far? a rough number??"
Marina says,"Most of you know that I'm an animal rights person. As such, I find the wearing of fur abominable. I was sitting on a plane next to a woman wearing a fur coat. After trying nicely to explain to her that what she was doing was wrong and getting nothing but attitude in return I chewed a piece of gum and while she was distracted I stuck it in the coat. Gum cannot be removed and so to get it out you have to cut a hole in the coat "
Marina says,"Over the last 16 years I've probably done 200 conventions."
D_Destiny says,"Sorry to break the bubble, but the trick to remove gum is to put the clothing in the freezer and then pull the gum off once it's frozen"
Frederika27 says,"Marina, you bad girl! However, I have to say that gum does come out with ice or peanut butter!
Marina says,"Well hopefully she didn't know how to remove gum"
Bell says,"Marina, are you a control freak, or do you like to lose control every now and then??"
D_Destiny says,"Marina, you'veicely told us what you like about Michael, so of course I'm curios...what does he like best about you?"
Riana says,"Will you post the con concerning Gates on the forum?" (Wed 1:53pm)
Carolina_Gal81 says,"but at least you've been to one Doree"
Marina says,"I must admit that I do like to know whats going on I'm not big on surprises " (Wed 1:54pm)
Marina says,"D Destiny, I think Michael likes the fact that I'm a very nurturing person, and take care of everyone, but especially him"
Frederika27 says,"Marina, you are batting 1,000!"
Marina says,"Actually, if you go to the united fan con site you can get the exact date of Gates convention"
Marina says,"Carolina, Doree has seen me so many times she could probably tell my jokes better than me"
Carolina_Gal81 says,"Marina ever thought of having your own convention for just us fans?"
Marina says,"Fred, I don't know what that means"
Bell says,"Marina, how did the filming of 'Crash' go? Any idea when it will be released??"
Marina says,"Actually, Michael has been suggesting that for years. I think the problem would be where would we have the convention as you're all spread out around the world"
Frederika27 says,"Marina, did your snaps appear in Star Magazine. Also I ran a little contest for members to guess the color of your toe nail polish in one of the snaps. So what color was it, if you can remember. A box of German chocolates is up for grabs."
Frederika27 says,"That is base ball talk meaning that every time you go up to the plate you make a home run i.e. say great things about hubby!
Marina says,"Crash was an interesting shoot. I was dressed as a conservative Iranian woman, head scarf and all. And consequently, I was invisible to everyone but the director. At the end of the 2nd day when I got into my own clothes, it was as though I had appeared out of thin air. An interesting study in human behaviour, and by human I mean male "
Carolina_Gal81 says,"Hey maybe we could talk Marina in to doing one in the U.S. and one iEurope"
Riana says,"That would be good too. One in Europe and one in the US"
Marina says,"I suppose if I did do a convention in the US we could have it at the restaurant. Its big enough, what do you think?"
Frederika27 says,"That is interesting Marina, did you wear your Burka on the street as well to get more into the role?"
MoonieMoonieMoonie says,"@Marina: that means.. what... we won't see your face in "Crash"?"
Carolina_Gal81 says,"Does your resturant have a bar Marina?"
Riana says,"Yes a resturant would be good, but where would you stand and talk to people?"
Marina says,"Actually it wasn't a burka, just really ugly clothes. In fact, in Iran they wear a chador"
Doree says,"Marina, has Michael ever written a song for or about you?"
Marina says,"of course it has a bar. and for all you single bars the place is full of loggers for about the next 10 years"
D_Destiny says,"Marina, what's the last time -you- went to a singles bar? Any tips?"
Marina says,"Doree you've just brought up a big issue between us. I asked Michael to write me a song instead of buying me a christmas present. I got a christmas present. I'm still waiting on the song"
Marina says,"Probably in my 20's so I really can't remember back that far"
Carolina_Gal81 says,"Yeah Marina maybe he thinks a song just doesn't do you justice"
Doree says,"Maybe he's secretly working on a song, and doesn't want you to know it. Then he'll surprise you with it when you least expect it...or not."
Riana says,"do you know when Crash will come out in theatres?"
Marina says,"Carolina, I think its that he would rather be hang-gliding"
Frederika27 says,"But on the other hand, Marina, he could have written one and was just too embarassed to give it to you, because it was a part of his soul."
Bell says,"Marina, if you wanted to hit on a guy, what would be your line??"
Marina says,"Crash is definitely going to be in theatres because they already have distribution, but I don't know when"
Emma says,"Marina, I think that the poor guy, Michael, is just unable to write a song that express all of what he feels for you so he prefers to don't write one and buy the christmas gift *g*"
Marina says,"I love the way you're all sticking up for Michael. It's sweet I'm going to tell him"
Riana says,"I don't think I've heard your husbands music on the radio. Where can I hear a sample of it?"
Doree says,"Marina, proof that it is a small world, my chiropractor's sister worked with you in the clothing you worked at before getting your TNG role."
Marina says,"I don't think I had a line, it was all about eye contact with me"
Marina says,"Doree do you remember her name?"
Doree says,"No, but I can find out."
Riana says,"Is it possible to find his album at Walmart or some place like that and listen to a song at one of those things they have to listen to a song or two at the store?"
Marina says,"I'll put some of Michael's music on the website multimedia section soon"
MoonieMoonieMoonie says,"@ Marina: Did you really call Jonathan????
Frederika27 says,"So Marina, did you get my nail polish color question?"
Riana says,"OK thanks Marina. I'd love to hear a sample of it. :)"
Marina says,"Yes, I did call Jonathon. He wasn't home, I spoke to Genie. I'm expecting him to call me back."
Marina says,"Fred, no I didn't"
Riana says,"Do you ever feel bombarded by all our questions coming at you at once here in the chat room, Marian?"
Marina says,"You have to stop shopping at Wal-Mart. they are the devil"
Carolina_Gal81 says,"I'd rather die and go to hell than walk into a Wal Mart"
Jim says,"Uh-o, what did Walmart do this time Marina?"
Marina says,"Well, I'm here to answer your questions. And I try to respond to as many as I can "
Riana says,"Yes they are. I don't like the Supercentres they have out now. They are a bear to find anything in and you get lost so easily."
Carolina_Gal81 says,"I'd rather die and go to hell than walk into a Wal Mart"
Jim says,"Uh-o, what did Walmart do this time Marina?"
Marina says,"Well, I'm here to answer your questions. And I try to respond to as many as I can "
Frederika27 says,"First, did Star Magazine run your snaps? Second, I am running a contest about what color toe nail polish you we wearing in one of the snaps. A box of German chocolates is up for grabs and about 10 people registered colors."
Marina says,"If you go to the LA Times website, they just won a pulitzer for articles they wrote about Wal-Mart. Read them and you'll know what I'm talking about"
Bell says,"Marina, what are your favorite sites to shop online??"
Doree says,"Okay, really off the wall question, but: my teacher's instinct tell me, Marina, that in your school days, you were probably the class comedian, you know, smart, witty one-liners that teachers like myself like to spar with in class, rather than the class clown (whoopi cushion on seats etc.). Would you agree?"
Marina says,"So Star magazine has not run the pix yet, and I usually wear purple toe nail polish"
Marina says,"I've given up shopping online"
Marina says,"Yes, I was a very ugly child. Consequently, I developed a sense of humor to make up for it"
Marina says,"and yes, the teachers and I tended to have very good relationships apart from one or two"
Riana says,"And a good sense of humour I might add Marina"
Carolina_Gal81 says,"Marina do you like any American sports?"
Marina says,"I watch the playoffs in basketball, football, and baseball. But hockey leaves me cold. LOL "
Frederika27 says,"So Marina, when do I get my calender? BTW, thank you!"
Emma says,"Marina, which was your first pet and what was his/her name?"
Carolina_Gal81 says,"Marina ever been to an "Opening Day" in baseball?"
Marina says,"the calendar was sent out after the drawing" (Wed 2:18pm)
Marina says,"my first pet was a cat named Jerry until we found out it was a girl and called her Cherry"
Marina says,"I've never been to a baseball game"
Kathy_ says,"Marina, I thought you went to the World Series"
Marina says,"No, I went to the superbowl last year"
Kathy_ says,"When the Angels played
D_Destiny says,"Or Marina's really pissed and I'll be banned as of tomorrow *looks left, looks ight*"
Marina says,"D Destiny, I would never ban you"
Bell says,"Marina, ever got to ride on a horse??"
Emma says,"Marina, ever heard the "Never say never"?"
Frederika27 says,"Marina, what will you do for Easter. BTW, Easter for the Orthodox is the same, this year. No celebrating twice!"
Marina says,"The closest I ever got to a horse was standing in line at soccer games in England and the mounted police were keeping us under control. Oh yes, I forgot Bill Shatner on a horse greeting me at his charity event."
D_Destiny says,"So Marina, did you pull any April fool's jokes? "
Marina says,"I'm actually going to church in Los Angeles for the first time since I got married and I'm taking Michael and his Dad with me"
Riana says,"Yes, how was your birthday, Marina? Details please?"
Marina says,"I was working at Carowinds on April 1st freezing my butt off”
D_Destiny says,"at FIVE am?! What were you doing?! :o"
Marina says,"I had a very quiet birthday just a dinner with Michael and Tommy and Jeanne Shaw at our favorite restaurant"
Marina says,"I was doing all the morning shows in the area and they neglected to tell me that I would be outside so I was dressed in a lightweight summer suit. I did'nt thaw out til I got back to LA at night and got in the tub. "
Bell says,"Got anything interesting for a gift this year, Marina?"
Frederika27 says,"What did you do at Carowinds, Marina? Sign autographs or did you actually get on the ride?"
Marina says,"Just the usual, chocolates jewelry and I'm still waiting on Dornies present "
Marina says,"There is no way I'm getting on that ride"
Doree says,"Anything in a little blue box? ;-)"
Marina says,"it flips you over into a superman position you do loop de loops and come within ten feet of the ground twice"
Marina says,"no blue boxes, we're on a budget"
Riana says,"Well, if you come back to Missouri, dress for anything Marina, because if you don't like the weather here, wait a minute, it will change. :)"
Marina says,"Riana, I've heard that about Missouri"
D_Destiny says,"oh everybody! Wish me luck!!! I have my driver's exam next week! (and I already have a car so I must pass)"
Marina says,"Good luck D Destiny. I took my test 3 times before I passed"
Riana says,"BTW, have you ever met William Shatner? Kate Mulgrew and the others on Voyager? I know you have met those on DS9."
Marina says,"I know pretty much everybody involved in all the incarnations of Star Trek"
Frederika27 says,"Great for your Destiny. If you pass, ask your parents to let you come to Bonn with the car."
Marina says,"Who is going to Fed Con this year?"
Frederika27 says,"Why, are you coming again this year, Marina. Say yes!"
Marina says,"No, I'm not invited. I just wanted to make sure that you all told Kurt that you wanted me as a guest next year because I have such a good time there"
Pepper says,"who is Kurt?"
Pepper says,"you mean Dirk?"
Marina says,"Kurt runs fed-con"
Doree says,"Marina, thanks for the chat today and thanks again for the lovely card. I gotta log off now and go do some teacher stuff."
Pepper says,"his name is Dirk"
Marina says,"I do mean Dirk, sorry. My brain is fried"
Frederika27 says,"My friend Joe, who made the nutcracker for you, will be working security. I will let him know that. But when you come, can we spend say a good two hours together?"
Marina says,"Bye Doree. See you soon"
Pepper says,"he's kinda desperated right now, because patrick stewart is coming to the galileo con *cough*"
Emma says,"Marina, how about Galileo instead of FedCon? ;o) (both german conventions, just galileo is in october*g*)"
Marina says,"Yes, next time we'll spend more time
Marina says,"You need to suggest to these cons that they invite me. Its not my decision"
Frederika27 says,"We understand that Marina. We will get the word out to them. However, you need to think about if you come next year, it will be 13th and then in two years it will be 15. It is a question of Euro for Dirk and Kurt. If you get my drift."
MoonieMoonieMoonie says,"Galileo's already in too much trouble, because of Patrick, I guess"
Marina says,"Thats quite a scoop for Galileo. " (Wed 2:36pm)
Marina says,"If Dirk is having problems he needs to cut down on his guest list
Marina says,"Galileo is going to clean up if they have Patrick"
Frederika27 says,"@Destiny, did you see the Worlds from Duesseldorf, Katerina Witt, had very poor words for Michelle Kwan. Came two words from calling her a has-been."
Marina says,"Katerina Witt should keep her mouth shut"
D_Destiny says,"Well, after what happened to her on the worldchampionship, I think it's amazing she even got 3rd place!"
D_Destiny says,"I really wanted her to win. But the Japan girl was ssssssssssssssooooooo good"
Marina says,"I agree with you D. Considering she had some idiot taking his clothes off before her skate and then having the time penalty I think she did great "
Riana says,"Why do I get the feeling I don't want to ask who Katerina Witt is"
Frederika27 says,"Well, did you see the Russian male gold medalist. He fell on his bum and still took gold! Talk about unfair."
Marina says,"Ms. Witt is a former world champion ice skater and she also won gold twice at two Olympics, but I think Michelle Kwan's record over I think its 12 years is much better "
Marina says,"Ice skating, I think, is still pretty fixed "
Riana says,"I didn't like what went down at the winter olympics in the ice skating arena"
Marina says,"Wow, I didn't know we were all such ice skating afficianados"
Riana says,"I still say the Canadians won fair and square, but the French... Oh well. Not worth a disagreement here."
Marina says,"Don't get me started about the French"
Riana says,"Oh, you have something to say about the French Marina? Go for it. I'll listen."
Marina says,"Lets just say Riana, that I'm English and let that speak for itself"
D_Destiny says,"oh Marina, what was that thing with you and the canadian boarder control a number of years ago?"
Frederika27 says,"Marina, I thought you were American! ;-) Forget where you came from? Hee-hee!"
Marina says,"I have had trouble with immigration at the Canadian border both getting into Canada and getting back into the US. Now, that Im famous however, that doesn't happen anymore"
Marina says,"Actually Fred, I am dual"
Carolina_Gal81 says,"I thought Marina was Greek"
Marina says,"Ok lets clear this up. I was born in London to Greek parents. But I was never a Greek citizen and two years ago I became an American citizen but still have my British passport"
Bell says,"Uhhh...repeating question: Any word about fuure projects, Marina?"
Marina says,"There is absolutely nothing on the horizon right now
D_Destiny says,"ahh...and did you find any Ostrich eggs yet?"
Marina says,"Again with the ostrich eggs"
D_Destiny says,"Marina, what was your last dream (that you remeber) about?”
Bell says,"Marina if you had to leave L.A for work in England, how would you handle it?"
Marina says,"I can't remember my last dream. "
Marina says,"If I had to work in England, it would be OK because now I can take Skilaki as quarantine isn't as strict "
Frederika27 says,"When did England let up on the quarantine laws?"
Riana says,"I've heard horror stories about pets in quarantine."
Marina says,"Hey how about someone praying for me? LOL"
MoonieMoonieMoonie says,"Buddhists don't really pray *shrug*"
Marina says,"About a year ago the animal has to have proof of rabies vaccination and a chip"
Frederika27 says,"Girlfriend, you have your 40 acres and a mule! But we will continue to pray for your well being!“
Marina says,"Well Moon how about a chant"
D_Destiny says,"Well, what do you want Marina?"
MoonieMoonieMoonie says,"what will I get in return?"
Marina says,"I want a job. Preferably a nice long series"
Marina says,"Moon, you will get the good feeling of having helped a friend. LOL"
Pepper says,"anything new regarding "Through the Fire"? I really loooooooooooooooved what was on your site's media section"
Riana says,"Well, have about a Titan series. You, Jonathan together on the Titan."
Marina says,"Dornie's still working on through the fire"
Marina says,"Jonathon is probably going to direct the sequel to Thunderbirds if the first one is a hit"
Marina says,"I'm pretty sure there is no more trek for me"
Riana says,"Ok here'sone You and Marlee Matlin together in a series."
Pepper says,"btw, "Net Games" is on German ebay - buy or not?"
Marina says,"I'm not working with Marlee Matlin. She tried to pick up Michael once, and I was in the room. It was before we were married and she said that as there was no ring in her opinion he was available "
Carolina_Gal81 says,"Marina you didn't like put her in a wheelchair or anything?"
Marina says,"Do not buy Net Games"
Marina says,"No Michael told me what happened after the event"
Pepper says,"oh, what do you pay me if I don't buy it or rather...if I buy it but keep my mouth shut about it? ;)"
Marina says,"All I'm going to say about Net Games is that I had to buy Dornie two very expensive dinners to make up for taking him to a screening"
Riana says,"did she know you two were/are together?"
Marina says,"Yes, Riana she asked him who he was with and then if he was married"
Pepper says,"when? which restaurant? *g*"
D_Destiny says,"My back's not pulling it any longer, sorry. Marina, goodluck with the new jobs ect and I hope all's well over there. Have fun!"
Marina says,"Actually D, I'm going too. And it wasn't a restaurant it was a black tie function many years ago. So goodbye everyone. I'll talk to you all soon. Peace."
Marina says,"Good-Bye! I just logged off!
