Chat transcript - June 14th, 2004


marina says,"Hi everybody! I just logged on!"
TheSecretary says,"Heya :)"
TheSecretary says,"Marina, how're you?"
Babe says,"is this the real Marina?"
marina says,"I'm sorry its been so long, but my computer got a virus that erased all my programs"
TheSecretary says,"the name's reserved, it has to be ;)"
Mrs._Ballack says,"or the England soccer result shocked her"
TheSecretary says,"Again? Poor girl"
Mrs._Ballack says,"sorry to hear"
Mrs._Ballack says,"where do you get those viruses from every time? "
Babe says,"Marina, is that really you??"
TheSecretary says,"Marina, Kathy sends her greetings and thanks for the card you send, she really appreciated it :)"
marina says,"I've never been a big Beckham fan even before yesterday"
marina says,"yes, its really me"
Babe says,"How are you doing, Marina?"
marina says,"I was in vulcan canada this weekend for a convention "
D._Ebrien says,"So Marina, did you have anyfun lately?"
Mrs._Ballack says,"some people posted reports on the public site of the board"
marina says,"and I'm a little tired"
D._Ebrien says,"Yes, we heard something about that :) Sorry we missed you at the Expo"
D._Ebrien says,"oh oh, do you know the showGilmore Girls?"
Babe says,"Marina, is there anything new? got any new projects?"
marina says,"well I had a lot of fun in England and I may be going back in July to shoot a tv pilot. I'll tell you "
marina says,"more if it happens"
Mrs._Ballack says,"please say it's a comedy show!!!"
marina says,"I've never watched gilmore girls and no, its a drama"
D._Ebrien says,"that would be cool, British comedy is best :)"
Babe says,"Marina, we would love to see you in a comedy sometimes. i hope this happens soon. speaking of which, anything new with Through the Fire??"
marina says,"there is some interest in through the fire, we'll keep you posted"
Mrs._Ballack says,"good to hear"
D._Ebrien says,"oh, good :)"
Babe says,"that's great!"
D._Ebrien says,"How's the rest of the family? All well I hope :)"
marina says,"I think that Spectres is coming out on dvd"
Mrs._Ballack says,"worldwide?"
marina says,"in october"
marina says,"no, in America. In some countries it might be on tv"
D._Ebrien says,"Marina, you okay? You 'sound' like you should be asleep *looks left, looks right*"
marina says,"we're typing one handed today"
Mrs._Ballack says,"why so?"
marina says,"injury"
Mrs._Ballack says,"ouch"
Mrs._Ballack says,"get well soon, who ever you are!"
Babe says,"Marina, when did you last get to see the other tng buddies?"
Mrs._Ballack says,"hm, if Marina has boths hands available...maybe that is the first typing challenge"
marina says,"we all had dinner together before I went to London and I saw Patrick and Jonathon while I was there. I also saw "
Mrs._Ballack says,"or you just add them and you guys type with 3 hands..."
marina says,"saw Thunderbirds its really good"
D._Ebrien says,"I saw Patrick on a BBC talkshow, he seemed to be doing really well :)"
marina says,"we'd have to be able to read each others minds"
D._Ebrien says,"this conversation is bristling today *lol*"
D._Ebrien says,"What injury do you have Marina?"
Babe says,"Marina, if you are tired, are you sure you can handle us? ;)"
marina says,"I dont have the injury my typist does, but even with one hand she types faster than I do"
marina says,"I think we all have the Monday blues today"
D._Ebrien says,"Not me, not me!!! I'm in love *ggg*"
marina says,"good for you"
Mrs._Ballack says,"soooooo, how's the weather in L.A.? *didn'T think of any godd questions*"
Jim says,"Hi everyone and hi Marina"
D._Ebrien says,"I have one, but it might be a little over the top"
marina says,"its really warm"
marina says,"Hi Jim"
D._Ebrien says,"Marina, did Michael fix the computer this time as well?"
marina says,"ask it anyway"
Mrs._Ballack says,"okay, I'm just about to ask for her blood type, so you better come up with one, D. :P"
marina says,"no, I sent it away"
marina says,"I dont know my blood type"
Jim says,"This maybe my last chat with all of you for a while."
marina says,"why is that, Jim?"
D._Ebrien says,"Well, you're warned...a friend of mine wondered if you have ever been tempted (not necessarily acted upon) to explore erm, how toput this? Bisexuality? Answer however you feel appropriate :) you know me, I like to take risks ;)"
marina says,"no, I've always been boringly hetero"
Jim says,"Last week, I was offered a job with a local hospital, working in the cafeteria. I've been unemployed for the last five months. Now, I'll be working all kinds of crazy hours. lol"
marina says,"congrats on the job anyway"
Babe says,"Marina, any progress on your cookbook??"
marina says,"the cookbook stalled but I will be taking it up again eventually"
Mrs._Ballack says,"can you add some vegetarian recipes, please? *puppy eyes*"
Babe says,"Marina, what do you do when you are bored?"
marina says,"there are lots of vegeterian recipes in greek cooking"
D._Ebrien says,"I bet she checks the boarwhen she's really bored Babe *g*"
marina says,"I watch tv or read"
Mrs._Ballack says,"usually, there are only a very few vegetarian dishes in greek restaurants *grmpf*"
D._Ebrien says,"hmm, I went to greece for two weeks a few years ago, my vegetarian friend had a lot of trouble finding good dishes :("
Mrs._Ballack says,"yep, when I was in greece years ago I had to eat chocolate bars *pukes*"
marina says,"thats why I want to do the book"
D._Ebrien says,"Marina, what's your favourite site in Athens?"
marina says,"because greek restaurants dont serve the kind of food we eat at home"
marina says,"my favorite place is Glyfada because it has a beach and good shopping"
D._Ebrien says,"Well, I meant in the city of Athens *g* I love the Acropolis and the market at its foot :)"
marina says,"so do I"
Katarina_Witt says,"you live in my hometown?"
Betazoid3 says,"Hi, guys! My first Marina chat! Yea!"
Mrs._Ballack says,"who lives in your home town?"
Katarina_Witt says,"you don't?"
marina says,"what?"
Katarina_Witt says,"I thought you did"
D._Ebrien says,"How's the restaurant running Marina?"
Mrs._Ballack says,"I'm in portugal right now"
marina says,"the restaurant is doing very well"
marina says,"lucky you Mrs. B"
Fred27 says,"Marina, at the last FED-CON, I spoke to Dirk Barthlomä. I told him about your last movie and gave him a letter with the info. In late May, Dirk was in LA, Did he call you?"
Babe says,"Marina, do you watch the Euro League?"
marina says,"no, he didnt call me and I had to pay $180 to get euro 2004 on tv"
Mrs._Ballack says,"someone tell me who goaled???"
marina says,"sweden"
Babe says,"Marina, since England lost, what team would you like to win the games?"
hoover says,"Does anyone know if scotland's got a team in the euro's"
marina says,"I get to see 31 games and England aren't out of it yet, but I suppose after them I would support Greece who won Saturday"
marina says,"Scotland didnt qualify"
Mrs._Ballack says,"okay, Marina: Holland or Germany? "
marina says,"Holland, sorry"
marina says,"sorry to all the non euros but soccer is a major thing for us"
Betazoid3 says,"I know, and I respect that."
Babe says,"yeah, obviously... ;)"
marina says,"feel free to change the topic"
D._Ebrien says,"Marina, what's the biggest cultural difference you've noticed between Britain and the US? (aside from soccer ;))"
Mriana says,"lol Marina, aren't you official a citizen of the States now? USA?"
marina says,"actually I'm dual"
marina says,"the Brits have a very different sense of humor which I miss"
Mriana says,"Dual? I'm not sure I understand because you were born in Britian right, but did not become a citizen of the US until now. Can you explain please?"
Betazoid3 says,"Marina, do you watch The Office? I love that show!"
D._Ebrien says,"*ggg* any embarrassing misunderstandings, brougt on my British humor that you remember of your early days in the US?"
marina says,"Yes I do . I love it"
Babe says,"Marina, what's your favorite sitcom? (American/ British)"
marina says,"well you know some words have different meanings which can get you in trouble"
Mriana says,"Marina, can you explain how you got dual citizenship? I don't understand. I think I missed something in school and I was born here! lol"
marina says,"Everybody loves Raymond "
marina says,"now when you become a us citizen you dont have to hand in your other passport"
Doree says,"Not only words can get you in trouble, but body language or symbols as well."
marina says,"hey Doree"
Mriana says,"So, you can stay a citizen of your Mother land if you wish now?"
marina says,"yes"
Mriana says,"I mean and be a US citizen too."
Mriana says,"Cool!"
marina says,"yes"
Doree says,"Hi, Marina!"
Mriana says,"I envy you Marina. Must be nice."
Betazoid3 says,"Marina, if you could choose any three people to be stranded on an island with (not counting animals), who would you choose?"
marina says,"you can always get in the shortest line"
marina says,"michael because i cant imagine life without him,and 2 ppl who would be good at living in the wild like the crocodile guy"
Doree says,"Marina, please forgive me if this has been asked already, but any news on the cookbook writing front? I know, I sound like a broken record, but . . . . ."
marina says,"go back abit youll find the answer . I am now typing for myself"
Doree says,"Congratulations on the typing!! You are a very fast learner."
Babe says,"congrats, Marina! ;)"
Jim says,"Whoa...how did that happen Marina? You're typist have to leave?"
marina says,"big clue I dont have a capital letter at the front of my name"
Babe says,"Want us to go slower for you? ;)"
Mriana says,"My younger son has Classic Dyslexia"
marina says,"It seems that i can type faster than i realised. just forgive the lack of punctuation."
marina says,"no you dont have to slow down"
Mriana says,"I sometimes mistype Marina's and my name Mriana too. Don't feel so bad, but then again, I have typing dyslexia. I type andit comes out wrong sometimes even backwards. lol"
marina says,"michael is dyslexic.reading gives him a headache"
Betazoid3 says,"Some of the smartest people I know are blond."
Jim says,"Is he able to read his music Marina?"
marina says,"i sometimes feel that theres a blonde in me struggling to get out"
D._Ebrien says,"Surrender to her Marina, we're allllll good ppl :)"
Mrs._Ballack says,"that's where the blonde streaks come from, Marina, hm? ;)"
marina says,"he doesnt read music. he learns everything by ear"
Betazoid3 says,"@Marina - LOL! I have lots of great suggestions to help Michael if he's interested. I'm a vision therapist too."
D._Ebrien says,"I watched the British IQ test btw. London had the lowest avergae IQ, black haired ppl had the lowest average IQ...and the woman who hadthe highest in the celebrity panel was the one who playsKristy in EastEnders...omens?"
St*rina_St*r says,"You mean Chrissie in EastEnders, right...?"
marina says,"he really isnt... he has suchn a full life anywaynthat he just doesnt have time for anything else"
D._Ebrien says,"Yes her, I lost interest in the character as soon as Marina said sh didn't get the job :p"
Frederika27 says,"Marina, did you get my last question concerning Dirk Bartholmä?"
marina says,"yes i answered it.. he didnt call me"
marina says,"i can tell you all now ....I was almost Chrissie in Eastenders...but it didnt work out"
St*rina_St*r says,"@Marina - bit of a boring question, I know, but how are all your pets doing?"
marina says,"We had to put Data to sleep before I went to London. He was riddled with cancer but the rest are fine"
Mrs._Ballack says,"how old was data?"
Doree says,"So sorry to hear about Data. That is one of the hardest things to do, but when it in the best interest of the animal, that's all you can do."
marina says,"about 14 ,not sure because he just turned up on the doorstep one day"
4Q says,"Marina, how do u feel about the route ST has taken? Meaning the fact that you were a part of the best that ever was."
Mriana says,"My aunt kept her dog alive even though he had cancer. She let him die natural, but gave him lots of love."
marina says,"to be honest i dont watch Ent..I find it too (fill in the blanks)"
Babe says,"Marina, how did your husband react when he saw you on tv as Troi??"
St*rina_St*r says,"can I fill in that blank with "un-captivating"? :-)"
marina says,"Data was in terrible pain and was not moving.. it was the kindest thing to do"
marina says,"Iwasve already troi when we met . he couldnt believe he was actually dating me"
D._Ebrien says,"Marina, of all the characters you played (and remember *sticking out my tongue*) which was most interesting to you? (please exclude Deanna and Laura Lee...to make it a little more difficult ;))"
Mriana says,"lol YOu do look different with the Deanna wig on. Why did they have you use your natural hair in the final Seasons? You didn't look like Deanna after that"
marina says,"I suppose that one of the most interesting was in the englishn tv movie One Last Chance where i played someone very close to myself ....A london Greek"
Mriana says,"I mean, you looked more like you do at cons than Marina in my opinion after the wig was gone. I liked the wig."
Doree says,"Marina, when you first started going to conventions, what was it like to see you face on tee shirts, poster, etc. all over the room and on the people attending?"
marina says,"I never used my natural hair.. it was always a wig"
Betazoid3 says,"Why do you think they changed the look of the wig so dramatically?"
marina says,"its very surreal to see your face plastered everywhere"
4Q says,"what is your true eye color?"
Babe says,"Marina, speaking of hair. what was the worst hair color you ever had?"
marina says,"I wanted troi to look less like a country and western singer"
Betazoid3 says,"So you had a hand in that decision, Marina?"
marina says,"i have hazel eyes"
marina says,"after st i cut mmy hair and dyed it red"
Jim says,"I remember a picture of you like that Marina, it brought out the green in your eyes."
Mriana says,"I thought hazel was sort of green. shows what I know."
Frederika27 says,"Yes, that was the color when you did Heaven Help Us, very nice colore indeed! VErly flattering."
Babe says,"Marina, ever had blond hair? if so, what were the reactions? ;)"
marina says,"as the years progressed i was able to have more input"
marina says,"my eyes do have some green"
Katarina_Witt says,"Germany hopes so!!! :(("
Mriana says,"Could I ask you a question about Gates and the year of different shades of blonde and red hair colouring?"
4Q says,"Gates looked fantastic blonde, in First Contact"
marina says,"Iwas blonde in a play once .. it was fun"
Betazoid3 says,"Loot!"
marina says,"with Gates it's all about te hair. lol"
Doree says,"@Marina - of all of the merchandise made with your image on it, what would you have liked to have had your image on that they didn't make?"
4Q says,"Marina, have u ever been to Wimbeldon?"
marina says,"I caqn't thinknof anything that doesnt have my likeness"
Mriana says,"Yes it is with her isn't it. You and she must hear that question a lot. lol"
marina says,"I used to skip school and go to wimbledon every summer and I've also been back as an adult"
St*rina_St*r says,"Marina, have you ever been to anywhere in Bedfordshire? (Dull, isn't it?)"
marina says,"M you're right"
marina says,"no I have'nt"
D._Ebrien says,"Marina, do you have highlights in your hair? And how are your moodswings recently?"
Betazoid3 says,"Marina, do you still read tarot cards, and if so, are you good at it?"
Jim says,"Marina-ever thought about doing a western?"
marina says,"D.Eb?excuse me?????"
4Q says,"Marina, if you could take one thing away that you've learned from ST, what would it be?"
Frederika27 says,"Marina, last time we talked about getting together at your restuarant. Íis that still a possibility? I would like to come, but I will only be in the US between 13 August and 7 September, which is the time you will be in Athens, I think."
marina says,"no i dont red the tarot anymore .I was never very good at it"
marina says,"I dont ride"
D._Ebrien says,"I saw a picture of you at the Expo where it looked like you had two highlights in your hair? And you said at the last chat that Michael thought you wer the moodswing-queen *g* Of course, I'm just getting myself into trouble, but Ilike it that way"
marina says,"yes i'll be at the olympics"
Mriana says,"Hey Marina, can I tell you something funny concerning me at Micheal Dorn's con?"
Doree says,"Marina, if you could pick three places to visit in the U.S. that you haven't seen yet, what would they be?"
marina says,"please"
marina says,"doree i think ive been everywhere ...it certainly feels like it"
Doree says,"I think you're right."
marina says,"please tell me about Dornie"
Mriana says,"Well, I went to his con with the intent to ask him one question. I had some friends dare me. I do like him a lot, but when it came to asking him "Will you marry me?" during the autograph signing I chickened out and could hardly talk. lol that is so terrible." (Mon 4:48pm)
hoover says,"Marina how did you like vulcan?"
marina says,"vulcan is the smallest town i've ever been to...1800ppl"
Mriana says,"When I say you, I couldn't help but have a brief conversation with you during the autograph signing."
St*rina_St*r says,"@Marina, do you remember someone at London Expo (on the Saturday) with a top like one of Deanna's "spacesuits", who came back later for a 2nd autographed picture but had to wait for it [won't say why!!] ...? If so, that was me! If not, I understand you can't remember every single person you meet...:-)"
D._Ebrien says,"Marina, you're not going to give any news on the moodswings? *pouts* But I'm so curios..."
marina says,"yes I do remember.. HI!"
marina says,"let's just put it down to raging hormones"
one_penny_for_your_thoughts says,"whoops, got kicked out"
Betazoid3 says,"Got booted off."
marina says,"we all did"
Mriana says,"Looks like everyone got the boot"
marina says,"I thought i was th only one with bad computer Karma"
Frederika says,"Marina, may I ask, what you were doing last week as to miss your chat?"
D._Destiny says,"Marina, how do you deal with offensive 'fan' mail? Burn it? *g*"
marina says,"I wasn't doing anything, EMed. had tech difficulties"
St*rina_St*r says,"Question for everyone: have any of you heard of a band called Cosmic Rough Riders (apart from when I've mentioned them)? They were touring in America recently."
Frederika says,"Yes, Marina that is bad computer karma!"
marina says,"I ignore anything offensive... life is too short to deal with idiots"
marina says,"no, never heard of them "
D._Destiny says,"Nice motto *g*"
one_penny_for_your_thoughts says,"and how long did it take you to think like that?"
Doll says,"good thinking, marina"
Frederika says,"BTW, Marina, I talked to Nichelle Nicoles at FED-CON, she had some really lovely words to say about you. She called you a really brave girl!"
D._Destiny says,"Marina, the Gargoyles first season will be coming out near the end of this year, do you know of any special features?"
marina says,"i've always been that way. I was never concerned withppl saying negative things about me. Ask my mom"
one_penny_for_your_thoughts says,"good for you ;)"
Frederika says,"Nichelle spoke very highly of you! You and her newest movie with Ice Cub!"
marina says,"that was very sweet of niche;lle .I love her too"
marina says,"me too"
marina says,"i dont know anything about Gargoyles"
St*rina_St*r says,"@Marina: that's better than being over-concerned with negative things others say about you, to an extent where you @ssume all compliments are sarcastic and all whispering behind your back is insulting you (!) [*speaks from experience*]"
marina says,"see you doree"
Doree says,"See ya later!"
Frederika says,"@Mrina, I am too. When I interviewed Nichelle, it was one of the few times we didn't talk about Star Trek! Did you know she had a Bambi Award, which is much like an Oscar for television here in Germany? Very cool, this is!"
marina says,"my feeling is "I'm glad you find me so fascinating that you have to talk about me""
Frederika says,"Actually, Marina, we do spend a lot of time on our own personal problems!! We just use you to help solve them and to become a little more braver in dealing with life. You have that effect on people."
marina says,"good for nichelle"
D._Destiny says,"okay, 11 pm here and my girlfriend's getting impatient. Marina take care, and goodluck with untiring :)"
marina says,"that's very kind of you Fred"
marina says,"Bye D DEst"
St*rina_St*r says,"@Marina: I heard recently that EastEnders is back on American TV now. Of course that doesn't affect me here in England, but I just wondered if you knew about this."
marina says,"I hadnt heard but i hope it is back on"
Frederika says,"Thank you, Marina."
islander says,"Speqaking of jonathan...Marina did u see him in London?"
marina says,"Yes i did at a screening of TBirds and I had dinner with Genie"
islander says,"Ooo how is it?"
St*rina_St*r says,"@Marina (again!): talking of EastEnders, do you have a favourite character in it?"
marina says,"It's really good"
Doll says,"Marina, how does it feel to have so many fans? Is it overwhelming at times?"
marina says,"I like Kat"
Frederika says,"I know that you can't say anything about T-birds, but was it good and can I send my kids to it?"
marina says,"I'm always amazed at my fans . They're so loving and loyal"
marina says,"It's definitely a kids movie"
St*rina_St*r says,"Do the Thunderbirds actors have strings like the puppets? (lol!)"
Betazoid3 says,"Marina, I have to run now to go teach creative writing class, but I have one last question: You don't hold it against me that I used to be a lead writer for "Imzadi the Official Marina Sirtis Newsletter" do you?"
marina says,"Ha ha no. Theyre real ppl"
marina says,"betazoid3 .. never"
marina says,"ok my brain has now officially fried with all the typing. Will have another chat vefore I go, to london in july. peace"