Tips for young hopefuls and good and bad TV
Hannah Watson: Do you have any advice for young hopefuls?
Michelle: There's actually a lot of advice that I like to give to young hopefuls, or hopefuls of any age. I always like to say that even though you may be attracted by the more glamorous aspects of Hollywood, it doesn't happen overnight. There's a lot of hard work that goes into being a good actress. People do not just wake up and think, "I want to be on TV today."
You have to truly believe in your goals, and really fight for what you love. There's also many sacrifices that one has to make. Sometimes, it is a choice of meeting with a director, or hanging out with your friends. For me, that choice has always been meeting with the director. This line of work takes a lot of determination, especially because there is a lot of rejection in this business. But if you truly want to do this, with every fibre of your being, then just remember, it's all about hard work.
Doug: Name one TV program you would never star in?
Michelle: I never liked to say if there is a particular programme, or a particular magazine I don't like to read because either one of my friends likes that programme or magazine, or one of you do. We each have our reasons for not liking or liking something. I'm always open minded to new shows, books, and magazines, but it is important to remember, that we each have our own opinions, and they differ at times. And that is absolutely okay.
Becky Forryan: What TV program or film would you like to star in the near future?
Michelle: Well, Buffy is definitely very demanding. When the season is over, I'm looking forward to doing a movie because I love working. It's not a job to me. It's more like a hobby. Something I love to do, and have fun doing. But if I have to say, I'd like to guest star on shows like The West Wing and Will and Grace. Maybe even host a talk show one day. You never know what the future holds. I like to leave things up to chance. And if fate leads me to one area, then I will go to that area gladly.
