from TalkCity.com Transcript from April 17, 1998 Talk City Presents Will Freidle Star of the ABC sitcom, Boy Meets World, Will Friedle is also acting in the Walt Disney World Movie, Sunday, April 19 on ABC, My Date With The President's Daughter. Speaker: Talk City Presents in association Speaker: with BoxTop Live (tm) Speaker: Welcomes You to Tonights Feature Presentation Speaker: Tonight we welcome Will Friedle Speaker: Will, welcome to Talk City!
Questions: mysterygirl says: Will, Welcome to Talk City! How do you manage to juggle school and acting?
WillFriedle: I've actually put school on hold for a couple of years while I'm doing the show, and when the show is finished, I'll go back to college. I'll be studying archaeology, with the goal of getting my Ph.D.
Questions: shelly1 says: Will, I have so many questions for you, I don't know where to begin. I think you are the greatest.
WillFriedle: Thank you, shelly! :-)
Questions: latenight says : Has your family always been supportive of your career decision?
WillFriedle: My family in the beginning thought it would be best if I didn't act, but they realized it was something that I love, so they support me 100%!
Questions: kittcar says: Will, how was it growing up in a family of three boys, with you being the youngest?
WillFriedle: I loved growing up in a family of all boys, and even with my two older brothers, my father AND our two male cats, my mother still ran the show!
Questions: jan1 says: Will, watched your show the other night. You are a cutey! What's in your future as far as movies?
WillFriedle: Right now I have a movie coming up on Sunday, called My Date With The President's Daughter.. after that I think I'm going to take a little time off!
Questions: knightrider says: Tell us about the new movie you're in, My Date with the Presidents Daughter, what was it like to make that?
WillFriedle: It was a lot of fun! We shot for a month on location in Toronto, and it's a coming-of-age-story about an average teenage boy trying to find out who he really is. :-)
Questions: shelly1 says: I read that you went to the Netherlands. Did you have fun? Do you have any plans to travel abroad again? If so, where?
WillFriedle: Yes, I went to Amsterdam, and I go every year. I'm planning to go back again this summer. It's my favorite city in the world!
Questions: ton says: Will where is your favourite place to travel?
WillFriedle: I've been pretty much all over Europe; to Japan, and all over the United States and Canada.
Questions: cheerleader5 says: do you play sports?
WillFriedle: I played football in high school. Now I'm trying to make the professional air hockey circuit! ;-)
Questions: soccer25 says: Will, I have an interest in the theatre and acting. What advice do you have to someone who wants to someday pursue a career in acting?
WillFriedle: I have two pieces of advice: First, never give up - follow your dream. The second is to have something you love just as much to do if for some reason acting does not work. For me, it's archaeology.
Questions: shelly1 says: What do you like best about working on Boy Meets World?
WillFriedle: My favorite thing about the show is the people that I work with. We're one big family!
Questions: daff says: Will, would you like to come to my prom? hehe, just kidding... What is your most thrilling moment in acting?
WillFriedle: My most thrilling moment was the first time I did Boy Meets World, and heard the audience laughing!
Questions: soda34 says: Do u like your character u play?
WillFriedle: I love Eric as a character! He's so goofy, that I can have so much fun playing him. For example, there was the time that Eric stapled himself to a wall! That's goofy!
Questions: coolgirl1557 says: What is your favorite episode
WillFriedle: Good question coolgirl! My favorite episode was the Halloween episode, starring Candice Cameron! She played a witch, and we all just had so much fun taping that it really showed when it aired!
Questions: tane says: ask Will what he does to keep his hair looking so great through the entire show...I love his hair
WillFriedle: It takes two or three hair people to keep it out of my face!
Questions: cleopatra says: Will, how did you get interested in archaeology?
WillFriedle: cleopatra, that's also the name of my cat! My interest in archaeology started when I was very young, when I would read mythology. I would want to be able to prove whether the story was true or not. I'm interested in all areas of archaeology - I'm a huge history buff!
Questions: justagirl says: Will, where do you see yourself ten years from now?
WillFriedle: Probably in school Good question!
Questions: cj1 says: what r your hobbies?
WillFriedle: I enjoy reading, writing, and sleeping! I read mostly non-fiction history books. :-)
Questions: jtwentworth says: Do you find your personal time limited more now that you are doing bigger things?
WillFriedle: Yes, but we still have the time to do what we like.
Questions: smoke^ says: What is a typical day in your life?
WillFriedle: When I'm working, I get up about 10:00, and work from 10:30 to do some writing, then go to sleep.
Questions: bubbles says: how did you get into acting
WillFriedle: I started acting in Connecticut when I was ten, and my whole life I've been the class clown, and I've always loved trying to make people laugh. I'm not as comfortable with drama.
Questions: cheerleader5 says: do people freak when they see you?
WillFriedle: It depends on where I am, but not usually. If I'm going to a place with a lot of kids, I usually just wear a baseball cap. :-)
Questions: kasie says: Is it fun working with Ben Savage?
WillFriedle: I love working with Ben! He's the closest thing I'll ever have to a little brother. We try to hang out as much as we can together.
Questions: ultraviolet says: Will, what's the funniest thing that's ever happend on the show set?
WillFriedle: The best times we ever have are when we're shooting, and we can't stop laughing. The directors and producers hate it, but we have a great time!
Questions: andromeda says: Was there a big difference in moving from Connecticut to Los Angeles? Do you still keep in touch with friends from home?
WillFriedle: Yes, there's a huge difference! I went from a small town to a big city, from living with my parents to living on my own. I try to keep in touch with all of my friends back home!
Questions: tane says: what's your fav. music? group?
WillFriedle: I have a very eclectic taste in music! Right now I'm going through a big Fleetwood Mack phase! I also like older bands like Sugar, and I like to write, read and drive to classical music!
Questions: kerplunk says: Do you think an aspiring actor like myself(i'm 15) has a chance? Is there anywhere I can go to get discovered?
WillFriedle: I think absolutely everybody has a chance! If you just keep acting in school, then take the next steps from there, like college and then maybe acting school. I couldn't say, apart from that, where would be a good place to be discovered!
Questions: coolgirl1557 says: Could you give me some ideas on how I can raise money for cancer because you are such an influence???? I need to raise money becuase it is such and important in our society?????
WillFriedle: One way would be to call the different television studios and ask them to donate scripts and small props, and hold an auction! Another way would be to hold bake sales and car washes! And keep up the good work - I'm interested in raising money for cancer research as well!
Questions: gator_girl says: I just got through watching Boy Meets World and I loved it! Keep up the good work and I'll be watching your movie Sunday.: o)
Questions: leocrazed says: How much longer do you think Boy Meets World will last?
WillFriedle: Thank you very much gator_girl! :-)
WillFriedle: We really don't know; we do one year, and then wait to see if we're going to do another one, so we're really playing it all by ear. I'd like it to last 150 years!
Questions: dynomite says: of all the roles that you have had thus far, which one has been the most challanging and why?
WillFriedle: The most challenging role I ever had was actually in an animated feature, because I had to act using only my voice!
Questions: me1 says: will, I saw you on mtv this week, how was that?
WillFriedle: It was a lot of fun! Carson Daly is a very nice guy! And it was interesting being on live television for a straight half hour!
Questions: tobias13 says: How long does it take to actually film one episode?
WillFriedle: It takes one week. We work from Friday to Thursday on one episode. Friday we do something called a table read, where we all sit around and read our respective parts, Monday and Tuesday it's two days of rehearsal, then Wednesday is a with-camera rehearsal and pre-taping some of the scenes. And Thursday we shoot in front of a live audience.
Questions: basketballgirl says: do you have a favorite pro sports team?
WillFriedle: My favorite pro sports team is the New England Patriots! :-)
Questions: sweetpeann says: did you get into a lot of trouble when you were a kid ?
WillFriedle: No! :-) Actually, to me the worst thing I could ever have done would have been to disappoint my parents. That was worse than any punishment!
Questions: topanga says: If you could have one wish what would it be??
WillFriedle: I would wish for a thousand more wishes!
Questions: chiklett says: WILL: I love Fleetwood Mack! Especially the song "landslide"! What is your Fav. Song by them?
WillFriedle: I love Landslide too, and I love the new album, but I don't think I could pick just one song - maybe Rhianna.
Questions: sparkle says: what is the best book you ever read?
WillFriedle: It's definitely The Catcher In the Rye, by J.D. Salinger. Going into New York city when I was 14-15 years old, I felt like I was Holden Caulfield.
Questions: regal_beagle says: why do you think Boy Meets World attracts all age groups?
WillFriedle: I think it attracts all age groups because no matter what age you are, it's nice to see a show with such a positive message.
Questions: hippie_girl_12 says: what was your first acting job?
WillFriedle: My first acting job was a commercial for CBS, about the dangers of kids and guns.
Questions: tobias13 says: If there was one thing you could keep from the set of Boy Meets World, what would you keep?
WillFriedle: I think the one thing I would keep (tough question!) would be probably the fish tank from the apartment! The fish are actually fake fish, on sticks!
Questions: cryptic says: What do you consider as the highlight of your career so far?
WillFriedle: I think Boy Meets World is probably the highlight so far!
Questions: rock107 says: What's Danielle Fishel really like?
WillFriedle: Danielle is a very sweet girl, who is like my little sister. So don't make me come find you! ;-)
Questions: lloopp says: Does your brother play on a show on nick?
WillFriedle: Neither of my brothers are actors. One is a stockbroker in New York city, and the other just finished teaching English for two years in Japan, and is now rock climbing in Nepal.
Questions: sugar_t says: do you have any bad habits? (drinking, smoking, etc.) it's ok I'm 21 is that old enough to know?
WillFriedle: I bite my nails. ;-)
Questions: dynomite says: have you ever turned down a role because youknew your family wouldn't approve?
WillFriedle: No, I haven't yet. I've been lucky in that I haven't had to do that. But normally I probably wouldn't approve if my family didn't approve.
Questions: soda34 says: are u best freinds with anyone on the show?
WillFriedle: I'm good friends with everyone on the show, but my best friend is on Step By Step. His name is Jason Marsden.
Questions: tobias13 says: What do you think about all this "internet" and this chat stuff?
WillFriedle: I love the internet! For research it's good! But I don't think that people should rely solely on the internet for communication. Just because you can talk to somebody from Japan, doesn't mean you shouldn't still go there!
Questions: knockout says: whats the most important thing to you?
WillFriedle: My family, always. :-)
Questions: duke1 says: Will what is your greatest fear? Hights, narrow rooms, the dentist ? :-)
WillFriedle: I really don't like heights, but I'm slowly conquering that fear!
Questions: kerplunk says: What's your favorite brand of clothing and why?
WillFriedle: I love Armani Exchange - it just seems to fit me well. :-)
Questions: annanas says: What's your favorite color?
WillFriedle: I think my favorite color is probably green.
Questions: bt says: What was the greatest obstacle you have had to over come so far?
WillFriedle: The fear of moving so far away from my family. Recently though, I've managed to see them about five or six times a year. It's still not enough.. but getting there. -)
Questions: barbie3 says: i saw u in las vegas awhile ago, did u have fun there?
WillFriedle: I did, but I think I'm going to stay away from that place from now on! You always leave with less money than you came with. :-)
Questions: dynomite says: if you could work with any actor dead or alive, who would it be and why?
WillFriedle: I would work with Marilyn Monroe, just to talk with her! I would love to have been in Some Like It Hot!
Questions: gamegirl says: what is your favorite tv show
WillFriedle: I think my favorite TV show will always be M*A*S*H*. I love Allen Alda - he's brilliant.
Questions: cartman852 says: Do you like SouthPark????
WillFriedle: I want my cheesy poofs! ;-)
Questions: orca says: Who is your favourite comdeic actor/actress? Do you think that you may have a chance to work with them in the future?
WillFriedle: Steve Martin and Albert Brooks are my favorite comedic actors, and I would love to work with one of them!
Questions: chestnutt says: What is it like working with Matthew Lawrence
WillFriedle: Matt's a good guy! He and I became pretty close this year on the set. He's definitely a good friend. :-)
Questions: sweetpeann says: i'm watching your show right now and i was wondering if you like to watch yourself on tv ?
WillFriedle: It is on, right now, where I am! Normally I try to watch the show, but I find I may not always be in on Fridays. I'm very critical of my performances. I've never actually seen myself and thought I was any good! :-)
Questions: zack- says: Are you pleased how your character has developed over the years?
WillFriedle: Yes, I am! I think that next year I would like Eric to be a little smarter, and maybe concentrate a little harder on school.
Questions: tobias13 says: This is an interesting question . . . How do you pronounce your last name?
WillFriedle: Freh-dell - just that way. :-)
Questions: cryptic says: Does your new movie have a website that you know of?
WillFriedle: Good question! I'm not sure! Maybe if you went to the ABC website and found the Wonderful World of Disney, there may be something on it there. Just look for My Date With The President's Daughter.
Questions: sarafae says: How long did your movie My Date with the Presidents Daugher take to film, and was it all done on location in Washington?
WillFriedle: It took about a month and a half, and it was shot on location in Toronto. It seems that Toronto can look like any city in the world. :-)
Questions: bt says: did you get to meet Pres Clinton while making the movie? Does he have a cameo?
WillFriedle: No! I'm hoping for some reason that he'll watch this, and invite me to the White House - even though I know he won't. :-)
Questions: regal_beagle says: what do you look for in someone--friend-wise and relationship-wise?
WillFriedle: I look for someone I can trust, and who makes me laugh. I also have to be able to hold a somewhat intellectual conversation with them.
Questions: annanas says: When was your last vacation and what did you do then?
WillFriedle: My last real vacation was last year when I lived in Amsterdam for two months, and I did lots of writing. The whole pulse of the city attracts me, and the people I've met there - everyone is just so friendly.
Questions: zack- says: Why was your hair cut much shorter this season?
WillFriedle: They made me cut my hair in the beginning of the year, but now it's long again.
Questions: tobias13 says: Have you ever played an instrument? (I play trumpet!)
WillFriedle: I have. When I was growing up, I'd switch instruments about every 10 days! So I've played the trumpet, drums, piano and guitar - but none of them well! :-)
Questions: dolly says: dolly says: Do you love animals
WillFriedle: I love animals, and I have my little kitty-cat cleopatra!
Questions: jammingirl121 says: Do you read all your Fan mail??
WillFriedle: I used to, but then there just got to be too much. So I still try to read and answer as much as I can.
Questions: latenight says: are any of your works published or in the process?
WillFriedle: None of my writing has been published yet, and that's probably because I'm too scared to let anyone read it! My writing is more or less just for my state of mind - my computer is kind of like my shrink, and I write everything out. :-)
Questions: sarafae says: Are you happy with the performance you gave in My Date With the Presidents daughter? Or are you hard on yourself about your acting?
WillFriedle: I'm never happy with the performances that I give! As a comedic actor, whenever I see something that I've done, I always find three or four beats that I've missed, where I could have gotten another laugh.
Questions: ari says: would you ever consider directing, or something other than acting
WillFriedle: I would love to write some scripts. I don't want to direct though, because I would just get far too frustrated!
Questions: dynomite says: I love you Boy Meets World. However, i really would like to see you on the big screen, when can i?
WillFriedle: Maybe sometime in the future, but for now I'm just taking my time. If the right role came along, I'd be interested!
Questions: kerplunk says: What do you like about yourself most? Physically and mentally.
WillFriedle: The thing I like most about myself physically is my... um.. toes. I don't know! Mentally, I love telling stories, and I've been lucky to be able to come up with some pretty good story ideas. :-)
Questions: cherry says: How old are you? And where are you from?
WillFriedle: I'm 21 years old, and I'm from Connecticut.
Questions: annanas says: Do you know when or if BoyMeetsWorld will come to Sweden?
WillFriedle: I don't know - when will you be coming here? :-) If I make it to Sweden this year, I'll come stay with your family (I don't have enough money for a hotel) ;-)
Questions: lilac says: What would you say is the most challenging aspect of your work?
WillFriedle: These are good questions! The most challenging aspect of my work would be to keep a character that's been on for five years fresh. People get bored very quickly.
Questions: tomeca says: Do you have a website we could visit to read more about you? What's the address?
WillFriedle: Boy Meets World has a website, I believe - and I might have one too, but I'm not sure. But you can write to me c/o ABC - 2040 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles California.
Questions: leocrazed says: Will, you and Leo are my all time fave guys. Have you two evr met?
WillFriedle: No, I've never met Leonardo Di Caprio, but I would love to, just to tell him how much I admire his work!
Questions: cutelilrat says: are you surprised at the popularity of Boy Meets World?
WillFriedle: I'm very surprised! But I'm happy that everybody likes it!
Questions: Speaker says: Will, it's been our pleasure to have you with us tonight. Would you like to add anything that we weren't able to get to tonight?
WillFriedle: I would just like to thank everybody for watching the show, and tell you all that I really appreciate that, and to watch My Date With The Presidents Daughter Sunday night on ABC at 7 pm, 6 pm Central. :-)
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