This Chat took place at the Pasadena Convention Center as part of Creation Entertainment's 10th anniversary celebration of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

STAR TREK: CONTINUUM Host:

Your host for today's chats is Guy Vardaman, Producer of STAR TREK: CONTINUUM.

Our first guest today is Marina Sirtis, "Commander Deanna Troi".

We are delighted to have you here with us today!

Fred:

What happened to the romance between Worf and Deanna Troi ?

Marina Sirtis:

He's now having a relationship with Dax on DS9 and she is welcome to him. :-)

Irene:

Have you found that you've learned things from the Character Troi and have incorporated them into your personal life?

Marina Sirtis:

I've learned to be a tad more patient and less abrasive. Michael Dorn may disagree.

Rod-San Mateo:

Hello Marina, I've heard that Patrick Stewart was involved in different live stage plays that included cast members from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Did you take part as
well? Does this production still exist?

Marina Sirtis:

The play that Patrick did with some of the cast was Every Good Boy Deserves Favor. I have renamed The Play Marina's Not In.

Patrick is too busy now to continue that project.

Paul MacDonald:

Why do you think men find Troy so sexy?

Marina Sirtis:

They do?

Who knew?

Maybe you should ask some of the men on the chat line.

Kevin James:

Do you have any other projects beside Star Trek in the works?

Marina Sirtis:

I just finished a movie in Scotland called Gadgetman which should be out on American cable next year. I get to play an evil villain.

Typecast again.

Paul:

Marina,Does Troy get more screen time then she did in the last movie?

Marina Sirtis:

I think so. The scenes I'm involved in are certainly different to the Troi we have seen in the past.

I'm much happier with this movie than the last one.

Wrynn:

Hello Mairina, did you enjoy filming "First Contact"?

Marina Sirtis:

Big hint. Spell the guest's name right. Otherwise she gets really pissed off...

Apart from two weeks of night shoots in the LA National Forest where we froze to death the rest was really fun. It was great to work with my best friends again.

Irene:

How do you deal with the fame of being in Star Trek and all the recognition it

brings?

Marina Sirtis:

Fortunately I'm not as recognizable out of the hair so I do actually lead quite a normal life. As long as I don't speak I'm okay.

Andy:

Marina, What do you mean by saying, "Out of the hair".

Marina Sirtis:

I wore a wig on the show. My hair isn't nearly as long and luscious.

Wrynn:

Marina, are there any other Betazoids besides Troi?

Marina Sirtis:

Where have you been for the last 9 years? In a cave?

Remember Lwaxana Troi, my mother?

What was she? Chopped liver?

Matthew Picard:

Marina could you name three words that described your experience with the next

generation?

Marina Sirtis:

Is that your real name?

The three words I would use are fun, fulfilling, and life-changing. (I know that's cheating, but I was out late last night and its early).

Jack - Claremont:

Hi Marina, where are you from originally?

Marina Sirtis:

I'm from London, England.

Sam:

Are you dating anyone?

Marina Sirtis:

Sam, I hate to tell you this but I'm married.

And I'm not dating anyone.

Rob Howe:

Hi, will you be at the world premiere tomorrow at the Mann's Chinese theater?

Marina Sirtis:

Are you kidding? Wild horses and a hundred Klingons couldn't keep me away.

John:

Are you always this feisty?

Marina Sirtis:

I don't know what you mean.

Spurlock:

Hi, if you don't mind me asking what do you do when you are not filming?

Marina Sirtis:

I'm looking for another film.

Wrynn:

Marina: What is your favorite part of "First Contact"?

Marina Sirtis:

I get to be involved in the comedy this time so I'm thrilled with that.

Irene:

Marina, by the end of the Television run of the series I noticed you seemed far prettier than from the beginning , 10 years ago. Do you have a secret? Giggles, please tell
me!

Marina Sirtis:

One of the main reasons I looked different was that I had lost a lot of weight. Also, we improved on the hair and I had a fantastic make up artist.

Samuel Spurlock:

Hi Marina, Will you be coming to England in December for the Wembley show

Marina Sirtis:

Yes I'll be there. I don't know which day though.

Paul:

Would you like to do another TV series?

Marina Sirtis:

I would love to do another TV series. The only proviso is that it be as good as Star Trek.

Emet_Leah:

Knowing, more or less what your former "shipmates" feel, about the Next Generation Series, tell me...do you all believe that it was a mistake to change the format of the
show from TV to BIG SCREEN?

Marina Sirtis:

That was a decision that was made by the studio executives. We will see after First Contact comes out whether the fans will except Next Generation on the big screen.

Don:

How do you feel about Odo being Deanna's stepfather?

Marina Sirtis:

He is? When did that happen? Oops...gave the game away. I'm not sitting glued to my TV watching DS9.

Jay:

Are you going to be making any guest appearances on Star Trek: Deep Space 9 or Star Trek: Voyager?

Marina Sirtis:

After that last question and answer, what do you think?

James:

Marina, is there anything you regret about becoming a part of the Star Trek universe?

The type-casting, ect...?

Marina Sirtis:

Absolutely nothing. I think this cast has proved by the fact that we have all gone onto work on other projects that there is life after Star Trek. It has been a totally positive
experience.

Wrynn:

Marina: Why did they decide to let you be involved in comedy this time?

Marina Sirtis:

I have no idea.

Maybe they wanted some of the real Marina to finally materialize in Troi.

Hello:

How did you feel that Whoopi Goldberg had the largest female role in Generations?

Marina Sirtis:

She's Whoopi Goldberg. Its just amazing that she wanted to be involved in Star Trek as much as she did.

Paul:

Would you be interested in Battle Ground Earth being shot in Toronto? As a new series?

Marina Sirtis:

Majel hasn't mentioned any involvement for me. I have had a lot of trouble with Canadian immigration in the past. I get really nervous going up there.

Don:

What is your opinion on the way Star Trek and the Internet are interacting?

Marina Sirtis:

The rumors and information spread much faster now. Doesn't necessarily means its always true. My advice would be read with a pinch of salt.

Doodle:

What do you miss most about the series? What do you miss least?

Marina Sirtis:

I miss my fellow cast members the most. I miss getting up at 4:30 am the least.

Jack:

You mentioned earlier that you were married, is your husband an actor also?

Marina Sirtis:

No my husband is a musician. His name is Michael Lamper.

Andy:

What kind of trouble have you had with Canadian immigration.

Marina Sirtis:

Who are you and why do you want to know that?

I'm not answering that just in case you work with Canadian immigration.

Barry Weir:

Do you feel that Paramount squeezes too much money out of us fans on merchandising and silly gimmicks?

Marina Sirtis:

So is anyone dragging you to the store and making you take your credit card out of your wallet? There are some wonderful products with my face on them which I would
urge you to buy. The rest of the cast - well they ain't so great. :-)

Jay:

Do you still keep in touch with your "crewmates" when not filming?

Marina Sirtis:

We became best friends very quickly. Consequently the only thing different about working together is that we see each other all the time.

Iain:

Can I have your autograph?

Marina Sirtis:

Anyone wanting an autograph can write to me care of Paramount Pictures.

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Marina Sirtis:

Put Star Trek on the envelope somewhere. They have short memories over there.

Ben:

What's your favorite episode of Star Trek?

Marina Sirtis:

I like the episodes I'm in the most.

David Coley":

Did you prefer the stronger Troi of the later years or the cosmic Troi of the first couple of Seasons?

Marina Sirtis:

I will let you figure that one out yourselves by reading my previous answers.

Mystic:

A lot of the actors from the original series have come out with tell-alls. Do you have any plans on writing a book?

Marina Sirtis:

None of us could get a publishing deal because we only have nice things to say about each other.

Barry Weir:

Do you ever miss life here in London, now that you live in the states?

Marina Sirtis:

I was in London recently and I must admit I get very nostalgic for it. The thing I miss the most is football (soccer).

And Spurs weren't doing very well when I was there so I was depressed.

Paul:

Is this really Marina Sirtis?

Marina Sirtis:

Yes it is. You are confused aren't you because I'm not as sweet as Troi.

James S.:

What's your biggest regret in life?

Marina Sirtis:

I don't believe in regrets.

Paul:

How is Mr. Frakes as a director? There are rumors of tension on the set.

Marina Sirtis:

This proves my point about rumors. There was not tension on the set. Never has been tension on the set. Jonathan was always a favorite director. On First Contact we
would have walked over hot coals for him because we wanted to make the best movie possible.

Marina:

Hi, would you be interested on performing in a musical again (or any other theatre play)and which would it be? Greetings from Germany :)

Marina Sirtis:

Hi Marina. Did you see Rocky Horror? I'd love to be in a musical again. However, Brent is such a good singer that I've been intimidated into not singing as much.

Elim:

Do you have any pets?

Marina Sirtis:

Yes. I have a dog and six cats.

And the dog is in charge despite the fact that the cats are twice as big as he is.

Ken:

Do you see yourself as a role model? Do you like that?

Marina Sirtis:

I think being involved in a show like Star Trek does carry a certain responsibility. A lot to do with the way the character was portrayed was in the writing. But I do try to
make sure that I live my life in a way that the young people who watch the show do not necessarily find fault with it. I think that makes sense.

Barry Weir:

Yesterday's soccer results: Spurs won, Arsenal lost :-)

Marina Sirtis:

Yes!!! On that note I'm going to go now. I'm happy. Maybe if I had learned this sooner I wouldn't have been quite as devilish.

Jack:

This is really cool, thanks for taking time to answer our questions!

STAR TREK: CONTINUUM Host:

Thank you very much, Marina, for taking the time to visit with us this morning.

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