David and Gillian Shipper & Snogger Quotes
David’s Quotes
"Téa and I--my wife--just had a little party in our new house, and it's my first party that I've ever given really in my life, and Gillian came. I invited Gillian and she came. And when she came, I said, you know, this is really screwed up because I can't, any longer, say that we don't socialize." Duchovny, David. Interview. Charlie Rose. PBS 18 June 1998.
Q: Can you remember being naked in Gillian Anderson's trailer? [referring, I think, to a GA interview where she said she'd seen David naked in her trailer and he was in 'good shape.'] A: "I'd mixed up the trailers. I thought it was mine, I went in and stripped down. Gillian was more shocked than I was." Loessl, Ulrich. "Mr. X." German GQ Oct. 1998.
RS: Were you aware of Fox's reluctance to casting Gillian?
DD: That's overblown. You look at Gillian, she's a beautiful woman. And how
often do you see Scully in a bathing suit? Gillian's not 6 feet tall and
doesn't have what's-her-face's tits, but she's got as nice face as any of them.
(Rolling Stone, '95)
Howard Stern: Are you…Now, you don't like Gillian Anderson, the woman you work with...
David Duchovny: I do!
Howard Stern: No, you have made statements in the past-
David Duchovny: I have never!
Howard Stern: And your relationship with her is somewhat strained?
Robin: Strained? Or strange?
Howard Stern: Strained. Let me read it to you.
David Duchovny: No, it's not.
Howard Stern: "Our relationship is odd. It's completely fabricated. When work is over. She is the last person I want to see."
David Duchovny: That not only extends to her, but when work is over, I don't want to see anyone from work.
Howard Stern: What about her contract?
David Duchovny: Do you and Robin socialize after the show?
Howard Stern: Very rarely.
David Duchovny: I'm sorry.
Howard Stern: I would like to see her, she doesn't want to see me. So, you are telling me that you do like Gillian Anderson.
David Duchovny: I do like Gillian Anderson.
"Gillian has beautiful eyes," Duchovny says. "Her eyes anchor me to the scene. They're big and they're blue and they're wet. And the top of her nose goes up and down when she talks. Her nose is a good actor."
Q: Do you get along well with Gillian Anderson?
DD: Yes!! Isn't that visible?? ;-)
(I believe David was a little tired of this question, LOL!)
Q: With whom do you get along best on the X-Files set?
DD: Gillian most likely; we spend a lot of time together.
DD on Mulder being “naked” with Scully.
"She's in the pod naked, then she's in my coat and then I'm hoisting her up on my back," he explains. "I love those moments where we have physical content that's not necessarily sexual but looks that way. Here, I have a naked Scully. I never get that chance on the TV show. She's naked, of course, but she's unconscious. Somehow that's so perfect for these two."
DD on what advice he would give to Mulder: "For Christ's sake, fuck that girl. Look at the way she's looking at you. Are you blind? Why do you think her mouth is always open?" Tannenbaum, Rob. "Scully and Mulder's X-cellent Adventure." Details June 1998
"When I play a scene with Gillian Anderson, there are always little looks between us which mean 'what do you think about what's happening?' It's a little as if we have secrets between us. Everything is conveyed by communication beyond words. Perhaps, after all, you could interpret that as love.” (Duchovny X-Rayed. Nov, 1998.)
“The
second-to-last-day, when I shot my last scene with Gillian, was very emotional
and very sad. I really hadn't pondered the weight of eight years coming to a
close until I was in the middle of the scene and realized that this would be
the last time I was going to do Mulder and Scully on the show. It was sad
and very heavy, but not depressing. It was an acknowledgement of a lot of time,
effort and love.” (Starlog, 2001)
“We really trust each other.” (TV Guide, '95)
“She's tough, and a survivor…. She's also got her whimsical, mischievous side.” (People, '95)
“Not many people are
willing to see the middle ground. They either want to think we're madly in love
or hating each other. But it's neither of those things. It's magical and
difficult, and wondrous and painful, and frustrating and joyous, as any
intense, intimate relationship is.” (Entertainment Weekly, 2000)
Q: The rumor is that you and Gillian shot a
take where you kissed. True?
"No, no, no. No. It was just like, we were acting like it was, like, a
gross carnal coupling, you know? It was a joke for the crew and for us. The
actual kissing and you know - that was never a part of the movie and so we
never would have shot that, no. The only time we did that was as a joke.
Gillian and I did it to our liking and then I said, you know, "Let's do
one, let's do one where we - I take you up against the wall here." But
that was never- there was never any thought - we were outside of the camera's
view actually at that point, so that's not even on film." -- (TV Guide,
1998)
"She's the other one
holding the other side of the rope. I mean, I rely on her, I trust her, and she
does me."
Question: “There is a certain
chemistry between Mulder and Scully that we're led to believe doesn't exist
between Duchovny and Anderson.”
David: "Well, that's just something we do, because we want people to think
we're really good actors."
AH: The end of the series gave David a chance to reflect on
his relationship with costar Gillian Andersen, which he describes as a marriage
in itself.
DD: It has everything that you would think, all the love and all the discomfort
that that relationship implies.
AH: Is it more love, or more discomfort?
DD: It depends on the day. In the end, it’s more love. (Access Hollywood,
2002)
David Duchovny talked
about his relationship with Gillian, during which they showed the
"Existence" kiss. He called their relationship "a marriage in
itself, with all the love and discomfort that comes with that." O'Brien
asked "is it more love or more discomfort?"
And David said, "It depends on the day, but overall there's more love
there." O"Brien then asked "Do you like her?" And David
said "Yeah I do." Then they joked around about that becoming a sound
byte, and David says "Now you'll ask 'Do you hate her?' and cut in my
reply "Yes I do." And O'Brien playfully did just that - apparently to
illustrate how the media has distorted things between David and Gillian in the
past. -- (Access Hollywood, May 2002: transcribed by Iris)
“It would be great
to see Scully and Mulder enjoy the greatest sex in the world with each other -
just as much of a relief for the whole audience as well as them. We could
have the entire hour devoted to us in bed together - with a half hour foreplay
and then raunchy sex with everything from chandeliers over our heads! But I'm
afraid it's only a dream. Mulder and Scully love each other in such an intimate
way without having to have sex. They've had some incredibly intimate moments
where they have merely held hands, but it
has built to such an intensity. If David
and I did make love on screen, it would spoil the chemistry that has built up
between us. The producers know this and have banned any romance. I have to
agree. You can't sleep with your friend because it would ruin the friendship.
Most people, once sex happens, can't be the same with that person again.” (Starburst,
'96)
"I have a feeling David and I will be much closer after
the series is done and we don't have to be with each other daily,"
Anderson observes. "We can come back together for a second feature four or
so years from now. As much as I will feel a huge weight off my shoulders when
the series is done, it's gonna be bittersweet. I'm sure all those wonderful
moments that David and I have shared together will come to mind and I'll be
reminiscing about it for years." (Movieline,
'97)
“I was very excited
to see David and to have the Mulder-Scully experience again. It's
something indescribable, that can't be duplicated.” (TV Guide, 2002)
“One of the reasons
for its success is that the series asks philosophical and metaphysical
questions that fascinate the audience. And then, there's this chemistry that
exists between me and David.” (Telestar, '98)
"Well, I'm sure I've walked into his trailer while he's changing, thinking it was my trailer, of course, shocked him stark naked. I think what his fans truly want to here is that...umm...he's apparently, and I believe this is true, well hung. In terms of his body, he's got, you know..." Anderson is all but squirming by now. "I can't believe you put me on the spot here. He's in good shape. Good shape."
“It would be great to get into the sack with David and let
everyone see Scully and Mulder enjoy the greatest sex in the world with each
other. I think it's time she let loose some of that hidden passion.” (1996)
Q: What do you think
about X-Philes - about the level of devotion? Do you have any question about us
'Philes?
GA: You know, sometimes I don't understand it, because I'm not a TV watcher,
and I've never been passionate about a particular show. And then, David and I
will get together and do a scene together, or I'll watch a scene that we've
done, and it just... tugs on something inside of me. And all of a sudden, I get
it. There's something historical there. (Yahoo chat, 2001)
RS: Did you and
David have instant chemistry?
GA: He came over to me in the hallway at the network audition and asked if we
could read through the scene together. We did, and it was amazing. Better than
anything that we've done since. (Rolling Stone, '96)
“A few days after
getting the part, Anderson flew to Vancouver to start shooting. "David
took me under his wing," Anderson recalls. "[His reassurance] meant a
lot to me, and still does, because it was a very scary time."
(Entertainment Weekly, '95)
“When we first
started X-files I was so green. It was only my second time in front of a
camera. I desperately needed someone to show me the ropes. And he did that. He
was wonderful.” (TV Guide, '95)
“Obviously, the
audience is only seeing his character, who's incredibly intelligent, kind,
charming, sensitive. He's like the perfect romantic hero. A lot of that is also
David. He brings such a warmth and intelligence to the role and a smooth
sexuality that I don't think anybody in their right mind could not find him
attractive.” (Rolling Stone, May 1996)
“David can be a
really nice guy. He's got the ability to be absolutely compassionate and
caring. At the same time, he's one of the moodiest people I've ever met. But
you forgive him because he's so charming and can be so sweet and funny.” (TV
Guide, '96)
ML: If you hadn't
been saddled together on the series that will not die, could there ever have
been or could there still be sexual spark between you?
GA: Oh, sure. I mean, sure. I could see it. There's no doubt he is an
incredibly attractive man, mostly because of his sense of self and his
charisma. He has a certain arrogance that's very appealing to women. I could
see us at some point going on a date. But I don't know how long it would last.
I don't see myself as his type. (Movieline, '97)
"In the past, I've gone towards dangerous men. I
wouldn't consider Tom Cruise dangerous. I do think David Duchovny is
dangerous."
GA: I think David's
dangerous.
O: How?
GA: I just think he is. I think he would have been my type before, yes. Mmm
hmm. When I found that type appealing. (Observer, '99)
Gillian Anderson on the Hallway Kiss she DID do with David Duchovny:
"It was pretty hot, it was pretty good."
“We shared such an
important chunk of our lives, and now this person I once knew intimately is no
longer around. I miss his humor and his presence, and especially what our
characters shared.” (USA Weekend, 2001)
RUBY: I was wondering, what's your off-screen relationship with Mr. Duchovny is like, in comparison to that of Mulder and Scully?
GA: Um, we have sex once a day, um, we eat off each other's
feet . . . no. Um, let's see. What is our relationship like? We're friends. We
don't usually socialize that much together. On the week-ends, we generally
separate and do our own thing. But it's good. It's a good, down-to-earth,
platonic relationship. (CBC Radio, '95)
”I'm really going to
miss David.” (XF Official Magazine, 2002)
"We pretty much joke all the time. I mean, we need to stay serious and to stay focused, but the subject matter that we're dealing with is so heavy for the most part, that it's essential for us to have some comic relief. Both David and I tend to be very goofy and we take advantage of it, when we can and when it's appropriate, and sometimes when it's not appropriate. But we're not interested in aliens, not in the slightest. I don't think I have ever heard a discussion on The X-Files set about whether a crew member believes or does not believe in something paranormal. That kind of information may be fascinating to people in general, but not on our show it's fascinating only to Chris Carter; and beyond that, it's just part of the news."
Dreamwatch Interview, August 2002
DW: How important was the chemistry between Mulder and Scully to the success of the show?
GA: I'm only just realising how essential that was now - now that there is something to miss. It's particular to David and I and I do miss it. I'm glad that he's back so that we can play around with it for a little while longer before the show ends, but it was central and I don't think I ever realized how central it was until the other half of it wasn't there any more. (Dreamwatch Interview, August 2002)
DW: How was it to be directed by David again?
GA: David's directed a couple of
episodes before and it's good to have him back. He's very relaxed as a director
and he knows what he wants and he creates a good atmosphere on set. It's nice
to have him back in that capacity before we get back into doing scenes
together. I think it's a nice transition for him, so it's been fun.
The Guardian
Saturday October 26th 2002
Weekend Magazine
by Suzie Mackenzie
Ross: David seems as
superficial as I am (humor) and just enjoys life.
GA: No he just the opposite. David is a very deep person. I have to defend him
on this, he is quite deep.
Ross: Well maybe when he comes over next, we will play tennis, and I will quote
poetry. Maybe the poetry is not a good idea. He knows too much about poetry.
GA: Well he plays tennis, so you might want to reconsider that. If you play
basketball with him, he will cream you.
Ross: David is surfer dude, right?
GA: Yes he started a while ago. I took it up about 2 years ago, and CC has been
surfing for years. It's funny because the 3 of us live within minutes of each
other in Malibu.
Ross: You had great reviews for the movie House of Mirth.
GA: Thank you. When David told me he saw it he said it was like watching
someone dieing a slow death from a paper cut. It sounds like he did not like
it, but I knew that was his way of describing my character.
Gillian Anderson on the Martin Short Show, November 4th,
1999
MARTIN: When Gillian came to our house, my daughter's
the biggest X-Files fan, she had her bedroom covered with posters. And
you sweetly went up and signed David Duchovny's name. Which I thought that was
nice.
MARTIN: (Gillian laughs) I actually drew a mustache on David
Duchovny.
MARTIN: Did you two ever have sexual tension?
GILLIAN: Do you mean in person or on the show?
MARTIN: No, no, no not in person, yeah, in person. You were both single
at one point, weren't you, working together.
GILLIAN: Yeah, I guess so...
MARTIN: He's a good looking lad, as we say, in Canada.
GILLIAN: He's a very good looking lad.
MARTIN: ... and you're quite the looker.
GILLIAN: I think that everybody has sexual tension with David.
MARTIN: My question wasn't about everybody, my question was about you.
GILLIAN: (Gillian giggles) Well, yeah, I think you just
automatically do with him. He exudes ... sexuality.
MARTIN: Wow. (audience screams)
GILLIAN: It's true.
MARTIN: Did you ever have a date?
GILLIAN: Did we ever have a date? No, we had a few meals together. But I
don't think they were ever dates.
MARTIN: So it never got to the point of that. Well it is weird when
you're working together.
GILLIAN: It is.
MARTIN: You were on location in Vancouver, which is usually...
GILLIAN: Yeah, and I was in a relationship at the time. And you know, we
had pasta together.
“David, I love you.”
(SAG Award Acceptance Speech, '96)
“With that in mind,
there are a few people I would like to thank.
First and foremost David Duchovny, my cohort in crime, without you I
wouldn’t be here, (she looks over at him and he says, “Well I read your name,”
meaning he read her name and gave her her award, so of course she wouldn’t be there,
and she laughs softly.) You amaze me!”
(SAG Award Acceptance Speech, ’97)
The
Text From The Ad In The Hollywood Reporter
My special
thanks to David Duchovny.
Your talent has always inspired me -
without YOUR Mulder there would be no Scully.
GA on Series
Finale:
“When I heard, I was
very excited. He called me, and we had a conversation about the fact that he
was coming back and possibly going to be directing. I didn't realize how
much I was missing him. That we needed his presence to make a necessary
closure.” (The New York Times Syndicate, 2002)
“That last day was
surreal. I think a part of my brain was trying to ignore the fact that it was
approaching, so I was kind of going about my day as if it were any other day
then we ended up in this scene with this dialogue that was the end for that
stage of our relationship. All of a sudden I think he was more aware of it and
was being really mindful of that last scene. I blocked it out until the last
moment where all of a sudden it hit me, that this person that I was standing in
front of as I know him and have known him for such a long time, that this
aspect of our relationship was coming to a close. We embraced and I just burst
into tears. We held our embrace for a really long time and I think it was just
flooding over us, the importance of this agreement that we've had to be in each
other's lives in a very powerful way.” (Dreamwatch, 2002)
Quotes About David
and Gillian:
“They are both coy
about whether they ever considered dating, but Anderson will allow that
Duchovny is "like catnip to women".” (Entertainment Weekly, '95)
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