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TWITTER SESSIONS WITH VINCENT/KATIE


Monday, June 6, 2011
QUESTION: stephanie caywood
what is your favorite Eames' one-liner? I love, "there they go, Ocean's two." among others.

KATHRYN: My favorite one is coming up in the last episode of this season. "Kismet's a bitch"

QUESTION: lauren
Is vincent really as intimidating as he looks? or is he a big teddy bear?

KATHRYN: He can be both! But most of the time he's a big teddy bear.
QUESTION: WineRackCo Wine Racks
That's exciting! We were already hyped up about the episode as our wine racks will appear in it :)

KATHRYN: They were beautiful!

QUESTION: Morgaine Swann
Will we ever get to see more of Eames' relationship with her nephew?

KATHRYN: We have not up until this point, but you never know. We haven't had anything with my nephew, sadly.

KATHRYN: Hey everyone, I am so happy to be here with you all, and so happy that you all love the show so much.

QUESTION: Pauline Tixier
What can you tell us about Eames' personal life that we don't know ?

KATHRYN: We're all collectively in the dark about Eames' personal life.

QUESTION: Kyasurin_Chan
Do you have a favorite episode? And we're happy to be here too! You're awesome!

KATHRYN: My favorite episode is "Blind Spot"

QUESTION: Jacque
Ive noticed eames has new jewelry (rings). are those your pieces or eames? any significance?

KATHRYN: Those were chosen by our costume designer. I love them, but they're Eames' pieces!

QUESTION: Shane Saunders
Would you be willing to come back for another season? The fans have truly missed you and Vincent!

KATHRYN: YES! Voice your thoughts at ci.usanetwork.com

QUESTION: Chicagojewlz
Is Vincent D'Onofrio as dark and broody as he seems??? (And sexy!)

KATHRYN: Yes!

QUESTION: Michele Parker
Who is the biggest jokester on the set?

KATHRYN: Probably me! I like to keep things as light as possible :)

QUESTION: Lorry Evans
Kathryn, thanks for returning to LOCI! Hobbies besides being a mom/working?

KATHRYN: Yoga and running, eating good food!

KATHRYN: Hey everyone, the episode just started! Looking a little annoyed with Vincent. I'll be answering questions all hour!

KATHRYN: Has anyone noticed how fast I have to walk to keep up with Vincent? It was totally raining that day, so I couldn't wear the jacket I wanted!

QUESTION: Cori
Has playing Eames impacted your personality at all, made you more observant, able to read people etc?

KATHRYN: Definitely! I think more like a cop after playing this character.

QUESTION: Silvia Marques
How does it feel to be back? Did you "mourn" for Eames like we did when she/you were replaced last season?

KATHRYN: I'm elated and it feels like coming home! And did I "mourn" for Eames? YES

QUESTION: Blanca Acevedo
So glad you're doing this chat. I hope you and Vincent get to do another season of LOCI. Eames and Goren rock!

KATHRYN: I hope I get to do another ten seasons!

QUESTION: Jen Levy
your a great actress!! do you have any advice for struggling/aspring actress? thank you!!

KATHRYN: Thank you for the compliment! My advice is to develop a thick skin and be true to yourself.

QUESTION: Michelle
I don't have a question, just wanted to say Hello! I love the show!

KATHRYN: Hello! I'm so glad you love the show!

KATHRYN: In this scene, it was raining outside. I was hoping my hair wouldn't get ruined.

KATHRYN: This was a good hair day for me! That does not always happen.

QUESTION: Barbara Chhay
I wanted to thank you for your sweet letter about the binder we sent you. I'm very glad you liked it! - Barbi


KATHRYN: I'm so glad you got the letter! I'm almost speechless with how grateful I was for that binder.

QUESTION: Sondra
What was it like when you first started working with Vincent?

KATHRYN: He & I knew each other before we started. I felt very comfortable with him from the beginning, but amazed at the bar he set 4 us.

QUESTION: Jennifer Dobson
How long does it typically take to shoot a single episode?

KATHRYN: 8 business days

QUESTION: CASSITOU
what has been your fav season?

KATHRYN: This one, by far! This is like a honeymoon.

QUESTION: ndnickerson
was there a particular guest star you especially enjoyed working with?

KATHRYN: It's hard to narrow it down to one, but I'd say Lynn Redgrave -- I played her daughter in Chicken Soup.

QUESTION: Paige
Are you as excited as we are that you two are back for the final season? Wouldn't be right without either or you

KATHRYN: I feel exactly the same way, I'm probably 100 times more excited to come back!

QUESTION: cathymei
I love that AE isn't a people pleaser. What do you love most about her?

KATHRYN: I love that too, and that she's so brave.

QUESTION: Berenstein
Any memories of "In the Wee Hours" two-parter and working with Chris Noth and Annabella Sciorra?

KATHRYN: Vincent & I were so grateful that they were coming to help, we were so exhausted at the time. It was fun to shoot!

QUESTION: Nell
During his chat, Vincent said you were more interesting than Eames. Do you think you are?

KATHRYN: I probably have a more interesting backstory than Eames does :)

QUESTION: roni gaston-baize
do u ever get frustrated w/gomes knowin everything? Some. Times I do but <3 L&O still :)

KATHRYN: Sometimes I do too!

KATHRYN: The questions are great, keep 'em coming!

QUESTION: Micky Walker
any chance of a romance with Goren?

KATHRYN: That's a good question!

QUESTION: Antje
do you get a say in how eames dresses? You always look comfortable!

KATHRYN: I think it came out really well, thank you so much for watching!

QUESTION: Antje
do you think Bobby and Alex are friends or just colleagues?

KATHRYN: Definitely friends and colleagues

QUESTION: Rose-Marie Holt
I started watching 4 V D'O but your character has been developed so well. Now I'd be let down wo you

QUESTION: Rose-Marie Holt
AE brave: I loved AE getting loose from her captor herself when everyone was going nuts to rescue her

KATHRYN: I love that too, about Eames getting loose from her captor. Thank you Warren Leight!

QUESTION: Jeff Schiesler
Any chance of an 11th season!!!!!!

KATHRYN: Make it happen on ci.usanetwork.com!

KATHRYN: The actor playing the butler in this episode was so amazing. We had such a good time with him.

QUESTION: Brittany Nickens
I LOVE the boots that Detective Eames is wearing in this episode!

KATHRYN: They're Sigerson Morrison!

KATHRYN: We had so many great guest stars this season, we had fun with all of them. A lot of them were friends with our bosses!

QUESTION: Cecil Rivera
have you ever directed an LOCI episode? Do you have any aspiration to direct?

KATHRYN: I've never directed an episode, but I get bossier every episode!

QUESTION: Antje
can you tell more about the photos at Mr. Eames house? She they all show Alex or more family members?

KATHRYN: There were pics of me with my real grandmothers and my real dad.

QUESTION: drchuckwilliams
What do you like best about this role?

KATHRYN: That Eames always knows what to say!

KATHRYN: These two were really funny in real life, we had a lot of fun joking around with them.

KATHRYN: We were freezing shooting this scene! Can you tell? :)

QUESTION: Jacque
what is your favourite aspect of the goren/eames partnership?

KATHRYN: They're different, but complement each other well. At the end of the day, they have each others' backs.

QUESTION: jackie brady
LOVE the stinky face you just made sniffing the bottle of wine. :) Too funny.

KATHRYN: That was all acting!

QUESTION: josh mcdonald
how much improv vs. script following have you or vincent done as Goren and Eames?

KATHRYN: I stick to the script and Vincent does some improv, but for the most part we stick to what's on the page.

QUESTION: Nantzee VINNIE VIDI VICI
Did you like the new wardrobe you had this season? Much more polished-looking!

KATHRYN: Yes I love the new wardrobe!

QUESTION: sylvia sparkles.
Did you get to do any training with the real NYPD for this role? Both you and Vincent do it so convincingly!

KATHRYN: I trained with a real detective. He taught me how to throw someone against a wall & use the cuffs to open a bottle of beer.

QUESTION: Robert Seale
would you ever want to guest star on SVU?

KATHRYN: Yes, maybe as a murderer or a perp!

KATHRYN: In this scene, one of my best friend's picture is on that bulletin board.

QUESTION: Jacque
you and @JeriLRyan are two of my favorite actresses. Did you have fun working with her on Boots on the Ground?

KATHRYN: We had a blast with @JeriLRyan. She's awesome!

QUESTION: kbell
Do you and Vincent have any input into your characters?

KATHRYN: Yes, some.

QUESTION: Barbara Chhay
First movie I saw you in was Stir of Echoes. I've never forgotten it. Superb performance!

KATHRYN: Thanks! It's one of my favorite jobs.

QUESTION: Diane
Do you realise how popular you and the show are outside of the US? Very popular here in the UK.

KATHRYN: Thanks for watching! Shout out to all the UK fans, love you all!

QUESTION: Nantzee VINNIE VIDI VICI
Thank you so much for coming back. We are very grateful!

KATHRYN: You fans brought us back. We are very grateful!

QUESTION: Andrea Baker Brown
is Nicole Wallace really dead?

KATHRYN: That's a good question!

QUESTION: Antje (GREAT QUESTION AND ANSWER!)
as Bobby kissed Alex in Loyaly, she looked so surprised. Did you know he would do it or was it spontaneous?

KATHRYN: It was spontaneous!

QUESTION: Barbara Chhay
Uh-oh...here comes the LOCI twist! No one ever confesses THAT fast!!

KATHRYN: Keep watching :)

QUESTION: julie melendez
love it when Eames is sassy!

KATHRYN: I do too!

QUESTION: jackie brady
One of my favorite Eames' eps was 'Amends' where your husband's death was solved. You were amazing in it.

KATHRYN: Thank you, that's one of my favorites too!

QUESTION: edith evans
Is Eames occasional snarkiness something you brought to the character? Love your acting Thanks for doing this

KATHRYN: The snarkiness was originally created by Renee Balcer, and I love it.

QUESTION: Jacque
do you have any role models you look up to?

KATHRYN: Jessica Lange, Sissy Spacek, Holly Hunter, Vanessa Redgrave, Helen Mirren and the list goes on.

QUESTION: Salmon
Are there any guest star names you can share for the rest of the season?

KATHRYN: Cynthia Nixon, Chris O'Donnell, James Van Der Beek are all coming up.

QUESTION: BaffledBoston
Have you had the same writers all these seasons? Stories are always intriguing

KATHRYN: Many writers that are the same, and new writers here and there.

QUESTION: Randi
Do you & VDO have as much fun filming the scenes where G&E assume undercover personas as we do watching them?

KATHRYN: Yes, we love those scenes! Especially when we really get to play with people and torture them.

QUESTION: James Haize
what else do you like to watch on television?

KATHRYN: Dexter

QUESTION: Cori Kurz
...was there ever scene where you both laughed uncontrollably....

KATHRYN: The first episode we ever did, we laughed for 45 minutes straight at 1 AM and the crew was not pleased.

QUESTION: effie214
What's on your DVR?

KATHRYN: The shows my kids put on -- Glee, Dr. Who

QUESTION: Nantzee VINNIE VIDI VICI (I MEANT THIS QUESTION AS IN A MOVIE NOT TV)
Would you ever play an evil role like Vincent has?

KATHRYN: I have! On Oz and Homicide.

QUESTION: Ray
Do u n vincent hang out together? How often?

KATHRYN: We do see each other occasionally, every once in a while!

QUESTION: Jacque
What are your fav things about living in NYC? and by the by, thanks so much for answering all these Q's!

KATHRYN: NYC is one of the most vibrant and diverse cities to live and work in.

QUESTION: sylvia sparkles.
Do you watch the episodes when they air on USA? Or is it weird watching yourself on TV?

KATHRYN: Yes, it's very weird watching myself on TV! But I do watch so I can do my job as well as I possibly can.

KATHRYN: Thanks for watching and if you want us to come back, let USA know! ci.usanetwork.com thanks again and hope to talk soon! Goodnight!

KATHRYN: West Coast, I'll catch you another time, sorry it's so late on the East Coast! Appreciate you watching!


Monday, June 27, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENT :USA_LawOrderCI Criminal Intent
Kathryn Erbe has arrived! Tag all your questions with #LOCIfinaleand let's go!

QUESTION: Nell
Would Eames or Shirley Bellinger win in a fight? Could Eames break her in interrogation?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Shirley Bellinger would fight dirty, but Eames would win.

QUESTION: Heather Susan Carr
Hi Kathryn - What did you enjoy the most about Filming tonight's Series Finale Episode?!!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
The final scene when we originally did it on 22nd & Bway, with the entire crew & fans watching. Very sad but uplifiting.

QUESTION: Crystal McCord
What has been your favorite moment over the past 10 years? 

ANSWER: KATHRYN
The first day on set coming back this season. It was so great for all of us to be there again and making new episodes.

QUESTION: Carla René
Love you guys; sorry to see the show go. Has any guest just cracked you both up and interrupted your scene?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
.@jaymohr37 made the entire crew laugh! @carlarenecomedy

QUESTION: Erik Smith
If tonight is indeed the end for L&O:CI, might we see a cameo from Goren & Eames on SVU? :)

ANSWER: KATHRYN
I hope so! That would be fun.

COMMENT: Nell
I think Eames could probably fight dirty too if she wanted to.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
She definitely can!

QUESTION: Heather Susan Carr
For the Final Episode of CI did you think of what off the wall thing of how you wanted to end the show!!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
We all sort of hoped we'd be riding off into the sunset

QUESTION: Jacque
Is there an Eames storyline you would have liked to explore further if there had been more time?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
There's nothing specific, but I loved finding out more about Eames along with all of you.

COMMENT: Lydia Ondrusek
Bobby needs to rest - and so does Alex. It's been a tough ten years.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Crime never sleeps and neither do Bobby and Alex!

COMMENT: KATHRYN
We have the best fans, they're so awesome. It's really amazing to hear all of your comments

COMMENT TO VINCENT'S SISTER, ELIZABETH: KATHRYN
So happy to hear from you! I'd love to work with your brother anywhere, anytime.

COMMENT: Oliska Eames
thank you for 10 wonderful years <3 we will miss you!!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
We've been so lucky to have 10 great years!

QUESTION: Jacque
Is there a favorite/most memorable nemesis of Goren and Eames that you enjoyed playing against?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Nicole Wallace was our best nemesis.

COMMENT: kevin morgan
Bobby has been the best character ever on TV.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Eames might not agree, but I do!

COMMENT: What's On the Menu
I'm so sorry to see the show go. It's been amazing this last season, wish there was a way to save it!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
You can try! Write to USA and tell them how you feel!

COMMENT: Heather Susan Carr
The amazing thing at times is one door closes and another amazing one opens up!! Life is very good!!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
I agree wholeheartedly!

QUESTION: Diane
Do you have any films planned in the near future, would you like to come to the UK to promote the new season?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
No films planned, but did some that will hopefully come out soon.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
All the extras in this scene were beautifully dressed by our costume designer Stephanie Maslansky, it was outstanding.

COMMENT: Kyasurin_Chan
I always hated that Eames didn't get as much attention as Goren, she's one of my fave TV characters of all time.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Thank you so much!

QUESTION: Cori
Was there any Law and Order detective or partnership that you wish Goren and Eames had gotten to work with?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Mariska and Chris

QUESTION: Sarah Adams
Suggestion!! A box set with all the Nicole Wallace episodes! I would FLIP! what do you think??

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Definitely, that would be awesome! She was so good. What a great character.

COMMENT: Barbara Chhay
Alex Eames is the best example of a strong woman on TV these days! I'm going to miss her!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Thank you so much for saying that, I'm going to miss Eames too!

QUESTION: Jacque
Do you think the Goren/Eames partnership was Watson and Sherlock or more Sherlock and mini-Sherlock?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Sherlock and shorter Sherlock!

COMMENT: KATHRYN
This scene -- this was a good hair day. Believe me, it's awesome when that happens.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
Isaiah Whitlock Jr, the detective in this scene, is such a great actor.

QUESTION: Diane
Is there any one guest star you would have loved to have on the show?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Justin Timberlake!

QUESTION: Katie G.
To Kathryn: Was that you scaling up that wall in heels in Blind Spot or a stunt double? Love that ep!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
That was me!

COMMENT: Daniel Walker Graff
i never noticed a BAD hair day on you. you were, are always so dynamic and interesting in every scene youre in.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
That's all Stanley Hall!

COMMENT: KATHRYN
This was an amazing office. This is Dave Matthews' record company where we're shooting.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
Our set designer built this part of the set from scratch on our stage at Chelsea Piers.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
Our favorite kinds of scenes are the ones where we get to mess with people.

QUESTION: Heather Susan Carr
Kathryn - Did you ever want to imitate Vincent for any of your scenes as Eames?!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
He copyrighted the Goren lean, so it was impossible!

QUESTION: Christine June
Was it hard 2 do this final episode? Thank you - I love this show and your partnership! Sad 2 C it go!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
We relished every minute of it because we knew it was the end.

QUESTION: Kyleigh
Do you see any of Eames' personailty traits in yourself?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Eames is a fantasy of what I would be like if I were brave and quick-witted.

COMMENT: Emma
Like Eames would want to dance with Dawson...

ANSWER: KATHRYN
James was really nice, but you're right!

COMMENT: Sophie Sensat
Leslie Hendrix, I think I'll miss you most of all.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Leslie played Elizabeth Rogers for 18 years. I love that you guys love Rogers.

COMMENT: Laurel's TV Picks
C'mon, I want the Goren, Eames, & Rodgers dance party scene! LOL. Can't believe this season is already over.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
That would be awesome!

QUESTION: Jacque
I really love Eames's overcoats. Were any of them yours or was it all from the wardrobe department?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
All my clothes are from wardrobe, I dream about them!

COMMENT: Christine June
I love it that the corner gets upset that Goren is always right! 2 funny!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
The intellectual one-upmanship between them is always entertaining.

COMMENT: Barbara Chhay
I would have liked to see Goren and Eames "undercover" again! I love those scenes!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
I would have loved to see them go undercover too!

COMMENT: KATHRYN
All these youngsters were so great.

QUESTION: Will Woods
Do you think Eames was a genius sitting back letting Goren do his thing?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Yes, she let Goren do all the work.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
It was difficult for me to read that text without my glasses. Eames doesn't wear glasses, but Kathryn does.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
The 'ironic' part is something Vincent came up with during filming.

QUESTION: Michelle
Is there anything we can do to try and bring the show back?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Write to USA!

QUESTION: Kyasurin_Chan
What's up with the new ring on Eames' index finger?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
That is an amazing ring from Daphna Simon. Her designs are very organic, yellow gold. It's as if I wore a slice of a tree

COMMENT: KATHRYN
Plot twist!!

COMMENT: Wendy Carrero
I just love the sarcasm

ANSWER: KATHRYN
I love the sarcasm too!

QUESTION: Jacque
Did you get to take anything from the set, this time or last year, as a memento?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
I took 2 notebooks from the original set in the Post building where we shot season 1. The full story is way too long!

QUESTION Daniel Walker Graff
are you going 2 miss not having those snappy comeback lines like 'now thats kismet'? i know i'll miss hearing em

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Yes, I will miss them very much. I love that!

QUESTION: Mickey Jane
Would u have still done LOCI if it had been filmed in LA or are u a strictly NYC girl? (You're rad, Kathryn!)

ANSWER: KATHRYN
I am strictly an NYC girl, but I would guest star on LOLA.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
I love her outfit in this scene!

QUESTION: Stephanie Nicole
I saw where you & Vincent joked about a musical ep. Would you ever sing for an ep or movie?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
I would love to! I love to sing, but most of the time I don't have the guts.

QUESTION: Michelle
how can I find the address?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Go to www.usanetwork.com/series/criminalintent

COMMENT: KATHRYN
Goren's spidey sense is tingling!

COMMENT: KATHRYN
Another good outfit! I wish more Eames could wear more clothes like that.

COMMENT: medicranz Ranz
"The jury is still out on that one," Goren. I love it! Going to miss those one-liners!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
That is one of my favorite lines from the entire 10 years of this series.

COMMENT: Jay Mohr
It's jay Mohr. CONGRATULATIONS YOU GUYS!

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Congratulations on the baby! -Kathryn @jaymohr37

COMMENT: KATHRYN
This is the last scene we shot on our home stage.

QUESTION Amanda Cole
You're listed as an ensemble member for Steppenwolf, any chance you'd come back to Chicago for a play?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
If I leave NYC to do a play, it's going to be at Steppenwolf.

QUESTION: Jacque
Would you have liked to have a scene with Julia Ormond? Would Goren have approved of his therapist & Eames mtg?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Eames would have loved to have a conversation with Goren's therapist.

COMMENT: Lauren Beatty
No USA at the hospital!!! I'll just stay up to watch the rerun when I get home from visiting Mom late night.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
I hope your mom gets better soon!

COMMENT ndnickerson
*I* would love to have seen Goren and Eames in a joint session.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
That would be awesome! I would too, it would be very fun.

COMMENT: Andrew Hunt
I love when Goren rifles through other's personal, sometimes expensive, stuff.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Me too! Especially if the character was there, watching.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
This is a fun scene

COMMENT: KATHRYN
Ahh, Vincent. I was there for that, it was hilarious!

COMMENT: KATHRYN
Poor girl, she's no match for Goren.

QUESTION: Jacque
Do you find it weird watching yourself on film/television, or find yourself judging your performance, etc?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Yes, it's weird, and yes I judge.

QUESTION: Christine DeLoach
do you have a fav guest star from over the years?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Stephen Colbert, Lynn Redgrave and Griffin Dunne were highlights

QUESTION: Scene of the Grime
Kathryn, how do you never age???? You look so great! What's your secret?

ANSWER: KATHRN
No Botox or plastic surgery!

COMMENT: KATHRYN
I was totally trying not to be on camera in the beginning of this scene.

QUESTION: Carla René
I LOVE it when Eames says, "No, see..." Was that one of your ad libs they kept?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
That was from our series creator Rene Balcer

COMMENT: Will Woods
"Apps for saps." Eames can rhyme like a poet.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Vincent came up with 'in caps'

COMMENT: KATHRYN
It was so hot in Central Park, it's a miracle we're not sweating.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
There were fans all behind us while we shot this scene.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
My arms look much better in real life.

QUESTION: Erika Lewis
does Eames believe in true love?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
She does

COMMENT: Derek
Goren has aged so much in the last 10 years.

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Who hasn't?

COMMENT: KATHRYN
And then it started pouring and we worried for the crews' lives!

COMMENT: effie214
Let's not say goodbye. Instead, let's try "until we meet again" and "thanks for the memories."

ANSWER: KATHRYN
Yes! That sums it up for Vincent and me, both.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
Thank you, thank you, thank you! So happy you liked the ending. Till we meet again.

QUESTION: Kyasurin_Chan
Can you tell us what the other ending was then?

ANSWER: KATHRYN
It was the same lines, but the way we shot this was more focused on the characters and less about the city.

COMMENT: KATHRYN
It was awesome talking to you all! Thank you so much for your amazing questions.
Thank you for 10 years of love & support. - Kathryn


Monday, June 27, 2011
QUESTION: Jennifer Kaspin
Is there a particular episode of LOCI that u enjoyed doing and why?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I've really enjoyed these last 8 episodes from the past 10 years.

QUESTION: Susan Ragland
would you want to do a CI movie?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Yeah, I think that would be really cool

QUESTION: Yuliya Sasnouskaya
are you happy with the way the show ended?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think there's a lot more to explore, but I think Goren got some closure.

QUESTION: Jacque
Is there a storyline of Goren's you would have liked to explore more, if there had been more time?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I don't like a lot of soap in the episodes, but going deeper with charcaters can be fun.

QUESTION: Will Woods
Do you think Goren could survive without Eames?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Absolutely not

QUESTION: Jen Levy
you are my fav tv detectives. when playing Goren, did you get base the character on anyone? thank you

ANSWER: VINCENT
Nobody in particular except maybe a contemporary Sherlock Holmes.

QUESTION: Daniel Walker Graff
i loved your scenes w/ julia this year. do u wish they were longer? like we didnt get the whole cake only slices

ANSWER: VINCENT
If there's ever a DVD release of this season, you'll see the full version.

QUESTION: Wendi Manning
Do you wish Nicole Wallace had been around for the finale? Were her and Goren meant for each other?

ANSWER: VINCENT
No I don't think they were meant for each other, I'm sure she's doing something really nasty somewhere else.

QUESTION: Gouv
The writing is great but you made Goren into an amazing character. What will you miss most about playing him?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think it's rare that an actor gets as much freedom with a character on the set

QUESTION: BethanY Ridenour
In what (major) ways do you feel Goren has changed/grown throughout the show?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think darkness kind of stuck to him, but eventually it has fallen away.

COMMENT: VINCENT
By the way, if you want the show to come back, it's up to you all. - Vincent

COMMENT: VINCENT
Enjoy the show everbody, I'm here for the whole hour. - Vincent

QUESTION: Natalie Williams
Det Goren always gets his man..or woman! but was there an epis U would like to have had the ending different?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I would have actually liked for us to not catch the bad guy so often.

QUESTION: Mark Giamusso
how do you feel about Bobby being compared to S. Holmes, plus you ruled in adventures in babysitting

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think that was Dick Wolf's original premise for Goren.

COMMENT: Diane
From the UK, thank you for 10 wonderful years.

ANSWER: VINCENT
Thanks to you and all the fans from the UK

QUESTION: Bev
What was your favorite Gorenism (line) of the whole series.

ANSWER: VINCENT
I like a line from tonight's episode a lot, 'are you insane?' 'the jury's still out on that'

QUESTION: Robert McElhatten
Would Goren have caught Carl Stargher?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Yes, for sure. Especially since they were played by the same guy.

COMMENT FROM VINCENT'S SISTER, TONI:
congrats on the last episode loved all @Ci love u bro ur Sis!

ANSWER: VINCENT
Thanks T, love you

QUESTION: Jessica
When did you realize how iconic your character was? Or have you realized?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I only know what I've been told around the world and it seems like that's the case

QUESTION: Annie
It was great seeing Patti Smith last week.How did she come about as a guest star? Thanks for your amazing work!

ANSWER: VINCENT
She's a friend of mine, and a big fan of the show, and I asked her

QUESTION: Lisa
Have loved seeing you as Goren & so sad to see it end but would you consider doing another series?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Yes, I would. I would never not do CI if asked, but I do have other plans.

QUESTION: Kasey Ogle
Was Goren in denial when he told his therapist that he wasn't in love with Eames?

ANSWER: VINCENT
No, I think he was very clear minded

QUESTION: Jacque
Did you get to take anything from the set, this time or last season, as a memento?

ANSWER: VINCENT
We're allowed, but I didn't take anything.

QUESTION: Barbara Chhay
So how much would Goren pay to see Eames wearing a "Goren Knows Everything" t-shirt? ;)

ANSWER: VINCENT
I don't know how much Goren would pay, but I would pay a lot.

COMMENT: VINCENT
Thanks for all the great tweets, hope you're enjoying the show. I'm here all hour.

QUESTION: Andrew Zajac
How often did you put your own special touch on Goren that was unscripted?

ANSWER: VINCENT
There's something in every show

QUESTION: kelly g
What will you miss most? I will miss new episodes w/Goren & Eames. I've loved watching you through the years.

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think the family that we formed over the 10 years -- the crew, my favorite directors and the actors.

QUESTION: Barbara Chhay
Do you ever wish it was Goren who took Nicole down?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think Nicole is out there somewhere wreaking havoc. I don't think she's dead.

QUESTION: Barbara Chhay
Love that Goren is always so fidgety, playing with stuff, etc. Was that scripted, or something you started?

ANSWER: VINCENT
That was me, that was all me.

QUESTION: Katie Lynn
We're always asking you a bunch of questions. Is there anything you want to ask us?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Yes! What's the bottom line reason why you love the show so much?

QUESTION: Gioia Albi
I loved watching you with Rita Moreno. How did you enjoy working with her?

ANSWER: VINCENT
She's a great actress and a great woman to be around.

QUESTION: Jeri18
Goren's intensity, for so many yrs..Do you think any future roles will rise to that level?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I do, I'll try my hardest.

QUESTION: Sam Sachs
Has Goren's signature interrogation lean/bend resulted in back problems over the last ten years? I hope not.

ANSWER: VINCENT
No, it came from having a big imagination.

COMMENT: Barbara Chhay
I just love when Goren does that "invade the personal space" thing! Would have liked to see him dance, too!

ANSWER: VINCENT
It's one of my favorite things to do

QUESTION: Will Woods
who's the more witty? Goren? or Eames?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Eames

QUESTION: Rebecca Reynoso
Any chance Detective Goran will move to L&O LA?

ANSWER: VINCENT
No chance, unless they shot L&O LA in New York

QUESTION: Jacque
Do you find it weird watching yourself on film/tv, or find yourself judging your performance, etc?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I judge my performance whether I watch it or not, so I don't anyway

QUESTION: Ari Berenstein
One of my fave eps. from recent seasons was "Vanishing Act". Did you know the magic tricks or learn them onset?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I was a magician when I was a kid

QUESTION: cathymei
Did you get to have a big, fat cast party?

ANSWER: VINCENT
We had 2. We had a big, fat one and a little, skinny one.

QUESTION: Colleen Grogan
was it difficult bringing such tangible vulnerability to Goren?

ANSWER: VINCENT
As an actor, it's always difficult, the more emotional the scene is

QUESTION: Jenn Brown
Are you satisfied with how this #LOCIfinaleended?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Yes I am. In a subtle way I think it wrapped things up for Goren.

QUESTION: Bev
If you had to choose on similarity between yourself and Goren what would it be?

ANSWER: VINCENT
The way we look

QUESTION: sylvia sparkles
I was lucky enough to see you filming this ep on 22nd&Bway! What was going thru your head the last shooting day?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I gave a speech to the crew after the last shot, thanking them for contributing to this great thing we made

COMMENT: Jessica
I just wanna say that you're making me laugh with some of these answers. Seriously.

ANSWER: VINCENT
Good, some of them are meant to make you laugh

QUESTION: Michele Parker
Did Goren have a driver's license? :)

ANSWER: VINCENT
Yeah he's got a driver's license and a badge. All dressed up with no place to go.

QUESTION: Jon
Would you ever want to play Goren as a guest star on an episode of SVU?

ANSWER: VINCENT
We found early on that it was difficult mixing CI with the other shows

COMMENT: Jeri18
Have to say really LOVED watching how Goren got into the criminals' head.Definitely on par w/Columbo!

ANSWER: VINCENT
I hope that I did Columbo justice

QUESTION: Candice Cole
What's your favorite thing, least favorite thing about Goren?

ANSWER: VINCENT
My favorite thing is that he's so quirky, least favorite is that he's so smart

QUESTION: Snyder
Working all those hours, did you get tired of wearing suits and ties?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Yes, yes, yes, yes yes

QUESTION: maculae
What was Goren doing during his year off?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think this is a boring answer, but we always said that he was traveling in Europe

QUESTION: elisa c Marquez
Were any actual dancing scenes shot? will you ever make any blooper reels available? Make a N.Wallace TVFilm?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I hope so, because there's some funny ones, but that's not up to me

QUESTION: James Peil
What do you think really set CI apart from other crime dramas on TV?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think that 10 years ago, William Peterson and myself started a trend of cerebral type cops on television again

QUESTION: Kyasurin Chan
Is it true that Goren always has to be the smartest person in the room?

ANSWER: VINCENT
That's what the writers always said

ANSWER: VINCENT
That's why it was difficult to mix the show with other L&O shows.

QUESTION: Jacque
Kathryn said she would've liked a conversation w/Eames and Gyson. Do you think Goren would approve of a meeting?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think it would have been clever writing, but I don't think Goren would have liked it

QUESTION: sa jenks
Do you figure out who is the killer is before reading that part of the script?

ANSWER: VINCENT
After the first couple of seasons, yes

COMMENT: VINCENT
How are guys enjoying the show so far?

QUESTION: Rebecca Reynoso
Are you more like Bobby now, or is Bobby more like you?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think he's more like me

QUESTION: Crystal McCord
What has been your favorite moment from the past 10 years?

ANSWER: VINCENT
My favorite moment will always be when every time I pause while I was acting, there wasn't an executive meeting over it

QUESTION: iggootp
what do real cops think of Goren? Did you ever talk to any?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I talk to them all the time, and they're really, really kind to me

QUESTION: Shannon
Are you gonna miss working with Kathryn Erbe?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Very much so.

QUESTION: Barbara Chhay
Did you enjoy doing those therapy sessions? For us, it was great! Digging deeper into Goren is always good!

ANSWER: VINCENT
I thought it was a great idea, it was Dick Wolf's idea. I really enjoyed it.

QUESTION: auroragyps
What was your favorite bit of random knowledge that Goren knew over the years?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I believe he knew Swahili. That was pretty cool.

QUESTION: James Haize
What are the chances of you getting an actual Twitter account?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Chances are good. I have my own projects coming out, so I think around Sept/Oct I'll do that.

QUESTION: maculae
Is there a random fact that Goren had to know that you still remember?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Smelling buffalo wings off a dead guy's fingers

QUESTION: Snyder
I'm 1 of those rare people that love the depressed, angry Goren. How did you like playing those scenes, yelling?

ANSWER: VINCENT
As an actor, it's always fun to go out there and get dark.

QUESTION: Candice Cole
Is there anything that you wanted to see happen on the show that never happened?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I would've like to jump the shark by riding a horse through Central Park

QUESTION: Cat Donne
....if Goren wasnt a cop...what would his job be?

ANSWER: VINCENT
A teacher or an inmate

QUESTION: April Mancini
Where there any pranks done on the set?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Not a lot of pranks, but a lot of silliness at times

QUESTION: brooklyn101
did you have a favorite onlocation shoot in nycin all 10 years? going to miss the show!

ANSWER: VINCENT
Times Sq was great. Central park and the streets of Manhattan.

QUESTION: Jessica Lang
Are there any actors that you would have wanted to work with on LOCI?

ANSWER: VINCENT
All the great ones. I wish we had more time.

QUESTION: Joe
Do you think Goren would get caught? I think if he were a criminal he'd be one for a long time.

ANSWER: VINCENT
Yeah, I think he'd be the best of the best.

QUESTION: Azz
What is Bobby's middle name? His ID says it starts with an O.

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think it stands for 'Oh God the show's over'

QUESTION: Carla Rene'
Did you think the writers would make Goren schizophrenic like his mum, and were you surprised when they didn't?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I wasn't surprised because he would've been given a rubber gun. (the actual term that they use)

QUESTION: Shanena Brown
Do you ever act like your character in person not knowing it?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Well if I didn't know it...

QUESTION: cathymei
Do you think Bobby ever bought Eames that margarita he promised her?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Several nights

QUESTION: Alexandra Crisler
Would you have written the series finale any differently?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I like Chris Brancato too much to question his writing.

QUESTION: maculae
If you had to be interrogated, would you be more scared of Goren or Eames?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Eames

QUESTION: Jacque
What did you like best about the Goren and Eames partnership?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think together they make an amazing detective.

QUESTION: D. A. Sp
What are the fans supposed to do on Sunday Nights Now?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Write to USA and tell them to bring us back

QUESTION: Joe
Do you do anything to prepare for a show? it's a little vague but, your portral of goren seems so realistic

ANSWER: VINCENT
I make sure the show makes sense, I learn my lines and I think of as many interesting things that I can do.

QUESTION: Michele Parker
What was the most unexpected thing that happened on set while filming?

ANSWER: VINCENT
When you're shooting on the streets of Manhattan, something you weren't expecting to happen happens in every scene

QUESTION: maculae
Do you think Goren and Eames hung out after work a lot? He seemed to know Eames' dad pretty well.

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think they hung out a bit, but Goren was a bit of a loner.

ANSWER: VINCENT
Thanks! I hope you got me lots of gifts

QUESTION: honeylemongirl
Do your family watch the show?

ANSWER: VINCENT
My wife and kids, no. But my extended family, yes.

QUESTION: Jon
Dick Wolf credits you with ad libbing many quirky Goren mannerisms on the season 1 DVD. Did you always do this?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Always, from day 1.

QUESTION: Eleza Noons
I admire u & Kathryn so much! If Vincent & Bobby lived in the same world, would they be friends? BFF's maybe?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think so, yes.

QUESTION: Michele Parker
What's the best advice or wisest thing Eames ever said to Goren?

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think over the past 10 years, in many ways, she's told me to get my s--- together

QUESTION: Eva Bouchard
You're my favourite character actor - where do you see Bobby in 10 years? Will miss your characters so much!

ANSWER: VINCENT
I think in reality he'd be a retired detective, but maybe a private detective.

QUESTION: Rita Atkins
Is there any talk of doing an LOCI movie?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Not yet, although I'd like to take a stab at it

QUESTION: MichelleD
He called her "Alex" - significance?

ANSWER: VINCENT
Well, Alex is her name

QUESTION: Steven Miller
Did you really think this would run for 10 years? Or just one day think back and say "And now I'm here?"

ANSWER: VINCENT
I didn't think we'd do more than 13 episodes, but I'm glad we did.

COMMENT: VINCENT
Makes me very happy that you enjoyed the show so much.

COMMENT: VINCENT
A very big thank you to all of you for sticking with me for all these years.

COMMENT: VINCENT
A big goodnight to everyone out there. Thank you for your support and I'll see you again soon. 

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