Live interview with The Stargate Chat Network.
Harry Shires at Administrations at 17:59:17 BSTA short note to all those asking questions. When asking your question please also state where in the country you live, as Cliff is eager to learn of our worldwide audience.
Harry Shires at Administrations at 17:59:53 BST
I am now proud to introduce... CLIFF SIMON!!!
VIP Cliff Simon has entered the room at 18:03:31 BST
Harry Shires at Administrations at 18:03:36 BST
Good evening Cliff, and on behalf of the SGC Chat Network I would like to extend a very warm welcome to this site. We are absolutely honoured that you have agreed to be here with us this evening for our first live interview
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:04:15 BST
hi all from sunny california ,hope you are all well and once again i apologise for last week
Harry Shires at Administrations at 18:04:58 BST
We're going to launch straight into the questions! Ready?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:05:42 BST
go
Harry Shires at Administrations at 18:05:49 BST
Our first question this evening will be asked by Airman Joulez. *Invites Joulez to ask away*
Joulez /Tanaya at 62.254.0 at 18:05:58 BST
Hi there Cliff I'm from the Uk and my queston is:-
Beside the character of Ba'al, who else in SG-1 would you have liked to play?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:07:56 BST
hi jounez i would like to play oneill s character as it can be a very demanding role as far as keeping it all together and still having a sense of humor, being in charge so to speak is always a responsibility and i love a challenge
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:09:47 BST
sorry joulez got the name wrong
Anise at 82.32.252 at 18:11:04 BST
I'm from the UK, and this is one of our admin questions...
If you could play any other role on TV or in the movies right now, what would it be and why?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:13:09 BST
i would like to play a hero politician type as i think the people need to start seeing that politics run the correct way can be a good thing ,so something in the way of a president kind of hard hitting story,done
Harry Shires at Administrations at 18:13:51 BST
The next two questions will be asked by Master Sergeant Sammi. *Invites Sammi to the podium*
Sammi at 81.153.131 at 18:14:09 BST
Hey Cliff i'm from the UK, and my first question is:
Given the chance of starting from scratch in the Stargate Universe, would you still opt to play a character like Ba'al, or would you want to portray a completely different kind of character?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:15:40 BST
hi sammi . starting again i would still choose to play baal ,i think he has the most potential to go anywhere within the story being the type of character i have created with him,done
Sammi at 81.153.131 at 18:16:34 BST
All of the Goa'uld System Lords are evil to some point, Ba'al being one of the worst after Anubis. He is, however, also likeable to some extent. How difficult is it to portray a character who is inherently evil and downright nasty, but somehow always seems to show a charm that makes you forget just who and what exactly, he is?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:20:40 BST
very good question, if you think of all the greatest criminal masterminds of our time ,they all had a certain charm ,to the extent that the public sometimes rooted for them ,i think that the most ingenious criminals are the most charming as that way they get people to trust them ,then take them out ,just tink of serial murderers (not a good subject )but like ted bundy ,very charming
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:21:14 BST
to be a master criminal you need to be highly intelligent too,done
Anise at 82.32.252 at 18:22:11 BST
The next question was submitted by Eblisted Lord Baal, who unfortunately couldn;t make it tonight, and sends his apologies.
5. How do you get into your character? Is there some way you prepare for a particular role?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:22:36 BST
np
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:24:10 BST
i always prepare by first seeing inside me what i have that is similar to the character i will play and then work on that ,so in every character you play as an actor there will or i think should be a small part of you ,that way it brings the character to life and makes him beleivable ,done
Harry Shires at Administrations at 18:24:35 BST
The next question is going to be asked by Airman Kat. Ask when ready
Kat at 24.17.55 at 18:24:48 BST
Hello Cliff,
From Kat...Seattle,Wa USA
Do you have any behind-the-scenes information to share? Like antics, practacle jokes, strange behavor of your fellow actors.
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:26:11 BST
hi kat ,first of all a little piece of info is that ex deus machina is set in seattle,anyway all of us from time to time play a joke on someone
Angelina-Jerca at 193.77.17 at 18:26:21 BST
Heya Cliff! I'm Jerca from Slovenia. My question is: If you were to write an episode of Stargate all by yourself, what would it be about?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:27:34 BST
oneill once wasnt around in our scene as action was given and peter deluise jump in and started to read lines for me and i just couldnt hold it together as he is a really funny guy and i cracked up ,but everything on set is quite relaxed and all good people ,done
Anise at 82.32.252 at 18:28:30 BST
The next question, which is actually below, is from Staff Sergeant Angelkina-Jerca...
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:29:18 BST
hi angelina.wow slovenia welcome,well i would write a mojor love scene between 2 goaulds as it has not been done before and i would love to see baal in hand to hand combat (matrix style0,done
Harry Shires at Administrations at 18:29:55 BST
The next two questions will be asked by Staff Sergeant red corellian - ask when ready
red corellian at 71.8.37 at 18:30:28 BST
Heya Cliff, I'm Beth from Alabama... My first question is: What was it like to get to repeatedly kill Richard Dean Anderson?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:31:53 BST
hi beth,well it was extremely interesting and we did have a giggle on set about it ,i had never done anything like that before and it definately gave my character a feeling of power,doner
red corellian at 71.8.37 at 18:32:12 BST
Also, I was wondering when you switched gears from athletics to acting? I see on your website that at one time you were focused on swimming in the Olympics.
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:33:46 BST
yes i was an olymic qualifying swimmer and spent my days in the water ,training 6 hours a day .,i also was a gymnast which was how i got into doing stage shows as a n acrobat,done
Anise at 82.32.252 at 18:34:38 BST
The next questions is from Master Sergeatn Loki. Take it away, Loki!
Anise at 82.32.252 at 18:36:15 BST
Loki appears to be having posting issues, so here is his question.
How do you cope with separations from your wife when you are filming in Vancouver?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:39:03 BST
good question too ,well as you might know i am halfway through shooting ex deus machina ,this ep has taken 1 month to film ,so i have been in vancouver for a week come home a week ,then back a week etc etc i go again next week for a week ,she is ok and we miss eachother and i miss my baby boy harley ,my bullterrier dog, it
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:39:28 BST
we speak a lot by phone ,done
Harry Shires at Administrations at 18:40:18 BST
Harry from Leeds in the UK. This is one of our admin questions:
If you weren't an actor, what would you do for a living?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:40:43 BST
beach bum,done
Anise at 82.32.252 at 18:41:43 BST
*wipes tears from eyes*
Next up we have Enlisted Dannyboy. When you are ready, Dannyboy!
Dannyboy at 84.64.1 at 18:42:50 BST
Hey there Cliff, good to see you. I'm Charlie from the UK and my question is :- When watching Stargate, is it quite strange hearing yourself on the television speaking in the low Goa'uld voice, or have you gotten used to it?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:44:22 BST
hi dannyboy ,yes it was strange in the begining ,but i am used to it now and i do like the sound ,a titbit of info ,in ex deus machina there is a scene in which my voice is not flanged and you can all hear exactly what my real voice sounds like,done
Harry Shires at Administrations at 18:45:09 BST
The next question is by Enlisted Charlie (another one!), who unfortunately cannot be here tonight, and extends his apologies.
15. What do you enjoy most about playing a character who pretends to be a 'god'?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:47:00 BST
i enjoy it as he is deceiving everyone and he is a god only because of his physical powers and not spiritual powers ,so its an interesting concept ,something like being a big bully,done
Anise at 82.32.252 at 18:47:50 BST
Another admin question for you.
What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:49:12 BST
elaborate on that as i could get into trouble for this hahaha
Anise at 82.32.252 at 18:49:43 BST
As long as it;s family friendly, then go ahead and tell us!
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:51:47 BST
well i have a upcoming flight in a russian mig ,that would be the best thing ever ,but i used to paraglide ,which is jumping of a mountain with a parachute type of wing and soaring with the eagles ,i did that for about a year until it started to get to dangerous ,i now kite board which is extreme ,the other day i surfed over a grey whale in the santa minica bay,done
Harry Shires at Administrations at 18:52:44 BST
The next question is also an admin question:
Do you ever worry that you will be typecast in Ba'al-like roles?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:53:48 BST
no that doesnt bother me but ,i tend to always play the bad guy which i dont mind,for the hero of the story ,he is only as good as the bad guy is bad,done
Anise at 82.32.252 at 18:54:40 BST
The final question tonight is another one from Master Sergeant Sammi. When you;re ready, Sammi
Sammi at 81.153.131 at 18:55:09 BST
Ready I first came across Kiteboarding last summer on the Atlantic Coast, France, and was completely enthralled with the speed and heights that some of the guys were able to reach. How much physical work do you have to put into maintaining control of the kite, and what types of speeds are you achieving on a good day, with good surf and wind?
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:58:23 BST
sammi first its all about the jumping wave riding and tricks more than actual speed like windsurfing,but we reach speeds of about 40 mph and jump about 30 to 40 feet in the air ,we do flips etc etc ,it takes alot of physical arm stomach and back strength as the kite is very power ful
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 18:59:16 BST
it is the most exhilirating sport i have done and also its a way to focus on only that and forget about everything else ,so its like a moving meditation ,done
Harry Shires at Administrations at 19:00:18 BST
We have now reached the end of our first live celebrity interview with Cliff Simon. It has been absolutely amazing having you here with us tonight, and I cannot reiterate enough how very thankful we are for the time you have given us. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say thankyou. This has been a record breaking day for the site - and for that we owe you our deepest gratitude
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 19:00:56 BST
ok everyone its been a pleasure to chat with you ,thank you for logging on and ex deus machina is great do not miss it
Harry Shires at Administrations at 19:01:07 BST
I am now going to unmoderate the chat as that is the end of the event. Cliff you are welcome to stay
A reminder to all members logged in we are still running under event procedures and we are still running a zero tolerance policy. Please respect yourselves and each other by keeping chat posts to an absolute minimum as otherwise the chatboard will be lost given so many are logged in.
Anise at 82.32.252 at 19:01:55 BST
Thanks for a fantastic evening, Cliff!
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 19:02:09 BST
keep up the great work with the site and thanks for all your support on stargate we as actors really appreciate when people enjoy our work ,take care ,lots of love and see ya on the mothership
baal out
Kast at 172.216.255 at 19:03:01 BST
Thank you very much, Cliff. Fascinating interview
pre-view at 80.44.122 at 19:03:02 BST
woot!!! *applauds very very noisily* well done everyone!!!!
Loki at 84.13.209 at 19:03:03 BST
thanks Cliff, was great to hear from you
Kat at 24.17.55 at 19:03:04 BST
Thank You Cliff ...really love to watch you!!!
Olivia at 159.134.55 at 19:03:06 BST
Hi Cliff!! Greetings from Ireland! It was great to have you here tonight!! Can't wait to see you in the next season!
Freakie Cheekyness at 80.167.213 at 19:03:08 BST
Hi Cliff Greetings from Denmark...
Sammi at 81.153.131 at 19:03:20 BST
*runs off to find a Kiteboard*
Joulez /Tanaya at 62.254.0 at 19:03:20 BST
Thanks Cliff was good to have you in here.
red corellian at 71.8.37 at 19:03:27 BST
Thanks Cliff, great interview, and best of luck!
Sean Clayton at 195.93.21 at 19:03:28 BST
Thanks Cliff! that was cool!
Cliff Simon at the SGC at 19:03:29 BST
bye all
Goycar at 204.19.247 at 19:03:36 BST
Thank you cliff, you are very cool
pre-view at 80.44.122 at 19:03:46 BST
bye cliff!!
stargaterocks at 69.195.118 at 19:03:47 BST
hey cliff !! from canada
Eric at 82.36.246 at 19:03:48 BST
Thanks Cliff! It's been great!
Anise at 82.32.252 at 19:03:51 BST
Bye CLiff
Dannyboy at 84.64.1 at 19:03:55 BST
Hey cliff thanks a lot
Freakie Cheekyness at 80.167.213 at 19:04:01 BST
Bye
Joulez /Tanaya at 62.254.0 at 19:04:01 BST
Bye Cliff
Mike / Lillebror at 83.91.174 at 19:04:02 BST
Heya Cliff...another greeting from Denmark.
Kast at 172.216.255 at 19:04:06 BST
Have a good life!
Angelina-Jerca at 193.77.17 at 19:04:09 BST
Thank you Cliff, Hope to see you more on television!
Mordred - Sitnalta at 212.159.113 at 19:04:11 BST
*salutes Cliff* Thanks for that,
stargaterocks at 69.195.118 at 19:04:16 BST
hope to talk to you another time
Smiley at 220.236.218 at 19:04:17 BST
*applauds* Thanks.... That was so worth getting out of bed at 3am for!!!! *ccan't wipe ridiculous grin off face* And Byeeee!!!!!
Andrew Reeve at 24.64.223 at 19:04:23 BST
*applause*
Dannyboy at 84.64.1 at 19:04:25 BST
bye
Joulez /Tanaya at 62.254.0 at 19:04:46 BST
*claps and cheers*
Blaze at 4.229.171 at 19:04:47 BST
cliff, thank you for spending your time with us. *applauds*
Mike / Lillebror at 83.91.174 at 19:04:57 BST
bye cliff.
Ra at 141.152.185 at 19:05:11 BST
bye and thank you
Andrew Reeve at 24.64.223 at 19:05:13 BST
Cheerios!
stargaterocks at 69.195.118 at 19:05:19 BST
bye cliff
VIP Cliff Simon has left the room at 19:05:20 BST