April 17, 2000

NOTE: I have taken out the many entrances and exits, messages from the bot, instructions beforehand, etc. If you want the complete transcript with all of that on it, send an e-mail to request it. This ends shortly after William leaves the chatroom, when the bot is cut off. And to answer a frequent question ahead of time, YES, he did his own typing and actions. He enjoyed learning how to do colors and swat people with cyber-fish etc.! You should've seen the practice chat...or maybe not. ;-) - Gypsy A CHAT WITH WILLIAM SHOCKLEY--April 17, 2000 on StarChat, #shockley_lounge <<Adrian> And now, for the MAIN EVENT. <<Adrian> Ladies and Gentlemen, it's really a distinct honor and great pleasure for me to be here tonight and to introduce a very fine artist and gentleman to you. <<Adrian> WILLIAM SHOCKLEY has been thrilling his audiences for years with his outstanding portrayals and his fine music. He's widely known as a celebrity who truly cares about his fans, as exemplified by his willingness to come here tonight and share so much of himself with us. <<Adrian> Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome WILLIAM SHOCKLEY! * Adrian is BOWLED OVER by the thunderous applause for William!!!!! <<William_Shockley> Me too <<Adrian> William, thanks for being with us tonight! <<William_Shockley> Thanks for having me! <<Adrian> Well, you are WILLIAM SHOCKLEY, so it's quite appropriate to have you with us tonight! * Adrian sees a number of fans fainting in their chairs! <<William_Shockley> You're very perceptive <<Adrian> hehe <<William_Shockley> Catch them <<Adrian> Shall we get started with the first question, William? <<William_Shockley> :-) <<William_Shockley> yes * Adrian assigns wolfer14 to catch the falling fans <<William_Shockley> Go wolfer14 <<Adrian> The first question is going to be asked by a great fan of yours currently living in Oregon, William. Her name is Su! <<Su_Tune> Hi William! I'm really into early 70s children's TV programming. <<Su_Tune> What was your favorite TV show back in 1970 when you were about ten years old? <<William_Shockley> 1970, the Monkees <<Su_Tune> WHOA! That is cool! <<William_Shockley> What year was that? <<Su_Tune> I loved them too! <<Su_Tune> That was 66 and 67, actually <<William_Shockley> They were cool <<Miz_Magic> still are <<Su_Tune> Val_W has a question, but she couldn't be here tonite <<William_Shockley> ok <<Adrian> Su, why don't you ask Val's question for her? <<Su_Tune> She asks if you enjoyed playing the antagonist on Dr. Quinn? <<William_Shockley> go ahead <<Adrian> William, did you enjoy playing the antagonist on the Quinn program? * Adrian looks around the chatroom for William * Adrian thinks William and wolfer14 stepped out for a beer <<William_Shockley> I don't really feel like Hank was the antagonist on 'Dr. Quinn'. I feel like Hank was a man of the times, and acted honestly to circumstances that arose. <<Adrian> That's what I always thought, William! <<William_Shockley> exactly <<Adrian> The next question will be posed by Robin_S! <<William_Shockley> ok <<Robin_S> Hello William, it's a pleasure to be speaking to you. My name is Robin and I live in Delaware. My question is who was your favorite co-star on Dr. Quinn? <<William_Shockley> Hi Robin <<William_Shockley> My favorite co-star was Joe. We had great times together! <<Robin_S> Thanks! Also, Tiffany was having "technical difficulties" and wanted me to ask "Is there anything that you wish would have happened to Hank, but didn't? <<William_Shockley> I wish Hank would have gotten a real love affair going with Myra. <<Adrian> Myra? <<William_Shockley> Yes * Adrian would have gone for the "old Colleen" personally. <<Adrian> Why Myra, William? <<Robin_S> Thanks from me and Tiff! <<William_Shockley> There was great chemistry between Myra and Hank, and there was a love affair that could have been tapped. <<Adrian> yeah, that's true, William <<William_Shockley> Our back stories were that I brought her to Colorado Springs from Denver, and there was a long history. <<Adrian> William, that does sound like a fascinating storyline with you and Myra. <<Adrian> The next question will be asked by SullysSpirit! * Adrian tilts the microphone toward SullysSpirit! <<William_Shockley> Go Sullysspirit * Adrian did not know that Sully had passed away * William_Shockley didn't either <<Adrian> Well, the spirit is silent tonight, William! <<sullysspirit> Hi William, my name is Carolyn and I'm from Laurel, MD near Washinton,DC. I wondered if you "invented" a history for Hank to get more into the character? <<William_Shockley> Hi Carolyn <<William_Shockley> I went with what Beth Sullivan told me, and then obviously filled in the blanks <<Adrian> William, what incredible blank-filling you did! <<William_Shockley> thanks <<Adrian> William, tell us more about your great friendship with Joe Lando <<William_Shockley> Joe and I respected each other, on and off camera. He was a great person to head up Dr.Quinn in the role of Sully. Very secure and generous. <<Adrian> Sounds very cool, William! <<Adrian> Well, shall we go on to another fan question? <<William_Shockley> ok * Adrian introduces Michaela! <<Michaela> Hi William, my name is Mary Ann and I'm from Massachusetts. I always loved the chemistry between you and Mike so my question is this. If you could have written a script that focused on just Mike and Hank what would the storyline have been? <<William_Shockley> Hi Mary Ann <<William_Shockley> I would have liked to have seen a story that evolved prior to her and Sully getting together, on some type of intimate level. <<Adrian> wow * Adrian coughes <<William_Shockley> wow is right <<Michaela> now That I'd like to see! <<Adrian> hahaha! <<Adrian> You are a scamp, William! <<Adrian> The next question will be voiced by Gypsy! <<William_Shockley> ok <<Adrian> Gypsy is asking a question submitted by Henry, sponsor of the DQMW-L. <<Gypsy> I need no introduction... <<William_Shockley> no doubt <<Gypsy> "On the List we've gone back and forth on whether Hank was acting out of pure malice or from a misguided effort to protect his community when he set fire to the Chinese camp. Which possibility rings true to you?" <<William_Shockley> That was the actual means that individuals used to 'burn out' an illness. Once again, malice was not an issue. Hank was doing what men did in the late 1800's. <<Gypsy> That was always MY opinion--but the legal eagles objected <<William_Shockley> The legal eagles were wrong <<Adrian> William, if only they would LEARN from your wisdom. <<William_Shockley> no kidding * Adrian scoffs at the Legal Eagles * William_Shockley scoffs as well * Adrian and William scoff together <<Adrian> The next question will be posed by SarahMN! <<SarahMN> and scenarios could you see for the two of you? <<William_Shockley> I missed the front of the question <<Adrian> Sarah, some of your question got cut off. Can you try again? <<SarahMN> ok <<William_Shockley> Give her ample time <<SarahMN> I will skip th introduction and just ask the question <<William_Shockley> ok * Adrian and William scoff some more at the legal eagles while Sarah types <<William_Shockley> indeed <<SarahMN> If you had the opportunity to develop (write) a project and act with Joe Lando again, what types of roles and scenarios could you see the for two of you? * Miz_Magic replenishes the drinks while we wait * Adrian waits for the caviar to accompany the drinks <<William_Shockley> I think it would be fun for Joe to be the bad guy, and me the good guy, modern times * Miz_Magic brings the caviar and hurls it a Adrian * William_Shockley needs another beer * Miz_Magic slides William a frosty pint * Adrian takes a moment to clean his new suit of the caviar * William_Shockley wishes for caviar * Miz_Magic scrapes some from Adrian's suit and hurls it at William <<Adrian> Next time, we'll have sushi, William! <<William_Shockley> perfect <<Adrian> William, that would be pretty cool to see Mr. Lando playing a villianous role <<William_Shockley> I think he would be good at it <<Adrian> Do you think that he could muster a sufficient scowl to meet the challenge? <<William_Shockley> With a few beers :-) <<Adrian> hehehe <<Adrian> Okay, the next question will be posed by MarilynL * Adrian tilts the microphone toward Marilyn and asks her to speak to William! <<William_Shockley> Hi Marilyn <<MarilynL> Hello, William and thanks. My name is Marilyn, from Bowling Green, OH. My question: Has your experience with The War Within and also Lake Travis made you more interested in getting into the production end of things, or do you prefer just the acting and writing aspects? <<William_Shockley> I definitely want to enter into the production end of the business <<William_Shockley> LAKE TRAVIS would be my first choice <<MarilynL> I also have a "proxy" question on behalf of BeckyW: On DQ you appeared in the digital scene with James Arness. From car ads to phantom buildings virtually no film is without some element of computers <<William_Shockley> yes? <<MarilynL> Do you see any impact of this trend on intimacy between the audience and the film product <<William_Shockley> I personally like real live actors doing real live scenes together. There is no substitute for the real thing. <<Adrian> William, you are a man with a pure heart. <<William_Shockley> you too <<Adrian> Thanks for those interesting questions, Marilyn * Adrian thanks William for his kind words <<William_Shockley> no problem <<Adrian> The next question, William, will be posed by HussyQueenMom *** Shockley_Lounge sets mode: +v HussyQueenMum <<William_Shockley> Hi Hussy Queen Mom <<William_Shockley> Are you related to Gypsy? :-) * Adrian tilts the microphone toward HussyQueenMom * William_Shockley holds the microphone <<Adrian> William, this is a FAMILY CHAT! *** Shockley_Lounge sets mode: -v HussyQueenMum <<William_Shockley> That was a great question!! <<Adrian> Well, it looks like she was too star-struck to speak, William! * William_Shockley gives back the microphone to Adrian * Adrian accepts the microphone <<Adrian> William, let's move right along with the fan questions <<Adrian> The next question will be posed by bookwoman! <<Adrian> Bookwoman, do you have a question for William? <<bookwoma> Hi william. It's nice to meet you. M <<William_Shockley> Hello <<William_Shockley> Nice to meet you too <<Adrian> Go ahead and ask your question, Bookwoman * William_Shockley tilts the microphone to bookwoman <<bookwoma> What drew you to writing books for children? <<William_Shockley> Honestly, my mother told me to do it. She is a school teacher, and thought I would be good at it. <<William_Shockley> I'm glad I listened to her <<bookwoma> Would you like to continue writing for children? <<William_Shockley> Definitely. I would like to get my first book 'Dear Sweet Franzblah' published. I have already started writing the follow up. <<Carla_S> Hello, Mr. Shockley. I'm Carla, thanks for taking the time with us. <<William_Shockley> Hi Carla. call me William <<Carla_S> sorry about that. Okay, thank you William <<Carla_S> Fame and/or "Hollywood" seem to change the attitudes of so many people, making them seem out of touch with reality and the common person. From what I've read in Gypsy's comments and articles on the site, this doesn't appear to have affected you at this point. To what do you attribute your sanity * Adrian waits as William contemplates his sanity <<William_Shockley> I don't think being in Hollywood or being fortunate enough to work as an actor gives anybody the right to become egotistical or arrogant. We are all just people doing a job. * William_Shockley thanks adrian <<Carla_S> That's great! <<Adrian> Thanks for that terrific question, Carla <<William_Shockley> Any other questions? <<William_Shockley> I guess not <<Adrian> The next question will be posed by Sunny! <<Sunny_DH> hi william! <<William_Shockley> Hi Sunny <<Sunny_DH> great to chat with you! <<William_Shockley> You too!! <<Sunny_DH> ok my question...As an aspiring writer and artist, I find it hard to pick one favorite outlet for my creativity. If you had to make a choice between acting, music, painting or writing, which one would you choose and why? <<William_Shockley> I couldn't isolate any one outlet. Each creative expression fills a different void. It all depends on my mood. <<Sunny_DH> i understand taht <<Sunny_DH> er that...lol <<William_Shockley> ;-) <<Sunny_DH> have you ever considered acting on broadway? <<William_Shockley> I have done theatre and love it. I have even thought about going to NY and doing theatre. Broadway would be a blessing!! * Su_Tune thinks a good Broadway show would be one starring William Shockley and Tommy Tune! * Adrian thinks of William in "Little Orphan Annie" <<William_Shockley> as what? * Miz_Magic thinks Su and Adrian need a beer <<Adrian> eeerrrrr, Annie? <<Albertane> Mr. Warbucks perhaps? lol! <<William_Shockley> ;-) <<Adrian> hehe * Miz_Magic doesn't want to see William bald <<Adrian> oooookay! <<Adrian> The next question will be posed by Megs! <<Megs> Hi, William! I'm Megan and I'm a sophomore at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. <<William_Shockley> Hi Megan <<Megs> Cafe Josie is located in a unique geographical area of the country in regards to the types of cultures which mesh there and the city. What attracted you to put the restaraunt in Texas rather than Los Angeles or New York? <<William_Shockley> I have friends in Austin that I trust and know Charles Mayes very well, who is our executive chef. <<Adrian> Well, it sure is working, William, because the resturant is a big success! <<Adrian> William, our next question is a very special one. <<William_Shockley> yes? <<Adrian> Estela is communicating with us all the way from Mexico.=20 She's a great fan of yours, and she'd like to ask you her question in Spanish, if that's okay with you. <<William_Shockley> ok <<Estela> Hola William, estoy mas que agradecida contigo por tu bello detalle de tratar de hacer esto conmigo en Espa=D2ol. Eres muy amable. Estoy desde Tijuana, Baja California y mi pregunta es: Cual tu piensas es tu rasgo de caracter mas fuerte, es decir, el que mas te distingue? <<William_Shockley> Hola Estela <<Estela> Hola * Miz_Magic thinks William is consulting his language dictionary * Adrian walks Estela back to her seat <<William_Shockley> Mi espanol no es perfecta, porque no puedo practicar en Los Angeles, asi, excuseme. Mi caracter mas fuerte es mi deserio a creer en gente. <<William_Shockley> Miz_magic can kiss my butt <<Adrian> hahahaha! * Miz_Magic will speak to William later <<William_Shockley> ;-D <<Adrian> Okay, well that was very sweet, William <<William_Shockley> Like you can read Spanish! <<Adrian> I mean your answer to Estela, not the butt thing * Adrian cannot read Spanish but is trying to be a charming host <<Miz_Magic> I can read Spanish! <<William_Shockley> I'm sure it was flawed, choppy spanish <<Adrian> Well, let's go on to the next question, which will be posed by Marie from Florida! * Miz_Magic looks around for more caviar * William_Shockley looks for his Spanish dictionary <<Adrian> Marie, are you going to ask your question in Floridian? hehe *** Shockley_Lounge sets mode: +v Marie-FL <<Marie-FL> Cafe J needs Ala cart sweet red wine spicy beefstake reaDS wILLIAM WE ORDER, YOU ARE DELIVERED CAFE GETS 10 STARS <<William_Shockley> huh? <<Albertane> LOL! <<Marie-FL> fANmAIL DO YOU READ OR IS IT MONITORED DO YOU SEE JUST PARTS <<William_Shockley> I'm only getting parts of the questions <<Marie-FL> i LOBE YOU wILLIAM POSTED BEFORE AND IT CAME ON MY SCREEN NOT YOURS <<William_Shockley> huh? * Miz_Magic is cutting Marie off at the bar <<Marie-FL> wHAT THE SHOCKLEY bOARD WHAT DO YOU THINK, WILL YOU POST, YOUR THOUGHTS * Adrian gives William a Floridian dictionary! *** Shockley_Lounge sets mode: -v Marie-FL * William_Shockley needs a drink <<Adrian> William, Marie is asking if you might have be inclined to post some thoughts on the Shockley Message Board? <<William_Shockley> quite possibly * Miz_Magic pours William a beer - over his head <<William_Shockley> gee thanks <<Adrian> Well, that would be quite a thrill for fans like Marie who are interested in what you're thinking about their posts, William! <<Miz_Magic> that'll teach you to tell me to kiss your butt! <<William_Shockley> I knew I would pay for that one <<Adrian> Also, Marie wanted to know if you read all of your fan letters, or just parts of them? <<William_Shockley> I read all of them <<Adrian> William, you are a truly remarkable man <<Adrian> The next question will be posed by lionlove! <<William_Shockley> oh goody <<Lionlove> Hi William!! I am Kristine from Atlanta Ga. I don't have a question just wanted to say hello and your great and tell you that the charactor from my time travel romance book I am writing was based on Hank:) <<William_Shockley> Thanks Kristine. <<William_Shockley> ;-) <<Lionlove> It's gonna be a great book:) huggs to you!! <<William_Shockley> I wish you all the best in your writing <<Lionlove> thank you:) <<Lionlove> oh <<William_Shockley> yes? <<Lionlove> I tryed to get a photo from you but haven't gotton one yet <<Lionlove> just curious who is in charge of sending out the pics? <<William_Shockley> Write to the address on my website. You will receive a photo <<Lionlove> it's been about 4 months <<William_Shockley> Write another letter <<William_Shockley> Thanks for trying <<Adrian> Well, let's go on to another fan question, William. <<William_Shockley> I mean thanks <<Adrian> This one is from larkspur! <<William_Shockley> ok * Adrian tilts the microphone towards larkspur * William_Shockley helps <<larkspur> Hi Willaim. I am Nancy from Maine <<William_Shockley> Hi Nancy <<William_Shockley> I'm William from Texas <<Albertane> hehehe <<William_Shockley> ; <<William_Shockley> ;-) <<larkspur> I am having trouble with my question <<William_Shockley> me too <<William_Shockley> go for it <<Albertane> Try again, Nancy. * William_Shockley encourages Nancy to speak <<larkspur> Do you think that the television industry affects youth or does it reflect what youths are already doing? <<William_Shockley> I think anything in the public eye has an effect on youth as well as adults. Young people have always been effected by the media. * Su_Tune has a question from Angelhart99, who could not be here tonite <<William_Shockley> ok <<Adrian> Please pose her question, Su. <<Su_Tune> I read Rhonda's book, After the Rain, when I was in really <<Su_Tune> BAD shape emotionally, and it made a real difference in my <<Su_Tune> life. She and her work helped me so much. So I was wondering, <<Su_Tune> if you've read After the Rain, what you thought of it, if you <<Su_Tune> thought that she captured the essence of Hank Lawson, and what <<Su_Tune> was your favorite scene or part of the book? * William_Shockley gets cross-eyed <<Adrian> haha, William! <<Su_Tune> That was from the cut and paste, sorry William! <<Adrian> The dangers of cutting-and-pasting on IRC. tsk tsk <<William_Shockley> I haven't finished the book, but I have talked to people who have, and they said that the book was brilliant, and that they couldn't put it down. <<Adrian> Okay, thanks to Angelhart99 for that question! Let's now move on to a question from Dianne_B, another great fan of yours, William. <<dianne_b> Hi William. I am Dianne Bennett from Northern California. I was fortunate enought to see filming at the Pranch once before Dr. Quinn was cancelled and I got a wonderfil picture of you with my two children and myself. I was wondering if there was some way that I could get you to sign it for me? <<William_Shockley> Hi Dianne <<William_Shockley> Sure. Send it to the fan mail address on my website. I'd be happy to sign it and mail it back to you <<Adrian> That's great, William! <<dianne_b> Thanks. I appreciate that. Also I was wondering if you ever wanted to explore more of the relationship of hank and Dr Mike on dr Quinn? <<William_Shockley> I would love to have an in'depth storyline between Hank and Michela <<Adrian> William, would you say that there is a certain "sexual tension" between Hank and Michaela? <<William_Shockley> I think Hank treated her like no other character on the show. He wasn't afraid of her and he wasn't afraid to be honest with her <<William_Shockley> So my answer is yes <<William_Shockley> Pre-Sully, of course! ;-) <<Adrian> Wow, cool * Adrian calls on LilHussy to pose the next intriguing question to William Shockley <<LilHussy> Hi, William! Tess here....remember me? :-) This is sort of silly question but one curious Hussy in particular would also like to know the answer. ;-) <<William_Shockley> Hi Tess <<William_Shockley> What's the question? <<LilHussy> What cologne do you use? (blushing) <<William_Shockley> Eternity * Miz_Magic thinks he smells more like beer and caviar <<Adrian> hehe * William_Shockley thinks Miz-Magic has it coming <<Adrian> Ooookay! Let's go on to another fan question! * Miz_Magic isn't afraid <<Adrian> This question is from TiffMiller76! <<William_Shockley> ooooooooooooooooooooookkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!! <<TiffMiller76> Hi William, this is Tiffany from Bear, Delaware, a proud Hussy who fondly remembers her one meeting with you at the P-Ranch! Thanks for joining us! If you don't mind, I have more than one question? <<William_Shockley> Hi Tiffany. Go ahead <<TiffMiller76> Have you heard about the second DQ Movie, and are you interested in reprising Hank for it? <<William_Shockley> Yes. I talked to Beth Sullivan today, and she is waiting to get the go-ahead from CBS to approve her story idea, then she would write the script. And yes, I would lov eto play Hank in the next movie <<TiffMiller76> Great! <<TiffMiller76> Next question? <<William_Shockley> ok <<TiffMiller76> First, I want to thank Robin for posting my question a while back for me, when I couldn't get in. * William_Shockley thanks Robin also * Adrian is deeply and profoundly grateful to Robin for her efforts <<TiffMiller76> I'm a teacher, and I was wondering, are there any teachers you remember as a child who had a big impact on you or maybe inspired you to be who you are today? <<William_Shockley> Definitely. My mom first of all, my English teacher my junior year in high school, and my dance teacher at Texas Tech all had major impacts on my decision making process <<Adrian> Your dance teacher, William? <<William_Shockley> yes Adrian. 'Dance' class. Don't go where I think you're going;-) <<Adrian> hahahaha! * Miz_Magic wants the story <<William_Shockley> now? <<Miz_Magic> now <<William_Shockley> wow...So demanding <<William_Shockley> ;-)( <<William_Shockley> ;-) * Miz_Magic thinks WIlliam likes it <<William_Shockley> ;-D <<Miz_Magic> ahem... DANCE * Adrian imagines a young William "dancing" with his teacher after hours <<William_Shockley> Yes.. dance class...you know..ballet, modern,etc. A well rounded artist explores the arts! <<Adrian> heehee, cool! <<Miz_Magic> ballet :-) * Miz_Magic pictures William in a tutu * William_Shockley imagines Adrian dancing with a blow up doll <<Adrian> William, we've come to the end of the questions submitted by your fans, but I'd like to ask you one final question if I may <<William_Shockley> ok * Adrian ignores that last comment by William! * Su_Tune thinks men in ballet are the coolest * William_Shockley ignores Adrian ignoring <<William_Shockley> Thanks Su <<Adrian> William, it's been a pleasure for me to help plan this chat for you and your fans. I did enjoy your show immensely, and I recall a very favorite episode of mine. I'm thinking of the episode that introduced us to your son, Zach. <<William_Shockley> yes? <<Adrian> Can you share with us some of your feelings about that particular episode, and how it helped define Hank's character. <<William_Shockley> I personally loved that episode. It showed Hank's pain over the loss of Zach's mother, his love for Zach, and a compassion that Hank was rarely allowed to expose. <<Adrian> It was a special episode, William. <<William_Shockley> Thanks <<Adrian> And now, young Zach is an alien. (sigh) <<Adrian> Where did Hank go wrong? <<William_Shockley> Ah yes, those darn aliens <<Adrian> hehe <<William_Shockley> It was his mother's fault <<Albertane> Good news, William has just informed me that he would like to open up the chat to everyone, we will be turning off the moderation, and everyone will be able to talk again. Be sure to be respectful of William and the other chatters, or we will have to to kick you out of the chat. <<Adrian> definitely, William <<Sunny_DH> men always blame us mothers...sheesh <<pamhughes> Can william see my quesion? <<Albertane> The channel is now unmoderated, you all may now talk. <<PatFromGA> Hi William - Did you enjoy working at the Paramount Ranch and meeting DQ fans as much as we enjoyed watching you all working? <<nicksmem> hi william!=20 <<William_Shockley> hello to everyone * Adrian watches the mayhem break loose as the chat becomes unmoderated! <<Fedorova> hi william. greetings from the philippines! * William_Shockley watches as well <<Marie-FL> William just wanted to say I wrote a book similar to Gypsy's the resembelance is really quite remarkable <<TiffMiller76> Wow, William, you're brave to be doing this! Watch out! It could get scary! <<SongSylv> I resemble that remark, Adrian! <<beckyboo> hi William from Beaumont, Texas * Megs laughs <<Megs> Ready or not, here comes the calvary! <<William_Shockley> Hello fedorova * PatFromGA slaps Megs around a bit with a large trout <<Type_you> William Kristine here again <<William_Shockley> Hi Beckyboo. How's Texas? <<Sunny_DH> calls a therapist for william <<beckyboo> very hot <<Type_you> I wanted to give you my web page addy <<Teresa321> Tell us about Hippy Hollow...not the band * Gypsy is here--did you call for a therapist? <<beckyboo> it was almost 90 degrees today <<nicksmem> i volunteer to be the therapist! <<Sunny_DH> lol..*the therapist* <<William_Shockley> Hippie Hollow is a park on the shore of Lake Travis outside of Austin, Texas <<sullysspirit> Hello William--this is Carolyn again. First, my apologies for being slow to ask my question earlier--I'm a novice chatter and had a slight technical problem. I want to thank so much for joining us tonight. I also wanted to say that I was equally touched by the episode "The Secret" because I have a daughter with a developmental disability, so Zach really "spoke" to me. <<Type_you> My husband has spina bifida and is in a wheelchair he loved DQ and couldnt be here tonight <<Estela> Hi William, I was wishing find the presice adjetive for you, now I got it: YOU'RE A gentleman! <<William_Shockley> Carolyn. I loved the 'Secret' episode as well <<TiffMiller76> Very good adjective, Estela! <<William_Shockley> Gracious Estela <<pamhughes> Willia would you have liked to have lived during Quinn times? Why or why not? This is Pam Hughes the birthday video Quinn Sept17th at the ranch <<Sunny_DH> hopes gypsy can prescribe strong medications <<Marie-FL> William do you have a favorit color, you look so good in green and blue <<Megs> Estela, you have proven that I have much more Spanish to learn! <<Type_you> William ...the web page address is http://www.expage.com/page/lionlove could you please have a look and sign the guestbook for my husband please? thank you:) <<Estela> He he! <<TiffMiller76> William, if you can follow all of this, you're better than me! <<Teresa321> I used to live in Austin my brothers got into lots of trouble for going there. Care to share a story? <<Albertane> lol... i think William needs a couple dozen more arms and keyboards to be able to answer all of you guys! :) <<Megs> I'm only in first year right now, but still had to grab the dictionary for your question * Gypsy raises hand! Pam Hughes sent in a question! <<William_Shockley> Hi Pam. I think the 1800's were wonderful times. <<Marie-FL> He asked for it * SongSylv is getting dizzy in here. <<TiffMiller76> He's adventurous and yes, Marie, he asked for it! * Adrian sneaks in the word "Hanson" when Alice isn't looking <<Carla_S> Adrian! * Gypsy slaps Adrian with a smoked salmon <<Sunny_DH> ack..sunny passes out at the mention of hanson YET again <<William_Shockley> Hi Gypsy <<Robin_S> By the way, you're welcome Tiffany for me posting your question earlier! <<Adrian> hehe <<Gypsy> Hey, babe ;-) ;-) <<Type_you> Did you get what I wrote William?? <<William_Shockley> no <<TiffMiller76> Thanks, Robin! :-) <<Gypsy> So--why are you such a SLOW reader, huh? (Makes note to send him ATR on books on tape...) <<Estela> William: What's the thing you most enjoy when you are in home? <<Type_you> ok I will write it again.. <<Teresa321> this is hysterical! <<Gypsy> It's not even in Spanish! >:-/ <<beckyboo> I'm a kindergarten teacher and would love to add your book to my library, any idea when it will be published? <<Sunny_DH> gets william a chat to english dictionary and a course in speed reading <<TiffMiller76> It's a lotta fun, too! <<pamhughes> William get Gyps to come to the ranchfor filming this time around <<Gypsy> This is why we didn't do the whole chat "free" * LilHussy wonders when Gypsy and William will finally meet. :-) <<Miz_Magic> this is why we moderated the chat, folks! :-) <<William_Shockley> Estela...gardening or eating great food <<Teresa321> HA HA! <<Megs> I want to be the reporter covering this event when it happens, Gypsy!! <<ckehl> Hi William! I'm Colleen, who used to deliver messages from Gypsy at the set. Hope to see you during the filming of the new movie. Thanks for doing this chat. It's been fun! You must get Gypsy to the Ranch!! <<Estela> Do you like cook? <<William_Shockley> No idea Beckyboo <<PatFromGA> Yes Gypsy - you MUST go to the ranch - this may the very last of Dr Quinn. <<Fedorova> any particular kind of food? <<beckyboo> k, thanks for answering * Gypsy thinks everyone who's nagging her should chip in and pay her travel costs! <<William_Shockley> Pam...Gypsy has always been welcome <<Marie-FL> Slow down William doesn't type 75 a minute like I do <<TiffMiller76> LOL, Marie! <<Marie-FL> LOL <<Megs> LOL, I would help out with you Gypsy, but I can't <<pamhughes> William Gyps could be a character hanging out at the gold nugget <<Gypsy> I think he does well enough without me <<SongSylv> Yeah, right Gyps, after I win the Colorado Lottery! <<Su_Tune> the word count goes down if you have typos, Marie! : ) <<Type_you> WILLIAM KRISTINE HERE AGAIN , SORRY FOR THE CAPS, MY HUSBAND HAS SPINA BIFIDA AND IS IN A WHEELCHAIR HE LOVED DQ AND COULDN'T BE HERE TONIGHT CAN YOU PLZ TAKE A PEEK AT OUR WEB PAGE MAYBE SIGN THE GUESTBOOK IT WOULD MEAN ALOT TO HIM http://www.expage.com/page/lionlove thanks so much :) <<William_Shockley> Kristine...post the webpage on my chat page * LilHussy says if Gypsy is serious, her ticket is on the way! <<Gypsy> I was KIDDING <<PatFromGA> Sure was nice to see all you High Hussies again tonight <<Sunny_DH> call 1-800-go-gypsy? to make a donation <<Michaela> Is this a telethon? <<TiffMiller76> LOL <<nicksmem> sunny LOL!!!! <<Marie-FL> William have we completely lost you Love <<Carla_S> William, do you still paint with your hands? <<William_Shockley> Carla...yes...always <<Gypsy> This is why we had a MODERATED chat <<Type_you> Where is your chat page? <<SarahMN> Hi William. Thanks for chatting with us tonight. This is Sarah from Minnesota. Part of my earlier message got cut off. I hear your voice say "What's it like to Walk on Water, Michaela" whenever one of my aol buddies gets on line :). I like the way Hank can see beneath the exteriors of people and come up with a slick, smart aleck remark. <<Michaela> who"s moderate? <<Carla_S> Isn't that a little health endangering - the painting? <<Gypsy> NOt me--fill it up again, bartender. Jamisons... <<William_Shockley> Kristine...williamshockley.com Go to <<William_Shockley> 'fans' <<Type_you> WILLIAM WHERE IS YOUR CHAT PAGE? <<Michaela> Gypsy I see now why you like this guy! <<Megs> Gypsy, if they raise enough money to send you out, can I tag along as your personal reporter? ;-) <<pamhughes> thanks william for giving us your time here tonight, you are so COOOOOL! <<Gypsy> I'll send you instead <<Megs> But you deserve it more!! <<Sunny_DH> just drinks her beer and laughs at the mayhem <<Marie-FL> William is a real doll and a gentleman <<sullysspirit> MA--I could ALWAYS see why! :-)) <<TiffMiller76> Yeah, Gypsy, it's obvious after this chat! <<Gypsy> Hey, don't give the man a big head. I try to keep him in line <<William_Shockley> Sarah..you're very perceptive <<nicksmem> mind passing one over sunny? <<PatFromGA> Hey Megs - congrats on your Hearst Award! <<TiffMiller76> LOL - Carolyn! <<Sunny_DH> shares <<Megs> Thanks, Pat!! <<Robin_S> Hope to see you at the set, William! It will be my 1st trip out there! * LilHussy thinks William should just fly out to GA himself. <<nicksmem> thanks! <<Type_you> OK GOT IT THANKS HUGGS AND LOVE TO YOU:))) * Megs agress with Tess <<Estela> William: I'm more than grateful with you for try with me in spanish, what a gesture from you!!!! <<Michaela> I think Gypsy should be William's new agent! She just won him tons of new fans <<TiffMiller76> Great idea, MA! <<Gypsy> Hey, give credit to ALICE and her crew. I just did PR and checked out the system for flaws, etc. * LilHussy ducks to avoid the High Hussy's sahward. <<Michaela> sorry guys! <<Marie-FL> Now if we can get him tons of NEW PARTS <<Megs> Good idea, MA! <<Type_you> Wish he would LIL hussy I am in Ga <<TiffMiller76> All of the crew just won William a whole passel of new fans! <<William_Shockley> Estela...my pleasure <<TiffMiller76> Well, those of us who weren't already! <<Sunny_DH> raises her bottle to Gypsy AND Alice <<Michaela> Jane is desperate for good looking costars these days. How about it william? <<TiffMiller76> Now, *that's* one we didn't consider, MA! :-) <<nicksmem> i would love to see you and Jane together, wiliam <<PatFromGA> Wow - a Jane and William movie... What would it be about? <<Michaela> a romance for a change! <<pamhughes> william is most handsome, I got a kiss from him once, WOW!!! <<TiffMiller76> Lucky you, PAM! <<William_Shockley> Michela...Call Jane's Agent..i would love it <<Megs> William, you did a good job replying in Spanish from what I could translate too, so you didn't mangle it from my perspective <<Michaela> anyone have his number?????? <<Miz_Magic> Let's have a big round of applause for the channel ops - Adrian, Albertane and Su_Tune! <<Gypsy> I will never never tell :-x <<Estela> A BIIIIIIIG HUG for you!!! <<Sunny_DH> applauds <<TiffMiller76> APPLAUSE!!! <<PatFromGA> Hoory for the channel ops!!! <<nicksmem> applauds as well! <<Carla_S> Good job! <<Robin_S> clap, clap, clap <<Michaela> applause <<SarahMN> applause <<Marie-FL> Big Hug for William and a Kiss from Marie <<Megs> Yay!! <<Gypsy> THANKS TO ALL OF YOU <<Su_Tune> 13 bows * William_Shockley applauds wildly * SongSylv applauds <<PhOeBy-DiMpLeS> claps <<Marie-FL> Applauise <<Fedorova> great job <<Albertane> lol... thanks <<pamhughes> you told me the other day gyps <<beckyboo> applauds <<Adrian> thanks everyone! <<Gypsy> Pam? What did I tell you? <<Sunny_DH> my god they're geniuses! <<Type_you> Kristine writes... William any chance of you making it out to Ga one of theese days?? I am in Atlanta * William_Shockley agrees...They are brilliant!! <<Sunny_DH> is in awe <<Gypsy> Take a bow: Riley, Magic, Adrian, Su and the people from Starchat! <<Type_you> Kristine writes... you could kill 2 birds with one stone:) <<Estela> Thank's to ADRIAN you're the genius here!!!! <<Miz_Magic> Special thanks to the IRCops at Starchat and Jinxi, Starchat administrator <<PatFromGA> Especially the Java web page - that saved a lot of people from disappointment tonight I bet <<Marie-FL> Come to Florida I'm in Titusville you can see KSC * Adrian takes a bow! <<Adrian> Can I have a ribbon too? <<SongSylv> Hey, Gypsy--why not knight 'em with your sahward? :-) <<sullysspirit> Hear Hear! Applause Applause! <<Sunny_DH> can you feel the love? <<William_Shockley> Kristine...one never knows where the wind will take you <<TiffMiller76> This is starting to sound like a PSA at the end of a show! <<PatFromGA> Hey - thanks to WILLIAM!!! <<Megs> Or come to Alabama! It's so gorgeous down here <<jinxi> You're welcome Miz, it's a pleasure to have William joining us this evening. <<Gypsy> And WHO ate all of the cashews out of the dish on the bar??? <<TiffMiller76> Sorry, Gyps! <<Megs> Tiffany did!!! <<PatFromGA> Not me - I got the almonds <<Sunny_DH> whistles and looks at the ceiling <<TiffMiller76> Couldn't resist! <<Marie-FL> William no kidding, thank yo for your time, and your acting and everything <<Gypsy> Okay, next time YOU bring the nuts! <<Robin_S> Yep, it was Tiff! <<Miz_Magic> And of course, thanks to our special guest - William Shockley! <<Fedorova> thanks for being w/ us william! :-)))) <<Type_you> Kristine writes....HaHa true William very true:) <<Megs> Gypsy, Tiff already IS the nut! <<Michaela> I think we have plenty of NUTS here Gyps! <<Estela> WILLIAM: Please say us this is not the last time!!! <<Gypsy> Well, I was being NICE <<TiffMiller76> Hey! I resemble that remakr! <<William_Shockley> marie.. it was my pleasure..Thanks to you guys <<Sunny_DH> applauds william <<Carla_S> Thanks! <<TiffMiller76> oops remark! <<sullysspirit> William, it's been a pleasure--I hope to meet you in person at filming at the Ranch in the fall. * William_Shockley thanks EVERYONE who showed up tonight <<Marie-FL> I'll Fan Letter to you with the part of my questions that didn't get on here * Gypsy holds glass out, hoping there is a bartender on duty... <<nicksmem> william will you come back for another chat? <<Sunny_DH> tells william he's welcome...wink <<Megs> Yes, thank you, William. Not that many people are brave enough to take us all on. <<nicksmem> here ya go gyps! <<Type_you> Kristine writes..... I think William enjoys chatting look we created a monster ahhhhhhh <<Marie-FL> We thank William <<Robin_S> Thanks William! See you at the PRanch! <<Michaela> This is the most fun chat I've ever been to! * SongSylv pours Gypsy a straight whiskey. <<ckehl> Thanks William, this has been great! See you at the ranch! <<Gypsy> aH.... THANKS <<Sunny_DH> shares her beer with gypsy <<pamhughes> this has been a william shockley production <<Gypsy> Irish. Yum <<William_Shockley> nicksmen...yes to another chat <<PatFromGA> Muchas gracias, William <<Marie-FL> William plead come again, and post to the board <<SongSylv> Of course! <<nicksmem> great!!!!! <<Robin_S> MA, this is the only chat I've ever been to! * Albertane would like to remind everyone that this chatroom will remain open for the fans to chat in. <<PhOeBy-DiMpLeS> thanks william!! <<Megs> I won't be at the ranch, but I still wish you all the luck :-) <<Fedorova> great!!!! <<Adrian> Shall we all let William say a few words? <<Michaela> Pam what's the number of Jane's agent??????????? <<Gypsy> Thank you ALL for coming to be our guests tonight!!!! <<TiffMiller76> You have to have quick eyes to follow all of this! <<Adrian> William, the floor is yours! <<Type_you> Kristine Writes.......... Goodbye William and thanks so much for your time <<nicksmem> will us fans be able to meet you at the ranch, william, if there is another movie? <<Gypsy> This was a presentation of Hippie Hollow Productions, GypsyMagic, Inc. and Starchat <<Marie-FL> GOVE WILLIAM THE FLOOR *** Adrian sets mode: +m <<Adrian> William, would you like to say a few words before you go? <<William_Shockley> nicksmem...yes...just like old times at the ranch <<William_Shockley> I've had a great time tonight. I really appreciate the work you guys put into this, and ppreciate the questions from everybody. Hope to see everyone at the Ranch for the next 'DR. QUINN' MOVIE!! <<Marie-FL> William is not talking - did we frustrate him too much <<PatFromGA> 13Well good night all. Sweet dreams. <<Robin_S> William, I'll be there! =20 <<Type_you> the ranch? <<TiffMiller76> Thanks again, William! <<Sunny_DH> thanks william...luv ya <<Type_you> where is the ranch? <<Marie-FL> Looks like I buy a plain ticket William <<beckyboo> thanks William <<Fedorova> a million thanks, hugs and all william! <<PatFromGA> Love your voice on all the commercials!! :-) <<Robin_S> Thanks William! <<hugz> <<TiffMiller76> Agoura, CA Type_you <<beckyboo> Love from Texas <<Estela> A big hug for you William!!!! <<Adrian> William, we'd all like to thank you for coming and chatting with us tonight! It was fantastic! <<SongSylv> Thank you, William. <<Michaela> the count just went UP Pam! <<SarahMN> Thanks again again for the chat, William <<Type_you> Kristine writes......Love you William take care and god bless:) <<Marie-FL> Hugs and Kisses William from us all <<Megs> Thank you! <<nicksmem> hugs and a beer to william! <<Ax0n> Thanks William :> <<Teresa321> Thank you William! <<pamhughes> I'll be there at the ranch to film the next birthday william, Tess will you be there with Trudy? <<TiffMiller76> Giant Group Hussy Hugs from the Hussies gathered here! <<sullysspirit> I have a son patiently waiting for the computer so I have to say goodnight--This has been great! Gyps, and everyone, fantastic job! And William, you are indeed the best! Bye all-- <<Adrian> Everyone, William is ready to go <<Adrian> I know that we all feel very fortunate indeed to have had this wonderful opportunity to chat with William! <<Adrian> Please feel free to stay and chat for as long as you please <<Adrian> And let's all thank William as he makes his way out of the chatroom! <<TiffMiller76> What a great chat!! *** Shockley_Lounge changes topic to 'William Shockley has now left the chatroom. Please feel free to continue chatting! ' <<LilHussy> I'm there, Pam! <<pamhughes> bye William love your smile <<Adrian> Hurray for William! <<Sunny_DH> YOU GUYS ROCK! * Adrian throws confetti! <<Michaela> That was fun! <<SongSylv> Huzzah <<Robin_S> Will a transcript be posted on DQMW-L? <<TiffMiller76> Okay, how do y'all do actions! <<PhOeBy-DiMpLeS> lool adrian!!! <<Michaela> What a sense of humor! <<TiffMiller76> ?? <<Carla_S> Hurray for all of you who set it up! :-) <<Estela> Hurray for all you !!!!!! <<nicksmem> Nick opening the champagne bottle and letting it spew!!!!! <<Teresa321> This was too much fun! <<SongSylv> Tiff--type /me and then what you want to do. <<Michaela> was William doing his own actions? <<Fedorova> kudos to all of u guys! * TiffMiller76 joins in the throwing confetti <<Albertane> Michaela: yes, William was doing all his own chatting <<Marie-FL> You all did well even if half my post and a few others didn't get there for some reason thank you Adrian for phrasing for me <<TiffMiller76> Hey! Thanks SongSylv! * SongSylv dances in the champagne spray <<SongSylv> You're welcome, dear! * Robin_S hits Tiffany up side the head while trying to throw confetti. <<Estela> 7Thanks to Adrian, Magic, Gypsy all of you wonderful people! * TiffMiller76 confetti turns and gets dumped all over Robin! <<Teresa321> Adrian you were the perfect host <<Sunny_DH> is so glad she can finally go pee now <<Adrian> thanks Estela! <<PhOeBy-DiMpLeS> yeah adrian!!! <<Michaela> Thanks yes to our hosts for their fun sense of humor! <<Adrian> thanks Ana! <<SongSylv> Thanks for sharing, Sunny! LOL <<Sunny_DH> hehe oopps too much information? <<Adrian> You're welcome, Marie! * SongSylv grins <<Marie-FL> He needs to type faster <<Type_you> William gave me his chat page at ....WILLIAM SHOCKLEY.COM GO TO?? IT WAS WRONGE HELP!!! * Robin_S tells Tiff that she'll get even. <<pamhughes> i can't figure out why my wuestion was not selected <<Gypsy>> Sorry, Pam...must've been accidentally missed * Estela needs a drink! * TiffMiller76 hops over the bar and opens it up for taster's choice tonight! <<nicksmem> pouring estela a drink! <<Carla_S> So what happened when we tried to paste in - at least when i and Su_Tune did? <<Michaela> Isnt tasters choice coffee? Tiff? * Robin_S wonders if she can have a soda since she is only 18 <<TiffMiller76> Yeah, MA, but I didn't mean the brand. :-) <<Michaela> I'll never get to sleep! <<Megs> Hey, I'm only slightly under 21! <<pamhughes> MARY ANN Jane needs new agents <<Marie-FL> I didn't paste and the front half was lost it was on by board however <<Michaela> Forget Jane's agent I say we tell CBS to get them together! <<Megs> Hey, Pam, I know plenty of PR writing now thanks to this dang course I'm taking * TiffMiller76 knows age won't stop some people! :-) <<Michaela> That would be great chemistry! <<Carla_S> Yeah, marie, what happened? * Robin_S grabs a bottle of wine anyway, while no one is looking. <<Marie-FL> I have no idea Carla <<Michaela> PUt that back Robin! * TiffMiller76 joins Robin and pops the top! <<Marie-FL> I had it typed all neat and it just didn't make it all the way <<Michaela> TIFF! <<pamhughes> Megs why don't you write the christmas story <<TiffMiller76> Come on and join us, MA! * Robin_S get's caught with wine. MA makes her give it back. <<Michaela> oh well in that case :-) * TiffMiller76 sprays MA to get her to join us! <<Michaela> at least it was WHITE <<Megs> Deal, Pam!! <<TiffMiller76> Wouldn't have it any other way! :-) <<Albertane> Marie-FL: when you paste in from an e-mail or a word processor, it gets split into lines... on IRC it works better if everything is just one long line, then the computer can split it up on it's own so it looks good. <<Marie-FL> I didn't paste Darling <<SongSylv> Well, gang, much as I'd love to stay and talk, I've gotta get some sleep. Y'all take care! <<Marie-FL> I live typed on my good old IBM <<Carla_S> I did, Albertane <<Michaela> Pam remember that walk on the beach you planned for Jane and Joe? How about William? <<pamhughes> lets all buy the sully bed and rent it out to jane and joe <<Albertane> oh * TiffMiller76 applauds Pam for that great idea! <<Albertane> you might have sent it before you were voiced then <<Michaela> Maybe Jane will buy it! Good memories! <<pamhughes> MA shame shame <<Michaela> who me? - END -