Inside the Head of Charmer
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| Interviews by Fans | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Inside the Head of Charmer |
| Interviewer: | Amy Murphy |
| Interviewee: | Charmer |
| Date(s): | February 2002 |
| Medium: | online |
| Fandom(s): | Xena: Warrior Princess |
| External Links: | full interview is here, Archived version |
| Click here for related articles on Fanlore. | |
Inside the Head of Charmer is a 2002 Xena: Warrior Princess fan interview at Whoosh!.
Series
For others in this series, see Whoosh! Interview Series.
Some Excerpts
[Do fans expect too much from stars?]: That depends on whether the context is professional or personal. As consumers fans pay the star's salary, so a star should consistently try to deliver good performances on screen, and behave in a respectful manner towards fans off-screen -- in interviews, for example. An actor doesn't *have* to engage with fandom, but if they do, then fans deserve cordial treatment. On the other hand, fans should not try to invade a star's personal life. A star has professional responsibilities to her fans, not personal ones. I've met actors and producers who have a wonderful time with the fandom for their shows. They and their fans understand the relationship's dynamic -- that is, the actors and producers appreciate their fans' loyalty, praise and criticism while the fans appreciate the professionals' work and respect their private lives. Watching Xena: Warrior Princess fandom over the years, I get the impression that Lucy Lawless and Rob Tapert have not enjoyed their show's fandom as much as they could have.
[Subtext] enhanced Xena: Warrior Princess immensely.
I'm one of my favorites in terms of content just because I write the kind of thing I'd like to read. In terms of style, other favorite writers are way ahead of me.