Lois & Clark Nfic Archive Interview with ML Thompson
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| Interviews by Fans | |
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| Title: | Lois & Clark Nfic Archive Interview with ML Thompson |
| Interviewer: | Annie Lansbury |
| Interviewee: | M.L. Thompson |
| Date(s): | 2000 or 2001 |
| Medium: | online |
| Fandom(s): | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman |
| External Links: | » Read the Writer's Showcase interview at Annesplace |
| Click here for related articles on Fanlore. | |
In 2000 or 2001, ML Thompson was interviewed for the Lois & Clark Nfic Archive. See that site for others in this series.
Some Excerpts
Until Lois and Clark The New Adventures of Superman I wasn't a Superman fan. I was more of a Batman fan (sorry). My problem with Superman was that I never liked Lois Lane. After all, what type of reporter could possibly work next to Clark Kent and not know that he was Superman? Then Teri Hatcher took on the role... I really appreciated the way she never portrayed Lois Lane as dim-witted. She just had a blind spot when it came to Superman.
I started writing L&C fanfic during the summer of 1999 - shortly after I discovered it on the internet.... I wanted to read some fanfic one day and my server was down. I had set aside some time to read a story or two and so was feeling very frustrated. Suddenly, I decided to write a story instead of reading one. I laughed myself silly as I wrote my first story. It was horrible. I didn't let anyone see it, but I had so much fun that I had to try again and the rest, as they say, is history. I guess what I enjoy most about writing fanfic is that it is a great way for me to relieve stress. After a hard day, I find it relaxing getting lost in a Lois and Clark story for a couple of hours. It reminds me that, no matter what's going on in my life, it's nothing compared to the problems Lois and Clark seem to get themselves into. :)
I love the role reversal. Strong independent career woman meets sweet sensitive man. There is something about the way they pulled it off that I really enjoy. Obviously, Lois and Clark are my favorite characters, but I am also a big fan of Martha Kent. I see her as an older version of Lois Lane. I think my favorite villain is Lex (at least I seem to spend a lot of time trying to figure out new ways to kill him :)