“When’s Ashleigh’s Q&A?”aske Carl.
“Today,”I informed him. And then, after some consideration: “Tonight. I need time to reformat her answers and insert my own running commentary.”
“Can you do that?”asked Ashleigh.
“I’m not sure,”I said. “I don’t think that there’s anything in the wordpress blogger regulation book that prevents me.”
But I checked, just in case. As it turns out – No, I’m good.
Over to Ashleigh…
Trish writes: “Questions for Ashleigh: “What *exactly* do you do at the Bridge Studios?”
Ashleigh: I attempt to help in making the guys’ days run smoothly – and of course I provide a relief for Lawren; when they get tired of making fun of him, they switch the jokes to me.
{Editor’s note: In all fairness, it goes Carl first, then Lawren, THEN Ashleigh.}
Shawna writes: “For Ashleigh: How do you ultimately plan to murder Joe and usurp his position without anyone being the wiser?”
Ashleigh: Why have all the fun in one day when you can drag it out over many months, years, decades….
David writes: “Question for Ashleigh: Have you got anything mean and life threatening plan for Joe for April fools day next year.
Ashleigh: Both Joe and I know it won’t be on April Fools Day – I prefer the unexpected.
- Ashleigh in action – fending off work.
“What is the most boring thing about working with Joe.”
Ashleigh: Joe has great style, but I’d like to see him wear a bit of colour..especially since it is summer.
“The most fun thing about working for Joe.”
Ashleigh: I have to be on my toes all the time as you never know what he is going to do next…I can be a bit gullible at times so I need to watch out for that.
“Do you ever read the scripts and give comments on them.”
Ashleigh: I definitely read them – its good to keep up on what the upcoming episodes are about.
“Do you ever take a look around the sets or watch them filming scenes for episodes. What is the most impressive thing you have seen so far.”
Ashleigh: I love heading down to the sets to see the hustle and bustle. Watching it rain in a tropical jungle was pretty cool.
“Have you work as a PA for anyone else who is a tiny bit famous as joe is or more famous than Joe.”
Ashleigh: This is my first gig in film…if you are a gamer, maybe.
- Do you have your tickets for the gun show?
Pete writes: “Questions for Ashleigh: How long have you been a vegetarian and why? Are you just a regular old fashioned veggie or a vegan?”
Ashleigh: I have been a vegetarian for 5 looooooong years. I love most meat but choose not to eat it for the sake of the animals. I do eat a bit of seafood if it is sustainably caught. Dairy and eggs are too good to give up – so am not a vegan.
PG15 writes: “So, my questions for dear Ashleigh: 1 .What do you truly, really, and truly think of Joe Mallozzi? Please, do not spare any gruesome and/or slanderous detail.”
Ashleigh: Joe is….wait, he is going to read this right???
{Editor’s note: No, no, I won’t. Feel free to speak your mind.}
“2. What drove you to Vegetarianism?”
Ashleigh: Watching videos of how farm animals are killed and processed into meat. I still do this when I crave meat to remind myself.
“3. What qualifications do you need to be an Executive Producer’s Assistant?”
Ashleigh: Patience, quick thinking, a thick skin and above all, humour.
{Editor’s note: I would add “fast lunch pick-up” abilities.}
Montrealer writes: “ Questions for Ashleigh: Did you have any idea you would be drag off to places like the Fuel restaurant and the events like the Chocolate orgy (AKA tasting) when you got hired?”
Ashleigh: Speaking of the Chocolate event, how long it took you to recovered from it? Unfortunately when Joe found out I was able to make the original date, he decided to change it for the weekend I was away in Mexico, so I was unable to attend….he didn’t even save me a blue cheese chocolate.
{Editor’s note: In truth, I invited her and she came up with some excuse about it being a friend’s birthday the following day. As a result, she would be booked all weekend. So I phoned Fuel, changed the date, informed the other guests, and when I told her she came up with that lame Mexican vacation excuse.}
“Wonder what veggie dishes have you recommended to Mr M?”
Ashleigh: He has gone vegetarian a few times at lunch and even tried the veggie burger from Cactus Club twice now. My Fav!
“Did the Mexican vacation (AKA inconvenient Flu Outbreak) meet your expectations?”
Ashleigh: 10 days with my 2 best girlfriends, tequila, fresh cut salsa, guacamole and 30 degree weather – Can’t beat it.
“Also any amusing incidents while traveling to and back from Mexico?”
Ashleigh: There was a mouse in our villa which my friend Liz termed “SpideyMouse” as it was able to go straight up a wall…we never did manage to catch it…
- “No! No pictures!”
“Would you be interested in a walk on role in SGU? Mr M may be you should make wager outcomes with the hired help to either do blog Q&A or be immortalized in SGU walk on roles. LOL”
Ashleigh: Despite all of Joe’s pics….I am actually quite camera shy, so I don’t think a walk on role is in my future.
PoorOldEdgarDerby writes: “Questions for Ashleigh (and thanks for taking the time!): How soon after meeting Joe did you set out to destroy him?”
Ashleigh: It wasn’t till after I figured out that I was being made a fool on April 1 – so that would be two weeks after I met him…I wonder how long he has this affect on others..
“Are you now or have you ever been a sci-fi fan?”
Ashleigh: I used to watch “Next Generation” with my brother….but I like mostly anything with action in it, so if a sci fi film has action, sure..but I wouldn’t say specifically that I am a fan.
“What about a syfy fan?”
Ashleigh: Uhhhh……Carl, do you want to answer this one?
Michael A. Burstein writes: “Questions for Ashleigh (and if I missed any of this info on the blog previously, my apologies): What are your hobbies or other interests? Do they dovetail at all with your job?”
Ashleigh: I have always loved the world of TV and am grateful I get to experience it from behind the scenes. Few of my favourite shows: Friends and Arrested Development. I also love going to the movies. I love being outside and playing sports. I play on a soccer team with my sister, ski, swim, volleyball and reading on a patch of grass in Vancouver is always nice.
{Editor’s note: For the past three weekends, said “patch of grass” was my front lawn. I finally got fed up and had to call the cops to escort her off the property.}
Tammy Dixon writes: “Questions for Asheligh: pg15 and Pete asked the one I wanted to ask: What drove you to Vegetarianism? So I’ll just ask a part two/three or so. Are your family Vegetarians, also? If not, how hard is it to maintain that lifestyle with meatatarians all around you?”
Ashleigh: We grew up eating meat – I hid my vegetarianism from my family for about 3 months. It was actually a good transition as I ate meat only when I was around them so I slowly weaned myself off. My oldest sister is a bit of a natural vegetarian so she is always willing to make something different for me. People eating meat in front of me doesn’t bug me – but the animal sounds can get annoying. 🙂 “
Otros Ojos writes: “My question for you: Do you have any pet theories related to Stargate: Atlantis? Me, I’m suspicious of how the writers and directors always had McKay talking really fast when explaining scientific stuff, but when it came time to deliver a snarky line, he was perfectly understandable. This makes me wonder if 1) McKay got his doctorate while living in a padded cell (hmm. . .) or 2) as usual, Bridge Studios is conspiring with the FBI, CIA, NORAD, and *NSYNC to keep the population at large ignorant about what’s really going on out in the cosmos.”
Ashleigh: I read this question too fast to understand it.
Shirt ‘n Tie writes: “Questions for the BRAVE soul that is : Ashleigh. Welcome to the mayhem. Thank you for agreeing to talk to us here at the JM Blog.
Firstly is this you? http://twitpic.com/640pb”
Ashleigh: No that isn’t me; I don’t twitter.
“Do you have Irish ancestors/cousins??”
Ashleigh: I am not Irish. I’m Mennonite German/Russian for the most part.
“If you won the lottery, what would you do?”
Ashleigh: Travel travel travel.
“Favourite current TV series?”
Ashleigh: Since it is summer – So You Think You Can Dance!
“Favourite Holiday destination (after mexico)?”
Ashleigh: Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast.
- “Okay. Pictures.”
Mazkenzie’s Momma writes: “Okay questions for Ashleigh….hmmm. What is your favorite genre of book? And who would be your favorite author within that genre?
Ashleigh: I like to read Fiction, Oprah’s book club type books. I don’t actually have a favourite author.
“Would you ever twitter? (or are you anti-twitter?)”
Ashleigh: Never say never, but as of now, I am not going to join twitter.
Karen a.k.a. kabra writes: “ My questions for Ashleigh: Where did you learn to be so devious and crafty? Do you have older sibling that you have learned from for survial? Can you teach me? My office could use a little spark.”
Ashleigh: I have 3 older siblings but besides the usual manipulation they weren’t too bad. I always wanted to be devious like Sammy Brady from Days of Our Lives. Maybe I ended up picking up a few tricks.
{Editor’s note: Sammy Brady of Days of Our Lives?! Okay, now I’m scared!}
Mishmee writes: “Oh, don’t want to forget questions for Ashleigh. What are your pet peeves and who is the worst offender?”
Ashleigh: My friends say I have a lot, but here are a few: Dogs with human names, people brushing their teeth near me…
{Editor’s note: Photocopies, mailing stuff for me…}
“3. Where are you going on your next vacation?”
Ashleigh: Europe for 3 weeks in July.
“4. What is your dream vacation, where and what would you love to do on a 2 week vacation?”
Ashleigh: 2 weeks? My dream vacation would be another 6 month travel around the world trip.
“5. What did you do before landing this dream job?”
Ashleigh: I worked for Relic Entertainment as the Operations Assistant. The gaming world is also a very cool place to work.
Miz writes: “Ashleigh – Speaking of men in spandex *inspired by Joe’s revelation of his fave Altar Boy*…are you excited for the Winter Olympics in your beautiful city? Men (and women) in crazy, tight costumes dancing and leaping on ice? Or dangerously speeding down narrow shutes (I speak of luge, of course). Or navigating treacherous mountain slopes on skis. All in spandex. Tight fitting spandex. (Yes, my mind is in the gutter today)”
Ashleigh: I am super duper excited. I don’t have tix yet to any of the events, but the buzz in the city will be amazing.
{Editor’s note: Actually, the “buzz” you’re referring to will be the sound of level-headed Vancouverites driving out of town before that sidehow hits town.}
Major D. Davis writes: “Questions for Ashleigh: What episode of SGU( Filmed or yet to be filmed) are you most excited about?”
Ashleigh: Once I read the script for “Time” and saw the jungle come to life, it was pretty amazing seeing the process happen.
LibKat writes: “Questions for Ashleigh:Of the folks you assist, who is the highest maintenance? And who is the lowest?”
Ashleigh: All of the guys are pretty low key- Joe won’t even let me clean off his disaster of a desk.
{Editor’s note: In all fairness, she was going to do it with one of those high-powered leaf-blowers.}
“Are you responsible for ordering in lunch? If so, how elaborate are Joe’s orders compared to the others? Has he ever beaten you about the head and ears for getting an order wrong?”
Ashleigh: As you are all aware, Joe has quite an obsession with food…if he is against the place we order for the day, he won’t eat anything at all…sometimes I pick those places for fun.
DeeinSouthAfrica writes: “Questions for Ashleigh: Can you cook?”
Ashleigh: I can cook, but am a better baker.
{Editor’s note: Yeah, yeah. She claims she makes incredible chocolate chip cookies and even promised to bring some in one day. Still waiting.}
“Are you a 9 – 5 Monday – Friday person? Or do you just dream about it?”
Ashleigh: I like my social time – so weekends it is.
“If you had one super power, what would it be?”
Ashleigh: To fly.
{Editor’s note: Again I’d like to add “fast lunch pick-up” ability.}
Val writes: “Questions for Ashleigh: How did you get into your line of work? Did you waste 5-7 years at University for a degree you never used and somehow got lucky at Stargate or is there a long and arduous tale behind your position at Bridge Studios?”
Ashleigh: Education is never a waste. I have a BA..but started in the video gaming industry at Relic Entertainment.
“Who was the best James Bond, in your opinion?”
Ashleigh: Connery
Craig MD writes: “Question for Ashleigh: Don’t you get annoyed at Mallozzi for taking all those pictures of you? Wouldn’t you like a better job where your not always getting “caught on film”?”
Ashleigh: I am a shy person, so getting my pic taken was a little off putting at first…but you soon learn that he is going to take a pic of you whether you are just sitting there doing nothing or not…so you better just smile.
Jinx writes: “Q for Ashleigh: If you were to maroon Joe on a desert isle, what 5 things would you leave him with?”
Ashleigh: 1. Protesters 2. Complete Series of Gossip Girl 3. Healthy Sustainable Local Foods 4. 1 Sci Fi book 5. 3 oz of dark chocolate”
{Editor’s note: 3 oz?!! What?! So I can know what I’m missing? Did I not say she’s cruel? No? Well I’m saying it now.}
Chevron7 writes: “Anyhoo questions for Ashleigh: Are you a cat person or dog person, both, neither?”
Ashleigh: I am an animal person in general – have grown up with dogs, cats, hamsters, animals I saved etc. But my Pugs are my loves. I have grown up with pugs my whole life. This is a pic of my pug, Oakley, who passed away in December:
{Editor’s note: Adorable!}
And that’s it. Thanks everyone for all the great questions, sorry I couldn’t get to all of them.
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