People Magazine On-Line Chat 02-08-99



People Online: Welcome Garrett Maggart :). Ok, here we go with the first question.

Question: Hi, Garett. Thanks for making the time to chat with us. It's great to see you back on the air. How does it feel to be resurrected (in more ways than one )?

Garett Maggart: Feels wonderful! Thank you for asking!

Question: Would you like to have someone like Blair Sandburg as a close friend?

Garett Maggart: Yes! of course I would! He is loyal, he is not going to stab me in the back. Yes, I would like to have a friend like Blair

Question: You did a great job on S2P2 - do you believe in life after death?

Garett Maggart: Yes I do. But, I haven't really clearly defined it Yes, but I don't think that this is it.

Question: Hi, Garett. At the risk of sounding a little blood thirsty here - and that's not my intention - was there a scene cut in the Sentinel Too eps - I mean - here Alex had a gun on poor Blair and he ends up nearly drown instead of just shot.

Garett Maggart: That was a mystery to us actors as well. That was what we got and what performed as well.

Question: Do you have any aspirations to write, produce or direct?

Garett Maggart: Yes. I have always wanted to write and direct, more so directing. But I don't have any plans to do anything right away.

Question: Where do you see Blair in the future?

Garett Maggart: I see him eventually becoming a cop. Please watch the show to find out!

Question: Is being famous everything you thought it would be?

Garett Maggart: I didn't know I was famous! :-) Really, I enjoy quite a bit of anonymity. Occasionally, I get recognized. I have no aspirations to be famous. So, I really don't have any expectations of it.

Question: What actor/actress past or present would you most like to work with?

Garett Maggart: I suppose the only one that comes to mind is my dad, he is an actor. I have worked with him once and I would love to work with him again, because he is my father, my mentor and the reason that I am in this business.

Question: Do you see Blair becoming a police officer if there is a Season 5?

Garett Maggart: I don't really think that Blair would really want to be a cop, but if that is what it would take to keep hanging out with Jim Ellison, then yes.

Question: Thanks for being here, Garett. Which of this year's eight episodes your favorite?

Garett Maggart: Favorite episode? The funniest one to shoot was 4 Point Shot because we got to work with the professional basketball players. Another one that was satisfying was the one that is airing tonight. Tonight is the first one that was shot. It was great to be back on the set.

Question: Garett, please tell us...does Blair get the doctorate?

Garett Maggart: Ah, Keep Watching! :-)

Question: Has there ever been something you wanted to do with the character that the producers/directors said no to? If so, what was it?

Garett Maggart: I wanted to do my own stunts but that is about it!

Question: Is your character, Blair, anything like you?

Garett Maggart: Yes, Blair is like me in certain areas. Except for the academics. Blair is much better read than I am.

Question: Do you have any other projects your working on?

Garett Maggart: Currently, not working on any other projects. I am enjoying being on hiatus.

Question: Were you satisfied with S2P2 or did you feel it needed more resolution between Jim and Blair?

Garett Maggart: S2P2: It needed a little more resolution but there is only so much that you can put in one hour, so we have another season to look forward to.

Question: Will we see a resolution to Blair being kicked out of the loft, or Will we just see him moved back in?

Garett Maggart: Blair being kicked out of the loft: Good Question! I don't remember!

Question: Garett - do you have any preferences in doing drama, comedy, TV, movies, stage?

Garett Maggart: No preferences...as long as I'm acting, I'm happy. Oh, and as long as it is quality stuff.

Question: Would you like to direct Richard in something some day?

Garett Maggart: Directing Richard. Oh YEAH!... I would make him get down in the dirt! Ha,ha,ha!

Question: Where do you consider home? East Coast, West Coast, or Vancouver?

Garett Maggart: West Coast US in now home.

Question: I know you play guitar. I play (a little) banjo. Do you ever play bluegrass?

Garett Maggart: Not really. Um, I like it though.

Question: Do you do much critiquing of the "final product" when an episode is finished? If so, any specific scenes or episodes you're particularly proud of?

Garett Maggart: I am my own worst critic when it comes to my performances. I don't really have any favorite scenes, but there are a couple that I am not too proud of. Like I said, I am very critical of myself.

Question: Garett, what do you like to do in your spare time to relax?

Garett Maggart: I like to do nothing in my free time! Any and all sports for the most part, and hanging out with my dogs.

Question: Were they really thinking off killing you off? By the way YOU ROCK!!

Garett Maggart: Thank you! I don't think they were going to kill me off. It was strictly for a cliff hanger purpose!

Question: What's your idea of a perfect Saturday afternoon?

Garett Maggart: Family and friends. Nice day at the beach. Hanging out with the dogs. Round of golf.

Question: Do you see a future for Sentinel movies like the X-Files and Star Trek have done?

Garett Maggart: Ah, Sure! I could definitely see a movie being done. And, I would love to do one!

Question: I heard Richard is a practical joker. Does he make it hard on you at times?

Garett Maggart: Not hard. Richard is like my older brother. He is constantly teasing and joking. It is all done out of respect, and we have a good time. It is all good fun!

Question: What are you doing now? We all love your work and would like to know if you are doing something we can see.

Garett Maggart: I wish I was doing something that you could all see. Right now, no one is tearing down my door. Hopefully, I'll be doing some things soon!

Garett Maggart: I would like to thank you for all chatting with me.

People Online: Garett, thank you very much for joining us tonight! Do you have any closing remarks for your fans?

Garett Maggart: Thanks for all the Questions and please keep watching!

People Online: Thank you for being such a great guest.

Garett Maggart: Goodbye, and thanks again!



**Thanks to Cascade Underground for the transcript**