TORREY

INTERVIEW PAGE 4

LISA:So what scenes stood out for you where you thought to yourself, ' yes, they are going to keep that

TORREY: The argumentative scenes - there was a couple of scenes where we really showed our differences, where Runyon did poetry, and one good keeper was when Joanne and Sam kiss. I think that was a keeper. That should be a keeper, 'cause they were lip-locked for a while…I was like, 'Go, Sam'….

L: What do you think was the thing you did the best?

T: Probably the fight scene with me and Sam. I think, you know, where we both pushed each other, but we knew how far to go. You're trying to push your fellow actors, to bring out the best and vice versa, but you know there's a certain line that you shouldn't cross and that's the point of being professional about your job.

L: I think he'd have crossed the line…he likes to fight.

T: Well, I like to fight too

L: He's a black belt…I mean, you're a big guy…

T: See, I like to fight too…but, I know we're not going to try to hurt each other. That defeats the purpose.

L: I didn't know that. I was as far away from you guys as possible.

T: But that was the illusion that we wanted to give, that things were out of control - me and Bay Bay got in each other's face. I mean, I'm not going to just try and get in anybody's face whether it's Bay Bay, Sam, Runyon…any of the cast members, but you do what you've got to do. But you always try to be respectful. After the shoot, I said "Sam, I wasn't trying to do anything…" and he said "Yeah, man, I know, it's cool…" you know…"That was a good scene we brought up…cool" And there was no animosity.

L: Well, that's good. Is there anything, looking back that you wish you'd said or done while we were in there…or not done?

T: No - I think I gave all I can give - said all I can say.

L: Are you excited about seeing the final?

T: I would like to see it. I'd like to get a reel to I can be able to promote this beautiful craft that people have of acting, and being able to show emotions and what not.
That's why I'm in the business. I'm in the business to entertain. It is not about the money - it's not about the fame or anything. I just enjoy making movies, I enjoy doing plays. I enjoy being somebody other than myself. I would enjoy and welcome the challenge.

L: So if Banzai does another film -

T: I would love to have the chance to audition and give them my best.

L: Did you have to audition for this?

T: No, I don't think I had to audition because he saw me audition for Dog Nights. I got a call back and although I didn't get it, I sent him a thank you letter, and I think in retrospect, when they came up with another project, they remembered me, and he told my agent he wanted me to be in this project. I thought about it and I said, hey, at least he thought about me at the beginning of this project. So I thought it was a good thing for me to do to challenge myself.

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