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30/12/06
JM.com: December Q&A
From: http://www.jamesmarsters.com/qa.html

December

When you were studying acting, what was one of your favorite acting exercises and which ones did you dread?
I’m not a big fan of acting exercises. I think of acting as an old world profession and one should therefore be trained through apprenticeship. I ran into problems when I tried to take acting apart and study it bit by bit. I did much better watching good actors work. But I do love trust exercises.

How did you come upon music?
Al Green. Third grade.

What do you wear when you want to feel like you look really good?
Uhhh, lets see...a good pair of jeans, a tight, white t-shirt, and a nice old leather jacket.

What was the audition like and how did you react when you found out you got the part in PS I Love You?
The audition was a taped audition in Los Angeles. I felt that I did a good job, but not a great job. It was one of many that week and so I forgot about it, which is the healthy thing to do. When my manager Steve told me the news that I got the role, I felt numb and didn’t allow myself the joy that I could have had, but was immediately cured of a head cold.

How do you define passion?
Um, passion is an emotional response that overwhelms reason. It is emotion strong enough to motivate you into action. Sometimes that’s good and sometimes that’s very, very bad.

What kind of cook are you? What is your best dish?
Oh, I’m a good cook. Roast duck with orange sauce.

Was there a light-bulb moment, a defining moment when something in your portrayal of Spike finally clicked and you went, "ah…THERE he is!'
Yes, it happened before the audition while having sweaty sex with my then girlfriend. Somewhere in that passion and sweat I think I got the character.

Favorite:
Tom Waits song: "Picture in a Frame"
Smells: The ocean in the morning, clean, washed skin, and a ripe apple.

Next session: January 15

30/12/06
JM.com: Spring Fever 2007 Details
From: http://www.jamesmarsters.com/home.html

Join James in celebrating Spring Fever in the UK in 2007
May 3, 2007 Rich Mix Arts Complex, Bethnal Green - (May 3 event is SOLD OUT)

A special event for 130 of James's fans which includes:

• an acoustic concert featuring songs previously unheard in the UK
• James reading from and discussing his favorite poetry
• a drinks reception where James will mingle with the attendees for over an hour
• a signed limited edition live EP of two previously unrecorded songs
• free draw to win the chance of a post-show supper with James following the event.

May 5-7, 2007 Collectormania 11 - Spring Fever madness will culminate in a guest appearance at Collectormania 11 in Milton Keynes.

Further details on all events can be found at www.jamesmarsterslive.com.

30/12/06
JMLive: Extra Tickets Released for James Marsters Concert
From: JMLive Mailing List

EXTRA TICKETS RELEASED FOR JAMES MARSTERS CONCERT

Demand for James Marsters' concert next May in London has been so high that a further 200 tickets have been released for sale today.

The Union Chapel have agreed to open their tiered balcony to meet ticket demand for the previously sold out concert on Friday 4th May. Tickets cost £20 and are available online only from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/14364

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30/12/06
JMLive: Spring Fever
From: JMLive Mailing List

Are you ready for Spring Fever?

Don't miss this one-off exclusive event as James Marsters celebrates his return to the UK. This afternoon/evening event on Thursday, May 3 (doors open at 3.30pm) will be an unmissable get-together in London for 130 people - and James. Each ticket includes a limited edition CD EP only available at this event, an afternoon of performances, a drinks reception with James, the chance to win a post-show supper hosted by James and more.

Tickets go on sale on www.jamesmarsterslive.com from 10am UK time on Saturday. Further details will be available on the website at that time. Places are strictly limited because of the small capacity of the intimate venue. There are only two places for wheelchair users, so please specify if you will need one of these when buying your ticket.

Payment for tickets is through Worldpay, which accepts Visa, Mastercard and Delta.

No other events are currently planned for Spring Fever.

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James Marsters Live
http://www.jamesmarsterslive.com

06/12/06
JMLive: Spring Fever 2007
From: JMLive Mailing List

HEAVENLY EVENING WITH JAMES

James will be showcasing new songs and old favourites at an acoustic concert date in London in 2007.

He will be appearing next year at the Union Chapel in Islington on Friday, May 4, 2007. Tickets are now on sale from http://www.wegottickets.com. Tickets cost £20. All seating is unreserved and there are a limited number of disabled places. The groundfloor has wheelchair accessibility.

The Union Chapel is one of the best kept secrets of the London Music Scene and has been awarded The Time Out Live Venue award. It has also been nominated as one of the 100 reasons to remain in London. Past performers who have appeared in concert at the venue include David Byrne, Goldfrapp, Bjork, Beck and Patti Smith.

For further information go to http://www.jamesmarsterslive.com

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James Marsters Live
http://www.jamesmarsterslive.com

06/12/06
JM.com: Holiday Message from James
From: http://www.jamesmarsters.com

Holiday Message from James

12-01-06
Happy Holidays to all you Craven Christians, Happy Hindus, Generous Jews, Bubbly Buddhists, Merry Muslims, and of course, Angelic Atheists! Let's try and get along with each other in the coming year. Keep your family close and be good to one another. I have a lot to be grateful for this year. I hope you all do too. I will try to remain grateful - I hear it is mentally healthy. Looking forward to seeing many of you in the new year. - James