Ask3Journey Round 2

Robin asked:
Is art a reflection of the society of it’s day, or inspiration of what it could be?

Allison said:
What an awesome question Robin. I think it is both. I now, it sounds like a bit of a cop out answer doesn’t it? But I feel it is a very similar question to the chicken and the egg. I don’t know if  we can ever determine what comes first. However, I do believe it is the responsibility of the artist to understand and recognize the effect the work they produce has on the world.

Where in an average day when I am not working, I personally see and effect maybe 25 people on a busy day. When I am working, I personally relate to about 6 million. This is heavy, 6 million people look at what my character says every week and take stock, are effected. I don’t think about this all that often, however it is a huge deal. I feel that the arts hold the beliefs of the general population in place. I believe they not only reflect, but perpetuate any thoughts or ideas we hold in place. The arts solidify, crystalize and and embalm our society. Art is spectacular. It is our essence in tangible form. We show our insides outside ourselves with what we create, what we take the time to think about long enough the we can actually put it out in the world as a symbol of our own thoughts.
Ok, enough rambling for now.

nkc asked:
Is there anything weird you did as a kid that you still do?

Allison said:
Make up dances, plays, and stories with my best friend Jenny in our living rooms.

Ruthie asked:
What legacy would you like to leave…how do you want to be remembered?

Allison said:
Wow, getting right into it I guess? I want to be remembered as something I feel so far away from currently. I want to be remembered as a woman of love and strength. I want to be remembered as someone who inspired ideas and expression. Someone who was passionate about life and art and friends and family. I want to be remembered for telling epic stories in my own way. Stories that influence and inspire society. I want to be remembered as someone who can be counted on to bring joy to the situations I choose to participate. I want to be a woman of peace and compassion. A woman who means what she says and says what she means. A woman of integrity and depth. I have so much work to do, but I think that is the process of life. Building ourselves to be the ultimate person we can be. Paying attention to the moments we have and filling them with as much of us as possible. Quietly, presently, alive.

Volley! Allison asks everyone:

  1. What is your Black Swan moment? A Black Swan moment is a moment in time when you knew your life would change forever. When you never knew it was possible to have a swan any other color than white and a black one appears in front of you one day and you entire life is changed.
  2. If you had a time machine and could go back and say something you wish you had said, but will never have the chance to say, what would it be and to whom?
  3. What is your favorite childhood memory?

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  • Clau

    Allison:
    1. Have you ever thought about a singer career? (you sing beautifully)
    2. What do you prefer to play the most, drama or comedy? Why?
    3. Are you happy about the season 8 finale of Smallville? Why?

  • Amy

    My inspiration has always been my older brother, for various reasons.
    Do you have someone you really look up to, and why?

  • Ornella Santilli

    What is your favourite animal?
    What is your favourite food?

  • Ornella Santilli

    I’m gonna ask an indecent question:

    Are you still a virgin? If not, Could you tell us about your first time?

  • Angel

    Hey Allison!

    1) By what I’ve seen so far, you seem to be a wonderful person with a wonderfully contagious smile. Now I ask, what made you choose your character in smallville? How close in personalities are you with the character?

    2) Are you married? In love?

    3) Could you let me give you the pleasure of meeting me? lol (^_^)’ ….and vise versa!

  • Susana

    Jeez alot of peoples questions are a little inappropriate like the person above mine haha Guys I don’t think she meant questions like those ;) .

    Anyway Allison I had another question for ya since I am a huge family person I thought I would ask you a question about Family. What has been the best gift a Family member has given you? either in Christmas or Birthday or just in any little time they gave you something.

  • Anthony

    When you’re feeling down, what do you do to lift yourself back up?

  • Anthony

    How do you stay grounded?

  • Ross Daughtrey

    Hi,
    1) What is you fav flower?
    2) If you could become any animal what would it be and why?
    3) Chocolate/Crisps or Fruit? (If you could only eat one)
    Thank you.

  • Lorraine

    What were some of the lessons learned that you will take from your first directorial experience in the episode “Power”? Do you see yourself in the director’s chair someday ?

  • Hardish

    Hey Allison, here are my questions:
    1) Did you always know you wanted to be an actress or were there other careers you wanted to do?

    2) What episode of Smallville have you found really challenging to act in?

    3) If you weren’t an actress where do you think you would be?

    XO

  • Netra

    Lets say that different elements comprised different attributes of your personality….such as

    Earth = stability, and flourishing life
    Water = flowing and ever changing
    Air = constent and calming
    Fire= passionate, unrelenting

    Which of these elements would best describe you…and your life.

  • Nelson cooke

    Hi
    Your Great On Smallville, my best character

    How did you become a actress and how do i star in smallville………

  • Donna

    1) I was wondering if you could tell us a bit about the movie you’re filming in June? Is it an independent film?

    2) What is your take on Chloe’s direction in season 8? I’ve read where some fans didn’t care for the darker tones to Chloe (ie: did she kill Sebastian), what’s your take?

    3) I’ve seen where Erica Durance has nominated herself for an Emmy in both Supporting and Lead Actress categories for the 2009 awards year. Why haven’t you submitted your name for an Emmy? I thought you were great in Legion, Beast, Abyss etc, this season.

  • Ornella Santilli

    What is your favourite colour?
    What is your favourite TV programme?

  • Ornella Santilli

    What is your favourite season (fall, spring, summer or winter)? Why?

  • Ornella Santilli

    Do you belive in Karma?

  • Ornella Santilli

    Do you believe in Karma?

  • Ornella Santilli

    Do you believe in fate?
    Do you believe in finding your true love, your prince charming?

    P.S: Sorry, but I have many questions. I love asking!!! I love knowing others!!!

  • Ornella Santilli

    What are your dreams? And your nightmares?

  • Irene

    Hows the marketing handled? and fundraising?

  • Irene

    What type of of acting is your favorite? Smallville typem, or like what your doing now? Also, have you ever done comedy?

  • http://www.daybow.com David Hayes

    Barry Mann and Gerry Goffin still want to know:

    1. Who put the bomp in the bomp bah bomp bah bomp?

    2. Who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong?

    3. Who put the bop in the bop shoo bop shoo bop?

    And last but not least,

    4. Who put the dip in the dip da dip da dip?

  • L

    Has it been rewarding beening able to practice your craft? What advice can you give those who want to pursue a dream may not be in acting but just as important?

  • Steven ahern

    Hello allison my names steve and i love you in smallville, you make me laugh so much and your so talented. I was wondering can you mention me in one of your videos because i think my brother will be like :O Lol. and i will apreciate it so much, thank you.

  • Steven ahern

    ummm, just another question if you don’t mind lol , im only 15 btw :D but i watch Smallville like everyday! :) can u and kristen kruek talk about the fun times you’ve had with tom welling ( he’s Awsome) and say my name on it and get kristen to :D i will love that Sooo much and blow a lil kiss :D LUV U GUYS ON SMALLVILLE SO MUCH!!!

  • Melissa

    my question is if you didn’t start your career in film which is the most financially stable for an actor, would you have gone into a theatre career even if it meant bottom-of-the-rut lifestyle and low pay?

  • lena

    Hi Allison
    You’ve done acting on screen, on stage and recently tried directing. Which do you prefer and what do you see yourself doing more of in the future?
    and now for a random question whats your favourite word and why?

  • Heather

    allison if you could work with anyone who would it be
    next other than acting what would your dream job be
    and are you in real life anything like chloe

  • Ornella Santilli

    What is your favourite day?
    What is your favourite month?
    Why?

  • Ornella Santilli

    Do you resemble your role as Chloe in real life? Do you look like her? Or are you totally different?

  • Ornella Santilli

    If you would have the possibility of becoming “God” for only one day….What would you do?

  • Steve H

    If the opportunity ever arose to travel into space on the “Enterprise” with a thousand people knowing you were never returning to earth but knowing you are about to discover the universe unknown – would you do it!

  • Kris

    What was the best day you ever had in grade school, and what made it so memorable?

  • Kyle

    What is one book you could read over and over?

  • Silvia

    A lot of women are afraid of turning 30 one day. What about you?

  • Freddie L. Cross II

    Have you ever heard of the rock band “Collective Soul” ?

    http://crossflc.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/seeing-collective-soul-concert-meeting-ed-roland/

    –Freddie

  • Silvia

    Which kind of art moves you the most and why?

  • Krystal C

    1. After Smallville would you consider writing for another Comic book/graphic novel oriented show or movie or are normal dramas more your preference?

    2. Being a celebrity/entertainer how is your viewpoint towards us ‘common folk’ fans?

    3. What is one major thing about this world we live in that you would like to change or make better?

    4. If you own a Wii what games do you like best?

    5. What are three words that describe your real personality?

  • http://www.daybow.com David Hayes

    [Silvia, better to turn 30 than the alternative.]

  • Silvia

    David,

    I personally don’t have a problem with getting older. Yet, there are so many women who are so scared about that… and I’m curious whether Allison is one of them. :-D

  • Alex

    Happy Berthday to you)))

  • http://www.daybow.com David Hayes

    The alternative to getting older is not getting any older … and the only way to do that is to die.

    Missed this one:

    How much crow could a Krowchuk chuck if a Krowchuk could chuck crow?

  • http://www.daybow.com David Hayes

    Another question: What did you think of the postcards you received for your birthday last year?

  • Silvia

    What does your blog/community mean to you?

  • Silvia

    Quote: “David Hayes Says: The alternative to getting older is not getting any older … and the only way to do that is to die.”

    - or plastic surgery.

  • Kevin

    1. On SmAlLvIlLe, wHiCh gUy tHaT yOu WeRe iNvOlVeD wItH aS ChLoE SuLliVaN wOuLd YoU ChOoSe tO bE wItH In ReAl LiFe?? (CaN iNcLuDe ClArK..)

    2. OuT oF LaNA aNd AlIcIa, wHo wAs BeTeR SuItEd FoR ClArK?

  • http://www.daybow.com David Hayes

    Silvia,

    That’s “Not looking older.” There is also “Not feeling older.” But the clock still ticks no matter how old you look or feel.

  • http://www.daybow.com David Hayes

    Here’s something I’ve gotten a little sensitive to. I was waiting for it. I heard a news promo that someone has formed a group to help promote the work of young white men. That group is being protested because it reminds people of “white supremacist groups.” There is a feeling that young white males get all the opportunities and that they shouldn’t have a group to belong to that excludes others not like themselves. But I have heard more and more about groups to focus on promoting the work of women, young women, young people, people of every race (except Caucasian), …. Even species of animals have groups to protect and promote their continued existence. My step-son was broke and needed surgery and, as a young white male, was told that he was specifically excluded from getting any financial help to get surgery. Right now, we still see people struggling for equality under the law and fairness, but my question is, when will we evolve to the point that we see that making groups that exclude others by age or gender or race divides people into “us” and “them” ??

    During President Obama’s 100 day status report, someone asked what Obama was specifically doing to help Black Americas because the Black community was specifically very hard hit by the current economic crisis. President Obama said that he did nothing to specifically help anyone based upon race or any other criteria other than need. If the Black community or any other community was hit harder by the economy than another group, they would also be helped more NOT based upon their race or gender or age, but by the fact that they needed help more. BRAVO!

    So I understand that if someone has a particular interest that has to do with helping a specific segment of the population, the freedom we have in many democratic countries allows us to do that. But doesn’t drawing those lines to include and exclude make us part of the problem we are (or should be?) striving to get beyond? So, if someone decides that they want only young people in their group, that says that older people have less creative ideas than the young or are less physically able than the young. On average, that may be true … and it may not be. But if we look at the individuals, there are definitely some people who are 50 and fitter than some people who are 20 and some people who are more creative at 80 than some people are at 16. To exclude people by age group or gender is just as discrimination as exclusion by race or religious beliefs.

    I remember an argument that Abraham Lincoln had against slavery. When Lincoln asked why Whites should have the right to enslave Blacks, one answer he was given was that people with lighter skin were superior to people with darker skin. Lincoln said that if you assumed that was true, would you willingly allow yourself to be enslaved by the first person you met with skin lighter than yours? Another answer was that Whites had superior intellects to Blacks. Lincoln answered again that if you assume that to be true, would you willingly allow yourself to be enslaved by the first person you met that was smarter than you are? Another response given Lincoln was that Whites were morally superior to Blacks. Lincoln countered with, assuming that was true, would you willingly allow yourself to be enslaved by someone with a more thorough knowledge of the scripture than you?

    So there are people who need a muse, people who need financial help, people who need opportunities … and those needs are not necessarily dictated by their age, race, gender, hair color, body type or zodiac sign. If you give the opportunities to those that have the most deserving ideas, the help to those who need it most, the education on becoming fulfilled to those who need the most encouragement …. those people with disproportionate needs or talents or potential will get what they need without any reason to focus on a particular group.

    So the question is, what are your thoughts on targeting people by age or gender or both when offering people opportunities in the arts?

  • Rimi

    Why did you choose to play Chloe Sullivan on Smallville?
    x

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