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SHINY

Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:39 PM

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Originally posted by AeroB1033:
How can *anyone* who fits that description be compared to an amoral, nasty guy like Stern?

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Originally posted by MalsMojo:
Yes, I'm sure Stern hates his family, clubs baby seals and eats small children for lunch. Nothing beats strong upstanding folk like OSC for instilling strong moral values like criticizing people for their sexual orientation and denying them their basic human rights.

Okay, apparently quoting simon didn't work, so let's try channelling our friendly neighborhood pilot this time:

WASH: OKAY!!! Everyone NOT talking about politics, in here, everone else ELSEWHERE:

http://fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=18&t=8644

Jayne, your mouth is talkin. Might want to look into that.

GORRAMREAVERS

Wednesday, January 26, 2005 6:47 PM

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WASH: OKAY!!! Everyone NOT talking about politics, in here, everone else ELSEWHERE:

LOL...I really chuckled at that. Your the best shiny!

"..it is my very favorite gun."

AEROB1033

Wednesday, January 26, 2005 7:44 PM

Perhaps I was unclear. It's not Stern's politics that I'm criticizing... it's the way he treats people. I can't imagine a man who almost never shows respect for anyone but himself doing any better with his family. He treats everyone around him like dirt--that's why I call him a "nasty guy".

MENELUIN

Wednesday, January 26, 2005 10:33 PM

True, but people that might be rude/obnoxious like Stern sometimes pave the way for other shows like FF to be able to get away with saying or showing certain things (remember the Zoe and Wash scene? Here lies my beloved Zoe?)

;)

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Originally posted by AeroB1033:
Perhaps I was unclear. It's not Stern's politics that I'm criticizing... it's the way he treats people. I can't imagine a man who almost never shows respect for anyone but himself doing any better with his family. He treats everyone around him like dirt--that's why I call him a "nasty guy".

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PERSTEPH

Friday, January 28, 2005 8:00 AM

Hey Jewel:

First, I'm a HUGE fan of FF (can't wait for the movie - have scheduled vacation for the opening weekend and plan to lead my growing FF fan base to every show that weekend!). Second, loved your work on the show. I agree with the comment about the reviewer "not getting" your character. Kaylee was the necessary light in a dark place. Excellent contrast.

That all said, you are an actor and bad reviews (or off handed comments) come with the territory. You can't please everyone nor should you try. You were given a character, a script and made character choices. By my reckoning, your choices were all good and performances excellent. You shouldn't let one minor remark in a sea of glowing reviews upset your tummy. I say this with the distinct feeling that it will anyway!

See youse on the big damn screen!

JBLUE

Friday, January 28, 2005 7:42 PM

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Originally posted by JewelStaite:
Thanks, Ravenu.

"..smiling idiotically.." isn't exactly the thing I was going for with Kaylee. I love reading great reviews about our show, but that comment in particular didn't sit too well in my tummy.

I think, a lot of the time, people seem to forget that us actors read our reviews, and we read these posts as well. I'm glad I read yours. Thanks again... You're a peach!

Jewel

Jewel,
I hope this comment reaches you and the rest of the cast and crew.
I watched the show each week and have watched the entire series on DVD several times and it still stuns me how very well everyone performs. The acting is STELLAR. There are so many subtle little things that really make each character wonderful. To me, this was the all time greatest series and story ever produced. Clearly I was not alone.
I really want the cast and crew and Joss to know that they touched a great many people.
You are all amazing talents and I wish you the very best and all the happiness in Kaylee's heart.

Jeff Bridges

ROCKSTER66

Friday, January 28, 2005 11:42 PM

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Originally posted by JewelStaite:
Thanks, Ravenu.

"..smiling idiotically.." isn't exactly the thing I was going for with Kaylee. I love reading great reviews about our show, but that comment in particular didn't sit too well in my tummy.

I think, a lot of the time, people seem to forget that us actors read our reviews, and we read these posts as well. I'm glad I read yours. Thanks again... You're a peach!

Jewel

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Jewel, this certainly isn't the first time I have disagreed with Card. Although I liked the generally positive tone of his review, I thought the comment about Kaylee was misplaced. I noticed the grin too, but I think it's perfectly natural that Kaylee is ecstatic about the ship and being aboard, with a continual opportunity to deal with all that technology. There's some similarity with my own love of automobile tech here in "Earth That Was." As a child, I found I could almost instinctively deal with mechanical repair and playing piano and I think Kaylee is that way with ships' drives and communications tech. Now I'm 67 and still tinkering with old English cars and rock music: http://www.rocky-frisco.com

Personally, I love the way you portray Kaylee. The show would not be as good without you.

-Rocky Frisco (rockster66)

ELWOODMOM

Wednesday, February 2, 2005 2:41 AM

Hi, Jewel.

Would you like me to beat-up that fella, or give him a time-out?? (It would be more fun to beat him up, though!)

SASJA

Thursday, February 3, 2005 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by JewelStaite:
Thanks, Ravenu.

"..smiling idiotically.." isn't exactly the thing I was going for with Kaylee. I love reading great reviews about our show, but that comment in particular didn't sit too well in my tummy.

I think, a lot of the time, people seem to forget that us actors read our reviews, and we read these posts as well. I'm glad I read yours. Thanks again... You're a peach!

Jewel

You can't please everyone - don't ever try

As I hope you know Kaylee is picked in polls as most people's favorite character all the time. Card's loss if he can't relate to a warm and kind person.

VLAD

Thursday, February 3, 2005 5:53 PM

Dear Ms. Staite,

I thought the review overall to be a good one and the fact that Mr. Card encouraged folks to go see the movie, irregardless of what the "popular" reviews might be and also urged them to purchase the DVDs, made up for the fact he didn't recognize what a terrific job you did playing Kaylee. Folk will make up their own minds about you and the character you portray so well.

I have been a member here for a long time but this is my first post. Like everyone here, I loved Firefly and I watched it faithfully every Friday night. Thing is, it was YOU that hooked me. I loved Kaylee, her ways and her mannerisms and that "idiotic" smile, as Mr. Card put it. 'Cept, it wasn't idiotic..it was radiant and represented the inner-light she had; her soul.

I run a semi-popular website called the Soulful Spike Society ( www.soulfulspike.com), which is obviously named for one of Joss Whedon's other popular characters but has since broadened into several other programs, including Firefly. Thing is, while I am a Buffy fan, it was Firefly and you that led to the entire site and message board creation. (It's a long complicated story, but I often get a kick thinking how it's a Browncoat that ended up heading what started as a BtVS site.) And there are many, MANY folks there that love you (including our Firefly reviewer Sara that named her puppy after your beloved Kaylee..a great honor!), from the way you play your character, to the way you respond to the fans and how you jsut seem to enjoy being a part of it all. This I know for a fact and I hope that those hundreds of people I know personally can more than make up for a passing reviewer that, overall, still enjoyed your work. If you will notice, Mr. Card goes on and states "at first." I imagine your delightful, radiant performance even warmed his heart.

Thank you for stopping by and for being the kind of actor that takes time to appreciate her fans as much as they appreciate you.

Mitchel "Vlad" Mote

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