Alexandra Breckenridge, star of FX's 'Dirt.'
, who stars on FX’s “Dirt.”
Book I’m reading: “Invitation to a beheading” by Vladimir Nabokov
Total number of books I own: 400 or so
Three books that mean a lot to me:”This Way For the Gas Ladies and Gentlemen” by Tadeusz Borowski
Bruegel art book
Caravaggio art book
Last film I saw: “Alice Adams,” directed by George Stevens
Three films that mean a lot to me: I love “Anchors Aweigh,” directed by George Sidney. “A Streetcar Named Desire,” directed by Elia Kazan, “High Society,” directed by Charles Walters, “You Were Never Lovelier,” directed by William A. Seiter
Who do you think is the best actor in Hollywood at the moment? (male or female) Meryl Streep , Gary Oldman
Who do you think was the brightest star of the silver screen?There are so may I think its hard to choose. Marlon Brando, Ingrid Bergman, Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Rita Hayworth, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire.............
If you could play any real-life person in a movie, who would it be and why? Grace Kelly because she was a beautiful, talented woman.
Who do you look to for inspiration? My friends, myself , and art
Song currently playing in my iPod: ”Coax me a little bit,” Dinah Shore
Ever feel that certain song lyrics were written with you in mind? What are they?: That Regina Spektor song, “Fidelity”
Concert that changed your life: When I was about 8 I saw a Queen concert on TV. Yes, I still love them.
Guilty pleasures* TV: ”Nip/Tuck”
* Film: ”Alice and Wonderland”
* Reading material: “Grimm's Fairy Tails”
* Web sites: Wikipedia
* YouTube video: Talking Pets
Best hangover remedy? What's a hangover ? :)
What's the biggest upside of the Internet and what is its biggest downside? Endless information and the wrong information...
What advice would you give to someone trying to break into your profession? Don't become an actor to be famous, do it because you love it and want to effect people.
Do you have a dream project?: Anything involving Lorenzo Lamas. That was a joke
What helps you get out of bed in the morning?: Tea
Who was your celebrity crush growing up? David Bowie, Axl Rose
Are there any activities you do to make you feel un-famous? I am un-famous...?
What’s more dangerous: a mountain lion or a bitter ex? A mountain lion...unless you dated OJ Simpson
Would you rather see a Lakers game next to Jack Nicholson or a Knicks game next to Spike Lee? Is that even a question? Jack !
What is the single worst purchase you’ve made in the past year? The gym membership I never use...
What is the real reason behind answering these questions? Bored , on strike...you tell me.
Five people who I'd like to see answer this survey: All the contestants of “America's Next Top Model”...and “The Real World” cast...and the “Deal or No Deal” girls... actually I think the answers they would give might make me sick.
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