TheR0SIE: ANYONE HERE?
MY IMS ARE OFF
I AM LIVE FINALLY
AND THE OJ VERDICT IS COMING IN
OnlineHost: Good evening! Warner Bros. Online Presents: A special Live Event with Rosie O'Donnell! A veteran comedienne and host of the highly successful daytime talk show, Rosie O'Donnell is one of the most popular entertainers of our time. Welcome, Rosie O'Donnell!
AOLiveMC: Welcome back to AOL Live, ROSIE O'DONNELL!! Great to have you with us. Our audience is ready with some questions for you.
TheR0SIE: HELLO ALL I WILL BE USING ALL CAPS HOPE YOU DONT MIND WELL IT IS A THRILL TO BE HERE I HAVE SPOKEN TO MANY OF YOU IN THE ROSIE CHAT ROOM HI
Question: Di here - What is your biggest complaint about being rich and famous? What is the best thing about being rich and famous?
TheR0SIE: THE BEST THING IS HAVING ACCESS TO MANY PLACES THEATER, ECT THE WORST THING IS THE FACT THAT PEOPLE TREAT ME LIKE I AM NOT A NORMAL PERSON YOU LOSE YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE AS EQUALS WHEN PEOPLE HAVE A PRECONCIEVED IDEA OF WHO YOU ARE
TheR0SIE: PS I CANT SPELL
AOLiveMC: You are doing great!
Question: When are you gonna wear your sweats and ball cap on your show?
TheR0SIE: I WEAR THE SWEATS EVERYDAY......ON THE WAY TO WORK, AND FROM WORK, ON MY BIRTHDAY I WILL DO IT MARCH 21
Question: hi rosie are you going to make any new movies ?
TheR0SIE: I MAY DO THE FILM VERSION OF THE STAGE MUSICAL CHICAGO WITH MADONNA AND GOLDIE HAWN AS THE LEADS
Question: are you goiong to be taping the show in az?
TheR0SIE: I DONT THINK WE WILL GO TO AZ BUT WE ARE HEADING OUT TO LA, AND MAYBE VEGAS IN NOV WE HAVE TO GO WHERE THE CELEBS ARE
Question: hi- i would like to know if you are close to any other famous people.
TheR0SIE: WELL YES, I AM FRIENDS WITH A LOT OF THE PEOPLE I HAVE WORKED WITH, RITA AND TOM HANKS, MADONNA, KATE CAPSHAW AND STEVEN SPEILBERG LIKE YOU I BECOME CLOSE TO THOSE I WORK WITH, SOME OF THEM ARE FAMOUS MY BEST FRIENDS ARE MY SISTER MAUREEN, AND JEANNE AND JACKIE FROM HIGH SCHOOL
Question: Is the woman who plays in your band the same one who is in Dave Letterman's band?
TheR0SIE: NO BUT THEY DO KINDA LOOK ALIKE
Question: Rosie, how did you meet John McD? Have you been friends long? He is a neat guy. Bets
TheR0SIE: WE MET WHEN I WENT TO SEE PATTI LUPONE LIVE ON STAGE, AND THEN AGAIN WHEN WE DID GREASE HE IS A GREAT GUY
Question: Is Parker into Beanie Babies? All the kids are collecting them. Maybe they should donate some money to charity they are making enough money.
TheR0SIE: YOU KNOW I SAW MY FIRST BEANIE BABY TODAY......I HAD NEVER HEARD OF THEM MY FRIENDS 7 YR OLD COLLECTS THEM....THEY'RE KINDA CUTE
Question: We love you Rosie! Do you have any idea how many people hold their breath and/or chant for you to come into your chat room when they know you are online? We all wait with bated breath!!!!
TheR0SIE: LOL WELL THATS NICE TO HEAR, I HAVE BEEN ON LINE FOR YEARS I LOVE AOL ALTHOUGH THE BUSY SIGNAL IS SOMETHING I COULD DO WITHOUT :)
Question: Rosie-- Hi!! Welcome to cyberspace! I was just wondering, not to compete with your boyfriend Tommy, I know you have to be loyal and all, but as a second man, what do you think about Brad Pitt? I think there's some definite guest potential there! =) Kristen
TheR0SIE: MY TOMMY IS A ZILLION MILES ABOVE ANY OTHER HUMAN AND DONT YOU FORGET IT BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE BRAD AS A GUEST BUT HE ISNT MY TOMMY!!!
Question: Rosie: Would like to know if you would consider doing your show LIVE from Six Flags Great Adventure this summer. I'm just a low life employee there, however they are owned by "WB" and thought you and Parker would have a great time close to home?Kneeone
TheR0SIE: I LOVE 6 FLAGS WE USED TO GO TO GREAT ADVENTURE A 6 FLAGS PARK...WHO KNOWS I WILL ASK THEM IS IT NEAR RYE NY?
GUESS YOU CANT ANWSER OOPS
Question: ROSIE!!! You're the best!! You rock!!!!!! LOL Is there anything you can do to liven up your wardrobe! It's better but you deserve better!!!! COLOR YOUR WARDROBE GIRL!!!!!!!!
TheR0SIE: HONEY THE WARDROBE IS THE LAST THING I WORRY ABOUT AS LONG AS IT FITS, I AM THRILLED AND LATELY THE PANTS HAVE BEEN A TAD SNUG
Question: Rosie did you enjoy doing Exit to Eden? I loved the scene with you getting into the leathers. Your friendly fan Tam Meir
TheR0SIE: HI TAM YES I HAD A GREAT TIME DOING EXIT TO EDEN, ALTHOUGH IT IS A CRAPPY FILM, I HAD A BLAST MAKING IT, GARRY MARSHALL IS THE BEST
Question: if you had to choose which you like doing better what would you pick: movie or talk show career?
TheR0SIE: TALK SHOW.....IT IS A LOT MORE SPONTANEOUS SP?
Question: rosie, my granddaughter is 19 mo. old and loves you. my daughter put the song you & madonna sing on our computer and has to hear it everytime we get on.l would love to send you a tape, it is so funny. she loves the fishy song and elmo
TheR0SIE: WELL THANKS I WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT. IT MAKES ME FEEL GREAT TO KNOW LITTLE KIDS ARE ENJOYING THE SHOW. I LOVE THE KID JOKES THEY SEND, AND THE WAY THEIR FACES LIGHT UP WHEN THEY ARE IN THE WUDIENCE
AUDIENCE
Question: Rosie, did you root for our SUN DEVILS in the Rose bowl or do you even watch sports?
TheR0SIE: I WATCH FOOTBALL, WHEN IT GETS DOWN TO THE PLAYOFFS, AND I HAVE ALWAYS LIKED BASEBALL I DONT HAVE ANY IDEA WHO IS PLAYING IN THE ROSEBOWL SORRY
Question: What do you do when you are tired or in a bod mood? I know you love TV but do you ever watch videos which ones and how often?
TheR0SIE: I WATCH VIDEOS A LOT. SOME OF THE GUESTS WE HAVE ON GET VIDEO CASSETTS OF THE NEW RELEASES I LOVE THAT
IF I AM ON A BAD MOOD I TRY TO SHAKE IT OFF FOR THE HOUR I AM ON TV BUT SOMETIMES I THINK IT SHOWA WHEN I AM GROUCHY OR TIRED
Question: Your the best Rosie! How did you get started in showbiz?
TheR0SIE: I STARTED DOING PLAYS IN SCHOOL, THEN DID STAND UP WHEN I WAS 16, AND HAVE BEEN WORKING STEADY SINCE
Question: Rosie, I love your show...when I get to watch it. I think you should have Kenny G on the show. Where do you come up with ideas for your jokes?
TheR0SIE: KENNY G WAS ON ONCE ALREADY YOU MUSTA MISSED IT AS FOR JOKES SOMETIMES I JUST TALK ABOTU WHAT HAS GONE ON THE DAY BEFORE
TheR0SIE: AND WE HAVE WRITERS
Question: What is your favorite kind of pizza?
TheR0SIE: PIZZA......GOAT CHEESE FROM CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Question: Were you popular in school?
TheR0SIE: YES I WAS I WAS HOMECOMING QUEEN, AND SR CLASS PRESIDENT AND CLASS CLOWN I LOVED SCHOOL AND WANTED THE TEACHERS TO LIKE ME
Question: Hi, Rosie! Why do you think your show is more successul than some of the other talk shows?
TheR0SIE: CAUSE WE HAVE FUN, AND NOONE GETS HURT OR HUMILIATED
Question: How long do you prepare for each show and how do you remember all of those songs.
TheR0SIE: THE SONGS......I HAVE NO IDEA IT IS LIKE I HAVE A WARPED BRAIN THINGGY I ALWAYS COULD REMEMBER SONGS EVER SINCE I WAS LITTLE, I DONT TRY THEY JUST KINDA SHOW UP AND WE PREPARE FOR EACH SHOW WITH A SERIES OF MEETINGS I HAVE A WONDERFUL STAFF
Question: Who is the nicest celebrity that you have met?
TheR0SIE: DELTA BURKE I LOVED HER, JUST MET HER ON MY SHOW AND FELT A REAL CONNECTION WITH HER
Question: I loved your show yesterday with Hilary Clinton? How do you calm yourself down when you have a big guest like that?
TheR0SIE: YOU KNOW THE BIGGER THE GUEST THE LESS NERVOUS I AM....I AM NOT SURE WHY BUT THAT IS TRUE
I SEEM TO HAVE A THICKER NY ACCENT WHEN I AM RELAXED SOMETIMES SOUND LIKE ROCKY
I LOVED THE HILLARY CLINTON SHOW, I THOUGHT SHE WAS WONDERFUL AND PLAYFUL AND KIND HEARTED
Question: Hi Rosie! My name's Laura and I'm 14...I love your show! Are there any plans to have Renee O'Connor (Gabrielle on "Xena") on your show?
TheR0SIE: NO RENEE SHE IS NOT BOOKED AS OF THIS MOMENT...BUT I WILL PUT IN YOUR REQUEST THANKS FOR WATCHING
Question: If you could only own 3 CD's what would they be?!
TheR0SIE: ELTON JOHN GREATEST HITS BONNIE RAITT NICK OF TIME THE SOUND OF MUSIC SOUNDTRACK
Question: How did you get started with Koozies? What makes them so great. I've messed with them and I just don't get it.
TheR0SIE: LOL WELL I WANTED SOMETHING TO SHOOT OUT AT THE CROWD AND I KNEW THEY WOULDNT HURT ANYONE AND I KINDA LIKE THE WAY THEY FEEL
Question: What's your favorite part about being a mom?
TheR0SIE: THE PEACE I FEEL, THE SENSE OF PURPOSE, THE SMELL OF HIS HEAD, HIS TINY HAND IN MINE
Question: -Rosie- What kinds of charity work do you do? How can I get involved? I watch your show everyday and you always seem to be doing something to help charitys and kids. I think it is very nice of you. I'm only 12 but I care alot. Please write back! :)
TheR0SIE: WELL GOOD FOR YOU .CARING ABOUT OTHERS
NICK HAS THE BIG HELP, WHERE KIDS CAN FIND OUT ABOUT DIFFERENT CHARITIES
THATS A GREAT PLACE TO START
I THINK IF YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO GIVE OF YOUR TIME, FOR SOMETHING THAT YOU BELIEVE IN YOU MUST BECAUSE IT FUELS YOUR SOUL
Question: I think I ran home the same time you did to watch The Merv Griffin Show when I was a kid (Miss Charo--are you kidding!). Thanks for creating a show the kids of today can run home for, and for putting some of the fun and fan spirit back in showbiz.
TheR0SIE: THANK YOU FOR WATCHING THE FECT THAT KIDS AND ADULTS WATCH TOGETHER......THAT MATTERS MOST TO ME
FECT FACT
Question: Will you EVER have Al Pacino on your show? I just love him....ooooo la la...? Kim
TheR0SIE: I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE AL PACINO ON I DONT THINK HE DOES MANY TALK SHOWS BUT HE IS WELCOME
Question: When you were a kid and people asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up, what did you say?
TheR0SIE: A BIG STAR LIKE BARBRA AND BETTE
Question: Rosie I love your show! I remember you on Starsearch and have followed you ever since. Do you ever plan on returning to comedy clubs or stages to do your comedy act?
TheR0SIE: I HOPE TO DO ANOTHER HBO SPECIAL THIS YEAR
I MISS DOING STAND UP, BUT WITH THE SHOW I GET TO DO A LITTLE IN THE OPENING MINUTES
Question: HI ROSIE!!! :) You rock! :) I wanted to know what you think of Weird Al. Do you ever plan to have him on your show? :)
TheR0SIE: I THINK HE IS FUNNY VERY FUNNY JUST EAT IT I HOPE HE CAN COME ON
Question: How many years are you signed for? I hope it's 25. Your the best of best I tape you everyday.
TheR0SIE: I AM SIGNED UNTIL 2000 BUT I WILL STAY ON AS LONG AS PEOPLE ENJOY IT
Question: Hey Rosie - are you excited that you are drawing a bigger crown tonite that the president for his State of the Union address??
TheR0SIE: LOL I THINK THE OJ VERDICT HAS THE BIGGEST AUDIENCE
Question: Rosie, How long were you on Broadway....what shows did you do...How much fun did you have with it?
TheR0SIE: I ONLY DID ONE SHOW GREASE I DID IT FOR 10 MONTHS I HAD A LOT OF FUN BUT WOULDNT DO IT AGAIN IT WAS VERY GRUELING I AND WITH A BABY IT WOULD BE TOO TIME CONSUMING
Question: Rosie, what is your dream acting role?
TheR0SIE: I WOULD LIKE TO DO THE TOTIE FIELDS STORY
Question: Is this the first time you've tried this type of procedure?
TheR0SIE: NOPE I HAVE DONE IT BEFORE I HAVE BEEN AN AOL MEMBER FOR 5 YRS MAYBE MORE THIS IS MY 3 RD ONE I THINK
Question: We know you watch alot of TV, but what books have you read lately?
TheR0SIE: THE COLOR OF WATER I LOVED IT
ANGELAS ASHES
Question: What has been your greatest achievement?
TheR0SIE: BEING A MOM
Question: Where do you get your kooshes from? Looked everywhere in Florida, CAN'T find them anywhere.
TheR0SIE: WE GOT THEM FROM THE COMPANY THEY ARE AVAILABLE AT K MART AND TOYS R US
Question: Was there any truth in the recent National Enquirer article that pictured you on a motorcycle?
TheR0SIE: WELL IT WAS ME ON THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT WAS ME ON THE JET SKI BUT THE DETAILS THEY ALWAYS GET MESSED UP I DONT HAVE A MALE NANNY
Question: Rosie, I'm 12 and Tom Cruise is my absolute favorite actor!! Who was yours when you were 12?
TheR0SIE: WHEN I WAS 12......HMMMM PROBABLY BILL BIXBY FROM COURTSHIP OF EDDIES FATHER
Question: Do you think you might get involved with producing or directing some type of children's t.v. special or movie?
TheR0SIE: YES I HOPE TO IN THE FUTURE I WOULD LOVE TO PRODUCE A NEW KINDA ZOOM
Question: Do you think that you would encourage Parker to go into show business?
TheR0SIE: NO I WON'T. I HOPE HE FINDS A PASSION WORK WISE, AND WHATEVER IT IS I WILL SUPPORT IT BUT DEEP DOWN I HOPE IT IS NOT SHOW BIZ
Question: Besides Tom Cruise, who else do you have a crush on?
TheR0SIE: MY "CRUSH" ON TOM IS JUST THAT......A CRUSH HE IS THE ONLY ONE I FEEL THAT WAY ABOUT WHEN I WAS A K KID I USED TO FEEL THAT WAY ABOUT DAVEY JONES
Question: Hmmmm, singing with the First Lady. When are you going to sing with the prez?
TheR0SIE: AS SOON AS HE COMES ON MY SHOW
Question: Hi Rosie, I just wanted to let you know all that you do for charity is just great. We need more people like you. You talk alot about how much you watched TV when you were young. Would you let your son watch as much?
TheR0SIE: I WOULD HOPE HE WOULDNT HAVE TO. I WATCHED TV A LOT , FOR COMPANY AND COMPANIONSHIP
I USED IT TO GET NURTURED I HOPE MY SON WILL USE TV FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY NOT CAUSE HE IS LOOKING TO FILL A VOID
Question: Rosie, did you expect your show to be such a hit so quickly. #2 to Oprah in just a year! That's some record. What were your expectations when you began in June?
TheR0SIE: YOU HAVE TO DREAM IT TO LIVE IT I WENT IN HOPING FOR SUCCESS
Question: Rosie i know you like musical theater, if you could be in any musical and play ANY part what would it be? Beth from Ft. Worth
TheR0SIE: SONIA FROM THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG I LOVED THAT SHOW
Question: Who was the hardest to interview?
TheR0SIE: HMMMM
SOMETIMES LITTLE KIDS CAUSE THEY ARTE NERVOUS THAT LITTLE GIRL WHO WAS THE ANIMAL EXPERT SHE WAS A TOUGH ONE
Question: Any advice for anyone who is trying to adopt?
TheR0SIE: YES I DO CONTACT A LAWYER AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND DON'T EVER GIVE UP, BE PERSISTANT AND DONT BELIEVE THOSE WHO SAY IT WONT HAPPEN
Question: Is it hard being in the spotlight all the time and trying to raise your son?
TheR0SIE: YES IT IS SOMETIMES HARD I THINK IT WILL BE SOMETHING WE BOTH LEARN TO DEAL WITH AS WE GO
Question: Rosie, do you really shop at K-Mart?
TheR0SIE: WHEN WE FILM THE COMMERCIALS I DO THEY HAVE GREAT PRICES ON ABAY STUFF
BABY
BUT ON THE WHOLE I DONT RUN THERE ON WEEKENDS
Question: Were you serious when you said in the messaging center that you wanted to play the lead in "She's Come Undone" the new Oprah Winfrey Book Club Selection? Or were you kidding?
TheR0SIE: NO I WASN'T KIDDING I WAS ASKED ABOUT THAT FILM YEARS AGO DAVID GEFFEN HAD THE RIGHTS THEN
A SCRIPT HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABD I HOPE IT GETS MADE
I LOVED THE BOOK WALLY LAMB THE GUY WHO WROTE IT DID A GREAT JOB, AND IT WAS HIS FIRST BOOK
Question: Rosie...are you still doing any stand-up?
TheR0SIE: NOT TOO MUCH LATELY
Question: Who is going to be your next big guest?
TheR0SIE: WE HAD ELIZABETH TAYLOR BUT SHE CANCELLED TODAY FOR HEALTH REASONS MERV GRIFFIN WILL BE ON WHEN WE ARE IN LA
Question: Rosie, will Melissa Etheridge be a guest when you are in LA since she got cancelled due to the fire?
TheR0SIE: MELISSA WANTS TO STAY HOME AS HER BABY IS DUE SOON, SO SHE WONT BE ON WHEN WE ARE IN LA, BUT SHE SWEARS TO ME SHE WILL DO THE SHOW SOON. I TOLD HER IF SHE DIDNT I WAS GONNA GIVE OUT HER HOME # SO SHE COULD EXPLAIN IT TO EVERYONE
Question: Rosie, Have you ever considered starting your own Charity Organization Distribution? "Rosie's Kids" I.E.: Get needed funds to Org.and a certain toy company to recripocate..You have
Question: such a great disposition, people love to help you help others. :)
TheR0SIE: YES I AM SETTING THAT UP NOW, IT WILL BE FULLY STAFFED BEFORE MOTHERS DAY AND WE WIL ANNOUNCE IT ON HE SHOW
Question: Rosie, what do you think of Howard Stern?
TheR0SIE: I DON'T REALLY THINK OF HOWARD STERN
Question: Rosie, You are on your way to CA.....how many folks do you need to take with you,,staff, and child care included. Will the entire staff from NY go west? thanks
TheR0SIE: WE ARE TAKING ABOUT 50 PEOPLE ABOUT 20 ARE STAYING BEHIND
Question: Beth here what made you love tom so much other than his great looks? 14/F
TheR0SIE: HI BETH I AM NOT SURE HE JUST MAKES ME HAPPY I LOVE HIS SMILE AND HIS VOICE AND HE SEEMS LIKE SUCH A NICE GUY
Question: I am 13 and I was wondering if you think being a commedian is a good job
TheR0SIE: YES I THINK IT CAN BE A GOOD JOB. BUT I THINK IN ORDER TO BE A GOOD COMIC, YOU NEED TO FINISH SCHOOL FIRST AND THEN HEAD OFF TO COLLEGE AND THEN YOU WILL BE MORE PREPARED FOR THE WORLD, AND A BETTER COMIC AS A RESULT
Question: do you feel limited by the new tv rating system?
TheR0SIE: NOT AT ALL MY SHOW WAS ALWAYS G SO IT DIDNT EFFECT ME TOO MUCH
Question: rosie how do you join your kosie ball club
TheR0SIE: GEEZE I DONT KNOW I DONT THINK IT WORKS YET WE HAVE A FAN CLUB THOUGH WE WILL POST ABOUT IT
AOLiveMC: We have time for one final question from the audience.
Question: How do you find time to be such a busy successful person and also have the time to be with Parker? You sound like you do and I think that's great. How do you do it? I have a 2 yr old and a 2 mo old.
TheR0SIE: WELL I HAVE A GREAT SUPPORT SYSTEM AND I SET UP THIS JOB TO
ACCOMODATE MY PARENTING NEEDS SO I AM LUCKY AND CONGRATS TO YOU A 2 MONTH OLD AND
YOU have time to be on line OOPS UN CAP LOCKED
OK
SO
DOES THIS MEAN WE ARE DONE
HMMMMM
AOLiveMC: Thanks, Rosie! It's been great fun having you with us this evening. We enjoyed having you!
TheR0SIE: REMEMBER THE ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW FORUM
I DO SIGN ON AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK
AND CHAT IN THERE
I KNOW IT IS TOUGH TO GET QUESTIONS IN IN HERE
I DO READ THE POSTS AND TRY TO ANWSER SOME
I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THE SUPPORT I HAVE GOTTEN FROM THE AOL FOLK
AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL ON LINE
THANKS TO ALL THE HOSTS
AND I WILL GET THE UNASKED QUESTIONS
AND ANWSER THEM AND POST EM TOO
(I HAVE A LOT OF FREE TIME ;)
OK I AM DONE
OFF TO WATCH THE OJ VERDICT
AOLiveMC: Thanks to this wonderful audience for joining
AOLiveMC: us this evening and for all your questions.
That's all for now!
So long everyone!