Inside the Actor's studio

With James Lipton

Thanks to Mickie from Spain for typing this up!

When Whoopi appeared on this programme James Lipton asked her the following questions:

What is your favorite word?
Amore

What is your least favorite word?
Stupid

What turns you on personally, creatively, spiritually?
Life

What turns you off?
Voluntary ignorance

What sound or noise do you love?
(Whoopi laughs)
I can stress that you can say anything you want.
I know, but I shouldn't. But it`s a great sound.
What sound or noise do you love?
I`m not gonna tell ya, I`m not gonna tell ya!

Okay. What sound or noise do you hate?
I hate to hear children cry.

And now.....
Yes?
Whoopi, what is your favorite of favorite curse word?
(laughs) Really? S***! It`s my absolute favorite!
It is?
Yes. (laughs)

What profession other than yours would you like to attempt?
I'd like to attempt to be an Ambassador.

Okay. What profession would you not like to participate in?
I don`t think I would want to be a Judge.

Finally, if heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
WHOOP!