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SPINspy: Hello, Sandra!
SPINspy: Welcome to SPINonline...
SPINspy: Just to get the ball rolling...Have you ever done an online chat before?
SandraSPlN: I think I've done something like it.
SPINspy: Bhuga:
Question: Hi Sandra, I once asked you about 5 years ago which song your friends would pick to describe you, and you picked "The Bitch Is Back" would you pick that same song or now another?
SandraSPlN: No, not at this point in my life--I think at this point it would be anything by Celine Dion or the Spice Girls.
SPINspy: Gomorra1:
Question: Sandra do you have a thing for Howard Stern?
SandraSPlN: I like Howard. I think he recreates his show brilliantly every day.
SPINspy: DykePrinc:
Question: Are you going to continue your role on Ally McBeal?
SandraSPlN: I might do another couple episodes.
SPINspy: XXRU2I:
Question: What would you like Santa to bring you for X-mas.
SandraSPlN: Something warm and cuddly.
SPINspy: SPINferno:
Question: Hi, Sandra! Confessions of a Pretty Lady was an amazing project. Have you thought about going full-on novelist?
SandraSPlN: I though about it, but it's not completely conducive to my work right now. So I'll probably continue on with what I'm doing now.
SPINspy: AMoonDais:
Question: What's your favorite thing about what you do?
SandraSPlN: The wonderful people I get to meet.
SPINspy: DanLR2000:
Question: how did you become a comedian?
SandraSPlN: Because I couldn't keep my mouth shut, and I didn't want to just sing, and everybody said, "You're really funny." It's just part of my nature.
SPINspy: TOFAST24:
Question: Did you enjoy working with Rosanne Barr and do you miss doing the show?
SandraSPlN: I very much enjoyed working with Roseanne. I think the show ran it's course, and I think it was enough.
SPINspy: Depinata:
Question: How's your love life now?
SandraSPlN: I'm on punishment.
SPINspy: JTRGodwin:
Question: Sandra, when are you writing another book?
SandraSPlN: I'm in the process of writing another book right now, as we speak--a kosher cookbook (LOL).
SPINspy: Your new live show is very funny....how is it going?
SandraSPlN: It's going great. It's been extended through February.
SPINspy: Jmn775:
Question: Sandra, any plans to do a tour?
SandraSPlN: I'm definitely playing San Francisco in March, but then I'm taking some time off to do some other stuff.
SPINspy: PIXIGRL18:
Question: Who is the most interesting person that you have ever met?
Aubrey--18 from Texas
SandraSPlN: Indira Gandhi. No, just kidding. China Chow.
SPINspy: JTRGodwin:
Question: When are you going round and round with Letterman again?? Are you all friends?
SandraSPlN: I'm going to be on again January 16-- first time in like 5 years.
SPINspy: NyxOrnias:
Question: Ms. Sandra, are you ever in Albq, NM? It's a happening town... you really should drop in, we'd love to have you!! By the way, when can we expect to see you in celluloid or the like next?
SandraSPlN: I've done a couple films, but they don't have release dates yet. Soon, soon, soon!
SPINspy: Trekfan00:
Question: What was it like working with Jerry Lewis....??? Is he as zany as he appears in his one man shows???
SandraSPlN: Zanier.
SPINspy: MeemNan:
Question: Sandra - which is your favorite place to act: TV, movies, theatre?
SandraSPlN: Probably stage-- in my shows.
SPINspy: HANKYSWF:
Question: Are you still friends with Madonna?
SandraSPlN: I talk to her when I see her. We don't hang out anymore.
SPINspy: Ciberstar:
Question: Sandra. How did you start your career, and how much of the sucess to you place on luck/management/etc.
SandraSPlN: I started my career by sheer force of will because I really wanted it. And I think most success is due to your passion and putting up with a lot of inconvenient situations.
SPINspy: SElfman87:
Question: Sandra, who's your favorite comedienne?
SandraSPlN: Lily Tomlin
SPINspy: Twinz2:
Question: Sandra...I saw your cable special where you were with your designer friend...how do you feel about Versace's death??
SandraSPlN: Well, it's very sad. But, I mean, how does anybody feel about it? It's sad. Tragic. Fabulously tragic.
SPINspy: SPINferno:
Question: How do you feel your career has been affected since you came out?
SandraSPlN: I never came out. I've always just played with different forms of sexual expression. I don't believe in coming out--it's tired.
SPINspy: Sazkaz:
Question: What advise would u give to a 17 year old female who wants to be a comedian???
SandraSPlN: Have a very strong point of view, and have something important to say.
SPINspy: PLuikart:
Question: Sandra are those your real lips?
SandraSPlN: Yes these are my real lips. And how dare you!
SPINspy: Julsea:
Question: What role did you play that was your favorite?
SandraSPlN: Juliet in Romeo and Juliet when I did it in dinner theatre.
SPINspy: Euphrasia:
Question: I've always wanted to know, when you hosted the A-list, did you pick out your outfits yourself? They were always very, well, interesting.
SandraSPlN: No, I had a wonderful stylist.
SPINspy: Boilmker:
Question: Hi Sandra are you a different Sandra or the same sassy one?
SandraSPlN: Depending when people see me, I can be both - mean or sassy.
SPINspy: Rend1999a:
Question: Sandra, will you go on a date with me???
SandraSPlN: Who are you?
SPINspy: Northclim:
Question: Sandra, how would you describe yourself?
SandraSPlN: Long, lanky, lean, and lovely.
SPINspy: BLRB2:
Question: So who do u think is sexy?
SandraSPlN: It's not about sexy in '98. It's about soulful.
SPINspy: CheezHed6:
Question: How are you going to spend your holidays?
SandraSPlN: Partially performing, and then I'm going on vacation a private Caribbean island. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
SPINspy: Bykee:
Question: Sandra, I used to live down the street from you in Flint(Chuck Sugarman). How is your brother Dave doing?
SandraSPlN: He's doing great! He's a dentist in Toronto. What's the name of your little sister again?
SPINspy: TVCEL:
Question: DO U HAVE ANY PETS?
SandraSPlN: No, just a mess.
SPINspy: Gckamp:
Question: What's the wildest thing you've ever done onstage?
SandraSPlN: Fallen asleep in the middle of a show.
SPINspy: DJeffer45:
Question: Where are you originally from?
SandraSPlN: Flint, Michigan.
SPINspy: CheezHed6:
Question: What inspires you most for material?
SandraSPlN: Hanging out with my friends.
SPINspy: MaryJToke:
Question: Were you popular in high school or were you like not cool at all?
SandraSPlN: I was cool, but I was geek. No, I wasn't a geek. I was cool. Everybody else was a geek.
SPINspy: Dolph1010:
Question: I feel something is missing from my life, it might be religion. What sort of advise do you have for someone looking for a higher meaning to things.
SandraSPlN: You have to seek out what makes sense to you on a spiritual level.
SPINspy: Ghastly09:
Question: You are definitely a renaissance woman; did you ever dream that you would have accomplished this much when you were a child?
SandraSPlN: Absolutely. Never an ounce of doubt.
SPINspy: DykePrinc:
Question: Overall, would you say you were happy/content with your life?
SandraSPlN: I'd say, yeah, I like where my life is at, but I'm always working to make it better.
SPINspy: PonyWish:
Question: We really enjoyed you in "Without You, I'm Nothing." Are you planning any other one-woman movies?
SandraSPlN: They're filming my show that I'm presently doing, but it probably won't be a show like that--more straight ahead documentation.
SPINspy: Shells Ma:
Question: what do you mean by "your love life is on punishment"?
SandraSPlN: It means I'm just hanging by myself right now.
SPINspy: Boilmker:
Question: Do you see Tom Arnold around?
SandraSPlN: No. Never. But if I did I'd shoot him.
SPINspy: SPINferno:
Question: Do you feel that contemporary stand-up is dead or just waiting for its next renaissance?
SandraSPlN: Something better happen soon.
SPINspy: Gypsy4989:
Question: Is they're anyone you would like to work with that you haven't been able to?
SandraSPlN: Sure there's a lot of people I haven't worked with. I can't think of anybody off the top of my head, but, yeah, lots of people.
SPINspy: Alwyn99:
Question: Sandra, is it true that you are going to be coaching the Los Angeles Kings?
SandraSPlN: Uh-huh right. Yeah. Whatever.
SPINspy: Gwen01110:
Question: do you ever plan to have children... if so do you want a boy or a girl?
SandraSPlN: Yeah, I do plan to have children, and I'll take whatever god gives me as long as they're healthy.
SPINspy: FAllen713:
Question: How tall are you?
SandraSPlN: 5'10"
SPINspy: Zacysbaby:
Question: Do you like Hanson?
SandraSPlN: I think they're rockin'.
SPINspy: Movietext:
Question: Sandra... heard you collect angels. When did you start, or what sparked that collection?
SandraSPlN: Are you crazy? I don't collect no angels.
SPINspy: JUELANGEL:
Question: WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER?
SandraSPlN: Stevie Nicks.
SPINspy: JoeMat211:
Question: Sandra, are you planning a sitcom soon...?
SandraSPlN: No. I'm planning a variety show. Like a Carol Burnett, Sonny and Cher show.
SPINspy: VALVEEV:
Question: What do you think of Ellen coming out?
SandraSPlN: Great for her.
SPINspy: Chefgurl:
Question: Do you consider yourself a feminist?
SandraSPlN: Umm, well, ultimately yes, but probably not the cliched description of the word.
SPINspy: DJeffer45:
Question: Hey Sandra, like I said before, I just love you and your attitude towards everything. Can you teach me how to get that attitude?
SandraSPlN: Honey, you gotta be willing to commit to insane shit. It don't come easy. I pay a high price for my attitude.
SPINspy: Dolph1010: Will your show be available on CD?
SandraSPlN: Yeah, it's supposed to be eventually.
SPINspy: PoetAngel:
Question: Do you own a computer? And are you ever online much?
SandraSPlN: I own a computer, but I'm never online. I'm too busy living my life so I can answer these insane questions.
SPINspy: Antonin51:
Question: Did you go see Patti Smith at CBGBs?
SandraSPlN: No I didn't get to see her there, but I saw her last year in LA. But I was heart-broken to miss the CBs show.
SPINspy: DarbMc:
Question: Who is your favorite author?
SandraSPlN: Truman Capote.
SPINspy: Gwen01110:
Question: Who was your idol growing up?
SandraSPlN: Mick Jagger, Tina Turner. Oum Kalshoum.
SPINspy: And the last question goes to...MexicanQT:
Question: What kind of advice would you give to someone who is open with their sexuality and is getting a lot of shit because of it.
SandraSPlN: Be strong and walk tall.
SPINspy: We'd like to thank Sandra Bernhard for chatting with us tonight... Transcripts for this chat will be in the SPINonline Downlode area. Keyword: SPIN. Thanks for coming by...
