Live Q&A Chat with Carmine Giovinazzo of CSI: NY! Wed. Mar. 3rd, 2010
nilla_chelle01TVdotcom: Hey everybody. Welcome to TV.com's Q&A Chat with Carmine Giovinazzo! Carmine will be by shortly, so get those questions and comments sent in now! Please note that all comments are subject to moderation and not all comments will be published.
Carmine Giovinazzo: Hello from a backyard in the Hollywood Hills
Lauren: On set who is...
the grumpiest in a morning?
the funniest?
the most professional?
Carmine Giovinazzo: I'm the grumpiest in the morning and Gary is always the most professional.
Melanie: Hi Carmine! I was just wondering what was your favourite episode from this year?
Carmine Giovinazzo: The one I wrote, since I learned about and was involved in all aspects of the show. It was a moment of respect for all that goes into an episode and such satisfaction from working with everyone toward one common goal. Fantastic.
Maddy: As someone who has personally experienced the pain and hardship of fighting to walk again, I was impressed with how you portrayed Danny's struggle. How did you prepare for such a complex arc from sadness and giving up to that anger and determination to fight the pain and walk again?
Carmine Giovinazzo: I've had many ailments of my own for one.
I prepared for weeks before in the wheelchair.
The rest of the cast and supporting characters helped alot.
It's what an actor wants...it's a focus that is both dizzying and liberating
Jessie: Hey Carmine, I'm a HUGE fan of yours. I have a few questions for you. Does working on a crime oriented show make you look at real life crimes differently? I mean you deal with machines and techniques that supposely tell the truth. My next question is, do you hang out with any of the cast members offset? If so, who and how often?
Carmine Giovinazzo: Yes. Also growing up in a family of cops has made me see it differently for a long time now.
Eddie, AJ Hil and I are all very close friends. Gary and Melina too but they don't have time to hang as much as we do, offset.
sarah: Carmine i named my guinea pig after you
Carmine Giovinazzo: Your guinea pig is awesome
Robin (Netherlands): If you could pick one character to be other then Danny who would it be and why?
Carmine Giovinazzo: Mac Taylor. Because we are so different.
hannah: I LOVE CSI: NY MORE THAN FOOD!
Carmine Giovinazzo: Make sure you eat though.
Brooklyn: Do you have any projects with Ceesau in the works?
Carmine Giovinazzo: Mikey drums just picked us up a new drum set! We are changing the sound and working out songs right now. Trying very hard to focus on pushing out a new record!
chelle: Carmine, so are we going to see more of danny and lindsay screen time soon. i love CSI NY and Danny and Lindsay are my favorite.
Carmine Giovinazzo: Yes Danny and Lindsey are doing great. The Baby is great. But...I can tell you all..there will be a cliffhanger involving us in the FINALE this year!
Mel: In what ways are you similar to your character? In what ways are you different?
Carmine Giovinazzo: Similar that we're both from New York. Not so similar in that he's much smarter than I am.
Melissa: what is your favourite tv show to watch at the moment?
Carmine Giovinazzo: Curb Your Enthusiasm, at that moment.
JoeyDC: I just love watching Danny/Flack scenes. There is such a great dynamic between those two characters & let's not forget that sexy New York accent you both have
. Would you say there is also such a dynamic between Eddie and you off screen?
Carmine Giovinazzo: Yes, Eddie and I have been dating since season 3.
Kenzie: Would you change anything about your character if you could?
Carmine Giovinazzo: Not a thing. He's been interesting for me since the first episode.
Shelley: How do you stay in such great shape for the show?
Carmine Giovinazzo: I have a little bee that keeps me eating healthy and my parents passed on some healthy genes.
Sinsi: Describe your personality using a fruit or vegetable.
Carmine Giovinazzo: I'm an Artichoke, I get better as you peel away the layers.
Michelle: Hi Carmine what happened to the glasses? I loved the glasses
Carmine Giovinazzo: I'm wearing them now.
Leigh-Anne: Love you how Danny has grown over the years and you have had some really good story arcs. How do you think fatherhood will or has changed Danny
Carmine Giovinazzo: All my priorities have shifted, which can sometimes cause important things to fall through the cracks, stay tuned.
Ted: Tell us about this week's episode!
hannah: whats going to happen tonight?!
Carmine Giovinazzo: Zach, a great writer, has delivered once again, a unique script. It's a funny and puzzling ride. You're going to get a great array of suspects...little people, cab drivers, drug dealers and young college philosophers. You'll have fun with this one. It's also quite bloody.
arygh: Greetings from Mexico, Carmine! If it came to a point where you had to choose between being an actor, being a musician and being a graphic artist (mearing your paint work), which one would you choose and why?
Carmine Giovinazzo: Couldn't choose. They're all a part of one large picture. They each are spawned from a such a different place yet the same.
katrina: What would be your dream role?
Carmine Giovinazzo: Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver.
Joan: Do you have any hints about what Danny will be facing later in the season? Will he find his badge?
Carmine Giovinazzo: I sure hope so, 'cause I need that thing If I plan on making any more arrests.
Tina: if you had to pick a song that described your character perfectly what would it be??
Carmine Giovinazzo: Gosh, I've been stumped. You guys need to figure that one out.
Matt: It's a hard life - Queen?
Jan Ove: probably something from the Who
DorianTB: Hmm, good song for Danny...Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," maybe?
Carmine Giovinazzo: Ring of fire. NICE
Linda from Paris: hi and good evening from Paris! do you think acting makes you explore and music & painting make you express feelings ?
Carmine Giovinazzo: That's exactly what's happening.
Ryan: Who was you favourite guest star or stars?
Carmine Giovinazzo: There have been many. My cousin Larry, playing my brother.
Melissa(Italy): Hi Carmine! I have two questions,Who would you like to work with who you haven't with yet? And what kind of music do you like?
Carmine Giovinazzo: I'd like to work with John Cassavettes. And I like music that's good, so there is no particular genre.
nilla_chelle01TVdotcom: Ok, I think we have time for 1 more Q.
Jordan Caine: Who or what inspired you to become an actor?
Carmine Giovinazzo: The loss of playing baseball put me in a place of starting over. It was one of the few other things I found fascinating.
nilla_chelle01TVdotcom: Thanks to Carmine for stopping by and sharing his time with us. Thanks to everyone for making this such an great chat. Don't forget to watch tonight's new ep of CSI: NY on CBS!
Carmine Giovinazzo: You folks are unbelievable. You have no Idea how much it means that you take the time and are interested. Be creative and have fun and be nice.
