Nbclive: Welcome, Sarah!

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Hi! Thank you for joining us!

Cfbien asks: How hard is it to act on a daily soap?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: The memorization is the hardest part. Getting up early. It's fun :-) The hours are not too long. It's mostly the memorization.

Nbclive: Another acting question....

Paulheusen asks: People often say that soap operas are the best training for an actor/actress? Based on your experiences on Sunset Beach, what do you think about that statement?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I think you can learn a lot on a soap. I don't think you can learn everything about acting at all.

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: You can get some bad habits. But it teaches you to trust your instincts. And to think fast. Because the process is so much faster than any other medium.

Canteburytales asks: How many episodes per day do you film? When do you rehearse?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I learn my lines the night before. Rehearse in the make-up chair. Then we have something called "dry blocking" where you get another opportunity to rehearse.

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: We film usually anywhere from 1-3 episodes. Because of location shoots, we sometimes do different parts of separate episodes.

Nbclive: Some of your fans want to know whether improvisation take place on "Sunset Beach" ?

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Not usually. The producers like us to stay to the script.

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Although, occassionally, when you have too many lines, improvisation happens.

Fine_texan asks: What do you do when your not at the beach?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I had a dinner party, the last time I had a day off... And I carved a pumpkin. And I go to the gym.

APeckLover asks: What advice would you give to a teenager who is intrested in acting on soaps? Abby
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I would say...get into some acting school, and study. And then, get your photographs together

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Then hit the agencies. Do school plays and get as much experience as you can.

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: When I was 7, I did a play with the kids on my street. We did everything: the sets, the costumes, hair, directing. So do whatever you can to start acting!

Macdaddy3297 asks: will you and Ben Evans ever get together on the show
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I hope so! If I have my way. Right now, I just have to keep trying ;-)

Cfbien asks: Are you anything like your character on Sunset Beach?
Nbclive: Honestly!

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Do you want me to be honest? :-)

Grain110 asks: Good evening Sarah, Wimbledon (UK) saying hello... you have a lovely voice.... can you sing?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I wish I could sing. Firstly, thank you for the compliment! Someday I will take singing lessons...I want to be in a band.

Praxis5 asks: What kind of music do you listen to?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I have a very eclectic taste in music... from rap to grunge to classical... I'm not really into showtunes, but I love "Rent."

Nbclive: Back to "Sunset Beach"...

AQuA_FiShY asks: Do you use cue cards??
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: We're not allowed.

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Somedays I wish we could...the reason behind that is that it's distracting and you're not really in the scene (if you're reading).

Harv1 asks: Sarah - did you - do you watch soaps? which one's were/are your favorites?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I was never really into soaps. I occasionally watched General Hospital, when I was in High School, because my friends watched it .

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Now I watch "Days of our Lives" in the dressing room. But my favorite is "SUNSET BEACH"... I'm addicted!

Flowerbird22 asks: In the show did you ever have to do something that you didn't want to do
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: No...so far, so good! Because the character, Annie, has so many adventures...and I like that.

SuBeRules asks: Which is a better kisser, Dax or Clive?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Dax.

Nbclive: Instead of which, how about who!

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Dax is a better kisser, but I definitely have fun kissing both of them!

Totallymarried asks: Are you friends with any of your castmates away from work?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Yes. I'm really close with Vanessa Dorman and Susan Ward. Believe it or not, Susan and I are very close!!! And Clive and Dax. I just kiss them both all the time! LOL

Nbclive: Speaking of Susan...

Totallymarried asks: How did you like doing the catfight with Susan Ward?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: We had so much fun! Lots of times we had to stop because we were laughing so much!

Nbclive: Sarah, you've received quick response about wanting to be in a band!

Boardshorts12 asks: I am starting a Ska band and we need a lead singer call me if you are interested!!!
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: What's your number? What city do you live in?

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Superculgenius asks: Do you ever get nervous during one of the love scenes?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Yes, sometimes I do get nervous, because there's a lot of people (crew members). But everybody's friendly...we're like a big family.

APeckLover asks: What is the most important thing in your life?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: My family.

Nbclive: And another personal question for you.....

Iwatchnbc asks: Where is your sanctuary (the place you go to withdrawal from reality)?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I go to this hike up in the hills.

Nbclive: And.....

Harv1 asks: Sarah - what's your idea of an ideal weekend?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I like to go to the gym, and have dinner with friends, and go to movies... These are things I never get to do during the week, when I'm busy working.

IBC4 asks: What is the greatest thing that has ever happened to you?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I'll get back to that question.

Smack_daddy asks: What made you try out for this part?
Nbclive: Or what attracted you?

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I just came back from New Zealand from making a film and my agent called me and asked me if I was interested. And it sounded interesting because of the combination of NBC and Aaron Spelling. And I really liked the character when they sent me the material.

Superculgenius asks: What is the funnest part about playing on Sunset Beach?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I love so much about it! The character is so much fun to play, because she is so "intricate." It's always a challenge and I find that fun.

Praxis5 asks: What are some challenges you've faced as an actress?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Staying employed is a big challenge. With different characters, there are different accents, the research. On "Sunset Beach," my biggest difficulty has been the amount of material, the memorization. But my memorization is improving!

The_wolverine asks: sarah did you play any sports when you were in high school
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Yes! I was a gymnast on a professional team outside of school. In school, I played volleyball and track & field. But I love sports!

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Cfbien asks: Where do you want your career to go from here?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I'm very happy working on "Sunset Beach" ...but someday, later down the line, I'd like to do some films.

Flowerbird22 asks: do you have a boyfriend and if you do spill your guts about him
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Well...I think I have a boyfriend :-) Alright, I'll spill my guts....

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: His name is Myc. He's a model, maybe you've seen him in Guess? ads. And he's VERY ROMANTIC.

Sheryl72 asks: How do you like working with Bette?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I love working with Kathleen (Bette). She's a very supportive actress, and she's always smiling and making me laugh.

Haoleteen asks: My highest speed is 85 mph on Interstate 40, what was you hightest speed you drove?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I guess...80mph, but please don't tell! Are you a police officer?

Nbclive: Back to "Sunset Beach"....... when and where will your fans be able to meet you next?

Ilovcrystal asks: do you sign autographs?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Yes, I do.

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I'll be appearing in Tucson, AZ at the NBC Daydream Tour, November 5-9.

LdyGrog asks: Are you a regular internet user? if so, what part of the internet do you use?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I sometimes go to Yahoo! Chat... I just surf around. I haven't been online lately, just because I've been so busy. Today, I just picked up my e-mail.

Dorthy_from_KS asks: who do u think will win the world series?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Go Braves!

Nbclive: Someone in love.....

_Big_G asks: will u marry me??
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Of course! Absolutely! :-)

Nbclive: And more people want to see you LIVE....

Bob1297 asks: Do you ever come to Canada i.e., Toronto, Ontario.
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Yes, I do. I once did an episode of "21 Jump Street" in Vancouver...

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: and recently, I did a film called "Listen" (also in Vancouver). Basically, for work, I'll go there.

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I just recently obtained dual citizenship, American and Canadian. My father is Canadian.

Easy_2_69 asks: Sarah is the press always following you
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Sometimes. When I go to parties and events in NY and LA.

AQuA_FiShY asks: Do you wear a lot of make up on the show?< br> Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Yes, I do wear a lot of make-up. Sometimes, too much. But it's because of the lights.

Quoth_the_Raven asks: whats your e-mail address? ?????????????????????
Hawk12347 asks: Sarah, hello from IL! I'm a SB watcher, whens your movie gonna be coming out? by the way you're gorgeous!
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Thank you so much for the compliment! And for watching "Sunset Beach." "The Climb" will be coming out next spring.

Icylove asks: when Annie was hanging from that post on the pier and later jumped off- were you really hanging and did you really jump off?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I was really hanging, with a harness. And lots of stunt people to help me. And I've never been so scared in my life! Because I'm so scared of heights. But it was my stunt double jumping off.

IElectra asks: ANNIE!!!!!!!! how do you like being the VILLAN!!!!
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I LOVE IT! It is so much fun... I feel blessed. I don't think I would have as much fun being the "good girl."

Cfree_SunBeach asks: Do you ever see your character giving up Ben and falling in love with Tim?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I could see that happening...

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: They always say that tragedy brings people closer. The tragedy being: losing Ben.

Totallymarried asks: How do you like working with Peter Barton. I thought it was hilarious when he was running around in a dress.
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I thought it was funny too. Believe it or not, those are his clothes! (just kidding!) I love working with Peter, he makes me laugh.

APeckLover asks: Are your eyes blue, or are they colored contacts? If they are real they are beautiful!
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: They're real! And thank you so much!

Bishob asks: what internet browser do you use? and what are your feelings about hackers?
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: Netscape .

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: I had fun playing a hacker. Annie is always so resourceful ;-)

Sparkly_15 asks: Where do you film Sunset Beach?? I've been to the real Sunset Beach and it's nothing like the beach on the show
Sarah_Buxton_NBC: We film in Seal Beach, which is right down the street from Sunset Beach. It's nothing like the Sunset Beach in Hawaii.

Sarah_Buxton_NBC: It's been fun, and thank you all for joining us and asking such wonderful questions. I'll schedule another chat soon! Goodnight, and have a wonderful happy Halloween!