I had to function at a higher mental level. The writing that Chris Carter demands on the show amps up your brain. He is insistent on infusing this very masculine, ballsy kind of energy into every scene he plays. He was my life raft because he knew what I was going through.
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How did you get along with Robert Patrick, who joined the series a year before you? At first they were a bit upset that another female was coming in, but as soon as they got to know me and my character they began to trust me. I just put my trust in the writing, which was great, and hoped that since I felt compelled and challenged by what I was doing, that the fans would respond the same way.
I remember trying not to think about it a lot, because if I had it would have been very stressful. What was it like to be the new girl on such an established series? They've ushered me on to a new level of fame, and I appreciate their support. People kept telling me to beware the fans, that they were these in-your-face Trekkie types, but I have to be honest and say that they've never been less than completely gracious and welcoming. So I remember the first and second seasons, but I've never been an avid watcher of any one programme, and didn't see much more of it until it came time to audition and join the cast. I was in college at the time and a lot of people in my dorm would congregate to watch it. It was instantly interesting and compelling. I was into the show when it first came out. Were you a fan of THE X-FILES before you got involved? It is a very difficult, not always friendly, not always easy life. But everything she said was true, you know. I remember thinking, 'God, I still want that'. I remember being quite confused when she sent me that letter because the night after I received it there was this big AFI tribute to her and she was simply glorious. I did correspond with her when I was young and she told me to stay as far away as possible from the film industry! She said, 'stay where people love you'. I don't mind the association, though, because Gish was an amazing actress.
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My grandmother's name was Lillian Gish, but she was not the movie star. That story persists no matter how many times I try to set it straight. There's a lot of confusion as to whether or not you're related to silent screen star Lillian Gish. I just knew from a very young age that I wanted to be an actress, so they had a lot of time to get used to the idea. I think to a certain degree they still flip out and wish I'd become a teacher, because they know this career is a difficult one and certainly not as stable as being an academic sort.
Was there any pressure to follow in their footsteps? Did they freak out when you told them you wanted to be an actress? Your parents are both professors and your sister's a teacher. She joined the cast of THE X-FILES in 2001, playing Special Agent Monica Reyes in the show's final two seasons (8 and 9). Movies of note include MYSTIC PIZZA (1988), WYATT EARP (1994) and DOUBLE JEOPARDY (1999). THE X-FILES SEASON 9 - Q&A with ANNABETH GISHĪnnabeth Gish, 33, has been acting since her early teens.
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