James Marsters

(Due to James’ current filming schedule, this month’s Q&A will be a bit shorter than normal and, as it stands now, November’s Q&A will need to be skipped altogether. But we should be back on track for December’s Q&A. Thanks for your understanding.)

You’ve talked about what led to your leaving New York and going to Chicago, but why did you leave Chicago and go to Seattle?

Because I didn’t want to die in Chicago; it’s too cold. I know that I wouldn’t have died for a long time, but old age in Chicago would be hard.

Who or what makes you nervous?

Having to audition when I know I’m not right for the role, that’s awkward. Not much actually. Maybe I should be more engaged and more nervous about things. Maybe I’m a closet Buddhist or trying to be.

The American Express quiz:

Childhood ambition: actor Fondest memory: birth of my son Soundtrack: Miles Davis “View From a Lift” Retreat: never retreat Wildest dream: to produce Macbeth for the screen Proudest moment: birth of my son Biggest challenge: parenting Alarm clock: the simpler the better - I have a Big Ben Twilight First job: dishwasher Indulgence: beef jerky Last purchase: gas Favorite movie: Singing in the Rain Inspiration: my kids My life: is not complete