Here is the transcript of Taylor's eTalk Interview, and 54 screencaps have been added to the gallery as promised.

 

Lainey - So you're back at home...
Taylor - I am back at home.
L - How do you umm, how often do you come back?
T - Once a year I guess, if that. So I guess...last, actually the hiatus I had like a month here so Christmas and then a month in like June before we went and did Gospel Hill. *points off camera* I point to the hat on the table because I wear that.
L - Is that the Gospel Hill hat?
T - Yeah
L - Is the, did the people treat you differently when you got back?
T - Umm, it's yet to be seen I guess, I mean I haven't been out and about yet so...I don't, I don't think so.

L - Have you been recognized yet?
T - No, uhh yeah a few times maybe.
L - When you got out of your limo, were people crying? *laughs*
T - *laughs a little* Yeah, cause I had to request a limo but no, nobody yet...but down like getting coffee or whatnot, but they get a...it's fun.
L - What do you do when you get back? Like what are some of the things you got up to?
T- What am I gonna do? Umm...I'm gonna go see my niece who I haven't even seen yet.
L - Yeah
T - My brother had a kid while I was working. And I'm gonna go to a Canucks game.
L - Yeah
T - Or every one that I'm uhh here for. Just hang out with family. I was skating on the ice this morning so anything you know, just hang out.
L - Mmhmm.
T - Just get grounded again.
L - Again?
T - Mmhmm.
L - After the Friday Night Lights thing...
T - Mmhmm.
L - Well let's talk about Friday Night Lights
T - Kay...
L - cause from the beginning the show has been like a critical darling. There are some people who've called it, the first season, the most perfect season ever.
T - I wouldn't even call it that.
L - Great show...I would.
T - Kay...
L - I'm a HUGE fan, it's PVR'ed, like I followed it from you know...
T - PVR?
L - Personal video recorder.
T - Ohh, ok. We don't call it...
L - So I can watch it whenever I want to. Even when I go out..
T - I hear DVR cause I'm in the States...
L - Yeah, so it's PVR here. (NOTE - Umm...it's a DVR here too Lainey! lol)
T - Ok
L - Umm...critical success, so take us back to the beginning. Tell us about auditioning for the show.
T - Wow! Umm...I actually auditioned here on tape for Jason Street...and uhh, not a...not a shot to him but I just didn't want to play his character. *smiles kind of shyly*
L - You didn't want to play Riggins?
T - Well no, it was Jason Street, the guy that's in the wheelchair.
L - Yeah...
T - They asked me to read for that and I, I  was kind of against the All American quarterback kind of deal, even though it's the farthest from that now...
L - Yeah...now.
T - His character, but so I kind of put in a...they don't, you know nobody knows this...but I kind of put in a half assed reading for it cause I didn't really wanna play it, so umm...
L - Wait...is that an eTalk exclusive? *laughs*
T - Yeah, it's...pfft...you're getting it straight up. *smiles*
L - *laughs*
T - Ummm...so we sent that down and I sent an e-mail to my agent in Vancouver saying like yeah, I know nothings going on with Friday Night Lights but what's going on with this other project that I thought I had a great read for. Nothing with that project and then they came back saying yeah we like his look and this and that...
L - Yeah...
T - but would he want to read for Riggins? And then I'm like yes!
L - Yeah...
T - Absolutely! And then just some little notes about how this guy isn't your standard, sterotypical party guy,
L - umhmm...
T - And whatnot so, so I had a lot of fun. They still have the tape there at the studios because I just went off. Just went off! I had a cooler, sitting here, I went and found these Texas umm beers,
L - Yeah...
T - and umm, just had a great read and had a lot of fun with it. Then Pete Berg who is obviously the brains behind all this, he liked it a lot and he flew me in Sunday, went in and did a half hour improv with him, one on one, which was uhh intense to say the least.
L - One on one in character...like for an hour...?
T - Yeah...for half an hour, basically just going family, talking about family, and there's a scene in the pilot where the reporter is talking to Riggins
L - Yeah...
T - asking him about the whole team. We did that scene, but he umm just takes it way...Pete and I are very similar in regards to like humor and everything.
L - Yeah...
T - And he'll take, like me, he'll take jokes way too far.
L - *laughs*
T - So he'll just, you know, we're just playing off of one another and then go in that little mini room of like, probably about 30 or 40 people, in this small little room, smaller than this *gestures around hotel room* standing and waiting, they can't even see you because it's like standing room only. You go in, sit down, do your thing and then they're like "alright, thanks!" *makes thumbs up sign* And you're like, alright and you fly all the way down to LA and then they don't give you any feedback or anything in the room.
L - Yeah...So you wanted it bad?
T - I did! I wanted that guy.
L - Yeah...
T - And I wanted to work with Pete really bad.
L - Yeah...
T - So...
L - And what sort of other sacrifices did you make for this part?
T - *sighs* Sacrifices...
L - Cause I heard about you sleeping for three weeks in your car?
T - Ohh yeah...not just for this part but to do the gig, to do this gig in general...acting. That's like the, umm...yeah, I lived in my car in LA like for well over that.
L - Do you still have that car?
T - I do and I'm not letting it go!
L - What is it?
T - It's a Pontiac Firefly actually, a hatch back.
L - *laughs*
T - I bought it for $1500 and I could sell it for a good *thinks* $400. *smiles*
L - But you have a place now. You don't have to sleep in your car anymore.
T - I don't have to sleep in my car anymore.
L - Ok...
T - In Texas, I bought a place in Texas.
L - You bought a place in Austin?
T - Yeah, in Austin...yep.
L - So you guys shoot there...
T - Umhmm...
L - And it's, from what I understand it's pretty low key...I mean it's not a very ostentatious production, so when you guys are on set, is it kind of like having a party with all your dudes all the time?
T - *laughs* Umm...I wish it was like that! I don't think so, no...it's a lot of fun, we do a lot of improv and all that, like 60% maybe %70 of what I say kinda comes from me.
L - Umhmm...
T - Umm...we have a lot of freedom, no rehearsals, no marks.
L - Yeah...
T - So I mean that's weird from any other television show, umm I guess...I don't know if it's a party, if that's how you want to explain it, but we do have a lot of fun. It's a lot of freedom like I said, so...
L - So you develop your own dialogue half the time?
T - Umm...I guess.
L - You have to understand your character that well?
T - Yeah, absolutely. And umm, I think having that improv and that freedom it kind of makes you go into that character even more because you gotta react in that character, you know...to the unexpected.
L - Yeah...
T - So I'm kinda known on the cast to...it's like when you're going into a scene with me, I'll throw a lot of curve balls or just trying...so it's like, some actors will come in and like do you want to read through this scene and I'll be like "here, gimme that..." and I'll look at the sides and be like "Ok, I'm not gonna say that. Not saying this. Doubt you're gonna say that after this..." and it's just, they're just standing there just going "well this is going to be interesting..." You know, like a guest star or something coming on there. That's pretty...
L - There was a really great scene, I think it was the first episode of this season where you were talking to Lyla, outside like a Walmart or something,
T- Umhmm...*nods head*
L - and you were like "I just had a three way with the Benson sisters..."
T - *laughs* That was written.
L - That was written?
T - Umhmm...
L - Ok, I was gonna say if that was...
T - That was a good one.
L - If that was your line, I would've liked that.
T - Umhmm...*still kinda of laughing*
L - Tim is the classic bad boy with a good heart, without sounding cliche.
T - Yeah...
L - So talk about what a challenge it is to play him, and how you're enjoying that.
T - I think, like I said, the freedom allows you to really go into this character and really search for things rather than him being just this one level kind of partier or he drinks for this reason, I think anyone has a vice you know, for emotional or any kind of whatever they're going through you know? It could be exercising, smoking, drinking or anything, but for this kid, he lacks parents, direction, purpose in his life
L - Yeah...
T - friendship, trust...and once you kinda mold all that into it, it's like these layers just start building on top of one another you know? And I like using the booze as a vice for this kid, and how he internalizes everything and it's just its, I...it's just fun to watch you know? And it makes you work...
L - Yeah...
T - When you're watching him you just don't know what he's...I don't even know what he's gonna do when I go to set you know?
L - Yeah...
T - How I'm gonna react to certain things and I mean, I did a scene with Chandler (Kyle Chandler) weeks ago and you think it's like going to set you think this is going to be a fun, joking around, kind of fun scene where we're just
gonna get a good laugh. Turns out it's like I'm crying at the end of it and you're just like, it turns...that's the beauty of our show, you just don't know what to expect. Like the character as well you know...it's just soo much fun to play. I'm so lucky.
L - But you did mention that he's always looking for a sense of purpose...Tim is.
T - Absolutely.
L - So are we ever going to see him have a drama free life? Like it is drama after drama!
T - *laughs* I know...
L - I know that's television but it doesn't seem like he ever has sort of a time where he can just float and chill.
T - I don't want him to though. I don't think you want him to either.
L - I do! *laughs*
T - Maybe an episode.
L - I want him to have a girlfriend, a steady girlfriend.
T - Yeah, I don't think that's gonna happen.
L - Or get a rally girl.
T - Uhh...he's got many rally girls, I think...you know?
L - *laughs*
T - Umm...I just, I kind of had a chat with the writers after this break and said let's make him bottom out even more. Of course as an actor you're excited, I want to take him more like deeper and let's see what he's really made of, you know? Or on the leadership side of it too, on the field.
L - Or find redemption...in a way.
T - Man, that would take a long time for him.
L - True...yeah. You're right, you're right...you know him better than me.
T - Maybe...I love working with uhh Chandler of course, and umm my brother (Billy), we work very well together. So...and the family side of it and just, I mean that just leaves so much for you to think about this guy, and what he's really made of and what's in his background, so I'd like to see more of that too.
L - Now, it's such a great show but there was a lot of cancellation talk even like midway through the first season, than after the first season. It has a cult following and I think that's what saved it. How did that feel and what, how did you approach that kind of speculation?
T - I think in the beginning it's like because you're new to the game, and because you hear all this stuff, you...you do, even if it's unconscious, it does affect you when you're going to work and stuff. It's like ok let's make this great, let's make this SO good that they can't say no to it, you know?
L - Yeah...
T - But really, now...it's like just listening to those kind of questions and just reading all that kind of stuff, it's just like you know what...it's out of my hands, we're doing our best job. I mean, the writings still great, the actings even better...
L - Amazing!
T - So it's just like, you know what? We're gonna put the ball in your court and believe me we're gonna do
everything possible to keep it on the air but if it doesn't I mean, we'll be able to look back and say you
know...we threw everything we had at it.
L - I have to ask you about your friend Jesse Plemons...
T - Umhmm...
L - Because I ran into him during the Toronto International Film Festival, and I talked to him and I was like, tell
me something...
T - How great is he this year?
L - He's amazing!
T - Yeah...he's great.
L - I'm, I'm just glad...I hope that that storyline is over though.
T - Uhh, I do...
L - Sidebar...
T - Yeah...
L - Just get back to being angst ridden and dating and having a good time with Tyra.
T - But the thing is, can you see, can you see this character...and I talked to him about it, we're good friends...and especially in the hiatus we were talking a lot because he was doing a pretty greedy? independent as well as I did, but uhh it's just like now when I even see him in character, and we have a lot of ongoing jokes that will never make it to screen, but umm it's like anytime, if I was the murderer, if Riggins murdered someone or whatnot, that character's changed for life!
L - Yes!
T - So it's gonna be hard for him to even be that jokester, or anything else, it's like such a change in that character the writers put in on him so THAT'S what I'm interested to see. So cause it's impossible for him to go back and be that you know quick & witty, I mean his humors ridiculously funny and dry. I love it, and it's great to work off one another umm...
L - And he actually told us something about you. Speaking of humor..
T - Uh oh...
L - He said that you never wash your hair. *laughs* What's up with that dude?
T - *laughs* You know what? Wow...ummm, *kinda blushes* are you...*points at camera person* he's doing a close up on me, my hair right now. Uhh...I'd say when I'm in Texas playing Riggs, I'd say once a month.
L - Yeah...
T - Umhmm...
L - Ok...I just...
T - But to make it look like greasy and everything else, it's...that's umm spray in/leave in conditioner. So I don't know, you can take it as you will.
L - Let me just let this sink in...
T - We CLEAN it, it's not like I reek when I'm like on set or anything.
L - *laughs*
T - So let's put that out there before it's like...
L - Once a month, with leave in conditioner like every few days?
T - Mmhmm...few is, I'd say umm every other day.
L - So he wasn't lying?
T - No, he wasn't lying.
L - Ok...
T - I do shower and clean myself, so...
L - *laughs*
T - I mean, and if I didn't I could just chalk it up to being Riggs.
L - I love that. You can go back to Texas and give him hell for that.
T - Ahh, he's got more juice on me than that...so it's ok.
L - *laughs* Ohh...
T - But we do have an ongoing like, if I know it's not gonna make it like to take, it'll be like cause it's kinda silly that we haven't...I mean it's Dillon. People know if I'm sleeping with my next door neighbor the next day. You know, literally!
L - Yeah...
T - And uhh it's, it's made it on to the screen and Annie (Adrianne Palicki), the gal that plays Tyra, has called me out for it when I umm, when I went to her place. And umm a murder happens in Dillon, a guy gets brought up from the river, umm it's like c'mon...somethings, and the kids confessed...
L - Yes...
T - And no one knows...And it's like you know, in Dillon...and even Jess is having a hard time with this one. He's like asking if he can like confide in like Saracen or something. So anyways we'd be on the field, cause he's on the football team now, and so I'll be like "Whoa! Is that a...a bloody pipe in your hand?" You know, just to try and like bring it out for the writers you know?
L - *laughs*
T - And then we just like look directly in camera and just say "I think he just killed someone." You know to just make light of it, but at the same time it's like lets...but I get what they're doing because if they do bring that up then that's an ongoing story of how people are going to react to that, so...catch 22.
L - So...this is in Dillon, you're talking about Dillon, it's a tight knit football community, in Texas it's probably you know the purest manifestation of American, you know...obsession with football.
T - *nods*
L - You come from Canada, we have the same sort of obsession with hockey *Taylor smiles*...but how is it acclimating yourself to you know...football fanaticism?
T - Being in Texas, being in UT and being surrounded and enveloped by all that...it didn't take long. Going to those high schools and watching those kids at the beginning, before we even did the pilot with Berg and all that...I mean, it's hard not to catch on to it. It is, they literally breathe and live football. So from and it's the same as this you know it's from 3 years old I was skating on a pond in the backyard, and for them it's like from 3, 4 or 5 years old they're throwing a football in their backyard. So it's like, it's like you said...many parallels. So it wasn't too hard.
L - Do you find yourself, cause I can hear a little bit of a drawl.
T - Uh oh...
L - Have you sort of picked up a little drawl. When you come home does your Mom say...
T - Maybe I'm just tired.
L - ...you're talking like a Texan!
T - No...umm, actually now it's...at the beginning I got a lot of, I got riffed on pretty good because of being like Canadian, and throwing some Canadianisms in, in Riggs...but now it's like I got it down pat. And for Gospel Hill I played a kid from South Carolina, so it's the Southern I can...maybe it is, but maybe you're listening for it. I don't know...*smiles and kind of laughs*
L - *laughs*
T - *looks off camera* Can you hear it?
Background - No.
T - No, she can't hear it.
L - I can hear it. *laughs*
T - Nobody else in the room but you!
L - No, but I watch very religiously. Like repeat watch too.
T - That's great.
L - So umm, and I watch with a lot of guys. You know, and I think that's what's great about this show.
T - Umhmm...
L - It's that it's not a show just for teens. And it's not a show just for girls. Although, you know, there's enough candy for girls AND boys.
T - Yeah...
L - Carlotta is someone...have you had any scenes with Carlotta yet? I'm trying to get into like secrets now. *laughs*
T - No, Carlotta...I don't know if she...no, I can't tell you everything. Gee...
L - Ok, fine...
T - Carlotta...well, I think you know. She's gonna break 7's heart.
L - Ohh no...
T - So...
L - So we were talking about when you grew up you were 3 and you were skating already, you seemed...I read that you were quite health conscious...
T - Yeah...
L - And you were on the cover of Men's Health...
T - Yep...which was a dream come true.
L - So umm, I think when this airs it's gonna be after like the holiday season where everyone's gonna be walking around with a little bulge so...
T - Ohh nice! *laughs*
L - Do you have any workout tips? *laughs*
T - Any workout tips? Geez...uhh...
L - What do you do to get, keep in shape?
T - Just not get too off the handle. You know, just keep it in check. Umm, I dunno...you watch what you eat, know what you're eating and what you're putting in your body. That kind of stuff...everything in ration, you know? I'm not gonna go on like...
L - Even beer?
T - Yeah, even beer. *smiles* You know, those things add up pretty quickly as we all know. Umm...I dunno. All that kind of stuff...I do like, when I do exercises...you're not gonna see me like just reading the paper *pretends to flip through paper* on the bench presses or anything. I mean we go there and we work out. We're there for a purpose, you know...you train with purpose. And it's like all you're doing is manipulating your mind and body when you're at the gym to put it in a certain state. And that's what you gotta do through your training so...we train like really intensely and that it's only 30-45 minutes and that's all you can train for if you go at that rate. I mean, results are inevitable if that's the case. If you're, unless you're eating and going right from the gym to the drive in or...
L - That's me! *laughs*
T - or something like that. *mocking voice* "Oh whatever...I just ran 12 minutes."
L - *laughs*
T - You know what I mean? *laughing*
L - Yeah...
T - It's a good, fun mentality.
L - You were on the cover, obviously showing off your physique...there are a lot of fans now who are fans of Riggins, and of the show...that kind of fan base. Does that make you uncomfortable you know, when girls are cutting out your picture and...
T - I don't know of it, so I don't think...well it's not like...I don't know. I don't read the blogs, I don't go online or read all the stuff, good or the bad. Umm...it's flattering. Umm...I don't know, it's funny because it's like even the writers...before some scenes there'll be like "Riggins...shirtless."
L - I was getting to that.
T - And then "Riggins...driving to Mexico, shirtless."
L - *laughs*
T - "Riggins...on the boat, shirtless." And it's like because we have this kind of freedom and everything else, they know where I stand with that. I'm not gonna do that. Or Riggins in next episode, you'll see Riggins working out for basically no particular reason, on the back porch of Kyle Chandler's place.
L - Yeah...
T - And it's just like again..."Shirtless, sweaty...crazy hot!" All that kind of like stuff.
L - *laughs*
T - And it's just like you know...no. I'm not doing that. And so it's like...
L - So you're not gonna work out shirtless on Chandler's back porch?
T - No, you won't see me...like in the whole Mexico stuff...you don't see me, it's a different...we compromise. I'll go with the sleeveless or something, and THAT'S Riggs! He's so, he would so wear that.
L - Yes...ok.
T - And umm...but no, I'm not gonna do that. Unless it's like, I dunno...called for, you know?
L - As long as it's not gratuitous.
T - It can be when every other scene they're writing it in.
L - Well like we were, we were keeping track.
T - Really...?
L - Yeah, and there's a...I've heard of a Riggins Shirtless drinking game.
T - No way! *smiles*
L - Anytime Riggins comes on...
T- Are you serious???
L - Yeah...you take a shot.
T - That's hilarious!
L - It's pretty fun. Not that I've played it, I'm just saying...
T - Yeah...*nods*...right.
L - Yeah, yeah...
L - You talked about Gospel Hill...tell us a little bit about it.
T - Umm...it kinda just came at the last moment, it barely worked, I had to...we had to crunch that right in during the hiatus and uhh it's a film about civil rights and racism and how one decision may reflect on not just you but on everyone else around you, in your family or whatnot, for years to come. Umm really uhh great cast. Samuel L Jackson, Danny Glover, Julia Stiles, Angela Bassett, Giancarlo Esposito and umm Tom Bower. Just an insane cast. So I'm really, really excited just to have a strong part in it as well, you know? Hopefully we can contribute somewhat positively to it.
L - Wonderful. When does it come out?
T - Umm end of January, I think. Or February. I know the first cut screened in NY like a month ago, and umm really good stuff I hear so hopefully...
L - Is there going to be a premiere or a red carpet...?
T - Umm...I would like to know that as well, to be honest with you. *laughs*
L - Ahh, ok.
T - It's a wait and see, wait on distribution...I think Fox Searchlight has it, don't quote me on that.
L - Ok...
T - But I'm really excited and this is kind of the path that we've, and we being like "the team" or whatever, have set out to do is just work with amazing people and be a better actor and learn from it, you know? so...it's...
L - You mentioned some pretty seasoned actors there who are like, can still do their craft and still make really great movies but actually are also, you know, well renowned as celebrities.
T - Yeah...
L - Are you comfortable with that? That you're a celebrity?
T - I mean, I don't...I definitely don't see myself as you know...that. So, I uhh, I really don't. So...I guess so.
I mean, just watching them I'm more of a fan and just going into a scene with Bassett, or watching Glover do his thing, which I think I was just ready just to learn. To go to set and just be apart of and be open enough to just try and react to their level, you know? And I really feel that I took a lot from that. And umm, I dunno...it kind of sets the bar to where we want to go in regards to the next gig or whatnot. So it's, it's...I feel super fortunate just to be a part of that.
L - Cool...
T - Yeah, it's fun.
L - Are you comfortable with the whole red carpet thing?
T - Uhh no.
L - Yeah...
T - No. I don't know any...well actually, I do know a few who love it...
L - We saw you at a few awards shows like Teen Choice...
T - That was fun! That's like, yeah. That's fun to just play around and whatnot. I think if it was like red carpet for the movie or something, I'm game on. But, something like that. But you're not gonna see me just...you know, for every other party, or this and that. Man, a lot you could go to! Especially right now Hollywoods kind of just shutting down but the parties are just kind of going up so...it doesn't turn my crank at all! And I just, I just...
L - You mean you don't want to party with Paris Hilton?
T - Not really. *shakes head*
L - *laughs*
T - No, not really. *laughs*
L - We love you!
T - Yeah...I can't wait to do my next horror flick with her though.
L - *laughs*
T - That's a dream. That was my number one goal.
L - *laughs*
T - When I was you know, coming up.
L - Was it?
T - *laughs* Yeah!
L - You succeeded.
T - Just to work with her and watch her do her thing.
L - And learn from her.
T - Absolutely...good choices. It's very, you know...*smirks*
L - So Taylor umm...do you have a girlfriend?
T - I don't have a girlfriend now. *looks kinda sad/shy*
L - That was for the benefit of everyone out there. *gestures to camera*
T - *nods and kinda shyly smiles at the camera*
L - And the final thing, here's where we're gonna have some fun...
T - Alright...
L - We're gonna play WWRD?
T - Ohh, ok...that's great. Let's do it!
L - Ok...so WWRD was a line from the first episode of this season...
T - Umhmm...and that...
L - And it was "What Would Riggins Do?"
T - Uh huh...and that has, that is fun. I can...uhh people have let me know that's caught on quite a bit.
L - Yeah!
T- So...it's fun. Let's go!
L - Ok, ready?
T - So I, I'm basically saying what Riggs would do?
L - Yeah.
T - Ok
L - Lindsay Lohan or Scarlet Johansen? What would Riggins do?
T - *thinks* Both!
L - *laughs* Perfect...absolutely.
L - Where would Riggins take a girl on a first date?
T - *giggles* He uhh...wow! For him to court a gal...would take, geez...probably maybe to the football field for some beers. Maybe to the, you know where he was playing golf?
L - Yes...with his Dad?
T - When he dumped Tyra...No, where he dumped Tyra a long time ago.
L - Ohh...yeah.
T - Maybe there.
L - Ok
T - Or maybe just the pool in his backyard.
L - Alright. And would Riggins lean in for the first kiss on a first date?
T - Is this a rally girl? Or are we talking like a gal that he like respects? *laughs*
L - A gal that he respects. *laughs*
T - I'm serious here! You wanna know... *still laughing*
L - Both! A rally girl?
T - No, he would expect...he would just get after it. There's nothing, there's no inhibitions there.
L - Ok. And a girl he respects?
T - Umm...sure, sure.
L - Ok. You don't seem...yeah.
T - I think Riggs would, but that's a vulnerable state for him.
L - Ok
T - So I think maybe he'd pull back a bit.
L - Ok
T - Maybe shovel some wine or something into her. *laughs* No, I'm just kidding.
L - What would Riggs wear to his wedding?
T - Wow! Umm...geez, who would marry him? That's a great point.
L - A rally girl.
T - *laughs* Uhh...he would be uhh. I think he would be in like a tie.
L - Ok
T - Yeah, I would go a tie. If I was doing wardrobe for Riggs wedding, I'd go tie...yeah.
L - Ok
T - Yeah, let's go tie. And maybe his Dad's suit or something. That would be a trip!
L - Tight, like all tight around the...
T - All awkwardly tight, you know...
L - *laughs*
T - Where you KNOW it's not his.
L - Because this is Dillon. They're not like the fashion capital. Much respect to Dillon! Or the fictional town of Dillon.
T - Smash has good gear when he's going to church and stuff. He does though, he looks good.
L - Yeah...
L - What would Dillon (she meant Riggs.) call his first born son?
T - Riggs. *laughs*
L - Or sorry, what would Riggins call his first born son?
T - That's a great question. *thinking*
L - I don't think you know your character as well as I do.
L - *laughs*
T - Well geez...these are like, what would you, what would you...you know?
L - Cole!
T - Why? Do you know?
L - *laughs* It's strong...
L - Ok, what would Riggins do...and you HAVE to pick one.
T - I will.
L - Which Simpson sister. Ashlee or Jessica? Also daughters of Texas.
T - Jessica.
L - Really?
T - Yeah. She's more Texas...blond.
L - Yeah...
T - Brilliant...smart. (lol)
L - Tony Romo had his worst game of the season yesterday, and Jessica Simpson was in a private box cheering him on.
T - Fantastic to know.
L - And Tony was vilified by the media and the fans for like paying more attention to the girl.
T - Really?
L - So if Riggs was Tony, what would Riggs do?
T - He would just write it off. He wouldn't let any of that affect him.
L - Would he break up with Jessica?
T - He may cheat on her but he wouldn't break up with her. *laughs*
L - *laughs* Love it!
L - Uhh Taylor Kitsch, no Taylor, no wait...Tim Riggins says that...
T - Yeah, there you go.
L - ...says that Tony Romo should cheat on Jessica Simpson.
T - NO!
L - *laughs*
T - Yeah, as Riggins. *laughs* That's what Riggs would do.
L - That was great. We're done!
T - Nice.
L - I went through all my questions. See, it wasn't that hard!
T - Geez, no...not at all. *smiles*
L - So we're good. Now your fancy car is gonna pick you up.
T - YES! *pumps fists in air*
L - Unless you wanna stay here. *gestures around hotel room* I'm sure that if you asked...
T - *looks around room* No kidding, huh?
L - Yeah...
T - Geez...
L - You can get some Tim Riggins going on in here.
T - Yeah...
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