Exclusive Q&A with Shane Richie
By Kimberly Johnson
1. What is the best part about playing Alfie Moon again?
Alfie is a character I know really well.
2. If you could play any other part on EE, which character would you be?
I would want to be Kat Moon for a day
3. Are you a big jokester on the set?
I like bringing fun to what I do because they are long days and I like
having as much fun as possible.
4. If Alfie didn't have Kat, who would you want him to be with?
Right now they have Alfie and Roxie flirting, but with my luck it would be Dot
5. Is there a part you've always wanted to play and have yet to do so?
Fagin in Oliver. On the stage.
6. While you were off the show, did you watch it?
Sadly no because I was either out of the country filming or on tour.
7. What was the last super hero you dressed up as?
Captain America
8. Is it true that you are an Elvis fan?
Who isn't?
9. On your trip to America for the BBC, what was the strangest experience you had?
Watching Josie Lawrence eat.
10. Is there a part of America you haven't seen yet but would like to? Or somewhere you want to see more of?
I'd really like to spend more time in the south.
11. Do you own a red kimono like Alfie's?
Sadly no.
12. boxers or briefs?
Always boxers.
13. Where is your fav place to vacation?
Long weekends in NY or anywhere that is hot.
14.So I think I can guess this one, but snow or sand?
Sand!
15. Has a fan ever said something to you that has stuck with you?
"I'm sure you are the father!"
16. Do you ever ad-lib on the show?
Always!
17. What was the last book you read?
Dead simple by peter james and I'm half way thru Michael Caine's autobiography
18. Besides EE, what do you enjoy watching on television?
I'm hooked on True blood and East Bound & Down
19. What was the last movie you saw? In the theater or DVD?
DVD... Crazy Heart. Loved it.
20. What would surprise us most about another actor on the show?
Jessie Wallace is only 3' 8"
21. Do you have any hidden tallents?
i have a piano and guitar in my dressing room and I'm good at coin magic
22. What was the last West End/Broadway show you saw? What's your fav?
Jersey Boys. Jersey Boys.
23. Betty or Veronica? (after explaining who they are... )
Betty
24. Favorite Football team?
Manchester United
25. Do you ever watch American Football?
I have watched the big events.
26. Are you a golfer?
Yes
27. Salty or sweet?
Salty
28. Would you rather fly or float?
Fly.
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