1. When you get your scripts for the show how much input do you have as far as what you feel will work or not work in a particular scene?

   meloni   a great amount. I have a pretty good feel for the rhythm and flow of a scene

2. Many of the episodes on Law and Order SVU deal with very difficult subject matter such as rape, and child abuse. Has there ever been an episode that you found hit cord with you emotionally? How do you, as the actor, deal with some of the more gruesome issues that are discussed with in a particular episode?

   meloni   I'd say about 30 episodes were extremely tough- all have to do with kids. well thank God it is just a job and I don't have to deal with real people in real grief and real scumbags so...i deal

3. So far season eight has been really good. I will say however, that though I like Connie Neilson's character Dani Beck on the show, I felt she and Stabler weren't a good match for each other. I am so glad Oliva will be back with Stabler now. I think they are better partners for each other. Can you give any other hints as to what can be expected during this season, as far as Stabler's relationships with his wife, his children and with his partner Oliva?

   meloni   since I responded to this so late I guess this question has already been answered in the season

meloni   thanks for the kind words

1. You said that you would like to work on "The Shield". Why? And would you want to be a good guy or bad guy?

   meloni   I enjoy how they shoot the show and how they tell stories. i think bad would be fun

2. Why doesn't anybody in the entertainment industry (except Clooney) care about Darfur? Do you think you could do something to make a difference there?

   meloni   i don't know but God bless George. I can always try. thank you

3. What do you think we can do to get President Bush to get us out of Iraq? This last weekend on Meet the Press, McCain said that he wants to send more troops if he is elected. Your thoughts?

   meloni   Bush ain't getting out- it will be the perfect problem to put in the Dems laps (or the next Rep). I have always felt the Pres and his neo con boys were lying about WMD's. our reason was a lie. I feel we should have had 'regime change' in the first gulf war. I feel- and this is beyond obvious-we had far too few troops to secure the country which would have made the whole job a bit easier. sending troops now?????- now it's the Iraqi gov't fucking things up. I say 2 year deadline, phased withdrawal, Iraqi leaders get yer shit together cause we're going bye bye. how's that?

1. Is there anything you'd like to see for Stabler in the future?

   meloni   I'd like to undercover in a pedophile ring

2. As a relatively new SVU fan, I'm a bit disturbed at the amount of fanfiction that's out there... have you ever read any of it, and if so, what do you think about it?

   meloni   never seen it. why disturbed????

3. If you could write a parody or comedic episode of SVU, what would it look like?

   meloni   my kinda comedy is not for polite company, or for the hallowed halls of a Brian Rodgers enterprise.

1. Do you have any actors/actress you would like to do a movie with?

   meloni   elias koteas. kate burton

2. WIth all the charaters you portrayed is there any that have some of your personality? Or If portraying a role for years does some of the character become part of your personality?

   meloni   gotta be part of me in there somewhere

3. When you were on celebrity poker and jeapody were you nervous?
   To me it seems you are able to just be you. I must say you have a wonderful personality. You know how to have fun.

   meloni   hell yes... could you tell??

meloni   when in Mass. I'll be sure to buy breath mints before I cross the state line

1. 1st question: (my friend told me to say this!) What do you think of Younger fans like I. Like 13 year old gurls walking around with pictures of you on their noteboks and they momorized your OZ prison numer (98k514) and talk about u everyday*cough* not me*cough*? Do you think to much Meloni is bad for us (me) : )

   meloni   scientific studies have shown (conclusively) that not enough Meloni in yer sensory diet can be detrimental to your health....mental and otherwise so BUY everything I'm in and try to find out everything I'm up to- VERY IMPORTANT...to hell with math

2. 2nd question: As a dedicated Law and Order SVU fan, I would l0ve to see you and Mariska get to together on the show. But many people say that it will ruin the show and make it into like an Soap Opera or something, i dont know but i think it would be great adn the shippers too.. What do u think. Do u think that it would ruin the show.......?

   meloni   If it happened though we'd be all over each other all the time and we'd never solve any crimes

3. Last but certaintly not least: umm...I actually need to think of a question now...
   okay i got one. Well as you know (you probably dont know) im in the 8th grade and well im having plethora of problems thinking of what i should do in the future, Like i reallt want to be a ADA or a surgon. But ADA'S by father says are all lyiers and a surgon is like well tough.Because it like inludes math and well i like hate math with my life When did u get the feeling when you knew what you were going to be dong with your life?

   meloni   i thought i could act when i was 19 but i committed when i was 23, before that i had my head so far up my arse i didn't know anything.

1. (I am a performer (struggling) and I have been in a down period with a lack of auditions and not really finding opportunities to perform. I am also a writer, so I am more determined than ever to just do my own work. Anyway, on to the question. If you ever had a severe period where you were not performing - as in the work/auditions were not coming in - how did you manage to stay on top of your craft? Making sure that you have not lost touch with your art?
   peace. lots-of-love.& happiness!
   
   Thank you so much for your time! Take care and all the best! And I hope that you have a great holiday!

   meloni   I was you for about 12 years. even at times that I was working in stuff but it was not fulfilling, I wrote or went back to an acting class, or took what I wrote and performed it in acting class. being creative- whatever form it takes always helps. good luck

1. Are you a Dukes of Hazzard fan? (The TV show)

   meloni   yes!! and CHIPS too! YES

2. What advice would you give any fan that wants to get into acting even if the fan learns a bit slower than other people? I have Mild Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus.

   meloni   anything that allows you express yourself...why not

3. Do you have any type of favorite charities if so which ones and why?

   meloni   SMILE TRAIN fixes cleft palates for kids in poor countries.
   CLOWN CARE sends clowns to visit kids in hospitals
   MONTEFIORE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER cares for and counsels families/kids affected by abuse
   MS
   those are the main ones and the reason why??? It feels good to help, especially kids

1. Did you always want to be an actor, or do you have a different dream?

   meloni   I had a million dreams. but I always wanted to be a football player

2. Are the episodes of Law & Order based on true crimes, like specifically related to a particular crime?

   meloni   most are

3. What do you do in your free time, when your not acting?

   meloni   lift weights and water ski and play with kids

1. What is the hardest part of playing Detective Stabler?

   meloni   making the dialogue fit in my mouth sometimes

2. So far, we've seen you break it down in many interviews and behind-the-scenes footage: what is your favorite song to dance to?

   meloni   anything that has a beqat I can relate to

3. I'm sure you get lots of fan mail and fan gifts... rather than send you something meaningless (seeing as we've never met), if I were to send a donation to a charity in honor of your work, what types of causes are you most passionate about?

   meloni   read the answer I gave above and there is yer answer

1. Have U ever been scared to fly? My brother is paying for my Mom to go back home...Germany, he did that 4 her when my daughter was about 3...Now my daughter is almost 17 and my Mom wanted us to go...I am telling U I am not afraid of a lot of stuff, but flying and highways scare the hell out of me. U fly a lot, but does it bother U & U just do it bcuz U have 2? People talk a lot of shit to me about my fear and I feel bad because Bianca says she scared bcuz I put that on her...She wants to go w/ her Oma, but I just can't seemed to do it. So just want to know since U fly a lot just how safe is it?

   meloni   glad you asked- I AM an expert. flying is safe. I love it. Ask your Dr. for some tranqualizers. I don't take them but maybe you should

2. That kiss Tuesday night between Becker & Stabler was weak...Becker is a rough gurl and Stabler is pure attitude...This was not daytime TV soaps...Stabler comes across to me that 1 min U wanted knock his ass out, but the next U want to throw him in bed and go nuts...They should of had Becker after being sad knock on Stabler's door and just throw down...That is the rough, tom boy, but sexy girl she is Repping for all us...Miss Benson, can't wait until she is back, but Becker needed to step in romance wise for Stabler...Maybe he needs a little booty smacking.

   meloni   ...right...about those tranqualizers...take a couple

meloni   you'll get yer booty smacking with Oz, sister...and then some

1. i go to your daughters school! she is so cute! do you ever drop her off/ pick her up? i would love to see you there!

   meloni   I do

2. why did you chosse to send your daughter to the school? i am new this year, and i was just wondering what you liked about it?

   meloni   great reputation, nice structure, and it seemed like a vital, happy place

3. Was it at all awkward for you to film the "kiss" scene with connie?

   meloni   there are more awkward things to do than to be paid to kiss Connie. I t was great

1. I read an article saying that you were filming a movie in New Mexico and that you had never been there before. I was born and raised in northern New Mexico and am curious as to what you thought of it. Did it live up to its name as “The Land of Enchantment”? (Did you like it or did you think it was terrible?)

   meloni   I loved New Mex. I had been before and I find northern NM truly enchanting. The high desert and the spirits of the past are a pwerful feeling. Albuquerque I didn't really get but...

1. I saw you on Jeopardy and now know your smart and sexy. Great job kicking ass. Were you concerned at all or surprised about how well you did on the show?

   meloni   I'm just glad I didn't suck. I was pretty confident

2. Do you plan on being with SVU beyond this season? I'm not sure I can watch without you.

   meloni   making plans in public seems to ruffle feathers sometimes so... we'll see, I won't speculate

3. How would you feel if you left SVU and it flopped? Would you feel responsible in any way.

   meloni   no comment

meloni   lemme see how the buffs do vs. Fla St then we'll talk

1. I know you give to so many charities already, but there is one that you may want to take a look at. It is a foundation that raises money for the research for a very rare but deadly disease known as Thrombotic Thrombocyctopenia Purpura, TTP for short. It's known as the brittbalserfoundation.org. Unfortunately I have been afflicted with this disease for 16 yrs and have had 22 relapses which is rare in it's own rite. Take a look at the disease online or I can email you the TTP primer which makes it much easier to understand if you are interested. It affects people of all ages. The foundation was started by a father who lost his young daughter to the disease. But many of us who suffer are older in age and there is no cure for the diease. Only remisssion. Something to think about.

   meloni   thanks I will check it out

2. Do you have any new movie roles coming up in the near future?

   meloni   4 small roles coming out in the next year

1. I like to keep journals..actually they're more like scrapbooks. You know, pictures of friends and family, things I've gone through or done, blah blah blah. Did you ever have something like that? A journal or scrapbook or tin box with a bunch of stuff in it?

   meloni   kept a journal for a long time- I reread it and found it trite and depressing.

2. If you could've been born in another era, which era would you choose?

   meloni   any time in NYC up to the 50's

3. Are you open to hearing about new bands or locals? Or do you tend to stick with music that you know? If you're open to new stuff, you should check out The Dave Matthews Band if you never have.

   meloni   I'm open but I am rarely inspired by the music or the lyrics. I Like Dave

1. What "stuff" of Christopher Melon's does Elliot Stabler have on his desk, in his locker, etc?

   meloni   you'll have to pay attention more I guess

2. What made you go lake rather than ocean? (being a laker myself, I couldn't agree more!)

   meloni   ocean is greaat, but the constant wind gets a bit much and I don't like the ocean in the winter unless it's in a warm place

3. Assuming you've got an ipod, what are the last three songs you put on it?

   meloni   Tool, Train, Buckcherry

1. What are the three things you want to do most before you die and why?

   meloni   have a beautiful,classic film made. see both my kids grow up healthy and happy, travel the world with goodwill missions (smile train etc)

2. If you could live your life over what would you want to change most and why?

   meloni   if I knew what I know now??-don't worry about money as much