Hey Chris, Here we go again. I'm sure you wait breathlessly by your computer trembling in anticipation for my questions so here they are:

1. Re: Your appearance on the view: a) how long did it take you to come up with that mary chris moose groaner?
   b) if you had to pick one host of the view to take out for kitty pies and a couple of beers who would it be?

   meloni   a) 2 minutes 14 seconds, I'm glad you liked it.
   b) Starr

2. What's your favourite word that rhymes with your last name and why? Here are some suggestions to help get the rhyme-section of your brain started: Baloney, Rigatoni, Pony, Alimony, Zamboni.

   meloni   Pony

3. Favourite prison jumpsuit: Striking orange or subdued blue?

   meloni   orange

4. a) If you cut that album with Ice-T, what would you call it?
   b) Would you give yourself a rapping name to go with your new rapper status, a la Sean Combs-(aka P.Diddy?)

   meloni   "why can't we all just get along"

5. In a recent episode of SVU, Stabler and Benson were in an animal shelter. How much restraint did it take for you to resist putting all those kitties in leotards?

   meloni   much

6. So Keller's in protective custody now. That's a lot of dead time to kill. What would you do to fill those endless, lonely hours if you were Keller?

   meloni   dream of you

7. Admit it. The real reason Keller's in protective custody is because you didn't want to sing with the other inmates in the episode 'Variety' and you thought that was how you were going avoid it. What song would Keller sing to symbolize his journey through the penal system anyway?

   meloni   breaking up is hard to do

8. And finally, the most important question of them all:
   My friend Jackie wants to know if you've ever considered growing a mustache. A handlebar one.

   meloni   for her yes

Thank you for indulging me and you're welcome for my ever insightful, deep questions.

Evie   Answered Feb 18th 12:02 PM

Chris,

1. Just one question I'd like to clarify. I was just wondering if you had to give up a current character role(Stabler or Keller), who would it be.

   Thanx

   meloni   I'm not touching that one

Jes and Jenessa   Answered Feb 18th 12:01 PM

Dear Chris,

1. My friend and I decided we could not pass up the opportunity to write to this site--our first fan letter ever! We love your work--especially OZ--but we have concluded that our favorite of your roles is Gene in Wet Hot American Summer. We sit in our thesis workshop whispering lines like, "I have to go hump the fridge" to cut the tedium of class. Thank you for an unforgettable role. What on Earth inspired you??

   With admiration,

   meloni   any time one's quotes are used to break the tedium...well I think that is the mark of having made it. Inspiration came from the writing and my interpretation of them words and from the hope that you would be uttering the stuff long after I had shot it

Charlie   Answered Feb 15th 9:58 AM

1. don't you get tired of every one asking you these stupid questions? If not, how do you deal with it?

   meloni   if I don't wanna answer them I wouldn't

Kimberly   Answered Feb 15th 10:00 AM

Hi Christopher I am a huge fan of yours! I have a question for you. See I am a college freshman at a community college. I am studying acting and I am looking into two colleges in California and one in New York. But people are telling me not to go to L.A. that I should go to New York instead!

1. What would you recommend? New York or L.A.?

   meloni   I recommend you go where you want- people become actors from all over. I just love NYC so...

Thank you so much and god bless :)

Fantasia   Answered Feb 15th 10:03 AM

hi chris !

First of all, I'm sorry for my english. I live in France and it's very hard to talking and writting english good... So, my questions is :

1. If you was a woman, could you fallin in love with Lee ?

   meloni   he's not my type but he's a damn fine kisser...that's a toughy

2. Kirk Acevedo is a good friend for you ?

   meloni   Kirk and I don't hang out but as working actors I'd say we're close. it's always good to see him

3. In "law&order" ( I think) you said that your fantasm is to kill the hunters (in french version, of course) and in the real life, do you think the same thing ?

   meloni   I think my answer to that is yes

That's it ! gros bisous et amuses toi bien *
traduction : big kisses and enjoy yourself !!!

Amytych   Answered Feb 15th 10:06 AM

Christopher,

1. You said you hadn't been asked to do an interview with Metal Rules! Magazine but just last week, I got an email from the editor, Jeff Rappaport, who told me he contacted your publicist in the spring, soon after he interviewed Lee. Your publicist informed him you were too busy, which we all know you were. Still, I'm surprised you didn't get the information. Is there any way you could work this out? Jeff wants to interview you and we would all love to read it. Thanks

   meloni   -ok, will do. 'my handlers' probably want me to do more high falutin' type mags. I can't be seen saying TOOL RULES, BRA!

Joyce   Answered Feb 15th 10:14 AM

I like to ask Chris about the picture hanging on his wall next to the black dog.

1. It looks like a woman and man but the woman has her hands behind her back. I thinks its very fasacining and just would like to know something about it, who did it and what drew him to it.

   meloni   The artist' name is Kimberly Austin (Perry Farrell) wrote a song about her). she's out of SF and has one leg. This is part of a series of bald nudes. photo images burned onto three different pieces of clothe. very haunting images attracted me and the artist intrigued me- Actually wanted to do a documentary on her but a certain gallery that was exhibiting her show said yes and then put up 1000 restrictions so...

Kelly M   Answered Feb 15th 10:16 AM

Hi Chris, First of all I want to say how much I enjoy watching your work!

Some silly questions...

1. Ireland or Italy?

   meloni   Italy

2. Wine or Beer?

   meloni   red wine

3. Blondes or Redheads?

   meloni   hm

4. Jeans or Sweats?

   meloni   jeans

5. Steak or Lobster?

   meloni   steak

6. Will you let your daughter have a pet? Maybe a kitten?:) What is your problem with kittens anway?

   meloni   yes, a lobster. it's deep and personal and no I don't need professional help with it

OK...SVU is on so I have to go. Thanks for your indulgence. We love you!

Pirl   Answered Feb 15th 10:18 AM

1. Okay, so we're all a flutter now that we've seen Keller return on "Oz," but your fans still have some unresolved issues. Primarily with certain co-stars of yours. On SVU we have now seen Clohessy, Otto, Zayas, Lance, R.E., B.D., J.K. (what's with the initials anyway?) Kristin, Dean... I think you see my point. Am I being forced to start a scathing letter-writing campaign aimed at your Casting Department to get Lee on the show? Or is it that the "bitch" :-) himself is too "busy" to do any other guest shots outside that lame excuse for a show, "Third Watch?"

   meloni   ya hit the nail right on the head- da bitch busy

Always a guilty pleasure

Melanie   Answered Feb 15th 10:20 AM

Hi there Chris:

Since you wrote that you breathlessly wait for my questions, here are some more...

1. With the Stupid bowl..sorry, the Superbowl just around the corner, what happened to your Redskins?
2. Have you ever had the chance to thow the football around with some of the Redskins players?
3. At what age do you think its too late to begin a new career? Is it ever too late?
4. You were married and had a child at a later age than most people, what do you think you do now that you wouldn't have done if you were in your 20's?
5. Does Sophia eat her kittens daily?
6. Comparing DC and New York City, which do you think is a better place to raise kids? Why?
7. I heard that the Redskins are joining the High School football league next year to try and get some wins, is that true?
8. What do they need to do to get some wins...beside get their haeds out of their asses I mean.
9. What is the single, most important thing that you could teach your daughter about the world, and how to live her life?
10. I am taking my 6 year old with me to New York in the summer. What are the top 3 things there that he should see?
11. I still haven't gotten my call for my part in OZ....are you sure you gave them the right number? Maybe you should tell them again, this time use force....

    meloni   I think I can't find the strength to answer all these...things. I can't....I really can't. you broke me. there....are you happy now?

As always Chris, thank you. God bless

Giovanni   Answered Feb 12th 3:03 PM

Hello, Christopher

With the GLAAD Media Awards coming up --

1. What is your opinion on performers who happen to be homosexual, i.e. should their orientation be made public?

   meloni   who cares.grow up America and focus on what's really important- like my varied hair doos

2. Do you think coming out of the closet, e.g. Tom Hulce, was beneficial either to the actor or to the non performer whose sense of self worth might be enhanced if a public figure came out?

   meloni   if it gives the person who's closet walking peace- that's the only benefit that counts

3. What is your favorite gay themed movie? play? book?

   meloni   Honcho. The Dec 99 issue. thank you

All the best to you,

Yazzy   Answered Feb 3rd 10:57 PM

the college student who is in her third year and sees absolutely NO end in site! *oh the humanity of it all* I am playing Tears for Fears "Everyone Wants to Rule the World" for little sophia. :) Now, onto my questions:

There are actually two questions here: I am considering the process of doing an orthodox conversion to Judaism (I am Roman catholic right now) which requires everyone to keep the (I don't know if this number is correct) 613 mitzvots, or laws. women must also dress modestly: long skirts, long sleeved shirts, if married you have to cover your hair completely with either a wig, hat, or scarve. *sob*

meloni   awful lotta rules and regs....good luck

1. Does that mean my Christopher Meloni shirts have to be put away then?

   meloni   no, hang them on the altar and genuflect to them

2. Have you ever been to Boro Park in Brookyln, the prominent orthodox Jewish district in NY?

   meloni   I party there all the time

3. Ever seen the movie "Yentl" with Babs? I can belt out "Papa can you see me?" if you want me to.

   meloni   no, but please start belting I'm all ears

4. Would you sponser me to go to NYC, since I have absolutely no money to pay for such a trip?

   meloni   yes, start walking, call me when you get here

5. Would you trust me to babysit your daughter Sophia? (Before you answer that think long and hard! I can be sane .... really.) *wink*

   meloni   stop winking at me and no

6. Favorite Spielberg movie? (Mine is Schindler's List)

   meloni   Indiana Jones

you're a good man Mr. Meloni.

Gus   Answered Feb 3rd 11:00 PM

HI, here is Gustavo from Uruguay, ( yes, south america) I just wanted to say that I am glad that here we buy OZ, because there so many BAD things from your country that OZ makes a big exception, and it is because of the quality of the story and the performances, and specially you.

meloni   so you write me and take a dig at my country's shitty exports? hey, fuck you ;-)

1. I just want to ask you if you think that people love more your way to tell the story (your performance, indeed) or the sexy and pervert way of your character? I mean, popularity for being a social influence and a "star" or because of the quality of the work ?

   meloni   to be honest; really, truly?- I have no fucking clue. try Baywatch

thank you for all that you are giving
from the deep south,

meloni   peace

Josh K (Grasshopper)   Answered Feb 3rd 11:05 PM

Happy Holidays Meloni, I hope you got to spend some quality time with friends and family. The new OZ season is looming.. OZ and Homicide are the only television shows I've ever watched consistently (I prefer film) but OZ not only features spectacular writing and acting but also gives me a dose of sociology and theology.. Fontana (and you) have balls for days. I hear Keller's story is especially fucked up this season, and I'm not surprised. All the chicks and gay dudes who worship Keller swear he's a poor misunderstood guy, I say he's a fucking sicko bastard with the occasional flash of decency and humanity. Anyway, a few questions..

1. Out of my 5 favorite films, the ones that mean the most to me, I was wondering if you could pick out one you like the best: (Raging Bull, Requiem For A Dream, GoodFellas, Traffic, American Beauty)

   meloni   smashing choices. Brazil? Cit. Kane?

2. Same as above except for the 5 actors whose work had influenced me the most: Sean Penn, Harvey Keitel, Robert De Niro, Kevin Spacey, and Christopher Meloni. (I understand if you're biased)

   meloni   Ian Holm, Hackman, Depp

3. Do you remember the last concert you've been to? I saw Jane's Addiction last month and they were incredible.. You ever listen to them? (X marked the spot on that particular evening for me..)

   meloni   big fan. Tool

4. Is it true that in this upcoming season of OZ, there is a steamy scene of Keller and Rebadow going at it? Ąha>

   meloni   yup. sshhhhh

5. Was getting to the new set in Bayonne kind of a bitch? I heard it's a great set but not exactly convenient to get to..

   meloni   it's a fucking bitch

Man, I remember at the beginning of the NFL season I talked shit that my Vikings were better than the Redskins.. How quickly things change. The Vikings really suck ass, Washington actually has a decent club. Anyway, that's another issue. Until next time dude..

meloni   dat's right. let my skinnys do the talking.

Ninon   Answered Feb 3rd 11:06 PM

1. If you had a chance to become an honorary Hogette for a game, would you put on a snout and show your legs?

   meloni   no those guys have cornered the market, it is there schtick, with my blessing

Lady Armand   Answered Feb 3rd 11:08 PM

Hi Chris

How's it hangin'?

First of all I want to say that I hope you, your, wife, and your beautiful daughter had a great Christmas, and a wonderful New Year.

1. Who's your favorite poet and why?

   meloni   not very smart or knowledgable when it comes to poetry

2. What's your favorite poem?

   meloni   ??

3. What's your favorite passage from a book?

   meloni   too too many. but Sexus had many I loved. Dostoevsky or Dickens

4. What book or passage has changed your life?

   meloni   look to Sexus. changed it at the time of reading it

5. What's the most powerful book or passage you've ever read? (In most cases the most powerful isn't the favorite nor is it the most influential, but the one that set you back on your heels and made you say what the fuck.)

   meloni   hmm. what the fuck

Debbie P   Answered Feb 3rd 11:13 PM

Hi Chris!

1. I was browsing through e-Bay, and happened upon a video entitled, "Muscle Beach Body Building Show with Christopher Meloni." I was hoping that you would play "salesman" with me, and do your BEST to convince me WHY it would be wise for me to purchase this! (Just to help you out here, I happen to think you are irresistible, you tickle my dreams quite often!)

   meloni   buy it. trust me.
   how was that?

2. Also, while at on e-Bay I bought you a Christmas gift, a lime green slightly used Buddah planter. I'll look forward to your sincerest "thank yous!"

   meloni   uh...hey, I never recieved it. wha dup?

A couple more questions...

3. What's the major difference between fantasy and reality?

   meloni   one's cheaper, one's easier. they both need a free soul in order to work optimally

4. Are you ever coming to Chicago????

   meloni   yeah, once the wind dies down a bit.

Thanks Chris, you stimulate and excite me!!! Please don't stop!:)

meloni   sure. just put the power tools away for a sec

Garnet   Answered Jan 14th 10:56 PM

Hi there! Happy Holidays to you and yours and just to let you know I'm still counting down till January...in the meantime, here's a few questions to keep me (at least) amused. Thanks for being there for your fans, strange as we all are. (And I'm including you in that list as well!) Ąg>

1. Is there something you really like about Xmas in NY?

   meloni   the streets become quiet

2. What's your favorite thing about being a new daddy? Your least favorite?

   meloni   being awakened by a pawing gurgling baby. when she's sick

3. Do you have a favorite character out of all the ones you've played?

   meloni   no

4. If you could star in the remake of any movie, which one would it be and who would you like to direct it?

   meloni   can't say really

5. How many kittens does it take to fill a good sized Xmas meat pie? With or without carrots?

   meloni   1 1/2 to 2. carrots to taste

6. What's your best memory of the holiday season from your childhood (besides the kitten pie)?

   meloni   throwing the football around with the ol man, mothers cooking

7. What magazine cover would you like to have your picture on?

   meloni   Mad

8. With what caption?

   meloni   special vixens unit

9. If you were to ever write a book about your life what would you call it?

   meloni   "Call Me Brian"

10. If you didn't write it yourself, who would you get to ghostwrite it?

    meloni   I think the title gives you that answer

11. Can I do it? (just kidding) (mostly) (shut up, you...)

    meloni   take the argument with yerself outside

Thanks again for all the silliness and hope your first Christmas with the squirrel is fun!!!

Robert   Answered Jan 14th 10:57 PM

1. I really enjoyed you in Runaway Bride, what was it like working with Julia Roberts?

   meloni   she was focused, gracious, exhuberant and very kind and giving.

Morgan   Answered Jan 14th 11:02 PM

Mr. Meloni - First I would like to say that you are such a great actor. I have to admit that I have never really seen you in anything until I saw "Runaway Bride" and that movie is like one of my all time favorites. You were so great in it. All your sports pyscology. (can't spell) Anyway, I watch SVU every Friday night and I love that show. I think you are very good looking. I actually got my sister hooked on it. I never watched "Oz" until a month ago. I was flipping channels and I saw you and I started watching it and now I can't stop. But I have to admit that I hate the fact that they have transferred you. I was so upset. I don't think I can watch it if you aren't on it. Well to my questions.

1. Are you a romantic?

   meloni   I'm not sure I know what that implies...which maybe means if I gotta ask then maybe I'm not one? what's the criteria for being a romantic?

2. Where did you get your daughter's name?

   meloni   the cathedral that was turned into a mosque in Istanbul- the Hagia Sofia

3. On the set of "Oz" does anyone else get embarrassed when you have to do a naked scene?

   meloni   Lee frets a little, but when I give the bitch a little chore to occupy himself (like hold my robe) he's fine

4. I am from the Washington D.C. area, I live in Alexandria, Virginia. And I was also wondering if you have seen all the momuments and everything and which one is your favorite?

   meloni   Fan of the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam

Ed   Answered Jan 14th 11:04 PM

What a terrific, interactive site! Love the performer, and get a real kick out of what the you reveal/share here. My query: Think you would be perfect in "I Never Sang for My Father." A stage revival is planned for January in NYC. A limited run. Melvyn Douglas and Gene Hackman were superb in the 1970 movie, but I'd pay to see a remake with you.

1. Do you know the play? Would this type project/material interest you?

   meloni   yes, have them postpone production until around July and get back to me. go. now. do it.

Robyn   Answered Jan 14th 11:07 PM

You never did pick a preference of Sir vs Darling, so I'll go with.....

Darling Sir,
Regarding the "InStyle" layout; I'm thinking you don't need me to tell you your home is beautiful, but I need you to clear something up for me.

1. What in Heaven's Name are those things holding up the glass coffee table? In the picture they look like carvings of a chopped crab in a partially melting block of ice. Call me psychic, call me crazy, even call me late for dinner, but I just don't believe that's what they represent. I would like to know what they really are, please.

   meloni   they are Balinese yogis carved from ebony or ash or....wood.

Now, go ask Sherman if I may ask her a question. Do as you're told.

2. Sherman, in the mag you're wedding rings appear to be several bands of a dark metal, like copper. The lighting seems heavy on the amber, it makes it hard to tell true colors. I have never heard of using anything but traditional metals, now I think its a great idea. Is this what they are?

   meloni   we melted down a few pennies and fitted my finger. thank you for asking, thank you for revealing the cheapskate I am stuck with thank you for caring.... enough

jfc   Answered Jan 12th 10:56 PM

1. The In Style article on your home says one of your favorite artists is Roger Eberz. Beyond the fact that he can turn out a great snarling dog, can you tell us something about him and his style and what about his work made you such a fan?

   meloni   I know the guy and I want him to believe in his talent as much as I do. that's it

2. With regard to the crucifix hanging on your wall: Was it a random find that just appealed to you when you saw it? Does it come from any particular country and period that you know of? Does it predate or postdate your famed tattoo? Is the fact the same theme appears on your arm and your wall merely coincidental?

   meloni   am a big fan of religious symbols, crucifixes in particular. that one is from Texas @1920's. never saw one with a skull and crossbones on the bottom of it. predates tat

3. While In Style showed us much of the art in your home, it commented on only a few items. Could you choose one item shown in the article that was not discussed in the text and tell us a little more about it?

   meloni   no, cause I don't even remember what the article said

4. Films about artists range from romantic biopics such as the first Moulin Rouge, to incisive psychological studies such as that of Francis Bacon in Love is the Devil, to imaginative treatments such as Carlos Saura's Goya in Bordeaux & his new one about Bunuel/Dali/Lorca, to radically free and wild approaches such as Derek Jarman's Caravaggio. Have you seen any films about artists that had any appeal for you? Do any of the above types of approaches to presenting an artist's life and work have more interest for you than others? Do you think a film about an artist can really add anything to appreciating his work beyond what his work itself conveys to us?

   meloni   a film might be a nice intro to an artist but past that....I don't know

5. If you are not opposed to the idea of a film about an artist, and questions of physical appearance were irrelevant, is there an artist you might like to portray in a film?

   meloni   michelangelo

6. Have you seen any specific paintings new to you in museums in the last year that grabbed your interest? If so, can you name one and its artist for us?

   meloni   lots....unfortunately I can't remember a damn one. damn

Cait   Answered Jan 12th 10:58 PM

Hey Chris. Thanks for answering my previous questions. It felt kinda weird to see you on tv last night, then read here the answers that you gave me. Thank you so much. It was a nice feeling to know that you care enough about your fans to answer these questions.

1. I don't really want to pry into your private life, because that is exactly what it is, private. But I want to know if you feel fulfilled in life. It is so hard to tell if celebs are really happy, or they are just putting on a front. You seem to be a happy man from the sense of humour that you have in answering these questions, but do you feel fulfilled? Is there anything that you want to do in life that you feel needs to be done for fulfillment? Or is there anything that you want to do that you haven't already done for the pleasure of it?

   meloni   lots of pleasures I want, lots of things I wanna do, lots of fun I wanna try.

Eva   Answered Jan 12th 11:06 PM

Hey, Chris
Just a few questions from your #1 fan

1. If you had to give up one character role who would it be and why?

   meloni   I don't understand the question

2. Where did you and Sherman get Sophia's crib? It's so pretty ( I saw the pictures in "In Style").

   meloni   sherman question

3. What holiday customs do you most loathe, and which do you most love?

   meloni   the pressure to have to trade gifts. like to use it as an excuse to chill and play with my peeps. peep

Barry   Answered Jan 12th 11:07 PM

Chris, Here is one more question for you to answer (if you feel like it :)

(not-so-serious question :)

1. I know that with your busy schedule, you often get only a few hours of sleep per few days...how the hell do you do that? Are you a coffee fiend? If so, what coffee brand (or which coffee house) do you prefer?

   meloni   espresso baby. lots o...

That's all really...it seem the previous posters have asked pretty much every other question possible to man (or woman). Thanks for indulging us, and taking time out of your busy schedule (time you should probably spend sleeping, young man :) to sit at your computer and answer some pretty crazy questions. I am sure you laugh when responding sometime

Dan   Answered Jan 12th 11:11 PM

Chris

I wanted to ask your opinion, and I hope you have time to share and if not that's cool.

1. Do you think that someone with no acting ability can be taught to act and be good at it, or do you think that its a talent that you must already possess? Does that make sense?

   meloni   I don't think if you have NO ability that you'll get it. I think you must possess a sense of the art and have a big desire to pursue it deeper beyond all other things. uh, that's wjhat I think

Jeremy   Answered Dec 21st 9:34 AM

Hello,

1. I just read the interview with Lee Tergesen in Metal Rules! Magazine. Great interview...do you hae any plans to do an interview with them?

   meloni   not been asked

Thanks for your time