TV Hits Issue
17 May 1998
Compiled by: Nicole Robinson Page 45
Many thanks to Kim for scanning this article
They're Super!
1) How do you account for your amazing following on the internet? Do you get a lot of
fan mail?
LUCY: I think the cult aspects of our show appeals to the kind of people who enjoy
spending time in the cyberworld. As far as my fan mail is concerned, a very limited amount
actually gets to me. The truth is if I handled it personally, I'd become Xena: The Letter
Writer, not Xena: Warrior Princess!
KEVIN: There's actually a lot of fan mail coming in now and people are extremly
complimentary about the show - from the writing and acting to the special effects. And I
still get the occaisonal marriage proposal!
2) What's the best and worst thing about having to wear heavy costumes?
KEVIN: Actually it's great in wintertime because it keeps me warm from the waist down.
It also looks good. When I put my costume on, I become Hercules! But it's a pain to fight
in.
LUCY: The worst things - which had to do with comfort - have already been worked out.
The best thing is that it's great for fighting. There's no other outfit as well-designed
as this one for high kicks. It has to be leather so it doesnt drive the sound department
crazy by jingling and jangling. And it keeps me cool in the summer.
3) Do you think it's OK for kids to watch your shows?
LUCY: Xena is not aimed at little children, it's intended for older kids and adults. I
do think it's very important for parents to know about what their children watch.
KEVIN: Our writers are very good at putting moral messages into every show and I
believe our program is really good entertainment for kids. In fact, the biggest thrill for
me comes when I'm approached by kids. It's amazing to see their faces. It makes all the
work worthwhile.
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