Fw: Host DishDiva says: Brockovich!

[Guest guest]

Patty's note: I am quite sure that does not have breast implants.

The Wonderbra just did a good job of creating the almighty cleavage for her.

From: " Haas (by way of ilena rose) " <SamnH@...>

Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 11:45 PM

Subject: Host DishDiva says: Brockovich!

> I was sent this page by a cousin LIVE CHAT WITH ERIN! I wonder if we

> write, E/Mail if she would help us expose the Chemical Companies as

> she did PG & E>>>who poisoned the water since the 60's. Maybe WE could be

> a great Sequel to this movie??? The E/mail address is listed if you

> want to write .....MasryVititoe.com, never can tell if they would

> answer us or not? Love that , wonder if she has breast

> implants??? Sam

>

>

> http://www.erinbrockovich.com/transcript.html

>

>

> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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>

> Welcome to Week on MSN.com. Today on MSN Live, we are pleased to

> present a chat with Brockovich-Ellis, whose heroic fight against the

> big boys was well chronicled in the blockbuster film, " Brockovich "

> starring .

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Please join me in welcoming environmental crusader, Brockovich-Ellis,

> to MSN Live!

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> , it's great to meet you. Is all of this still overwhelming to you?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Very much so! It seems more overwhelming today than a year ago yesterday.

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> gameboy says: Hi . When you first approached about a movie being made

> of your life, what was you reaction?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> It started with my girlfriend, Pam Dumond. I would tell her my stories, I

> did not know she was sharing my stories with Carla Shomberg who's husband

> is Shomberg who is Danny Devito's partner.

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> I think that's how some of the best ideas start!

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> And through the 5-year process, I didn't think that it was really going to

> happen. It started with my girlfriend. It wasn't my idea. (laughs)

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> sami says: I can't imagine how you felt when you heard would be cast

> as you. What did you think?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Yeah, sure. (laughs) I thought it was a joke.

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Did you work with on getting your mannerisms down?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> No. It was the director Soderbergh who knew me and knew and

> was able to direct her performance.

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> , we have hundreds of questions about , so I have to ask. . .

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> jeff6872 Asks: Did you marry the man that watched your kids in the movie?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> is real. lived with me for about 5 years and was the kid's

> nanny. We parted ways about three and a half years ago. We've had a couple

> of unpleasant experiences since the release of the movie. I hear he's

doing

> fine. I love him for what he did being the children's nanny, but I didn't

> love him as a husband/wife relationship so we parted ways.

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> doit says: Have you considered going to Law School?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Absolutely not! (laughs)

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> I like being with people. I like being out with people and becoming an

> attorney is so frustrating and so much paper work. It's never being out

> with the client and that's what I like to do. I understand the law fairly

> well, but I don't think I'd ever become a lawyer. It's just as well, Ed

> said I would beat his butt in court. (laughs)

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Player says: Has your life changed so much after the movie?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> You know what, it's been turned upside down. For the most part it's been a

> good experience. There's been some unpleasant sides to it. It's brought in

> a lot of work for the firm. We've had thousands of toxic cases brought in.

> It's opened doors for me to do lectures, and speaking to people. I'm glad

> it got out about PG & E and I'm glad the story was told.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> CloudyChic2003 Asks: Was there a lot of differences between your life and

> how you were portrayed in the movie?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> No.

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> dylo1 Asks: Who in the world do you most admire?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> My father. He is the most honorable, stable, constant, human being that I

> know. He represents respect, his priorities are the family, health, and

> he's right. He's my hero and my favorite person and I have the highest

> admiration of him as a man.

>

>

> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> How have your kids reacted to your fame and your story being told?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> My son is very proud of me. My 16 yr. old has had some difficulties with

> it. She's uncomfortable with mom discussing divorces and problems in life.

> And my youngest doesn't have a problem with it until someone

asks

> for an autograph and she grabs me and says " My mommy. " We don't keep movie

> memorabilia at home. Home is for family. The kids seem to be proud and

they

> don't discuss it much further than that, nor do I.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> eagle_789 Asks: Did the transition from mom trying to figure out how to

> survive just come to you. Did you ever think about it not working out?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Oh yes. There were many days I thought nothing in my life was going to

work

> out. I would say I was in a survival mode. They were my 3 children, I

> needed to feed them and take care of them and I didn't want to let them

> down so survival mode kicked in. There were many days that I didn't think

I

> was going to make it.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> SilkSpring Asks: , have you ever considered running for public office?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> I've been asked that question. Possibly, yes and no. Politics ranks right

> up there with Hollywood and lawyers. (laughs)

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> lolomoon1 Asks: , do you keep in touch with the clients you cared so

> much for in the movie?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Absolutely! Some of them are my best friends. I went on a cruise with

three

> of the families last August. I was with a plaintiff who was with me for my

> renewal of my wedding vows in front of Elvis in Vegas. I still get

> Christmas cookies. Some of them are truly treasured friends. All of them

> have made an impact on my heart as long as I live.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> dat220 Asks: Since you've become famous, have past acquaintances (High

> School, etc.) started contacting you, again?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Yes. It's weird to not have contact with someone for 10 years and when the

> movie comes out and they call me and ask how I've been and I'm like have

> you cared for the last 10 years? I'm certainly not on the phone in a hurry

> to call them back, I don't know, maybe because I'm not sure why they are

> calling.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> VasterDJ_sky01 says: Did you have to change your lifestyle in any way in

> order to keep your Hollywood appearance?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> No, if I had to do that, I'd can the whole thing. If I can't be me, it's

> not worth it.

>

>

> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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>

> LoveBob says: Hi . I was wondering if you have a theme song like " I am

> Woman " (I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman!) by Helen Reddy?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> No, my theme song isn't a song, it's a saying written by Calvin Coolidge

> " Press On. " Nothing can take the place of determination. It's a motto, but

> it's not a song.

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> beaniebabe says: Hi . Are you going to the s and what are you

> wearing?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> I've been kind of taking a little step back today. I'm not sure if I'll be

> able to attend on Sunday.

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> FelixUnger says: Do you think the film will win?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> You know what, I guess I don't think I'm superstitious. Anything can

> happen. I'm proud of them and will be saying prayers. Universal and Jersey

> Films did a great job. I'm wishing them all the best.

>

>

> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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>

> helpinghands says: Hi . I was reading a tabloid recently and there was

> a story about your new battle with molds. Is that true? If it isn't, I

> promise I will stop reading the tabloids forever!

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> (laughs) You shouldn't be reading tabloids anyway! I do not have a new

> cause--mold, However, I do have a construction defect in my home that

> caused water intrusion in my house unbeknownst to me that has created a

> serious mold problem. I'm remediating my house as we speak.

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> I know that the tabloid also twisted a story on me that said I was broke

> that I was very dissatisfied with. My financial status if fine and I'm

> pissed with that reporter, but that's the way the things go.

Sensationalism

> at it's best and it's bound to happen.

>

>

> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> southernfancy0 Asks: , who portrayed you in the movie had a

> certain 'type' dress code in doing so. Is that yours?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Yeah, I invented it. That's my answer and I'm stickin' to it. (laugh)

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Kala_Lilly says: , when you go out or make a reservation, do you use a

> fake name? Is it odd seeing your name everywhere?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> I had an experience today, just today, a woman came up to me and said " Has

> anyone ever told you you look just like Brockovich " ? I just about

died

> laughing. I think I can answer this question better in about 10 years,

it's

> taken so long to process and digest it. I don't know how I feel about

> seeing my name up. It's surreal and I don't think it's sunk in yet.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Glorpious Asks: If you could, is there anything that you would like to

> change about the movie, or are you 100% satisfied with the outcome?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Yes, I am satisfied with the outcome. I felt that it was a good

> representation of Ed. I felt it was a good representation of myself as a

> single mother and the emotions of the people in Hinkley, CA. Let there be

> no mistake PG & E knew they poisoned the water way back in the 60's and did

> nothing about it. I'm proud of the film.

>

>

> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> bella says: , do you think your beauty helped you with winning the

case?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Oh well thank you! I've never looked at myself that way. Do you mean my

> b**bs? " They're called b**bs, Ed. " Yes, I did say that. Did it get my foot

> in the door? Maybe, but once you get in, you have to have something else,

> hopefully a brain to continue the work.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> pulseofcalifornia Asks: What would you suggest to someone who needs

> exposure for a major social issue?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> It can be difficult. It's always nice to believe that your local political

> leaders can help you. It's a good first step. I think it depends on the

> social issue you have and I might be able to better answer that question.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Do you have a website people can contact you?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> MasryVititoe.com will take you into our webpage and you can e-mail us.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> EastwardCrowd Asks: Are there any sequels planned?

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Not to my knowledge.

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Clemente Asks: , is it true that you are going to be

> ' maid of honor?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> (laughs) I haven't heard about that. I think that was again a tabloid

piece.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Getting back to basics. . .spyderrock Asks: Did you think you would win

the

> case?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> No. If for one minute I had ever thought that this case was going to

settle

> for $333 million and a movie starring with a $2 million

> bonus, I think I would have been committed.

>

>

> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> felicia8 says: Hi . I know this is a crazy question but is this the

> greatest thing that has ever happened to you?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> No. Hinkley was the greatest thing that ever happened to me, next to my

> children.

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> spietrow Asks: What can one do daily to make a difference?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Be honest. Place your family and health as your priority. It's not easy

and

> it doesn't seem to be popular to do the right thing, but each of us as an

> individual having a conversation with ourselves or God that we feel

> comfortable with the decisions we've made that day. Being true to yourself

> is the greatest thing you can do not only for yourself, but your family

and

> others. And never lose hope.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> rentalbrain Asks: , what gives you courage?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Other people. You know, that saying " I complained I had no shoes until I

> met a man that had no feet. " I can count on here and there having a bad

day

> and I always run into someone who has had a harder task than I. I find

> inspiration in the unsung heroes that exist everywhere in this world.

>

>

> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Poopy Asks: Is that true that you created an organization with one of the

> Backstreet Boys?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> I haven't been contacted yet, there's been some interest with one of the

> Backstreet Boys that I'll do some environmental work with one of them but

I

> haven't met with them yet. How did you know? Who are you? (laughs)

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Manolis_Varnasactor1 Asks: How do you see yourself 20 years from now?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Dead. (laughs) Let's see, I'll be 60. I'd like to see myself happily

> married still with three happy children, with some quiet time on an island

> in the sun.

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> By the time I'm 60 we may all be living to 100 so maybe I'll still be

doing

> environmental law.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Speaking of law. . .kenled Asks: Do you think the Bush administration will

> hurt tort cases?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> Yes and no. I believe he favors corporate America and I've seen many cases

> where Corporate America has damaged the environment. I think Bush can be a

> potential obstacle.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> , we have time for one final question from weatherman2000 who Asks:

How

> does it feel to be a hero?

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> I would say I have a hard time seeing myself as a hero. I was appalled at

> what happened to those people and had compassion. I just did the nice

> thing, the right thing, and that's what it's all about and that made me

> feel good.

>

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> Digital Dish Diva Says:

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> Thank you to Brockovich-Ellis and Universal Pictures for their part

in

> tonight's special event.

>

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> Brockovich-Ellis says:

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> I am so flattered that people took the time to write in and get the facts

> and it was a pleasure to chat with everyone.

>

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