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Question: Have you read a script lately that you're really excited about going for? what can you tell us about it eg. genre?
Shiri: I just want to do really good stuff. I want to work with different people -- people whom I've watched their movies, and have been a fan of theirs. I'm just looking to do different things. I'm really not discriminatory against what I want to do. I just want to do a lot of everything.

Question: Do you ever get nervous before an audition and how do you deal with it?
Shiri: I'm not that bad at it. I like auditioning. Sometimes, I get nervous, depending on who the people in the room are, or how much I really want the role. You just have to try to do your best. Sometimes, the nervous feeling -- the jitters inside -- sort of work, and sometimes, they can kill it. I try to say, "It's just an audition," to myself. Sometimes, it's fun, but sometimes, it can be really nerve-wracking. You have to realize that the audition is not really the biggest deal in the world.

Question: iIf you could have a guest role on any current tv show at the moment which show would it be?
Shiri: I think 'The West Wing' would be great. It would be really fun to do an episode of that. I would love to be on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.' I ran into Michael, the one who goes to Sears and gets all the stuff, and I was like, "I love you!" That's my favorite show on TV. If they needed an extra girl with a hammer, I would do it. I cry each week. I love it.

Question: How do you stay close to your Jewish roots while acting and does that play any sort of part as to what you will or will not do on or off the big screen?
Shiri: I don't necessarily know if it's staying close to my Jewish roots. I think, for me, it's more of a cultural way of life. There's certain morals and values that I grew up with -- being Jewish or not -- just having the parents that I did. There are certain things that I just wouldn't do, on film or off film, because of that, which I like having.

Question: And with all of the pressures of Hollywood and fame how do you keep yourself grounded?
Shiri: As long as you say, "I don't need the money," or "I don't need that fame," if that's what's being offered, then you can deal with the pressures of Hollywood. You can say, "No." I haven't really been propositioned to do nudity that much, so it hasn't been that hard. And then, the last movie I did, I had to do a shower scene, but it was just very clear that you were not going to see anything. And, they were okay with that. If they want you bad enough for the movie and they think you're right enough for the role, they'll make the exceptions. They just want to see, "Can we get your boob, or can we not?" "No, you can't."

Question: Do you think you have already played the role that you are going to be remembered for?
Shiri: No, not even close. If I wasn't striving for it, then it would be boring, wouldn't it? I think the best is yet to come.

Question: What is the best and worst thing about acting?
Shiri: The best thing is traveling and meeting all different people, and actually getting to work. And, the worst part is being unemployed. You go a little crazy because you have no control over whether or not you will work.

Question: Which films to you like doing the most? Comedy or Drama? I think this film is based on comedy?
Shiri: I love doing drama, but I've started to really have an interest in wanting to do more comedy. So, I think it's just finding a nice, healthy balance. As long as people will have me in the comedy world, I'll be happy to be there.

Question: Do you prefer making films that are mainstream or do you prefer independent projects, or does each one serve to accomplish something different for you?
Shiri: I want to make some big movies. I have no problem with making a big movie. I don't feel like it's selling out at all. It would be nice. But, I have no problem making independent movies either 'cause it's a totally different mind-frame. It's like the shooting schedule of television, but with different kinds of topics, and a lot of freedom.

Question: Do you have anything else in the works after finishing The Killing Floor?
Shiri: No, I'm looking for something, so if you know of anything, send it my way.

April 10, 2006
by Christina Radish
Media Bldvd Magazine