EXTRAjz:Everyone, Please join me in welcoming the multi-talented Lisa Nicole Carson --Currently starring on the hit drama "ER" and in the upcoming film "LOVE JONES."  LOVE JONES was the winner of the Coveted Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

EXTRAjz:Any opening comments Lisa Nicole?
LN Carson:I am so excited this is the first time I've done this, hello everybody!

EXTRAjz:From OzzyRulez:
Question:How does it feel to be famous??
LN Carson:It's intense, everything has been happening so fast, it has completely taken me by surprise!

EXTRAjz:From R1Pool:
Question:Where is she?
LN Carson:Right now I'm in a hotel room in L.A.  I'm here to shoot ER, I live in NYC

EXTRAjz:From Bradley45:
Question:Do you get along with George Clooney
LN Carson:LOL I met him 3 times and he's wonderful and friendly. Unfortunately i don't get to do too many scenes with him.

EXTRAjz:From DrNes1:
Question:Do the people that come in (the patients) look really gruesome on the set?
LN Carson:Fortunately I've missed all that, I'm not into all those blood and guts, luckily my scenes are with Eric!

EXTRAjz:From Bubba282:
Question:Do you have any children?..If not do you plan to have any?
LN Carson:I don't have any but I look forward to having 4. I love children and big families.  It's something I'm really looking forward to in my life.

EXTRAjz:From INNDawg:
Question:Lisa, who were your Hollywood heroes when you were growing up?
LN Carson:Hmmmmmm lots of them, I enjoyed everything Dianah Ross did, I see a lot of parallels between us -- I'm a singer too.  I love Carol Burnet and Richard Pryor and comedians like Redd Foxx.  Also Cicily Tyson and oh i can't forget Barbra Streisand!

EXTRAjz:From RPStoner:
Question:Lisa, What is like to work with so many cute guys?? RPStoner aka Stephanie
LN Carson:LOL Oh it is incredible they are all pretty cute too, really hot!  <G>

EXTRAjz:From Tarutter:
Question:A singer as well?  So then did you really sing in the fox Movie DIVA's?
LN Carson:Yes I did, But it is really not a true testament to my abilities.  I had to conform to being a part of a girl's group, my sound is unique and I usually go solo.

EXTRAjz:From DrNes1:
Question:What was your first acting job?
LN Carson:ihad to replace a woman in "Little Shop Of Horrors" in a theatre in Gainesville FL, that's where I went to high school.  It was the part of Ronnette! That was my first, I was only 15 at the time

EXTRAjz:From DrGuy:
Question:How many days and hours a week do you have to prepare for the show?
LN Carson:Don't like to over prepare, it loses spontanaity.  I 'll get my script and look over it just enough to learn my lines

EXTRAjz:From Nes1:
Question:Are you going to stay with ER for a while?
LN Carson:I have no idea, we haven't had a discussion as to what they are going to do with the character

EXTRAjz:From JoyFul1:
Question:When you go out in public are you swamped with fans?
LN Carson:No, I wouldn't say that, more and more everyday but it isn't annoying to me at all...not yet!

EXTRAjz:From Sac2LA:
Question:Do you have any new projects in the works besides ER?
LN Carson:Yes, Love Jones comes out this weekend and Eve's Bayou comes out in the fall!

EXTRAjz:From DrNes1:
Question:Why did you go into the acting buisness?
LN Carson:You can see photos and get information on Love Jones in the Extra area next week!  Well, I was always "going off' so it seemed natural to go for it.  I have been blessed to be able to do what I love most and get paid for it. :-)

EXTRAjz:From PHudson51:
Question:It seems as if there are more challenging and rewarding roles for African American women....do you find this to be true?
LN Carson:Yes, yes I do.Thankfully, perfect timing, unfortunately a lot of black actresses in the past missed out because of the timing.  I have been blessed

EXTRAjz:From BriskiOOO:
Question:Lisa WILL YOU MARRY ME????????
LN Carson:Is that an offer?  I'm flattered but I don't think so.  I'm too busy........but thanks!

EXTRAjz:From Bubba282:
Question:Are you married?
LN Carson:No not yet..............

EXTRAjz:From Jc2me:
Question:Hi! Love your show. Can't wait to see your movie! How did you like filming in it?
LN Carson:We filmed in Chicago which is a great city, lots of culture.  We were there for two months and it was cool.

EXTRAjz:From BeccaLyn1:
Question:How do you live working with a cast of ER?  Who is your favorite?
LN Carson:Um, well I've only really worked with Eric, Noah and Gloria Rueben.  But they are all fabulous. Eric is cool, i love working with him.  He is a very funny guy full of practical jokes!

EXTRAjz:From Bfyvmpslyr:
Question:What do you like to do when you aren't acting?
LN Carson:I like to write music, i spend most of my time doing that.

EXTRAjz:From InnDawg:
Question:Lisa, if you could pick your own male lead in a romantic movie, who would you select?
LN Carson:LOL.  Okay, that's an unfair question......I like all the boys, okay?  I like all of them!!

EXTRAjz:From Since1982:
Question:Hi, im 14 and i would love to become a singer or and actress. I was wondering how you got into acting?
LN Carson:By doing everything i could at my elementary school, jr. high, sr. high and local theatre.  Whatever is available to you in the arts.

EXTRAjz:From Mserra4462:
Question:Where were you born
LN Carson:Brooklyn, NY

EXTRAjz:From Sunbeam22:
Question:Lisa, ER is my favorite show!  How does it feel to be on a show that is such a big hit?  What are some of the most emotional times you've had on the set?
LN Carson:For me, in an upcoming episode it really required me to be in a real distraught state.  I was wondering if I would ever be able to do it. It was kind of now or never and it was highly emotional!  It will be on in a couple of weeks

EXTRAjz:From MaFiAJoEy:
Question:What is your favorite food,movie,tv show,color?
LN Carson:My favorite food-strawberry shortcake.  TV Show-I really liked Northern Exposure,Ellen & Seinfeld, Martin, every FOX show and ER of course!  Favorite Movie-Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Godfather, Black Orpheus too.  Favorite color is RED -- and Violet as well.

EXTRAjz:From MMcCary01:
Question:Was it fun making a movie with Lorenz Tate and Bill Bellamy?
LN Carson:Definitely! Tate is just an adorable great guy -- Both are very funny and genuine!

EXTRAjz:From MaFiaJoEy:
Question:What do you like to do on the weekends?
LN Carson:When I'm in NY I like to go to the movies and shopping and hang out with my family and very close -- when I'm in LA I go to the beach take long drives, all the great stuff you can do in LA.

EXTRAjz:From Karen4You:
Question:I am going to NYC this weekend....my first time out of Texas.......any suggestions for fun?
LN Carson:Get a sample of the night life, go dancing and the theatre, you have to see at least one Broadway show when you go to New York.

EXTRAjz:From Dadzgrl95:
Question:What is in store for Peter,you,and the baby?
LN Carson:I don't know! Really!

EXTRAjz:From BlackweM:
Question:Do u get nervous when perfroming?
LN Carson:All the time!

EXTRAjz:From Hardynico:
Question:Hello, My name is Nicole Carpenter and I went to high school with Lisa - Buchholz High in Gainesville FL - I'd love to say hi
LN Carson:Oh my God, Yes I remember Nicole Carpenter!  I will see you at the reunion this year!  I remember everythingalmost all experiences from high school.

EXTRAjz:From ACKlu2:
Question:Did you like doing Jasons Lyric?
LN Carson:Oh yes -- I wanted to make her a three dimensional person instead of the bafoon stereo type.  When you see all those sides you don't see them as "hoochies" any more.

EXTRAjz:From pepsiboy8:
Question:Do you have  any pets, if so what are they and what are there names
LN Carson:No pets, I travel so much.

EXTRAjz:And one last question from Trysavy10:
Question:Lisa , did you make Batman jokes at George Clooney??
LN Carson:No I don't do that! LOL

EXTRAjz:Thanks for joining us everybody!!  Be sure to watch Lisa Nicole on ER and in LOVE JONES when it hits theatres...any closing comments, Lisa Nicole?

LN Carson:I'd like to thank everyone out there for watching me and supporting me.  I hope that I will be blessed enough to continue to keep entertaining you.  I will be on a new ER in a couple of weeks and don't forget LOVE JONES too.  I had a great time and hope to chat with you again soon. Bye friends!