Sabrina Lloyd Chat at Universal on May 07, 1997


Moderator says, "Greetings Universal Chatters and welcome to another live moderated chat! Tonight we're privileged to have Sliders star Sabrina Lloyd at the Backlot Café. Sabrina Lloyd stars as computer whiz Wade Wells on the hit series Sliders. A native of Eustis, Florida, Lloyd began her acting career at the age of 12 when she starred in a local production of the musical Annie. She made her feature film debut in Chain of Desire and then went on to star in Father Hood with Patrick Swayze. Sabrina has also had a guest-starring role in the hit TV series Law & Order. On Friday, May 9, you'll see a side of Wade (Sabrina Lloyd) you've never seen before in a very special episode of Sliders. The episode, directed by Sliders cast member Jerry O'Connell, features a vocal performance by Sabrina Lloyd. In the episode, Wade sings in a gothic rock band comprised of vampires (featuring guest star Duff McKagan of "Guns & Roses"). Should be pretty cool. Ladies and Gentlemen&ldots;&ldots;it's chat time. Please welcome Sabrina Lloyd."

moderator says, "Sabrina...I have to ask the first question....Is this your first time chatting live on the interent?"

Sabrina Lloyd waves at everyone.

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Yes. There's a first time for everything."

Moderator says, "Are you excited?"

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Not yet. But sometimes I need a little foreplay."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #11 from Valerie: I am looking forward to hearing you sing this week. How was Jerry as a director?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Very enthusiastic!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #20 from Girlbuddy: I've heard that Jerry O'Connell likes the kissing scenes between the characters, Wade and Quinn. Do you agree?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "When did Jerry say that? I'll get back to you on that one!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #31 from Princechuck: What inspired you to try for this show?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Money!$!"

Sabrina_lloyd laughs hysterically.

Sabrina_Lloyd says, "Actually, the uniqueness of it. The strong female character."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #32 from Raphael: In real life, do you use computers and if so, are you aware of the numerous homepages that you are in?

Sabrina_Lloyd says, "No. I'm not a computer genius, but I play one on TV."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #49 from Turtle88: If you could slide to any world, where would you go?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "That's a hard question. I like this world very much. It would have to be pretty special to make me leave home."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #62 from The_eft:What's the hardest part of your job?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Getting up so early! Oftentimes I beat the sun up."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #63 from The_eft: Which part of your work do you find most fufilling?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Whenever you do a scene, you often feel like you could have done a better job, but sometimes, just for a moment, you feel like you really created something beautiful. That's the most fulfilling thing to me."

Moderator says, "Do you watch your own show?"

Sabrina Lloyd says, "I used to. Not so much anymore."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #89 from Babynose: Do you still live in VA or are you in LA now permanently?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "I just decided to live here in LA permanently! I've been living in New York for the last 8 years."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #66 from Fargout: Since you have been in musicals, was your goal to perform on Broadway, or did you plan on going into TV and movies? And, by the way, my high school performed Annie last year for our annual musical. Our male lead took Best Actor of the year.

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Congratulations! I think I always wanted to go into television and movies. But theatre has always been a strong part of my soul. I want to continue music, whether that takes the form of theatre or something else."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #73 from Di-spy: Are you (and the rest of the cast and crew) aware of the HUGE following that 'Sliders' has among the on-line community?? (and i don't just mean this chat session)

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Yes. And thank you all! You're support has kept us going this long."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #90 from Legion: Were you nervous to sing in your upcoming episode? Or were you a choir girl in high school and singing is old hat? ;)

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Nervous, terrified, scared to death, but had a hell of a time! It was a dream come true!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #104 from Sid: What was your first big break?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "It was a guest spot on an episode of 'Law and Order'. That particular job got me a new agent. And that basically started my career."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #134 from Countryboy: Sabrina- How do you feel about being regarded as a sex symbol (of the "girl next door" type, rather than the "enhanced Baywatch" type)?

Sabrina Lloyd says, ""Enhanced"? What do you mean I'm not enhanced? Don't tell my husband that!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #144 from Doh: Sabrina! Welcome. I'm from Ireland, and just want to let you know how popular the show is here! My question is: "Do you enjoy filming in Los Angeles more than Vancouver?"

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Yes and no. Vancouver offered things that LA never could. But none of that compared with meeting the man of my dreams in LA."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #146 from Pkaye: Answer to Sabrina’s question: Jerry said he liked kissing you in a Playgirl article. :-)

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Sorry, but I don't read 'Playgirl'! But I can't wait to give Jerry a hard time about it when we get back to work!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #114 from Indy: Is your taste in clothing similar at all to that of wade on the show?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Sabrina is much more casual than Wade is. I would never be able to put an outfit together as well as she does."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #157 from Rocjoc: What's a typical day like from start to end?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "The sun comes up. I go to work. I eat. Sun goes down. I go home. I go to sleep. Next day."

Sabrina Lloyd throws her head back, cackling with glee.

Moderator presents the speakers with question #160 from Jayelle: How do you stay in such great shape? Do you work out?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "I don't need to! With the activity we do on the show!"

moderator presents the speakers with question #188 from Traugstenthorn: What was/is the greatest influence in your career?

Sabrina Lloyd ponders thoughtfully.

Sabrina Lloyd says, "My greatest influence in my career is entertaining people. That's why I do it. Touching some thing in someone. I did an HBO movie about a high school girl coming out of the closet. After it aired, I got my first fan letter in which a young man who had homophobic feelings had changed his feelings regarding homosexuality. I had changed one person's prejudice in the world with my work in a movie. That is my greatest influence and inspiration."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #194 from Kramsey: Husband? Since when?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Two weeks ago."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #71 from The_eft: Do you have any pets?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "The two best cats in the whole world, and my husband."

Sabrina Lloyd throws her head back, cackling with glee.

Moderator presents the speakers with question #100 from Cbb47: What would your dream role be?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Every role is a dream to me. The opportunity to create something new; I don't think I could narrow it down to one."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #200 from Cereal_killer: Did you expect so many people here?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "I didn't know what to expect, but thank you all for coming! You're great!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #99 from I_love_jerry_o: Have you ever been in a movie?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "I've done a few movies. The biggest one was Disney movie with Patrick Swayze, called "Fatherhood.'"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #230 from Keithkli: What was the Name of the HBO movie you did ?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "'The Coming Out of Heidi Leiter.' They repeat it often on HBO. It's part of the HBO series 'Families In Crisis.'"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #241 from Kramsey: I'm crushed! Congradulations, I pray to God that it works out for you!

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Thank you so much! I hope you find true love. It's the best!!!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #220 from Indy: What’s the most daring stunt you’ve done so far on the show?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "They made us go out into the ocean in Northern California. The water was freezing, there was a horrible undercurrent, and I almost drowned! I felt very daring."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #260 from Countryboy: You seem so positive. Are you a very spiritual person? By the way, your husband's a lucky guy....

Sabrina Lloyd says, "I am a very spiritual person. I try to live my life as positively as I can. Somtimes I fail, but it's very important to me. And thank you, I'm a lucky woman!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #269 from Traugstenthorn: What words of wisdom would you have to say to young people wanting to be actors/actresses?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Believe in yourself. Believe that you can do anything that you want and never give up. I can't stress enough how important that was in my life; my mother always told me to believe in myself. Just know that you can do whatever you want to do and good luck!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #47 from Turtle88: What were you like when you were in school (elementary, or high school)?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "School was very hard for me. I was a young woman trying to find myself. I learned a lot of lessons, some good, some bad, but all I can say is that it only got better once I got out of school."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #291 from Arrow: If you have children in the future, would you support them if they showed interest in becoming actors?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Yes, but I would want them to wait until they were old enough to fully understand the business. I wouldn't want them to lose their childhood."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #285 from Memnoch: In your opinion, what is the greatest pleasure of life?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Love."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #298 from Cereal_killer: Where do you picture yourself 10 years from now?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Oh God! I can't picture myself tomorrow!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #301 from Zappa: What type of music are you into? Tell me you like JAZZ!

Sabrina Lloyd says, "I like jazz. I like all kinds of music. It depends on my moods - which are many!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #74 from The_eft: Who are some of your mentors/role models?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Susan Sarandon has been a big inspiration for me. Everybody who is trying to fulfill their dream in life and living their life the best they can is a role model for me. I think we should all support each other in life because there are so many hard times."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #302 from Wishkid1: Are you going to take your singing to a "carrer level"?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "It's a dream. I don't know what's going to happen. It's hard to pursue two careers. RIght now I'm working on my acting and, hopefully, sining will fall That is, 'singing', will fall into place."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #304 from Traugstenthorn: Do you yourself really think it's possible that there are multiple dimensions?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Yes. I think anything is possible."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #70 from The_eft: What kind of hobbies do you have?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "I'm a nature bunny. Anything outside is a hobby."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #113 from Sid: I heard you're a vegetarian are you ovo-lacto or a true vegan?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "The Sabrina that I want to be is a true vegan. The Sabrina that's right now is ovo-lacto."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #103 from Cbb47: How long have you been writing songs and singing?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "About four years, now. I'm teaching myself how to play the guitar, so it's been a long, slow, very slooooooooooow process."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #159 from Fargout: What are some of your favorite TV Show besides your own?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "The X-Files is my favorite show. I also love 'Unsolved Mysteries.'"

Moderator says, "Do you think Scully is going to die? things aren't looking good for her these days."

Sabrina Lloyd says, "No way. You can't have a great show without a powerful woman!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #329 from Kramsey: So, who is the lucky man, give us the details, come on girl, SHARE! Or do you cling to what private life you have left?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Cling! Cling! Cling! I will tell you, he's amazing!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #14 from Valerie: Sabrina do you have any other projects planned for the future?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Not right now, we're waiting to hear if 'Sliders' is going to get picked up. My only projects right now are to have a lot of fun!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #25 from Wesser: Do you feel the death of Arturo, and bringing Maggie onto the show has had a positive or negative effect?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "That depends on who you ask. I feel it has had both for various reasons. Enough said."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #139 from Jayelle: You rode really well in "Summer of Love" and "Obsession." Do you own a horse?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Not at present. I used to show horses when I was younger and it has always been a dream of mine to have a horse farm."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #338 from Cyberguy: So what do you think of chatting on the Internet so far?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "I'm havin' a blast! You guys are great! And your questions are great!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #95 from Cbb47: What are your plans for hiatus?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "I'm not on hiatus. I'm on my honeymoon!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #28 from Princechuck: Was it hard getting cast for that show?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Yes. It was a very long process. But I just believed and did the best job I could."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #252 from I_love_jerry_o: How long have you and your husband been seeing eachother(before you got married)?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Almost a year. But I've known him forever."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #255 from Memnoch: How does it feel to be the object of crushes from teenage Sci-Fi geeks across the country?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "It feels great! How could it not! My husband is a sci-fi geek!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #345 from Guanabaraj: You really are kewl! Do you enjoy all these questions?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Yes, I am enjoying myself."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #115 from Sid: What's your favorite thing to do on the weekends?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Sleep."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #44 from Shirley: Sabrina, when you were younger, what was your favorite science fiction movie

Sabrina Lloyd says, "When I was younger, I was more into horror movies. I loved the 'Friday the Thirteenth' series. The 'Halloween' Series. A horror movie couldn't come out without me there on opening"

Sabrina Lloyd says, "night."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #353 from The_eft: If you could accomplish one thing through your chat with us tonight, what would it be?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "I would just hope that you are having as much fun as I am and to let you see a little bit of the real Sabrina."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #132 from Kryton: Any plans for a record deal?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Not yet, but keep your fingers crossed for me!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #29 from Wesser: There is a rumor that you may be leaving Sliders after this season, is that true?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Where do these rumors get started?"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #287 from The_eft: Have you travelled the world extensively?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Not half as extensively as I would have liked to. I lived in Australia for a year; I have been to Amsterdam, Vienna and Buddapest. So much more of the world to see! I love to travel!"

Moderator presents the speakers with question #286 from I_love_jerry_o: What are your cats names?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Lucy and Theodore."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #131 from Jayelle: Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Sabrina Lloyd says, "No. I'm an only child."

Moderator says, "Here's the final thought for the evening...."

Moderator presents the speakers with question #366 from Ace007: I think I speak for everyone here when I say that my fingers are crossed for the series' renewal!! Thank you for chatting!

Sabrina Lloyd says, "Thank you so much for coming to chat with me! I wish you all the best that life has to offer! May all your dreams come true."

Moderator says, "Thanks Sabrina...this was a great chat!"

Moderator says, "Good luck with your new marriage and good luck with your career!"


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