Q&A with Charles Gunn

Q&A with Gunn

Hey Gunn! I was wondering what you see in the future with Fred? So far only Wes knows about you guys. When will you tell everyone else???
~ *Aimee* ~

Hey there, Aimee,
What's happenin'? The future looks good. I mean, I got a cool job and a great girl. What else could a guy want?
Things are rolling great for me and Fred. And I only expect them to get better. There's nothing I'd rather do than hang with my girl, whether it's on the job or just chilling after hours (although it has been suggested I be more cautious when on duty...and I would, but the problem is, I always go weak in the knees whenever I look into a certain lovely pair of majestic brown eyes). For our two-month anniversary, I'm thinking about a nice romantic night out on the town: cruising the streets in a bumpin' limo (Note to self: Call David Nabbitt), having dinner at a classy five-star restaurant (Note to self #2: Grab Lindsey McDonald's phone number from Angel), and, of course, floor-level seats to the opera (Note to self #3: Keep the A.I. guys in the dark here, I gotta keep the cool...).
As for the rest of the crew, I was just wondering how Fred and I would break the news. We may not have to do anything though, because they may already know. I mean, Lorne probably blabbed the 411 to everyone else already, after reading me. If you don't know, my heart's been singing heavenly hymns non-stop these past few weeks...
And to think, I once thought happiness came from staking vampires.

Has Seen The Light,
Charles Gunn

Mr. Gunn, let's say you and a certain Ms. Winifred Burkle decided to tie the big knot one day. If you guys had a kid, what would you name him?
How about Herb?
From His Infinite Greatness,
Ryan Ignatius Pratt

Yo Ryan,
"Herb"? ...Uh, you may want to lay off the crack there, buddy.
If Fred and I were to have a family somewhere down the road (which would be totally cool), and we were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, she would definitely be named Alonna. I can think of no other name to give the child who I would unceasingly protect with my entire life. A child would never know a better father.
If we were graced with a little boy, I'm not sure what to name him. Fred likes the name Lindsey for some reason. One thing is for sure though, he wouldn't be named Herb. I got a rep to maintain...

Just Chillin',
Charles Gunn

Inquiring minds want to know: boxers or briefs?
- Kat

Hey Kat,
Boxers. Definitely, boxers. When battling demons on the streets of L.A., one always needs to stay loose. That, and making sure that your eyes aren't distracted by the soft enamoring rays of a glowing Texan beauty.

Because let me tell you, when on duty, you gotta be careful if looking into the eyes of the one you love. Otherwise, you might end up playing with death, tied up next to an internet-hackin' demonic tree. And trust me, that ain't a cool thing. Such a situation isn't exactly on my intended list of hanging out with the honeyz.

Yours truly,
Charles Gunn

Hey Gunn! If you lived in Gotham instead of Los Angeles and Angel was Batman, who (or what) would you and everyone else be?
- Isa

Yo Isa,
Howz it poppin'? Well, I'd be Nightwing, who you probably know better as the original Robin, Dick Grayson. Nightwing is his own man and a hero who can go it alone. He also has serious game when it comes to the ladies, just like yours truly.
Wes would be the current Robin, Tim Drake. Both English and the current Boy Wonder have mad skills in the brains dept. They are true detectives and can hold their own in battle.
Crazy Cordy would work as Dr. Leslie Thompkins. Both Cordy and Leslie have big hearts when it comes to helping others. Leslie has been like a mother to the Bat. And Cordy has similar connections, mainly sister-like, with my man Angel. And, of course, Cor can bandage Angel with the best of 'em.
My boy Lorne would be Alfred. That kid has the humor to be Al. He's laidback and is Angel's Yoda, like Al is for Bruce.
Saving the best for last, there's my girl Fred. She so has down the role of Oracle, it ain't even funny. Barbara Gordon, the original Batgirl, now takes on evil as Oracle, a computer Einstein. Babs is all about beauty and brains --- which is also the description of a certain honey from Texas. Babs is also Nightwing's girl. So you know who Fred will be chillin' with; only the tightest vampire hunter to ever cruise the streets of L.A.

Keep your head up.
Charles Gunn

Dear Gunn... whats happened to all that 'almost chemestry' between you and Cordy earlier in the season?
- IGENerationNeXtI

What happened was I took a little trip to a pad called Pylea... and I came across this cave girl. I didn't notice much of her at first. But the more I kicked it with her in L.A., the more I began to slowly see the light. The honey was cool but I thought for sure though she'd hook up with Wes. It was then she pulled me out into the light completely, blinding me with the divine rays of her heavenly beauty. --And that's pretty much what happened to the "almost chemistry" from my end.
As for the 411 on Cordy, she flipped for that kid, Groo. She missed him, but lucky for her, he's back now. She's in love. But I'll tell ya, between me and you, she may still want me. I mean, hey, I just got it like that... And as the saying goes, "Once you go black, you never back."

Stay up,
Charles Gunn

What's it like to work with the cast and crew of "Angel"?
- Niamh Collins

Cast? What kind of cast? The only cast that Angel has is the one he'll be in if he starts trippin' again like he did with Darla. I'll hit that fool so hard, he'll think Taco Bell is a Mexican phone company.
As for the crew, well, A.I. has got the tightest crew around. Sometimes I miss my old friends but this is my family now. This is my home. And I wouldn't have it any other way. Straight up.
Yeah, they might be a few fries short of a Happy Meal, but they're good people. They got heart. They're real; no b.s. In good and bad, we got each other's backs.
Working with A.I. is the best.

Keeping it real,
Charles Gunn

Hi Gunn,
i'm Joeie, the resident jill of all trades. I have a question concerning waiting in the wings. the gang had to nearly force you to go to the Ballet. It was obvious that after you got there you realy enjoyed your self. My question is.. do you think you would attend another ballet or maybe even try Opra?
Joeie Nichol

Ballet? Opera? ...HELL NO!! Charles Gunn ain't down with that sissy stuff. *Glances around to make sure no one is looking; then starts talking in a lower near whisper-level voice* Yo Joeie, I'm DEFINITELY down with it! Man, I can't thank Angel enough for dragging me to the ballet (but keep that on the D.L., alright?).

I mean, hey, did you see those guys? The artistry...the passion...the moves...the flexibilty...the patience, timing...the spiritual uplift... Dog, I've never seen anything like it. That was seriously off da hook. Those dancers have mad talent. Serious, no frontin'.

Man, I'm definitely going back. First on my list: check out the big-time productions of "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," and "The Sleeping Beauty." But first I want to read through these books I picked up at the library (Shh, don't tell Wes) on King Louis XIV of France, Jean-Georges Noverre, and Sergey Diaghilev. Did you know that back in the day, Louis loved the ballet so much that he started the Académie Royale de Musique to "reestablish the dance in its true perfection"? Or that dat true playa, Noverre, influenced the growth of ballet d'action (dramatic ballet) with his "Lettres sur la danse et les ballets"? And that Diaghilev, a real G, paved the way for Russian Ballet to roll all over Europe? These kids were big-time, god! Eventually, I definitely hope to scope out the opera too. Word on the street is that "Le nozze di Figaro" (The Marriage of Figaro) is where it's at. When the time comes, I'll be checking that joint out. No joke, son.

*Notices somes possible voices around the corner; now in a disruptively loud and vociferous tone* Like I said, I ain't going to no sorry ballet!! Angel ain't undoing my cool no more...

Peace,
Charles Gunn