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@juliebenz what actor or actress have you met that intimidated you the most, but learned the most from?
\n@8becca8 stallone<\/p>\n@juliebenz do you ever tweet on the set of Dexter?
\n@deena712 tweeting right now from dexter set!<\/p>\n@juliebenz Do you know who\/what you are?
\n@RishiEd a woman<\/p>\n@juliebenz did you have to audition for Dexter or did they call and invite you? From a fan in the UK with a husband on TV also
\n@sj_parker auditioned numerous times… and then committed a few murders (my competition)<\/p>\n@juliebenz Is your success as an actress just completely surreal at times?
\n@buffyTVSrox yes!! all the time!!! i love my job so much and feel very blessed every day that i get to be an actor!<\/p>\n@juliebenz How would you spend an ideal Saturday afternoon? =)
\n@buffyTVSrox poolside with my best girlfriends and then cooking dinner for everyone!<\/p>\n@juliebenz What’s the best book you’ve ever read? p.s. Am so looking forward to the Boondock Saints II I loved the trailer!
\n@WinonahvdBosch the glass castle and we the living<\/p>\n@juliebenz U usually play very powerful (and aggressive) women, do u ever think Rita is too passive for ur tastes?
\n@Bobschica rita is powerful in her own way… she has a lot of inner strength… i love her vulnerablity and her optimism<\/p>\n@juliebenz great! BTW I’m the guy that announced you on stage each day. You ladies were so wonderful
\n@h0stile17 thank you!!! you were great!!!<\/p>\n@juliebenz What do you consider your strongest characteristic?
\n@Star2Imagine my drive, determination and sense of humor<\/p>\n@juliebenz what was it like to work with Alexander Skarsg\u00e5rd?
\n@ellebannana he’s great!!! and very tall!!! very talented! i learned a lot working with him!<\/p>\n@juliebenz Kayla and I love that you visit the fansite we made for you. Is there any interest from you in making it an official site?
\n@wandering_fairy yes!! i will have my publicist contact you! you guys are amazing!<\/p>\n@juliebenz how come you have free time to answer all those questions, stuck in traffic?
\n@Frafry im in the hair and makeup trailer on dexter… perfect way to kill time!<\/p>\n@juliebenz do you think you will ever work with Rose McGowan again? Would be great to see my two fave actresses together again :)
\n@Natasha1988 i would love to!!!<\/p>\n@juliebenz You are physically fit and train a ton! Have you ever done any of your own stunts?
\n@kellery09 yes i attempted every stunt in rambo… only failed at one<\/p>\n@juliebenz Who would you love to guest star on Dexter?
\n@marshmallowe rose mcgowan and stallone!<\/p>\n@juliebenz I think you are a phenomenal actress. I heard you were a method actress and was wondering if that was true? Thanks:]\n@ColleenMOBrien i’m an everything actor… i use whatever works!!<\/p>\n
@juliebenz Have you ever been in Russia? =)
\n@Sonya_R yes i spent the summer of ’93 studying acting in moscow at a theater company… one of the best times of my life!<\/p>\n@juliebenz how or what do u do to prepare before the camera starts filming? What goes through ur head?
\n@Rickweasel i hope i dont screw up!!<\/p>\n@juliebenz you can tweet on your Kindle too
\n@Kippoe really??? how???
\n@juliebenz here is a page explaining not the fastest but still can do it http:\/\/bit.ly\/14aA0H<\/p>\n@juliebenz What was the last film you saw?
\n@LESTAN11 the hangover<\/p>\n@juliebenz If you could have any chef in the world cook for you, who would it be?
\n@ntfc2 giada delaurentis<\/p>\n@juliebenz any chance of seeing you an charisma in a project together soon? <3 you two\n@CourteneyCoxFan i hope!!!!\n\n@juliebenz Love scenes (emotional or physical) with a coworker's husband: Awkward? Funny? No big deal?\n@cabridges no big deal\n\n@juliebenz Does Jennifer ever feel awkward on set when Michael is kissing all up on you? I know it's acting, but that has to be weird!\n@LaurenLaFrantz no not at all... jennifer is one of my best friends\n\n@juliebenz my wife and I absolutely love you on dexter. What's your fave ep So far?\n@chief_brody the marriage proposal\n\n@juliebenz Did you actively pursue the Dexter part or was it offered to you through your agent or...?\n@davwin i jumped through hoops for the role!!!!! and killed a few people\n\n@juliebenz Do you remember what you were doing when you first heard about the 9\/11 attacks?\n@buzzkillitch sleeping i was in LA and my dad called me to tell me the news... i remember sobbing in bed holding my dogs\n\n@juliebenz What was the first thing you wanted to be when you grew up?\n@ebordcov a figure skater\n\n@juliebenz can we be best friends?\n@kurtlesturtles sure but you may have to fight my besties first!\n\n@juliebenz is there a menu\/food item that you are intimidated to cook? (I can't imagine one you'd be afraid to tackle).\n@datsingajonn mussels and clams\n\n@juliebenz your scrumptious food related tweets beg for you to publish a cookbook or a food blog. Would you do something like that?\n@spaceguy1 i am thinking about it!\n\n@Juliebenz I noticed you love to chew gum at Dragon Con. Have a favorite brand\/flavor?\n@Tonberry108 dentyne ice arctic chill\n\n@juliebenz How long does it take to film an episode? How long is an average day?\n@sarijos 8 days per episode and average day is 12-15 hours\n\n@juliebenz Which director would you like to work with?\n@gwenxmaybe quentin tarantino and scorsese\n\n@juliebenz thanks for this opportunity you rock, question which actor and director would you like to work in the near future?\n@woxvirus quenton tarantino and cate blanchett!\n\n@juliebenz Hey Julie. Love Dexter & Rita. Fab show. On another note - what do you think of the proposed reboot movie of Buffy without Joss?\n@DocDonaghy bad idea!\n\n@juliebenz who is the best director you have worked with?\n@diehardnick stallone and @msiega\n\n@juliebenz Of all the costumes you saw at DragonCon, what was your favorite? Or, what was your favorite thing about DragonCon?\n@amezri the gold aliens running around the hilton\n\n@juliebenz hi, what made u decide to co-star in rambo? please note that i loved rambo, and loved the fact u were in it, was a bonus;)\n@13thGapYear working with stallone... and being a part of the rambo franchise\n\n@juliebenz you said you are most proud of your work in Rambo4. Is that because it was so different than your other roles or another reason?\n@Crashbox it was an extremely tough shoot.. in the jungles of thailand...and stallone is an amzing but very demanding director\n\n@juliebenz I've always wondered..who provides ur health insurance? Seems actors work 4 a lot of diff employers throughout career. Much luv!\n@TheGrulkster our insurance is through our union SAG\n\n@juliebenz What is your favorite Buffy\/and or Angel episode?\n@WhedonKripkeFan dear boy, darla and the one where connor was born\n\n@juliebenz Dexter vs Angel vs Rambo, one room, no weapons, who would come out alive?\n@JTVaughn rambo... total blood bath!\n\n@juliebenz if U were dating a \"real life\" Dexter, & found out his \"secret\" what would U do? Turn him in? Just leave?..Try and change him? ;)\n@JP2525 will he kill me if i turn him in???\n\n@juliebenz Do you like working with the baby on set or is it a challenge?\n@NickSpov i love working with the baby... makes me want to hve one of my own!\n\n@juliebenz What is the best piece of fashion advice you can give a girl?\n@tls0118 be comfortable!! and dont follow trends... classic is always best\n\n@juliebenz I don't really have a question, but just wanted to let you know you are awesome\n@iWade2point0 thank you!! you are awesome too!\n\n@juliebenz do you have any other projects in the works?\n@PaperClipKoala boondock saints 2 out in theaters october 30!\n\n@juliebenz I can't think of a question. I try to think of one and all that comes to mind is old Roswell episodes. So I'll just say g'mornin\n@chrissullivan85 good morning!\n\n@juliebenz Of the guest stars you have had on Dexter who is your fav?\n@nosajdabeno valerie cruz and jimmy smits and john lithgow!\n\n@juliebenz Who would win in a fight between Dexter and Rambo?\n@readyState rambo -- he has big guns!\n\n@juliebenz Hey :) .. Question...where were you during the 9\/11 attacks?\n@newtonmjr i was in LA\n\n@juliebenz how are you? what are you going to do this weekend?\n@katarzynaaa relaxing poolside with my girlfriends!!\n\n@juliebenz It's my birthday on Monday. What should I ask for when I blow out the candles?\n@jfanto long life!\n\n@juliebenz Where were you\/what were you doing on 9\/11?\n@Kruitbosch i was in LA but my exhusband was in NYC working...\n\n@juliebenz What is your favourite literature? (book, poem, speech, script...)\n@JJay85 the glass castle - great memoir... we the living by ayn rand...\n\n@juliebenz How much of the old buffy\/angel gang do you still see? BTW, loved your dexter and SAW performances.\n@AshleyRBlack charisma, clare kramer and jenny mollens i see\/talk to almost daily!\n\n@juliebenz Hi, Beautiful! What's your favorite movie?\n@mowlster terms of endearment, rocky and life is beautiful\n\n@juliebenz Was it your childhood dream to be an actress? What were your other career goals?\n@tls0118 doctor... i come from a long line of doctors and wanted to be the first female doctor in the family\n\n@juliebenz Which country would you love to visit?And why?\n@candyjasmin argentina... i hear great things about buenos aires... and cuba!\n\n@juliebenz Who would you say is the funniest actor\/actress you have ever worked with?\n@Dominic_A sylvester stallone... he's actually very funny\n\n@juliebenz I have new access to the Showtime on demand. Why should I go back and watch season 1 and 2 of Dexter? :)\n@mrvideoguy to understand the characters better\n\n@juliebenz now that Rambo V has been greenlit, will you be making an appearance?\n@bagelsncheesey i wish!!! but no plans as of right now\n\n@juliebenz What has been your favorite Rita moment?\n@StabbedArtery dressing as lara croft... and when dexter proposes\n\n@juliebenz Do you support any specific charities\/organizations? If so which and why?\n@greeenraiin us campaign for burma, amnesty international, st. judes, lupus LA, save the children\n\n@juliebenz Name 3 things you would bring with you to a deserted island (no airplanes or boats allowed!)\n@tvashtri my kindle (to read), my blackberry (to answer tweets) and sunscreen!\n\n@juliebenz cool. Did you enjoy your visit to #dragoncon?\n@h0stile17 yes!!!!! had a great time!\n\n@juliebenz Any favorite TV chefs???\n@jasonrow giada delaurentis and mario batali\n\n@juliebenz when you get a new Dexter script do you read all the way though straight away or skim it for your bits first??\n@zer0Studi0 i read the whole script... and then re-read my stuff\n\n@juliebenz what was your best\/most memorable day of shooting on the set of the @boondocksaints 2? can't wait for that show! - thanks\n@ksconroy55 the first day they handed me a gun and said fire 6 rounds into camera and change the mag without looking...\n\n@juliebenz You work out frequently - what do you focus on? Cardio? Toning? A blend?\n@darenmay all of it... i spin, box, do pilates and lift very heavy weights\n\n@juliebenz Is Rita going to be getting het own action figure too?\n@sinfony rita has been immortalized as a bobble head\n\n@juliebenz Is Rita a complete opposite of you? Or do you have things in common with her?\n@PaschaBri rita is very close to me in many ways and very different as well... she wears flats and i wear heels!!!\n\n@juliebenz Was it more fun filming BDS: All Saints day or your Supernatural episode?\n@KimmyTailor it was a great experience! i love SPF... and all the guys in BDS2!\n\n@juliebenz after you :), who is the coolest actor in dexter?\n@JehutyAnubis david zayas... everyone loves david!\n\n@juliebenz which tv series premiere you anticipate mostly this year?\n@smugnificent vampire diaries...\n\n@juliebenz hey Julie! Heard that John lithgow will be the serial killer this season on Dexter. Did you get to work w\/ him at all?\n@MJagr26 i don't want to!!! i love JL but i don't want to end up dead!\n\n@juliebenz Does Rita have any air time with John Lithgow? or with anyone besides Dexter this season. she gets no love\n@damnmooks i get a lot of time with deb this season... and the baby!\n\n@juliebenz Being a foodie...what's the 1 food\/dish you would eat daily if you could eat nothing else?\n@HeadshotHeather peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with banana...\n\n@juliebenz What's your favourite colour? :)\n@Tori_82x green.... i love green!\n\n@juliebenz What has been the best thing about doing Dexter?\n@JoWoCo working with the cast and crew for 4 years!!! we are a close family\n\n@juliebenz I just started watching Dexter last night but I am a huge Darla fan. Do you ever miss playing the evil vamp?\n@SophiaBushNews yes... she was a great character -- i loved all the flashback scenes!\n\n@juliebenz Here is a question for you...who have you enjoyed working with the most?\n@Stormyiz working with MCH has been amazing... and stallone!\n\n@juliebenz what is youre favorite sport or workout?\n@Witchblade77 i love to spin and box... i have a gym in my garage and i'm a it of a workout junkie\n\n@juliebenz What's your favorite thing to do while you're in the Burgh?\n@livefr0mnewy0rk visiting friends and family\n\n@juliebenz Hey, what episode are you currently filming? \n@b3rt4 we are filming episode 10 right now\n\n@juliebenz Is there any plan for you to make an appearance on Dollhouse?\n@Vaimpyr ...not at this time.. But I would love too!\n\n@juliebenz Where can I score the shoes you wear in the All Saint's Day trailer?\n@KJCollard christian louboutin...my fav!! and they are from my own closet!\n\n@juliebenz What was your most challenging part to play, and which part taught you the most?\n@edrafalko i learned a lot while filming Rambo...about film and Burma. and that was my most challenging movie...\n\n@juliebenz What's your fave thing to cook? What's your fave to have others cook for you? :)\n@chowdown i love italian food.... addicted to sicillian calamari.. no one cooks for me:(<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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