BBC Interview.

Congratulations on the film, it's great fun. What was it that attracted you to "Stuart Little"?
I loved the script [...] and I was very impressed with the screenplay. I thought it was just a really successful adaptation of the book and... very charming and I wanted to be part of it. 

What's it like working with a character who isn't there?
His absence was the most challenging part of the film and and one that I thought would be really fun to try and deal with, because the parents have these incredibly involved relationships with him. 

The voice was provided by Michael J Fox. Was he there on the set, did you work with Michael at all?
No, we rehearsed with him before the film, but he was not on the set. We did have an actor on the set, however, to read his lines, which helped a lot because otherwise you're just talking to nothing. 

Will you do action movies again?
It always depends if a script comes along that I'm attracted to. I like the fact that I've been able to jump around to different kinds of genre so, you know, we'll see. 

I read a piece, in the New York Times I think, which spoke about "Stuart Little" [as] if this was some great big comeback, and I didn't really notice you had been away, to be honest.
I've always taken a long time in between projects. I enjoy my real life so much that it takes a lot to tempt me into making a movie, but I keep finding really interesting things. I think to go from playing a housewife assassin to the mother of a rodent is a broad range. (both laugh) 

Had you read [the book] when you were a child? Did you have memories?
Yes, I had read it as a child and remembered it very well. This dapper little mouse that wore such cute clothes and said such interesting things, yeah. I thought it was a great idea to have a mouse like that in your family, so now I get to see what it was like. 

Very nice to meet you and well done with the movie.

Et Online Interview.

ETMarilyn: Geena's here!

Denise says: Do you live in Hollywood or outside Hollywood?

Geena: I live in Los Angeles. Most of my closest friends live in the area -- people that I went to college with, so I have a lot of reason to live here besides the fact that the industry is here.

Ethan says: How did you enjoy acting next to nothing when you had to do scenes with Stuart Little?

Geena: The challenging part of the movie was to relate to a character that wasn't there. We had nothing to look at or interact with except a red dot from a laser pointer.

Michael C. says: How many takes did you have before you caught the ball behind your back in ' A League of Their Own?'

Geena: That was a funny case where at first they had a stunt double trying to do that. It was very difficult and not working out so well. I finally said, "Let me try it." And turned out I could do it. Then we designed a shot where I turned around and you could see it was all me, in one shot.

Joseph says: Have the Olympic archery tryouts kept you from taking roles because of time?

Geena: No, my archery career is something that I do just as a side past time really. I don't intend to give up my day job for it, but it has been very fulfilling.

Lisa says: What do you enjoy doing best?

Geena: I find it most fulfilling to have a variety of interests. The older I get, the more I try to add to my life. I find it very enriching to have as varied as experiences as possible.

Steven says: Has your Oscar win changed your life?

Geena: I think it was a very affirming event in my life. It was a wonderful thing to have happen and especially so early in my career. I think it affected me in a positive way and encouraged me in the direction I was going.

Kimberly Tulett says: If you could play any role ever written, or any type of character, who would it be and why?

Geena: I don't think there's anything specific I can think of. I think what I've enjoyed most in my career that I've been able to play a variety of characters -- everything from a dead housewife, the girl friend of a fly... and now the mother of a rodent. It's been great fun to play all these characters.

Beck says: What was it like starring with DUSTIN HOFFMAN in 'Hero' after playing a supporting actor to him in 'Tootsie?'

Geena: Dustin really became my mentor in this business during 'Tootsie.' We kept in touch and it was a wonderful experience to act with him again in a more substantial role. We hope in fact that we can collaborate in the future again. It's a rewarding relationship.

Lindsey says: What are you doing for New Year's?

Geena: I think I'm just going to have a very low key experience with my close friends and give up the pursuit of the ultimate New Year. I'm going to pretend that the big event is the actual millennium is 2001...gives me an extra year to think of something.

Jared says: Are you afraid of mice?

Geena: No, actually not at all. In fact I did a comedy video for the JAY LENO Show where I end up covered with mice. I didn't mind it -- thought they were pretty cute actually.

Brenton says: In the opening and end of 'League,' was your voice dubbed over an older actress?

Geena: Yes, it was. I was very happy with PENNY MARSHALL's decision to use older actors to play us because I thought any sort of age make-up would have been very distracting.

Stephanie says: Thanksgiving is this week, what two things are you thankful for? Thanks, Stephanie. I am a big fan!!!

Geena: Gee, I guess I'm grateful for many things...but two things for example would be my family, who I love a great deal. And for the close friends I've had...most of them are people I've known for 20 years or more. So all the people I'm close to.

Dewitt says: I love your movies and am wondering what are going to be your next projects?

Geena: I haven't picked what I'm going to do next. I usually do take a bit of time between films, partly because I enjoy my personal life so much. I like to find really challenging and interesting parts that entice me to go to work. I'm looking for something interesting now.

Alicia Butorac says: When was the first moment when you knew you wanted to be an actress?

Geena: I started telling my family that I was going to be an actor when I was 3 years old. Pretty much when I realized that people had jobs like that. And am incredibly grateful that it all worked out that way.

Bill says: Where do you keep your Oscar?

Geena: My Oscar is on the mantle piece in my house. It fell off the mantle during the 1994 earthquake and is a bit dented. Looks a little like a slalom skier. It's leaning forward... they couldn't straighten it out.

Tero says: Hello from Tampere Finland where it is very late. Have you learned any Finnish? :)

Geena: I don't remember too much Finnish at this point. But I will just say "Kiitos!" (Means thank you.)

Julie Hall says: You always seem to stay so down to earth, what helps you do that?

Geena: I think it's trying to keep things in perspective always. I'm naturally inclined to do so and I've had some great role models, including SUSAN SARANDON. When I was working with her, I was so impressed by her balancing her career and family in a positive way. I've tried to model myself after that in some way.

Matthew says: Can I just say that you are the most beautiful actress alive, right up there with INGRID BERGMAN??? It's true!!!

Geena: Thank you!

Jenny B says: You've had so many hair colors in your films!!! Which is your favorite hair color to have?

Geena: I suppose some shade of red... I like the strawberry blonde color I had in 'A League of Their Own.' It's fun to me to change my look in the same way I change my costumes. It makes me feel more like the character.

Chalice says: If you were not an actress, what would you be doing now?

Geena: There's so many things I find interesting. My secondary field of interest in college was graphic arts. I enjoy all kinds of artistic and musical and athletic pursuits. I remember at one point in my childhood that I thought if I didn't become an actress, I would like to be one of the people who wraps presents in department stores.

Mark says: What is the question that interviewers ask you all the time that you are the MOST sick of?

Geena: I suppose it's when they ask the most obvious question like for 'League' everyone asked, "Do you play baseball in real life?" Or for 'Hero,' "Geena, who is your hero?" And now for 'Stuart Little,' "Do you like mice in real life?

Chalice says: Are you interested in directing or producing or any other jobs behind the camera?

Geena: I've had a production company for about 10 years so I'm quite interested in producing and will continue to pursue that. As far as directing, it's a very time consuming, difficult job and don't have a burning ambition to try. If something came along, I might try.

Muna says: What has been the hardest role to play in your past movies?

Geena: Each part presents its own challenges, that's why I choose them. I think 'The Long Kiss Goodnight' might have been the most difficult -- tremendous physical challenges. The character I played was skilled in a wide variety of things...and the character also had two completely developed personalities and characteristics. It was a lot to keep track of. Especially shooting in Toronto in the dead of winter -- such mind numbing cold.

Rebecca Hanley says: I loved you in the movie 'A Long Kiss Goodnight.' That role looked to be so physically demanding. How did you prepare for it?

Geena: I basically went to training camp. In the months leading up to the film, I had lessons in the skills the character had. I was driven from my Tae Kwon Do class to the ice rink, to the shooting range to the gym. I'd spend all my day practicing for the skills I would need.

Flimsey says: I loved 'Thelma & Louise!' Where was the movie filmed and how did they film the last shot of the car diving into the canyon?

Geena: We filmed most of it in Utah -- beautiful area there. They filmed the last scene by literally flinging a car off the cliff... fortunately I was not in it, nor was Susan. I don't know if the car is still there at the bottom of the cliff or not!

Kristine says: How was it working with BRAD PITT?

Geena: It was really fun. He's a great guy and has a lot of charisma. I felt certain on meeting him that he would have a very successful career because he has such a charming quality. We had a really good time!

Bernadette Henry says: What are your long term plans for archery?

Geena: I've only done it such a short time I'm really just a beginner. My goal from the beginning has been to see how good I can get...and feel like I have a long ways to go. I'm going to keep pursuing it and keep improving.

Ryan says: When you won your Oscar what was going through your mind?

Geena: I really wasn't expecting them to call my name. I felt like I went into some altered state -- I don't remember walking up there. It was just a completely magical night from that point on. It was special in every way, I didn't want it to end. I didn't want to go to bed -- was out to parties 'til 5 in the morning.

Steven Joseph Masters says: Hey Geena, I'm one of your biggest fans. Do you have any regrets about being a movie actress?

Geena: It's been terrific really. I get a lot of creative fulfillment out of it. I've been very fortunate in that I get to experience so many different kinds of genres and never been typecast. I'm very grateful for that and hope I can continue to do interesting roles.

Michelle Dimmock says: Miss Davis, did you enjoy your time spent in Australia recently? If so, do you think you will return in the near future?

Geena: Yes, I had a fantastic time. I got to participate in a test trial for the Olympics where the organizers were testing the facilities one year before the event. I shot at a very big archery tournament there with a lot of the future Olympians in year 2000. It was great experience for a beginner like me. I might even be back to watch the Olympics as a spectator!

Jay Meierdiercks says: Geena, I am a 21 year old acting student who is just looking for a start in the industry. If you can give me any ideas, I would very much appreciate it.

Geena: It's very difficult to give advice about how to break into the business. I only knew that my approach was to be as prepared as possible. I studied a great deal to prepare myself -- and continue to do so, in fact! I think the quality one needs to develop the most is tenacity. It's a very difficult career to pursue and you're going to need to try to hang in there even when it looks bleak, of that's what you most want to do! Thanks everyone for writing in your questions and I hope you all enjoy 'Stuart Little!'

ETMarilyn: Thanks, Geena!