| Yahoo Online Celebrity Chat with
Joseph R. Gannascoli. |
| The online event was held on 'Yahoo
Chat' at 8PM Eastern time, May 24, 2001 (It
needs to be mentioned that at the same time as Joe was participating in this online event,
Yahoo had a celebrity chat for a few actors that were in the then-released PEARL HARBOR
movie. Somehow a few of them straggled into Joseph's event, not knowing where they
were. Joe's answers to their questions probably had them wondering for hours what
had gone on!)
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| Joe Gannascoli Chat Transcript |
gannascoli_host: This chat is brought to you by The
Sopranos Unofficial Fanclub at groups.yahoo.com/groups/the-sopranos
gannascoli_screener1: please only ask your questions once
gannascoli_host: Joe plays Vito Spatafore on The Sopranos.
gannascoli_host: He goes down in Sopranos history as "The guy who whacked Jackie
Jr.!"
gannascoli_host: Ok, here we go!
gannascoli_host: Welcome to our online sitdown with Joe Gannascoli!
gannascoli_host: Joe plays Vito Spatafore on The Sopranos.
gannascoli_host: He goes down in Sopranos history as "The guy who whacked Jackie
Jr.!"He goes down in Sopranos history as "The guy who whacked Jackie Jr.!"
joe_gannascoli: Hi! What are you all doin home now? Everyone should be out having a good
time!
lisa5766: So...how did you feel to learn that YOU were the chosen one to whack Jackie Jr.?
joe_gannascoli: Couldn't wait to shoot him!
honeydew41173: you are the one who plays Ralphie right?
joe_gannascoli: No actually, I'm thinner than Ralphie!
gannascoli_host: LOL
bettina29us: Who is your favorite person to work with on the show?
joe_gannascoli: John Fiori, who played Gigi
caposteve: was there a lot of laughter while Gigi died on the toilet!
joe_gannascoli: Yah, we called him "Capo di Crappo"
keith_ecko: Joe, did you ever want to ride on that scooter Anythony Jr. got for X-mas a
couple episodes ago...
joe_gannascoli: They wouldn't let me - I tried!
ceklb: what do u think about howard stern?
joe_gannascoli: Howard, I love him!
joe_gannascoli: I've been listening for 10 years...
joe_gannascoli: and I was thrilled to be on his show the other day!
bettina29us: Do you carry the same "piece" all the time or do they give you
different guns for different whacking scenes?
joe_gannascoli: You talkin about guns? Cause there's the piece I've had that I was born
with...
joe_gannascoli: But that piece in particular is very small..
joe_gannascoli: So my cousin Jackie can have an open casket out of respect
degenhbk: Uhhhh....boxers or briefs?
joe_gannascoli: Ummm. I'm freeswinging!
gannascoli_screener1: :)
valensmage: Mr Gannascoli...pasta eating contest...Vito...Bacala....who wins
joe_gannascoli: It might be..umm....
joe_gannascoli: every man to the last ziti!
joe_gannascoli: I know that if Bacala loses, he's sure to be crying!
keith_ecko: Joe, do you expect to get "Whacked" now that you killed Jackie Jr.?
joe_gannascoli: Well, you never know in this show...
joe_gannascoli: but I think I'm in good favor with Tony and Ralphie
lyoneyes1948: what kind of spices are used to make marinara sauce
joe_gannascoli: Not many spices,
joe_gannascoli: just onions, garlic, and fresh basil
joe_gannascoli: and good italian tomatos are the secret
joe_gannascoli: San Marzano
disturbed_1987: is this a porn show off of HBO???
joe_gannascoli: No, but I'm doin one of my own called "The Sopornos"
keith_ecko: WHAT'S THE NAME OF YOUR RESTAURANT??? GO NYC
joe_gannascoli: "Soup As Art"
joe_gannascoli: in Bayridge, Brooklyn
keith_ecko: WHAT'S THAT STUFF YOU GUYS ARE ALWAYS EATING? GOBAGOOL OR SOMETHING?
joe_gannascoli: It's a cured Italian ham...
joe_gannascoli: like proscuitto but spicer
joe_gannascoli: it's cappicola
luckyfriends2000: Which actor/actress would like to work on a film with? How do you feel
about independent films? Thanks:D Love you and the show lots!
joe_gannascoli: Charles Laughton, but I can cause he's dead
joe_gannascoli: I love independents, I've done them
joe_gannascoli: Benecio del Toro directed me in a short film that I was the lead in
joe_gannascoli: with Matthew McConaughy and Valeria Golino
joe_gannascoli: if the bastard would call me again!
jwadby: Are you going to be the next SUPERMAN?
joe_gannascoli: I AM Superman!
italia_bella1913: is it gravy, or is it sauce?
joe_gannascoli: It's always been sauce in my house!
degenhbk: How did you break into the business?
joe_gannascoli: and a dear friend of mine
joe_gannascoli: Jim Kelleher who was a waiter at the time
joe_gannascoli: was producing a play..
joe_gannascoli: and asked me if I'd like to audition
joe_gannascoli: and I did, and got the part
joe_gannascoli: and from there, I decided to study...
joe_gannascoli: and here we are 10 years later!
arazi2075: did david chase personally select you to play the part of vito spatafore?
joe_gannascoli: Well, for our intrepid Sopranos fans...
joe_gannascoli: they won't forget that I was Gino in episode #8 of the first season..
joe_gannascoli: where I played the bakery customer
joe_gannascoli: when Micheal Imperioli shoots the counter guy in the foot...
joe_gannascoli: and they brought me back for a recurring role as a different character
joe_gannascoli: I think me and Patsy Parese are the only ones who've done that
rybo_shore: where cose to Nancy Marchand?
joe_gannascoli: Unfortunately I never worked with her
keith_ecko: WHY ARE ITALIAN WOMEN SO MEAN
joe_gannascoli: There's gotta be some sweet women in there.....
joe_gannascoli: Good question!
jwadby: I heard that you once starred in a porno film several years ago,Is this true?
joe_gannascoli: Several...one was with farm animals
joe_gannascoli: and the other one was with mental midgets
joe_gannascoli: and I met a hot sheep on the first film that I see every now and again
haloheadgirl: hi mr. gannascoli, i was wondering if you can tell me why the last episode
sucked ass?
joe_gannascoli: Well depending on how you look at it
joe_gannascoli: to me, I thought it was the greatest episode in 3 years..
caposteve: who was driving the getaway car?
joe_gannascoli: He was an extra
joe_gannascoli: it took me 10 minutes to get into the car
joe_gannascoli: and they had to take off the automatic seat belt strap...
joe_gannascoli: cause i cracked my head on it
joe_gannascoli: and the extra...backed up the car..wasn't supposed to
gannascoli_screener1: lol
joe_gannascoli: backed into the sidewalk and blew off the tire
ebetme2001: Would you do any directing yourself? and who would like to direct? (thanks for
talkin with us, you're a sweetheart!)
joe_gannascoli: I can barely act, never mind directing!
keith_ecko: Hey Joe, Tell me is that Gloria chick gone?
joe_gannascoli: well the door's a little open...
joe_gannascoli: but I don't think she wants her nipples left on the leather seats!
italia_bella1913: if you could choose one character whose been whacked to come back...who
would it be?
joe_gannascoli: GIGI!!!!
joe_gannascoli: I loved him like no man could ever understand!
valensmage: What's the real deal with Vito and that Gigi toilet death...I mean did Vito
deliberately clog up the plumbing?
joe_gannascoli: No...Gigi was my man...
joe_gannascoli: Gigi got revenge for my brother
valensmage: Mr Gannascoli...Where would you like for your character to go in the next
season?
joe_gannascoli: Maybe a menage a trois with Adrianna or Meadow?
gaxscully: what is your fav food?
joe_gannascoli: everything!
joe_gannascoli: I actually, being a chef for 20 years, cooking all over the U.S.,...
joe_gannascoli: toured through France for 3 months..
joe_gannascoli: I have a great affinity for all kinds of cuisine
kevinjamesdalton2001: I am filmmaker who lives in the Bowery will you be in my next movie?
How can I get you a script?
joe_gannascoli: Well, as soon as you get sober, you can email me!
jwadby: JOE what do you do to stay in such great shape?
joe_gannascoli: Let's see....
joe_gannascoli: I go to the bathroom a lot...or as much as I can
joe_gannascoli: after Gigi....
joe_gannascoli: I do heavy lifting..
kevinjamesdalton2001: Are you worried about being typecast because of being on the
sopranos?
joe_gannascoli: No, I'm just worrying about being cast
bettina29us: Are you married and if so how does your wife feel about women drooling over
you and having sexual fantasies about you?
joe_gannascoli: Well, everyone who knows me knows I'm a rolling stone...
joe_gannascoli: so I'm single
joe_gannascoli: probably wouldn't have been able to have travelled like I have if I were
married
joe_gannascoli: Truthfully I'd just like to meet a woman who won't press charges.
jwadby: Hey joey did you ever date any of those strippers in Tonys club?
joe_gannascoli: The scene where Ralphie cracked Georgie with a chain...
joe_gannascoli: I got to know that stripper pretty well...
joe_gannascoli: but I've not dated any strippers.
honeydew41173: Joe how is Tony Soprano to work with?
joe_gannascoli: James Gandolfini is a gem (that's overused)
joe_gannascoli: oddly enough, he was in the first movie i ever did, Money for Nothing
joe_gannascoli: might have been one of his first also
jwadby: Hey joey who do you think tastes better? Italian women?Or swedish women?Be honest
now
joe_gannascoli: Having tasted both.....
joe_gannascoli: I would say that the Swedish women are a lot more open to my imagination
ebetme2001: How do you feel about havin' the "Vito's Chicks" followining? Lovin
it?
joe_gannascoli: Yah, bring em on!
keith_ecko: IS JUNIOR AS FUNNY IN PERSON AS HE IS ON SCREEN?
joe_gannascoli: Actually, he is..
joe_gannascoli: Just has a way about him that's very sweet
joe_gannascoli: it's all in his facial expressions and mannerisms
ultra_bucks_fan: hi how you doing. This is a non sopronos question but who do you think
will win the NBA championship?
joe_gannascoli: Don't care....
joe_gannascoli: can't say I'm big on basketball
joe_gannascoli: but I can tell you one thing
joe_gannascoli: we need more Italians in the league
joe_gannascoli: Vinnie del Negro doesn't cut it
valensmage: Ok so when does Vito grow a ponytail in support of Furio making capo?
joe_gannascoli: Vito likes his hair short
luckyfriends2000: What was the last movie you saw in theater?:D:D:D
joe_gannascoli: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
keith_ecko: YOU EVER BEEN IN THE PEN?
joe_gannascoli: I did a bit with the state
i_smell_fatbacon_cooking: JOE NOW THAT THE XFL IS CANCELLED WHERE WILL YOU BE WORKING OUT?
joe_gannascoli: I'm in training right now...
dennygriff: Do you like the Godfather movies?
joe_gannascoli: Who doesn't?
joe_gannascoli: And even #3 I don't mind
i_smell_fatbacon_cooking: HAVE YOU EVER MADE LOVE TO LESBIANS? DESCRIBE IT IN DETAIL
PLEASE.
joe_gannascoli: I've been with 2 girls....
joe_gannascoli: oddly enough, they were no relation to me...
joe_gannascoli: and it was a great experience
joe_gannascoli: and it only cost me $600
ebetme2001: So how does a gal get a date with you?
joe_gannascoli: They usually submit an application
joe_gannascoli: and the only requirement is that they have at least one tooth
joe_gannascoli: all the time - we have the best times
joe_gannascoli: Steve Schrippa
joe_gannascoli: Vince Curatola
joe_gannascoli: as a matter of fact
joe_gannascoli: we got together at a restaurant in Jersey, about 6 of us
arazi2075: who is the funniest actor on set and who is the nicest?
joe_gannascoli: and it was outta control
joe_gannascoli: They're all very nice, and that's no lie
joe_gannascoli: The actor's that most like me, is John Fiore
joe_gannascoli: I was just with him an hour ago
haloheadgirl: what part of italy is your family from?
joe_gannascoli: Sicilian and Abbrusese
yomammyrrr: Joe this is a great chat thanks for being so open.
joe_gannascoli: I said from the beginning...
joe_gannascoli: i don't want to do a lame chat
joe_gannascoli: I wanted all the questions that usually get filtered out
caposteve: did you enjoy working with Bruno de Almeida?
joe_gannascoli: Did a movie "On the Run" with him
joe_gannascoli: with John Ventimignilia and Michael Imperioli
joe_gannascoli: and Sharon Angela..
joe_gannascoli: was my first dying scene
joe_gannascoli: got shot by Dreena DiNiro (yes, that DiNiro)
bettina29us: Do you miss Pussy?
joe_gannascoli: I'm missin Pussy right now...
jen1060us: do u think sex is a problem int he show
lizabeth_fb: What do you feel about the conclusion of last season and Pussy's murder?
joe_gannascoli: I only felt bad that I wasn't killing him too!
italia_bella1913: why doesn't vito get any "glorias"...next season??
joe_gannascoli: There's gonna be a lot of surprises with Vito next season...
joe_gannascoli: look for Vito and Bacala to have an affair!
brucefan_78: did u get to attend any bruce springsteen concerts and get to watch little
steven, if so what did u think
joe_gannascoli: Not yet, I'm waiting for Stevie to invite me!
albababygurl11: Are you reALLY HERE??
joe_gannascoli: Hold on...lemme check...
joe_gannascoli: Yah, I'm here!
nutmeg_state: Joe, will you be at your restaurant this weekend?
joe_gannascoli: Depends if you're coming..
joe_gannascoli: email me and I'll make sure I'm there!
joe_gannascoli: Email caposteve@hotmail.com and he'll pass on the info
honeydew41173: how come my questions are not being answered seems like everyone else is
getting their questions answered
gannascoli_host: What's the question? "_
joe_gannascoli: Slip into something comfortable, then you can ask me a question!
bettina29us: Do you love Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra more?
joe_gannascoli: DINO!!!!!
Jeepthumper: How would you put it softley if someone asked about your ties to the Mafia at
a black and white suit dinner party?
joe_gannascoli: I'd probably say "Are you talkin to ME?"
bettina29us: I am Irish and my 1st generation Sicilian boyfriend and I are having a baby
in about 3 months, any advice on how to nurture the Sicilian in him?
joe_gannascoli: Just keep him happy and give him what he wants...
joe_gannascoli: make sure the food's on the table at 6
oddities_us: do u have any tattoos?
joe_gannascoli: One on my right shoulder, for my mother
luckyfriends2000: Is the Mafia Real? If so did you do any research for this show?
joe_gannascoli: It's real, alright
joe_gannascoli: and research was growing up in my neighborhood
joe_gannascoli: which is Bensonhurst
brucefan_78: who is the hottest chick on the set and who would u most want to sleep with
in real life
joe_gannascoli: There's a chick in hair & makeup that I wouldn't mind banging...
joe_gannascoli: and now that Nicole Kidman's available, I might make a play for her
italia_bella1913: what about people like andy davoli and jason cerbone...were they
excepted into "la famiglia" as a regular while they were still there?
joe_gannascoli: I never worked with Andrew Davoli, but he certainly has a presence
joe_gannascoli: and Jason definately was accepted
joe_gannascoli: he's a good kid
Jeepthumper: Are you in the Mafia?
joe_gannascoli: Yes, I have to go out in about 20 minutes and kill someone
joe_gannascoli: I have a whack at 9, and a formal whack at 11
joe_gannascoli: and then we're all meeting for a mobster convention tomorrow morning
joe_gannascoli: A Day out in the Park for Mobsters
joe_gannascoli: and then we're having dinner tomorrow night at the Mobster and Lobster
Cafe
valensmage: Any truth to the rumor Vito has paid Patsy for Glorias Nipples?
joe_gannascoli: Well the nipples have to be attached to everything else...
keith_ecko: SO IF I WENT TO A JERSEY LANDFILL, WOULD I RUN INTO SOME MOBSTERS
joe_gannascoli: No, they probably have signs like landmines, "don't step
here..."
haloheadgirl: with such chubby fingers how do you type?
joe_gannascoli: I have my bi-a-tches type for me
Jeepthumper: If you were the King of New York, what would be the first car that you put on
the road to show your buddies that you did it?
joe_gannascoli: Probably something like a Porsche Targa
biggs_11: Was Vito in the pastry shop when Christopher shoot that guy's foot ?
joe_gannascoli: No, that was Gino, which was me, yah
jevinej: how can i get to meet you in person
joe_gannascoli: Email me or come to my restaurant
yomammyrrr: Joe I'm Hard of Hearing and I rely on CC (closed captioning) to watch the
show, have you ever been involved with the decision to caption or to not caption anything?
joe_gannascoli: WHAT?
gannascoli_host: sorry,,, lol
gothicgirl14240: are you suprised by the shows success?
joe_gannascoli: Not really - it's all in the written word
w666_curban: Is it true you pulled Robert Schimmel off an elevator to do his act in your
room?
joe_gannascoli: no, that was Gandolfini
palefir: What was your most challenging acting role so far?
joe_gannascoli: It was a lifeguard on Baywatch
valensmage: Is there anyway to get one of your menus autographed?
joe_gannascoli: If you email me with an address
gannascoli_screener1: email me at caposteve@hotmail.com to send a msg to Joe
lizabeth_fb: Which was your favorite episode this last season?
joe_gannascoli: #8
jwadby: normally people have to sleep there way to the top, I assume you had to eat your
way?
joe_gannascoli: No, I'm like everyone else, I hit my knees
CRSTRPK: After you shot Jackie Jr. when you came back and saw Ralph you sat down you where
holding your head, Where you Upset or were you relived?
joe_gannascoli: I was upset
joe_gannascoli: Who am I.....who are you...who are we all?
joe_gannascoli: Who wants to know?
joe_gannascoli: Does anybody know?
joe_gannascoli: Does anybody know what time it is?
ebetme2001: Love to hear Italian...can you speak any at us?
joe_gannascoli: Unda bida speczia tutti gozza chingo lo betzi biscotta
joe_gannascoli: "all cookies cost five bucks"
joe_gannascoli: and the rest I made up
madrina_7: where's your restaurant at Joe?
joe_gannascoli: 84th Street and 3rd Avenue, Bayridge Brooklyn
erolamm: What are you doing tomorrow night?
joe_gannascoli: NOthing, you wanna do it with me?
lizabeth_fb: Would you like to see Jason Cerbone return?
joe_gannascoli: Yah, sure, why not!
joe_gannascoli: I'd love to, so I could shoot him again!
ounohoo: Do you feel a greater sense of responsibility for effectively portraying your
character in Pearl Harbour because of the historical nature of the film? If so, is this a
feeling you embrace or feel intimidated by?
joe_gannascoli: Well, we should never forgive the Germans for Pearl Harbor!
the_deception: Hi Mr. G. What do you like best bout da sopranos....?
joe_gannascoli: Truly, the writing and the music....
joe_gannascoli: it's so original
joe_gannascoli: I scratch my head...I don't know how they do it
i_love_hotty_girls: Is toney going to kill any one in the sopranos?
joe_gannascoli: I think the guy who ate that lo mein
haveplentie: How Old where when you started this business? you are inspiration to us all
joe_gannascoli: I was 30 years old
russelthelovemuscleca: How is your friendship with Matt Damon?
joe_gannascoli: Matt and I broke up......
joe_gannascoli: over differences on how to do the apartment
gannascoli_host: Do you have any new projects that you want to plug?
joe_gannascoli: no new projects...
gannascoli_host: In closing, Joe would like to say he's had a great time here tonite,
gannascoli_host: Thanks for the questions.
gannascoli_host: It's all for laughs!!!!
gannascoli_host: Thanks for everyone coming in, if you're in NYC, come see Joe's
restaurant Soup Is Art
gannascoli_screener1: thanks everyone!
gannascoli_screener1: coin join the fan club http:groups.yahoo.com/group/the-sopranos
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| End of Transcript |
The online event was held on 'Yahoo
Chat' at 8PM Eastern time, May 24, 2001
Shari Scott was 'Host', Lisa Rowe was 'Typist', and Steve Franklin and Frank Kennedy were
'Question Screeners'. |
And NOW the 'Seven Questions'
with Soprano Sue!
Joseph R. Gannascoli Answers The
Sopranoland Seven Questions
(and then some) |
| Joseph R. Gannascoli was born and rasied in Brooklyn and attended St.
Johns for two years, majoring in communications. He then developed a passion for cooking
and soon became a self-taught chef. In the early 1990's, Joe landed a role in Money for
Nothing, a film with James Gandolfini, John Cusack and Benecio del Toro. By 1995, Joe
opened a restaurant and continued to dabble in acting. Since then he has appeared in
numerous movies, including Two Family House, Mickey Blue Eyes, On The Run, Basquiat and Ed
Wood.
Soprano Sue dropped by Joe's Brooklyn restaurant Soup As Art, located at 8321 3rd Ave.
After enjoying a cup of soup and an outstanding sandwich wrap, she then proceded to get
his answers to our Sopranoland Seven Questions.
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| 1. How did you find out you'd gotten a role on The Sopranos?
My fairy god mother, Georgianne Walken, called and told me they wanted to see me for a
re-occurring role.
2. How has working on Sopranos altered your life?
I can't give IOU's anymore, everyone wants to be paid.
3. Tell us about your favorite Sopranos memory?
I was doing a scene and looked over and saw David Chase laughing at the monitor.
4. Do you have any similarities to your character, Vito Spatafore?
We are both aerobic freaks.
5. What made you choose to become an actor?
I didn't, it chose me.
6. What role would you most like to play?
A lifeguard on Bay Watch.
7. What is in your future?
If I knew, I'd be at the track.
How would you describe yourself?
Demented.
What location is your favorite place to film?
Silvercup Studio, it's geographically closer for me.
What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?
I am a world reknown chef.
Do you use the internet? What are some of your favorite sites?
Yes, I like Chowhound.com, and Sopranoland.com.
What is your favorite meal from Premiere Catering?
Everything.
In episode #31 - 'Another Toothpick', you dig into a Whitman's Sampler and appear
to be looking for a particular type of chocolate. What would that be?
The one with the ring.
Didn't we see you in The Sopranos First Season?
Yeah, I was a character named Gino, a customer who comes into the bakery just before
Christopher shoots the clerk in the foot (a homage to Goodfellas BTW).
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