Trevor Blumas PAX Chat Transcript
Chat with Little Men Fans
July 29, 1999

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MODERATOR: |
Welcome to the Trevor Blumas Chat! Here's the Little Man you've been waiting for... Trevor |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Hello everybody! |
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Holly: |
Trevor, I would like to know if you did anything special to prepare for the role of Nat. |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I read the book "Little Men,"and watched a whole bunch of other period TV shows, which helped me prepare for the era. |
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jjj_nik: |
What are your previous acting experiences? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I've done 2 movie of the weeks for Showtime titled "The Wall"and "Stranger in Town." And I recently completed an MOW for ABC with the Olsen twins called "Switching Goals." |
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Breanna: |
What got you started into acting? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
By doing local theater. |
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katrin: |
What episode has been the most fun to do thus far/ |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I have to say "Quarantine," and "Father Figure." And some of the new upcoming episodes. |
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jjj_nik: |
When is your birthday? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
October 16, 1984. |
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Moiria5: |
Do you hang out w/ Corey? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Yes, a lot of times after filming or on days off we go to movies or hang out. |
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katie2: |
What do you like to do for fun? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I play in a band with some of my friends. I love to golf and in the winter I love to ski. |
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amangreg: |
do you have any brothers or sisters? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I have 2 sisters, Jaclyn, who' an actress and a singer, and a younger sister named Allie, who loves dance. |
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jjj_nik: |
What it weird filming the kissing scene with Brittney? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Considering it was my first time, I was pretty nervous, but on the later takes, I was confident. |
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jjj_nik: |
Can you tell us anything about the next season? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
There's a lot of dangerous situations, and exciting adventures. |
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Kat1: |
Who has had the most impact on your acting career? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
When I was young, I was inspired by Tom Cruise. But now that I'm older, I enjoy Edward Norton movies. |
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do you and Britney Irvin get along as well as your characters do and do you guys make up pranks while on the set and if so, give an example of a prank?? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Yes, we get along great. One time, all the kids brought our water guns on the set and chased the crew members around set. |
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Palomashun: |
What''s the creator of the show like? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
He's rather tall and balding. |
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Breanna: |
Who do you consider your role model? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I envy a lot of people in all different professions. |
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NatFan2: |
What's your favorite sport, Trevor? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Football. |
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Moiria5: |
Do you have a girlfriend? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
No, I don't. With my busy lifetsyle, it's hard to have a social life. |
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jjj_nik: |
Would you say you are a lot like your character Nat? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
In most aspects, yes. In certain characteristics, my true self would disagree. |
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Honey Bee: |
What is favorite type of music? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I enjoy all different types, but my favorite would have to be rock and alternative. |
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EM1: |
What was the hardest scene you have had to act in? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Probably a scene where all the cast was in, and I was forced to show lots of emotion. |
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jjj_nik: |
Are you said to see Robin Dunne leave the show? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I am sad to see him go, but at the same time, I wish him best of luck in the future. |
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jjj_nik: |
What got you interested in the part of Nat? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I really enjoyed the character of Nat, because he goes through all different sorts of characteristics, like being weak and sensitive, to strong and daring. |
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john_kelleher: |
How do you all get your school lessons on set? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Most of us are in grade 9, so we help each other out, but we also have tutors. |
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Breanna: |
In the episode 'Christmas' in the end when Meg was singing 'O Holy Night', was that really Jennifer Wigmore that was singing? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Yes. She has a beautiful voice, and she will sing more in the coming episodes. |
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amangreg: |
If you could be any other character, you would you be? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I' have to say I enjoy the character of Tommy the most, because of his Tom Sawyer-like personality. |
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teacherAnnie: |
Do you have a pet? If you don't, what kind would you like? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
We recently bought a dog, and we'll be receiving it at the end of August. |
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jeffbeck: |
How did you start liking astronomy, do you have a telescope, and what would you like to do if you became an astronomer? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I was always fascinated in the universe and wondering that life-long question, Is there life on other planets? If I was an astronomer, I would like to discover something new. |
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Holly: |
Trevor, would you like to do more work on the stage? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I would love to. |
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xenaekes: |
Hi Trevor - in next season will we find out anymore about Dan and Nat's past? |
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amangreg: |
Do you play the violin in real life and if yes do you like it? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
There are still some surprise left to be discovered. |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I actually learned to play violin for the show, but now that I know how, I think it's a neat instrument. |
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PoodleRun2: |
Trevor, where do you see yourself in 5 years? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
And you'll be hearing me play more of it in the new season. |
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jjj_nik: |
What's your favorite movie? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I hope to be living an enjoyable life doing what I love: |
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acting. |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Beetlejuice. |
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katrin: |
Will you be in any movies when LM not filming? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I'm working on one right now as we speak entitled "Virtual Mom." It is made for the theaters. |
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Honey Bee: |
My sister asks: If you could do one thing to help the world today, what would you like to do? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
That's a hard question. I would probably like to be saving the rain forest. |
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Mt19: |
Do you enjoy being in an historical show? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Yes, I love it. I learn a lot from it. |
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Dan15: |
Trevor, if you could do it all over again, would you still go into acting? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I probably would. |
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EM1: |
What do you do in your spare time on the set when you're not filming? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
A lot of the kids discovered a new card game called "Magic," which we're all sort of addicted to. |
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john_kelleher: |
What do your parents do to keep you going? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
They encourage me, but at the same time don't let me get too buried in work. |
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amangreg: |
how old were you when you started acting? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I was 12 years old when I started acting in film. And 9 years old when I started in theater. |
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Bill: |
Hi Trevor, great job on the show! You mentioned Tom Sawyer earlier. What kind of books do you enjoy reading? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Adventure. My favorite book is "To Kill a Mockingbird." |
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NatFan2: |
You do a really great job on Little Men, I want to thank you and everybody else who stars in Little Men. Everyone is wonderful, please keep up the good acts!!! |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Thank you very much, NatFan2. I'll tell the others. |
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Holly: |
What have you learned from your cast members on Little Men? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I learned a lot from them. We all help each out. Corey is able to speak two languages -- French and English -- He helps me out a lot in school. |
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jeffbeck: |
What's a typical work day like? what time do you get up, etc. Or, is there a typical day on the set? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Usually my call times are around 7: 30 am. I work an 11 hour day, with 1 hour off for lunch and relaxation. |
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LaurenS: |
where was your most favorite place that you ever visited?? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
It would have to be the West Coast and the Rocky Mountains. |
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amangreg: |
how long does it take you to learn your lines? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
It depends how much dialogue I have in a scene. Anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour. |
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jjj_nik: |
What advice would you give to an aspiring actor or actress? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
The best thing is to have confidence in yourself, to keep aiming for your dream, no matter how hard you think it is. |
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teacherAnnie: |
What subject in school do like LEAST |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Probably math. |
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EM1: |
Trevor you're a great actor! If you could act with someone, who would it be? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Thank you, EM1. I would love to work with Sean Connery and Harrison Ford and would look forward to the advice they would have for me. |
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john_kelleher: |
What has your worst day on the set been like? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
A long day with a lousy night and it snowed and we were all cold. |
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katrin: |
Will they have a new teacher for Plumfield? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Yes, there will be a new teacher -- one I think the fans will like. |
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jjj_nik: |
Are planning on going to college in the future? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Yes, and if I do go, I would like to take a producing course and an English course, because I would like to try writing scripts. |
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jeffbeck: |
Anything us fans can do to support you, the cast, or the show ? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Keep watching, tell others to watch, and write in with your thoughts. |
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Breanna: |
Do you remember me? I visited he set on Monday and you gave me your autograph! |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Yes, it was a pleasure to meet you, Breanna. I hope your experience was a great one. |
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jjj_nik: |
Do you know if Little Men is being shown in Canada yet? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Not yet. But probably late fall or early winter. |
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Cinderella: |
Is the new set a lot different then the old one? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
None of the old sets have changed. We've just expanded. |
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Breanna: |
What is Corey like in real life? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Corey is a great, fun friend. |
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Amanda: |
Trevor, I thought it was really cute when Nat and Nan kissed in "Coming Attractions." Is this an indication of a possible romance between N+N? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Keep watching. |
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Nan_fan: |
Hey Trevor! What do you think the best part in acting is...for you? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
The ability to role play. To play a character far from yourself and make it come to life. |
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amangreg: |
Do you answer your fan mail? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Yes, and I apologize if those of you who wrote me haven't received any mail yet. I just sent my responses off. |
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LaurenS: |
will nat do something daring again in the new season like he did in the episode "Quarantine"?? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
We're filming one right now where me and a few other kids get into a situation we can' back out of. |
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amangreg: |
do your sisters hang out with you on set |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Yes they do, in the summertime, when they're not at school. |
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teacherAnnie: |
Is the Amy who plays Amy like her character? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
She's not snooty like Amy, but she is caring and fun. |
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amangreg: |
You're a great actor Trevor, keep up the good work!! |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Thank you, amangreg. |
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katrin: |
What does Laurie do for a living? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
He's an accountant. |
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mika: |
What is Nan like in real life? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Like Nan, but I mean that in the highest of respect. |
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LaurenS: |
i think that the entire cast is great and I hope that you guys remain filming next summer when all of us fans visit you guys for the first convention for LM!!! |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Thank you, LaurenS, for the encouragement. I also hope that we'll be filming then, and if we are, I look forward to seeing you all. |
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jjj_nik: |
Have you completed filming for the 2nd season? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
We are in the middle of filming our 9th episode of the new season. |
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MODERATOR: |
We have time for three more questions. |
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mika: |
what is you favorite food? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Seafood. |
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john_kelleher: |
Where are you from originally, Trevor? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I was born in a small town outside of Toronto. |
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amangreg: |
Do you get a vacation and if yes what are you doing? |
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TrevorBlumas: |
I hope at the end of August, during our one week hiatus, I will be able to go camping with my family. |
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Holly: |
Trevor, thanks for taking the time to answer our questions. I enjoy the show and look forward to next season. Good luck in your future acting career! |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Thank you very very much, Holly. |
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Moderator: |
Before everyone leaves I want to let everyone know that there will be scenes for next years episodes shown after Friday's episode on PAX |
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Moderator: |
Thanks for coming out and we give a special thanks to Trevor Blumas! |
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TrevorBlumas: |
Thank you everyone for your questions. I hope you enjoy our upcoming season! |
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MODERATOR: |
Thanks to everyone for coming out and a special thanks to Trevor Blumas |