IN
THE HOT SEAT – LOUISE SIVERSEN. Taken
from "TV Week", December 1999.
Formerly
a regular in series like Prisoner and State Coroner, and a guest
star in other top-rating shows like Blue Heelers, Louise Siversen is
now one-half of the satirical ABC show Backberner, trading wits with
some of the brightest comedians in the country. With Christmas fast approaching
TV WEEK turns the tables on Louise………..
TVWEEK:
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
LOUISE:
Always nice – always!
TVWEEK:
What do you want in your Christmas stocking?
LOUISE:
Travel, sleep, food and some wonderful Australian wines as well.
TVWEEK:
Do you have any travel plans?
LOUISE:
I’m going to Western Australia for a couple of weeks soon, a place where theres
great beaches.
TVWEEK:
Have you ever had a gift from hell?
LOUISE:
I did get a shocking brooch once for Christmas – it’s still in the drawer!
TVWEEK:
Whats the best gift you’ve received?
LOUISE:
My BMW convertable car. It's red and was from my husband Theo.
TVWEEK:
Is there a Santa Claus?
LOUISE:
Yes, my husband. Put him in the big red suit!
TVWEEK:
What would you do if Santa came down your chimney – if you had one?
LOUISE:
It depends on what shape he’s in…..is that headfirst or feet first?
TVWEEK:
Where will you be on Christmas day?
LOUISE:
In the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, having a picnic with my hubby. We’re
having a
TVWEEK:
If it was Santa Claus versus the Easter Bunny who would you favour?
LOUISE:
Santa of course!
TVWEEK:
Are you a turkey or chicken person?
LOUISE:
Turkey. However, this year we will do poached fish.
TVWEEK:
What’s the Backberner Christmas message?
LOUISE:
Prepare yourself for 2000. We’ll be back!
TVWEEK:
What are your hopes for the new year?
LOUISE:
I hope they find a cure for a range of illnesses, and I also hope there will
be less suffering for people.