10 Questions with Zooey Deschanel

This weeks 10 Questions is awesome because it's with one of my favorite entertainers, Zooey Deschanel. She is the actress that got our attention in films like Almost Famous, Elf, and Failure To Launch. Her unique style and dry sense of humor make her the center of attention in every film. In addition to being talented, attractive, and funny she's also an amazing singer. We've seen hints of her voice in films like Elf and Bridge to Terabithia but we all want more. Well, we're going to get it if all goes well in 2008 because she'll be portraying Janis Joplin in the upcoming film The Gospel According to Janis.

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10 Questions for Zooey Deschanel

1. How do you think your life would have unfolded had you been named Franny?

Franny happens to be one of my favorite names and it does go well with my last name.

2. You have such a beautiful voice so it comes as no surprise that everyone bugs you about releasing a record. Here’s what I think you should do. Stretch out the wait for as long a possible just to drive everyone mad, then when your like ninety release an album of Journey covers with a wispy old lady voice. What would you add to that scenario?

Thank you. I don't think my voice is that great, just different and I think that's pretty valid since most singers sound the same nowadays. I hope to still be stylish when I am 90, something tells me my voice will be better by then.


3. Let’s see…we are the same age which means that when we were graduating from high school Cher was making a comeback, Men In Black was sweeping the nation and Frank Sinatra died. How have you dealt with life since the absence of the phrase “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It”?

I think the 90's were fantastic times: no ipod, no blueberry, music was better. I find myself disconnected from this decade most of the time, that's how I deal with it.

4. We all know you play the ukulele, but I read somewhere that you actually play a baritone ukulele. Is this true? If so, how do you think this makes the soprano, concert and tenor ukuleles feel?

yeah it is true. I have no idea you are gonna have to ask them lol

5. My Ukrainian friend refers to the bangs on her head as “fringe”. Have you heard this term?

The term "fringe" is mostly used in Europe. When I lived in Dublin nobody used the term "bangs", just "fringe".

6. You’re very photogenic. I know fashion photographers have a “vision” but sometimes…. Do you ever look at photos of yourself posing with the “too cool for school” look and laugh?

I try to be as natural as I can. I don't want to look fake or over the top. I think I look better in person, being photogenic isn't my best attribute.

7. Speaking of photos, if I didn’t know you were an actress and musician I’d guess you are a photographer. Do you dabble in the Fine Arts? (besides acting)

Yes I enjoy photography very much. I also enjoy drawing and I tried to paint in the past…Let's say I am better at drawing.


8. It never fails that when someone listens to my music they feel the need to tell me who they think I sound like. As long as I like their comparison I’m flattered, but I can see how some people might get offended by that. You must get the Parker Posey thing all the time because of your style and dry humor. Who else do you get compared to and how do you feel about it?

I always get compared with my sister, people think we are the same person all the time. I guess it's because our last name is so unusual. I don't mind it at all.

9. How burnt out are you with discussing the movie Elf?

It was a fun movie to make. I needed to pay the bills lol.

10. My wife and I are obsessed with Dion’s voice. I could see you singing Ruby Baby, are you a Dion fan?

Celine Dion? she is a good singer but her music is not what I usually like.

*Bonus Question (a 10 Questions first)
Is it safe to assume you sing your heart out to Sweet Child O’ Mine?

That's one of my fav songs.