[ Questions & Answers -- 2002 ]
Allyson: Congrats on the promotion to co-executive producer! Do you have any new responsibilities this season to go with the fancy title?
Fury: Thanks. My only new responsibility is I have to provide Joss' car with an extra coat of wax whenever he has me detail it. (Which is every other day.) He loves that Rolls.
A: Word on the street is that you've directed an ep this season.
Fury: Yes. Actor/writer/director...I'm a triple hack.
A: Were you nervous?
Fury: I'm always nervous. I'm nervous right now answering your questions. I don't know anything! Who are you? What do you want? Stop hounding me!
A: Do you get a groovy director's chair?
Fury: I get a groovy director's milk crate to sit on. I may stencil my name on it sometime. Or just change it to David Pasteurized.
A: Were you able to get a truer version of your script across by directing yourself?
Fury: Truer, yes. Better, no. (See triple hack comment.)
A: When are you going to hire an assistant, and can I send a resume?
Fury: Save your resume. I'm not allowed to have an assistant since that...incident...with the last one. I can't talk about it.
A: Any plans to write for Angel this year?
Fury: I never plan to write for Angel. It just happens. And it looks like it ain't happening this year. They've got an exceptionally strong staff this year what with the Bell and the Mere. But if they come a callin,' I still may just do something for them.
A: How is Tim doing, and are the rumors that he is "The Puddin' Pop O' Love" true?
Fury: Oh yes, he's dreamy.
A: There's a new graphic novel about slayers throughout the centuries coming out this year. What era did you choose to write about, and can you give us a teaser as to the subject matter?
Fury: "Tales of the Slayers." In stores now in time for X-mas. Joss, Jane, Doug, Amber, Becca, and me wrote stuff. Mine's about a slayer in the Old West, inspired by actual Navajo mythology. Steve Lieber of "White Out" fame did the artwork. And my title found its way into the lyrics of the song "Something to Sing About" from the musical.
Ed.Note: The title of Fury's story is "Glittering World."
A: How did you get the role of "Mustard Guy" in the musical?
Fury: Many, many sexual favors. And who else could've played that role, I ask you? I was born to be stained.
A: Grey Poupon or little yellow packets?
Fury: GP all the way. Country-style. With the little seeds. Oh, how I love mustard.
A: Did your kids see the musical?
Fury: Of course. Though I fast-forwarded through all that "make me com-plete" stuff.
A: Would they (did they) get a kick out of seeing Dad on television?
Fury: Well, my gosh, who wouldn't (didn't)?
A: Once upon a time you founded a theatre troupe called Braintrust. Do you miss being part of the live theatre scene?
Fury: I do. But there'll be time again for me to turn to that world (after they kick me out of tv land). And it's two words, for the record: "Brain Trust."
Ed. Note: Sheesh, those theatre types are SO sensitive...
A: Are you still in touch with anyone from the group?
Fury: Sure. We're
good friends. Tom Virtue's on an ABC/Disney show, "Even Stevens."
Steve Skrovan's an Executive Producer on "Everybody Loves Raymond." Helen Greenberg's a semi-regular on "Dharma and Greg." George Clooney's still plugging away. Gary Kroeger owns a successful restaurant in Simi Valley. Veanne Cox was just nominated for a Tony award for Neil
Simon's last play...
Okay, I snuck a name in there as a joke. I don't really know Gary Kroeger.
A: What do you enjoy more, acting, or writing?
Fury: Acting. Less work, more perks.
A: If you had a choice between "actor" or "writer" in your obituary, which would you choose?
Fury: Tough call. I'd have to go with denture wearer.
A: Do you eat cereal and watch Spongebob Squarepants in your underwear on Sunday mornings, too?
Fury: You HAVE been spying on me. That's it. I'm calling cops.
A: Pretend you have spare time. What would you do with it?
Fury: Um...Eat MORE cereal and watch MORE Spongebob Squarepants in MORE of my underwear.
A: When you get a big development deal, will you buy me a pony?
Fury: If I ever get a big development deal, it's ponies for everyone.
A: The episode, "Bargaining, Part II" was extraordinarily violent and disturbing. How did you ever manage to get Sarah to agree to be buried alive?
Fury: I promised her an Emmy. (So start the card writing campaign to the academy now.)
Ed. Note: Allyson is not amused.
A: Are you still eating venison sandwiches in the writer's room?
Fury: Venison ravioli, actually.
A: Speaking of the writer's room...are there any cool toys to play with? Please describe.
Fury: We've been lax with the toys lately. Maybe Santa will bring us new ones.
A: Spoil me Big Daddy...is Spike a warm and squishy Disney vamp, or is he the evil waste of flesh I am so sure he is?
Fury: Absolutely.