NBC Live:
From the NBC Live Studio .. you'll be able to chat with Jensen Ackles of NBC's "Days Of Our Lives."

NBC Live: Welcome to the NBC Live Studio, Jensen!

Jensen Ackles:
Sorry I'm late! I was caught in traffic! People don't know how to drive in the rain out here! Thank you for joining me tonight. We look forward to seeing some of you on the daydream tour. . .

NBC Live:
Glad that you were able to make it!

ogy:
Did you picture yourself with a nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor a year ago?

Jensen Ackles:
I didn't even picture being in California!. . .

katmk:
Did you expect to win the Soap Opera Award?

Jensen Ackles:
No. People told me I would, but I didn't want to set myself up. Thank you to the fans for all your support!. . .

andres:
This is your first soap opera role. How does it compare to the other work in television that you have done?

Jensen Ackles:
Daytime works you a lot harder, but it is a lot of fun. . .

mini-c:
When did you first catch the acting bug?

Jensen Ackles:
When I visited LA two months out of high school. . .

jen:
Is Eric going to get together with Nicole?

Jensen Ackles:
Stay tuned! I don't even know the answer to that question! But we do get along very well on and off the set!

angel3:
What do you think is the most pressure to teens today? How do you think we could fix it?

Jensen Ackles:
The pressure of belonging with society, and not to feel so inclined to do what everybody else does. Be yourself, use your own judgment. . .

storm:
How did you get to be on "Days of Our Lives," which incidentally is the best soap opera on television?

Jensen Ackles:
I went on audition after audition out in L.A. I had to screen test with Alison Sweeney and Christie Clark against guys all over the U.S. . .

canadiangirl:
How do you like having Sami for a sister? 

Jensen Ackles:
On the show, she's a handful. Off the show I love her to death!

soccergirl16:
What is the best part about working on "Days"?

Jensen Ackles:
Being able to meet so many new people (i.e., the fans), and getting to work with such talented actors and actresses. . .

nick:
What is it like to work on a show with so many fans? 

Jensen Ackles:
It's cool because they are so supportive. Without them, we wouldn't be where we are. . .

johnnie:
Was there a special someone that really encouraged you to pursue acting?

Jensen Ackles:
My manager. He actually came to Texas and found me. He pursued me for two years to come out to L.A!. . .

emerald19:
Do you like to watch yourself on television? Does it make u nervous?

Jensen Ackles:
I do just because it helps. I can see where I'm lacking. I don't usually because I'm not home. But when I can I do.

ishtar:
Is it difficult to keep it together during some scenes?

Jensen Ackles:
Sometimes, when we're laughing hard. When they say action, its hard to bring it down. Especially with Susan!. . .

ladyluck:
Who is the dead body?

Jensen Ackles:
I don't know. They won't tell us!!. . .

universal:
What advice would you give to your fans that would like to become actors someday ?

Jensen Ackles:
Make sure their heart is really in it, because it's a tough business, and anything can happen. . .

shan_jay:
I heard you are a football fan, so who is your favorite NFL player and why?

Jensen Ackles:
Warrick Dunn from Tampa Bay because he's new, and he's got his head on straight. He's gonna be really big. . .

nicholas:
Do you have any hobbies?

Jensen Ackles:
Playing Nintendo, and playing with my dog.. . .

damia:
How are your friends from home reacting to your stardom?

Jensen Ackles:
They like it. They have fun with it. I try to talk to them as much as possible. I don't get to see them very much because they are so far away. . .

atra:
Don't you find it hard to memorize your lines in one night or even two, before it is taped

This chat continued, but I don't have the second half. If you know where I can get it, please send it my way.

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