Jason Cerbone of "The Sopranos"

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May 13, 2001

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Reeny: How old were you when you were in the Bon Jovi video?

Jason Cerbone: I was about nine years old, and we shot the video separately from Bon Jovi. The band shot on different days, so I never got to meet them. I ran into Jon Bon Jovi at the Season Two premiere, and I got to meet him after 13 years or something.

Miss Meadow: Do you have any advice for young actors and actresses starting in show biz?

Jason Cerbone: If it's really what you want to do and it's in your heart, then no matter what anybody says, and no matter what obstacles are in front of you, just go for it, because when it's right, it's really a lot of fun, it's really rewarding, and it's well worth it.

Carloochi Awno: What's James Gandolfini really like?

Jason Cerbone: James Gandolfini is a great guy. I've always been a big fan of his, so it was really great when I got to work with him. Although he's extremely intimidating looking, he's actually a really nice guy. He really helped me out a lot since I was the new guy around the set this year. Being the veteran actor that he is, he taught me a lot of the ins and outs, and he just kind of guided me through if I ever needed any help. I'm really thankful that I got a chance to work with him, and I have a great time whenever we have scenes together.

Ms: Do you live in NY like most of the cast and crew?

Jason Cerbone: I do live in New York. I'm a New Yorker through and through. I've lived in New York my whole life, and I plan to stay here.

Jenny: I saw an interview with you, and you are very intelligent. Do you find it difficult to portray someone so intellectually inept?

Jason Cerbone: I actually find it to be a lot of fun. I really got a kick out of the Scrabble game last week. We were all laughing around the set when trying to think of three-letter words for Jackie to put together. As far as playing the character, I really enjoy him. The writing is excellent. The character is filled with a lot of imperfections, whether it be making stupid mistakes, or just not knowing how to spell 'oblique'. That's what makes him interesting to play. If he were perfect, it would be boring.

Jackie Jr Babe: If you could change one of your character's attributes, what would it be?

Jason Cerbone: I wouldn't change anything, actually. I think that every little thing that he does is what makes him Jackie Jr., and it's what differentiates him from me. Playing someone who's different from you is what's fun about being an actor. It's that you get to play all these different personalities. I welcome all the differences that he has, and all the differences that I may play in the future with other roles.

Bada Bing: What do you want to accomplish in your future as an actor?

Jason Cerbone: I just want to have a full career. I want to work steadily. I want to do quality work, also. Being that it's very early in my career, doing "The Sopranos" definitely spoils you, because it's such great stuff to be a part of, and it makes you picky. I guess I would just like to play a lot of different characters, also--people that are nothing like me, and the further away from me, the better.

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