Veronica Mars - Sheriff Lamb/Michael Muhney#4:Cause The Sheriff Is Back In Town And Looking Good!

SpySyd · 09-29-2005, 01:52 PM

Welcome to the Appreciation thread dedicated to Sheriff Lamb,played by the awesome Michael Muhney!

I know,tons of people must be thinking 'what the f....'?Well,yeah,wtf?!I LOVE the evilness and snarkiness of Lamb,especially around Veronica or Keith.

Plus,without Don Lamb,we'd have never heard one of the most famous lines of the show....Veronica Mars is smarter than me.

Lamb Lovin' List:

1. SpySyd
2. erinlyn98
3. *just_her*
4. LisaLeslie9
5. SydneySummers
6. Ania R.
7. beautifulgarbage
8. marshmello
9. MikaylaH80
10. Maxymama
11. fleurdelune
12. Alicia Jo
13. martasmagdalenas
14. Queen Cleo
15. Vera
16. Realfaith
17. CarolineOrphee
18. JulieB
19. rammar
20. sweetcynic
21. *Melissa
22. Sir Fireboard
23. laciet
24. MoonSwirl
25. Agent Laura
26. misst25
27. sammyitaly
28. HayleyJ
29. BepperGirl

Wanna be on the list,let us know!

Michael Muhney's Website
(Don't hesitate to drop him a line,he DOES reply

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Go See The Wizard on LJ [fic recs...]
Rack_of_Lamb-A Michael Muhney LJ Community

Screencaps

Previous Threads:

Sheriff Lamb/Michael Muhney#1:Because Everyone Needs To Go See The Wizard!
Sheriff Lamb/Michael Muhney#2: "Lamb, the other white meat"
Sheriff Lamb/Michael Muhney#3:Because the Sheriff Owns Us

Michael's first post at FF [5th one from the top]
Chat Sessions

Q&A with Michael Muhney [09/16/05]

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1) What made you decide to become an actor?Were you ever were afraid that you might have to change your plans?

I became an actor through an accident. A really bad accident. I snapped my right leg (my femur, the biggest bone in your body) in half playing American Football when I was 16 years old. The doctors had to put pins in my leg and my track, soccer, and football scholarships went down the drain before I even had a chance to enter into University. I had to take some other classes to fulfill the extracurricular activities credits that sports used to fulfill. I found that my goals to become a lawyer, ultimately, and my debate class skills and ease in front of groups of people, and finally the debate class' location directly next door to the drama room made for a serendipitous occassion. The drama teacher used to watch me debate from the back of the room. I never knew he was watching. He later told me that I would be a natural in Drama and he'd do all the paperwork to transfer me into his classes. He approached me one day when I was in trouble for speaking out (surprised?) in class so I was pitifully standing out in the hallway on crutches by myself. He told me he'd encourage my free spirit and gregarious ways in his class and he was not concerned about attitude because he knew I was an A-Honor student. Thus began my courtship with acting, I never looked back. I never gave myself a "fallback plan" because that would mean one day I might take it.

2) What's your favorite scene ever shot?

My favorite scene, all year, well, the scene in the finale with Logan, the interrogation room. I felt like I was on drugs during that scene. It was a high. While the crew was inbetween shots Jason and I kept improvising and staying in character, really being ruthless and sarcastic and cutting eachother down. It was loads of fun!
Uhhhh, I really loved arresting Veronica!! That was fun for reasons outside of the acting within the scene. I'm not sure why I liked it so much, but I did...

3) How do you feel about about your own place among the Veronica Mars
team?

Okay, lemme say this, I am old enough and seasoned enough in the television industry to know my place in this show. I really do realize I am the sixth, seventh, or eighth banana. I am fine with this and I am happy for the younger cast for getting a chance to shine and show off their talents. I have been around long enough to know we each have our day. But still, the first season only had me around 5 1/2 episodes and I knew I was a background character. I have to thank everyone, not just here, but everyone who writes in to michaelmuhney.com and who posts elsewhere, thank you, because you guys are a big part of why I am feeling even more a part of this show. I feel as though I belong and you all play a big part in that! Rob does too, of course, and with as much as he is writing for me this season, I really feel like one of the team!

4) How does your girlfriend handle your sudden "sex-symbol" status?

Okay, let's see, well, fortunately I have a girl in my life that is not bothered by anything that is said by fans about me. She enjoys seeing me happy with all of it. And after all, she knows one of my favorite quotes is: "I don't care what you write about me, just make sure you spell my name right." -- P.T. Barnum
Now that might not be his quote word for word, but it's damn close...

5) What's your worst scene?

Okay, my worst scene...I'd have to say it was in the pilot when Veronica comes in with her rape story. It hurt so bad to be that way and say those things, but, as an actor, I had to embrace it, I had to love it. Afterwards, though, I found it hard to really feel good about that scene. Rape is something all to familiar to me and some people in my life close to me.

6) As an actor,do you have a prep style or routine?

My preparation for my scenes can be very similar to Jason's, at times, but I am much more protective and quiet than most actors about my true rehearsal. I hide in dark corners on the set and try things, run lines, experiment. I also find that sometimes when I get lost in thought about a scene I might be shooting that day or a couple days away, I am walking around in public, talking to myself, saying lines, giving dirty looks, and people must think I'm just some crazy guy who wishes he was an actor!

7) How do you feel about the interaction between your character and Keith Mars?

I don't want to overlook my scenes with Keith! There has just been mention of "Silence of the Lamb" (which I think was the writer's funny way of telling me to not talk so much!!) and the Lamb/Keith or should I say Keith/Lamb scenes. I really truly believe the banter between Keith and Lamb is so much fun and there is so much discovery in it all. Enrico and I were just talking two days ago, while on the set, about how much fun it is to act together. There really is a lot there and I love the back and forth, back and forth. Enrico mentioned, with a big smile on his face, that in season 4 there should be an episode where Lamb and Keith get locked in a vault during the entire episode and we are forced to confront things and learn a lot about eachother...etc.

8) How do you feel about watching yourself on-screen?

About watching myself, hmmm, well, I am a rarified (putting it nicely) actor that can watch my performance very objectively. I feel that Mel Gibson and Clint Eastwood and others like them have to be that way while they direct AND act. I can watch my dailies, no problem. I am very objective and do enjoy things that I do well, and I critique the things I'd like to change the next time around. I know most people can't even stand to hear their own voice on a voicemail, but, it doesn't bother me, I've been doing it for a long-enough time now.

9) Usually,what's your attitude on the set?

Oh man, if you all could only watch me on set. I swear, I'm a clown, quoting Ron Burgundy lines, Napoleon Dynamite, wandering off, pranking people. If there was a chalkboard for adults equivalent to being in elementary school, my name would be on it with two checks next to it! But, I am an extremely hard-worker and I always come prepared and I try to encourage a spontaneous, live atmosphere so that there is energy and chemisty oozing out the television screen during any of my scenes.

10) We've heard that the cast and crew hang out together. Have you gotten in on this and if so, with whom and what did you do?

Yeah, I have hung out, personally, from time to time with a few of the actors. But, I don't want to mention names as I have grown very cautious of mentioning other actors (in personal scenarios) as I don't want to appear as though I'm name-dropping or speaking for someone else. If I were playing the title role of Veronica Mars I would have no problem dropping names of people in the show I hang out with, but as it stands, I am the lowly Lamb, and being that my picture, at least as of now (there's always room for change in the future) doesn't appear with the rest of the cast in the promos means that if I mention any of their names I am essentially trying to seem important by association.

11) Is it strange to see yourself in things like graphics/icons etc?

Regarding seeing myself all over the net, pictures, icons, etc. No, it really doesn't bother me, I guess I was raised with a good head on my shoulders so things like that usually don't affect me one way or the other.

12) Kristen seems to be the prankster on the set. Has she ever gotten you?

Hmmm, pranks, well, Kristen put saran wrap on the toilets of some of our trailers, but I didn't have to use my toilet so I was never SPLASHED!!!

13) Is there one thing that you really wish the writers would have Lamb do or say?

At the risk of sounding condesceding (those words are some of my favs from "Pretty Woman" when the old man who is selling his company to Richard Gere) I am proud of what they've accomplished, so far, with Lamb. I feel as though they've sharpened their instincts for Lamb and have further defined a voice for him. I literally have an incredibly time saying the lines they write for me, they write such inspirational things, and I, in turn, feel as though I need to step it up and be creative/visceral with my line delivery and portrayal of Lamb. Wow, they keep surprising me with little and big things!!

14) What do you think fans of Sheriff Lamb most want to see?

You know, I have been deluged with emails from fans wanting to see more Lamb/Logan scenes, more Veronica/Lamb scenes, and interestingly enough, Kendall/Lamb scenes. This cracks me up because I realize nobody has seen any season 2 episodes yet so what if they are right on, or way off!!! I had never, honestly, thought of Kendall/Lamb scenes, but I must agree, you could kill two birds with one stone:

1. They want to improve their draw and ratings for 30 somethings crowd.

(Well, here I am, waving, with a big smile on my face, and willing to take one for the team!!!)

2. A relationship (from one degree to another) could be brilliant between a "snarker" and a "bitch." it'd be fun to watch.Those 30 somethings crowds would gather 'round the television!!

15) So,uh,what about a shirtless sheriff?

There has been a lot of talk about me being shirtless or in a tank top. truthfully, all jokes aside, if it helps the ratings...why not? but I warn you, I have 4 nipples, a 3 inch outtie, and I have a tattoo on my back of George Washington in a thong. Do you still wanna see me shirtless??

16) How did you find us?

Found this site by myself, okay, to quote a song, "I get by with a little help from my friends, I get high with..." what? Anyway, if you write to me at my website and post a link of any kind, I'll click it and check out the latest fanfics, the latest Lamb-love, the latest Veronica mania. Anything you want me to see, just email me about it and I'll see it. About the other actors, I can't speak for them or their computer personalities. I can certainly mention to one or two of them to come visit the net...we'll see.

17) What's your craziest fan story?

Truly craziest fan story...a woman who wrote to CBS when I was starring in Turks. She kept writing to me and writing to me...asking me for money to buy a headstone for her (not dead yet, but dying mother) she threatened me that if I didn't send her $1000 I would be the reason for all the wrong in the world. I would be to blame for any pain anyone felt ever. Well guys, I have to tell you all I'm sorry for the pain in the world, it's my fault. I'll try better next time.

18) Do you have any funny anecdote to spill out?

Silly fan story...my girlfriend made two t-shirts recently. There is a screencap on the front of me behind the sheriff's desk. It reads, "I love Sheriff Lamb." On the back the t-shirt reads "Veronica Mars is...smarter than me." She sent one off to my mom, and she is wearing the other. I told her I wouldn't be caught dead standing next to her in public if she had the shirt on. She just laughed at me. *sidenote* look closely in the season finale scene between Lamb and Logan, her name is written in red marker on the white board. It was an accident, we were scribbling things earlier on the board and that wasn't erased! oops.
But, I did tell her (she is insanely, INSANELY shy in front of a camera) that that was her debut on national television. Well, at least her name was on national television...

19) Did you do any prep work for Lamb like gunhandling, lockpicking, interrogating, reading "How to be an Asshat for Dummies"?

Did I do any research to become a cop/sheriff? Yes, I did drive-alongs with real cops in Chicago for another t.v. show a while back, but for Sheriff Lamb, the only new trick I have picked up is the ART OF LOCKPICKING! I was given a very special gift by a very special group of people and I will keep the "Lamb-gift" close to me forever!

20) What are your hobbies when you aren’t working?

Hobbies? I love my cats, Sandals (all black with white-tipped "sandals" on her feet) and Mexi. Mexi was found on the streets of Mexico as a newborn. Sandals was found as a newborn in the wild up in the mountains when I was shooting the NCIS pilot. Other hobbies? Running out in the mountains/hills. Collecting old movies on DVD. I am a huge, HUGE, MASSIVE Hitchcock fan. I love reading, too.

21) Did Rob Thomas ever tell the cast who the killer was by episode 2?

I don't think so. But, if he did, he didn't tell me. You see, I'm a seventh banana!

22) How much input to get into your character’s development- his mannerism, his personal life, storyline stuff, script stuff?

About what I bring to the character...I take all the bad stuff of Michael Muhney, all the insecurities, the immoralities, the unethical tendencies, and I thrust it into Lamb when he needs it. Unfortunately, Lamb IS a part of me, whether I like it or not. Any performance I give is always a piece of me, somewhere deep down, or something brewing on the surface.

Note to Michael:you are our first banana!

Q&A With Michael Muhney [Oct. 1st 2005]

Quote:

1)What was the part you didn't get in BattleStar Galactica?

Don't remember the name of the character in B.G. I tend to forget a lot about roles I don't get, it's healthier that way.

2)What did you think of Leo's presence in the premiere?

I think the Leo touch face thing came from a genuine care, and maybe a way to say "sorry i have to do this" and maybe "i miss you" and i think it was supposed to tease some viewers into thinking he was leaning in to kiss her...

3)Did you watch the premiere and what did you hear about the ratings?

Well, while the premiere was airing in America, I was busy slaving away, shooting scenes that night. I can tell you that Enrico, Jason, Me, and someone special were all shooting scenes that night (not necessarily together) and so on our dinner break they screened the first ep for us (commercial free). The crew watched too. After I was done that night, I wrapped on episode six and I haven't been back to the set in the last couple of days. I will be back on the set to shoot episode 7 in a few days and I'll pick up on the general vibe about ratings then. Overall, I feel the ratings were good, promising, but not great. We need more people to watch.

4)Kendall/Lamb anyone?

Yes, I think many people should write in asking for a Kendall/Lamb relationship. For example, Kendall is getting info from Lamb by using him, etc. I really think that could be ELECTRIC! ELECTRIC SEX!

5)Your opinion on Deputy Sacks?

About Sacks, I think the Sacks character is incompetent, and if he lets Veronica in or answers a phone or talks to people he isn't aware that he gives out too much info or is taken advantage of, etc. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body, he's just silly.

6)How did Habitat for Humanity go?

Habitat for Humanity was so much fun! Jason and I had a blast talking with the families that were going to move into the homes. He and I had a lot of fun laughing together. We get along in a very unique way. I am very fond of Jason.

7)Did you have to work the day following the Emmy's?

About the Emmy's, I didn't have to work the next day so that was nice.I think Jason had a day off, too. I think KB had to work, though. Surprise, surprise!

8)Did you ever take acting classes?

Acting classes? Nope. Four years of classes at the top ranked conservatory was good for me. My acting classes are real life, and on set experience. Each day, each hour I spend in front of the camera gives me invaluable experience that no acting class could teach.

9)Will there be any cast appearances to promote the DVDs at all?

Good question. DVD publicity release party. Yes, we are having one, on Oct. 10th, most of us cast will be there, hopefully, signing the DVD's and promoting the CD too! It will be in San Diego from 8-10 p.m. (I think) and the band "the perishers" will be playing from the show. I think it will be at UCSD.

10)How come you speak German?

My Omi and Opa had four children in Germany, my mother was the youngest. She is the only girl. When she was born in Freising, Germany. They were all raised there. I am the first American born from my mother's side of the family.
I have been to Germany, and Europe, several times. I have many family members who still live in Germany. Many cousins and second cousins. There are many Jacobsons and (I forget my Omi's maiden name) still living in Germany. My cousin Reiner is my favorite!

11)Did you attend any Emmy's after party?

Emmy parties? Yeah, the big one, the TV Guide party. I was bored in about 8 minutes. I left, ordered a pizza to my house, went home and pigged out!

12)Any favorites shows,movies,books and sports teams?

SHOWS-arrested development, lost, the office
MOVIES-shawshank, goodfellas, heat, avalon, fight club, godfather 1 and 2, cool hand luke, dial m for murder, my life, one flew over the cuckoo's nest, willy wonka's choc factory, trainspotting, clockwork orange, lost in translation, an affair to remember, etc., etcetera!!
BOOKS-1984, The Fountainhead, etc.
SPORTSTEAMS-The Mavericks, The Cowboys, The Cubs, The Bears.

13)Any funny Halloween story?

Funny you mention Halloween, I was ACTUALLY SHERIFF LAMB FOR HALLOWEEN LAST YEAR. I wore the Sheriff Jacket, it was pretty funny!

Do NOT hesitate to show your love for Lamb/MM by emailing Rob Thomas,at his site ,about it.

laciet · 09-29-2005, 02:05 PM

Yeaaahhh! New thread, I felt I missed half the last one b/c I was on vacation for a week. And I am already on the list. YEee HAAA . Cant wait to see Lamb next week!

SpySyd · 09-29-2005, 02:17 PM

I love your icon laciet...

I'm thrilled too

HayleyJ · 09-29-2005, 02:26 PM

YAY A new MM/Lamb thread just in time for next week's episode where we finally get our Lamb scenes! I cant wait for the banter between him and veronica and do you see the fear on his face when he realizes Veronica is at the station and they left her alone in the interrogation room

i think the scene will be priceless and i hope Michael stops by the thread before next week to say hi

SpySyd · 09-29-2005, 02:31 PM

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do you see the fear on his face when he realizes Veronica is at the station and they left her alone in the interrogation room

*grins stupidly*

It's almost as if Sacks left her alone just to piss off his boss.I'm sure it's gonna be a hell of a scene

Erin · 09-29-2005, 02:56 PM

I'm so proud at how this thread has come along. Caro, you have done a great job! Who made the banner? It's great!

Just watched the first 4 minutes of next way. So excited to see Lamb back.

SpySyd · 09-29-2005, 03:06 PM

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I'm so proud at how this thread has come along.

You know,this is "the wizard effect".Lamb was already a character that was loved but with Michael being the nicest and coolest guy,people just couldn't stay away from that thread.

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Who made the banner? It's great!

I did.Thanks!I'm pretty happy with the result

Vera · 09-29-2005, 11:45 PM

Looking at the screencaps, I just can't wait for the first Lamb-full ep!!!!

How many days?????

ETA: And Michael

... what about your opinion on the first ep of the new season!!!! ???? I'm waiting for a totally subjective review

SpySyd · 09-29-2005, 11:51 PM

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How many days?????

5 very,very long days.....

the wizard · 09-29-2005, 11:51 PM

Okay everyone, we have to give a round of applause to Maruschka for everything she's done so far. She does the most amazing job on my website and even I don't know what'll pop up next...if you all go to michaelmuhney.com you'll see that there are new pics posted of some FanForum and TWoP fans! Pretty cool. She and I have talked about having a page on the website titled something like "fanart" and it would basically just be a page, a collage, with all of your creative avis and clever sayings posted all over the page. Speaking of avis, it is cool that you are offering some to me, but I'll be getting with Marushchka on this, she said that she'd like to make an avi for me, and I'll use that one, when I can figure out how...I'm sure she'll help, she's good at that kind of stuff. Yeah Maruschka!

I'm sure you're all excited that Season 2 is underway! And, of course, next week you'll get to see my silly mug on the screen. We've just finished shooting episode six, and next Wednesday after the show airs, I'll be on my way to San Diego for an early morning call to start with episode 7. After that, with a teary goodbye, I won't be involved in episode 8, BUT, they're not getting rid of me!! No mam, no sir! I should be back by 9 or 10, hopefully. I really want to thank all of you on the LambLovin'List for your support and I hope the list just keeps growing!! I too, am a fan of you all.

What would you all say to another chat on Saturday, October 1st, at 8 a.m. California time, 11 a.m. New York time, 10 a.m. Chicago time? Sound good? I will lurk tomorrow a couple of times, and if most of you can make it for the chat, then it'll be on, if not, I'll suggest another time that would be good for me later on, and hopefully before episode 2.

Talk to you all very soon!!

Love, Lambchops, the Lambinator, Sir-Lamb-a-lot, and Lambtastic!

Note to self: increase medication, work on comic skills, put foot in mouth regularly...

Vera · 09-29-2005, 11:55 PM

Hey Michael, better Hey Sir Lamb-a-lot

And speaking of the devil.... He arrives....

Chat!!! Gooooood !!! And what time will it be in Germany.... I will do my math and will be here whenever you are!!!! Since I missed the last one,... and I know you missed me alright??!!!! You did, didn't you????

ETA: European time: 4pm ( at least I think so

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SpySyd · 09-29-2005, 11:56 PM

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Note to self: increase medication, work on comic skills, put foot in mouth regularly...

Where would the fun be,uh?

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What would you all say to another chat on Saturday, October 1st, at 8 a.m. California time, 11 a.m. New York time, 10 a.m. Chicago time? Sound good? I will lurk tomorrow a couple of times, and if most of you can make it for the chat, then it'll be on, if not, I'll suggest another time that would be good for me later on, and hopefully before episode 2.

You mean tomorrow,right?That's perfect but know that you don't have to....we'd still support Lamb(and yourself) even if you didn't come by.

Vera · 09-29-2005, 11:59 PM

What do you mean by that Caro - "you doesn't have to..." of course he don't have to, but I really want him to!!!!

SpySyd · 09-30-2005, 12:04 AM

I was being polite,Vera.I just don't want him to feel like he has to.It has to remain something fun.

Vera · 09-30-2005, 12:09 AM

Fun, fun, fun.... ( Fun has a whole new meaning to me now...

)!!!

So true Caro

He doesn't HAVE to, and it should still be fun for him to do it!!!! <- Seee Vera can be polite too!!!!

( I'm following your good example

)

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