If anyone had a doubt about how "candid", "engaging" and "down to earth" our guy really is, they should really read this interview with him:

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Feb/04/il/FP702040319.html

And those who didn't have a doubt, just enjoy his sweet comments and the interviewer's praise. ;)

"He's not a particularly heroic character, but he's brave, in the sense that he never gives up"
We beg to differ, Ian! You are sooooo refreshingly humble!

"He brings a sense of genuine sincerity to the roles, and he's so humble and well-rounded; plus, he's a great-looking guy, with warmth and charm."
Now, YOU, Ms. Rosenberg, have it right!! :biggrin:


Thanks SO much for this article, Lea! It is WONDERFUL!! :hug:

Thanks Lea - great article! :biggrin:

Thank you ! Thank you!!!

*sigh* To be in a room for half an hour with this angel of a human being. . .

Loved it when he said, "The character Desmond is with me all the time." Hear, hear.:redface:

Thanks for posting this article!

Soon after, he landed his first professional acting job — as a polar bear in the Glasgow Citizens Theatre Pantomime.

"Gosh, that's so 'Lost'," he jokes, laughing at the parallel to the series' mysterious polar bear. Then he growls, imitating how he once ran around on stage as a "cute polar bear," pretending to scare little children.Was I the only one who went "awwwwww!" at this? :D

"Sometimes it is feast or famine." And right now, he says, breaking out into a big smile, "I'm having a pretty good feast."And that....he's an actor with humanity, class AND good looks! :O

oh thank you! IV never seen an interview with him (with a lot of the cast members-just not him unfortunatly) cant wait to watch it. thanks! :)

That was such a great interview Lea. Thanks for posting it!! :biggrin:

There ought to be more press and publicity for this gentleman. He deserves it.:coolgleamA:

I hope these lines "I thought for one year, it would be a great life experience for all of us. do not mean that he will be killed off at the end of the third season:confused:

I hope these lines do not mean that he will be killed off at the end of the third season:confused:

I'm guessing he said that because even if it was only for a year it would be worth it. I'm hoping. ;)

I'm guessing he said that because even if it was only for a year it would be worth it. I'm hoping
hope so too:ohwell:

You're welcome everybody :biggrin: I take that you liked this just as much as I did.;)

There ought to be more press and publicity for this gentleman. He deserves it.:coolgleamA:

Hear, hear! :thumbup:

I hope these lines do not mean that he will be killed off at the end of the third season:confused:

No. If you've seen the podcast interview, he said there that after Orientation he had no idea if he will come back or not. I don't believe they (the actors) usually know anything further than the eppy they are working on. Nobody is safe on this show, but this season he stays. That's what he said, I think. I'm satisfied with that... for now :biggrin:

If you've seen the podcast interview

Yes, I have
And also I know That Michael Emerson was contracted for just few EP's in the begining. So, let's hope for more Des in season 4;)

He said that cuz he was signed to a one-year contract. They will negotiate a new contract/extension of contract toward the end of this season--or after it.

Personally, I don't think Ian has to worry about moving his family away from Hawaii for awhile! :71:

Personally, I don't think Ian has to worry about moving his family away from Hawaii for awhile! :71:

Let's hope so, eh? :63:

He said that cuz he was signed to a one-year contract. They will negotiate a new contract/extension of contract toward the end of this season--or after it.

Personally, I don't think Ian has to worry about moving his family away from Hawaii for awhile! :71:

You know something he doesn't? :eek2:

Of course you do. :biggrin: TPTB would be out of their minds to let go an actor like him! :rolleyes:

He said that cuz he was signed to a one-year contract. They will negotiate a new contract/extension of contract toward the end of this season--or after it.

Personally, I don't think Ian has to worry about moving his family away from Hawaii for awhile! :71:

I think that the new characters (not the original cast) have one-year contacts initially, but that doesn't mean that the contracts cannot be renewed.

Exactly, MerryMac!

TPTB are awed at Ian! I just don't see them planning to write him out anytime soon!

And here's a quick little interview with Ian from Jan this year. It was shown on ABC news after ep 7 of Lost tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj4N69mYW8U

I've sent it to Ian and asked him if it's really true. I can't see how as it just looks too much like the way his grows. (Watch and you'll know what I'm talking about. ;))

And here's a quick little interview with Ian from Jan this year. It was shown on ABC news after ep 7 of Lost tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj4N69mYW8U

I've sent it to Ian and asked him if it's really true. I can't see how as it just looks too much like the way his grows. (Watch and you'll know what I'm talking about. ;))

I new it!! You can almost see the glue, while watching some episodes =)

And I just found this interview. I don`t think this one has been posted before:

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/specials/lost/stories/cusick.html

I new it!! You can almost see the glue, while watching some episodes =)

And I just found this interview. I don`t think this one has been posted before:

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/specials/lost/stories/cusick.htmlI've never noticed anything that looks like glue and I really look closely. LOL

That interview was posted to the HIC Yahoo group but it had a diff pix. They've updated the pix. It's a GREAT interview! Thanks for posting the link! :biggrin:

I've never noticed anything that looks like glue and I really look closely. LOL

That interview was posted to the HIC Yahoo group but it had a diff pix. They've updated the pix. It's a GREAT interview! Thanks for posting the link! :biggrin:

Yeah =) Most of all i appreciate the part when he talks about riding the best wave of his life =))
And I`ll make you the cap of the glued beard, as soon as I get home =)

jbdean
Thank you for sharing!

Yeah =) Most of all i appreciate the part when he talks about riding the best wave of his life =))
And I`ll make you the cap of the glued beard, as soon as I get home =)OK. looking forward to seeing that. ;)

jbdean
Thank you for sharing!You're totally welcome, Bella! :biggrin: Doesn't he just have the most PERFECT profile? :thud:

Doesn't he just have the most PERFECT profile?
Oh, Yes, he has :))

And here's a quick little interview with Ian from Jan this year. It was shown on ABC news after ep 7 of Lost tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj4N69mYW8U

I've sent it to Ian and asked him if it's really true. I can't see how as it just looks too much like the way his grows. (Watch and you'll know what I'm talking about. ;))

Thanks Jane :biggrin:

Believe it or not, I actually welcome this news. Why? Because it means he doesn't get two weeks off after he shoots the FBs (until his beard grows back), which means he is on A LOT :clap:

Thanks Jane :biggrin:

Believe it or not, I actually welcome this news. Why? Because it means he doesn't get two weeks off after he shoots the FBs (until his beard grows back), which means he is on A LOT :clap:
Well I am still stunned :eek2: because I think lean beards are very hard to do (I used to do stage make-up) and I've never noticed and well all know that when he's on screen, we look very closely at every inch we can ;) but I just had confirmation from Ian. " 'tis true" he says.

And here's a quick little interview with Ian from Jan this year. It was shown on ABC news after ep 7 of Lost tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj4N69mYW8U

I've sent it to Ian and asked him if it's really true. I can't see how as it just looks too much like the way his grows. (Watch and you'll know what I'm talking about. ;))

Thanks for posting that Jane! :biggrin: I love the sound of his voice, so soft and smooth.

Thanks for posting that Jane! :biggrin: I love the sound of his voice, so soft and smooth.
Isn't it? And nowhere near as British as other interviews he's done while in the UK. I'm sure this is more his own voice (or is his own). Luvleh!:biggrin:

Isn't it? And nowhere near as British as other interviews he's done while in the UK. I'm sure this is more his own voice (or is his own). Luvleh!:biggrin:

Oh yea! I just wanted to say that. That profile + that speech = :thud: all over the place.

Just for the record, my beardless face is GENUINE!! :24:

And they can put as much Desmond on LOST as they want! :biggrin:

Isn't it? And nowhere near as British as other interviews he's done while in the UK. I'm sure this is more his own voice (or is his own). Luvleh!:biggrin:

Whichever influence of Desmond is that? He became more Scottish with his every interview. I think there is more Desmond in Ian, than meets the eye :biggrin:

Whichever influence of Desmond is that? He became more Scottish with his every interview. I think there is more Desmond in Ian, than meets the eye :biggrin:

You know, I had the same thought when I watched that interview. I think he is only getting a bit more relaxed about this kind of attention. He did say that Desmond is with him all the time... so I do believe there is a lot of the luvleh Scot in him :biggrin:

Thanks that was an awesome and very interesting read.

You know, I had the same thought when I watched that interview. I think he is only getting a bit more relaxed about this kind of attention. He did say that Desmond is with him all the time... so I do believe there is a lot of the luvleh Scot in him :biggrin:

I think in the beginning, Ian was not used to being a celebrity, but now he is more comfortable in the role. I am glad he is enjoying his feast.

You know, I had the same thought when I watched that interview. I think he is only getting a bit more relaxed about this kind of attention. He did say that Desmond is with him all the time... so I do believe there is a lot of the luvleh Scot in him :biggrin:

I think in the beginning, Ian was not used to being a celebrity, but now he is more comfortable in the role. I am glad he is enjoying his feast.

I`m glad he is such an easy-going celeb. The one of a kind, I dare say =) So much attention to his personality and he is still happy to get more! :biggrin:

Thanks for posting that Jane! :biggrin: I love the sound of his voice, so soft and smooth.

I know! I had never heard him speak outside of "Desmond" before that clip. I didn't expect him to sound like that. :biggrin:

Thanks for sharing!

I know! I had never heard him speak outside of "Desmond" before that clip. I didn't expect him to sound like that. :biggrin:

Thanks for sharing!You're welcome. My pleasure. Such a sweet, gentle voice. :biggrin:

I know! I had never heard him speak outside of "Desmond" before that clip. I didn't expect him to sound like that. :biggrin:

Thanks for sharing!

It's way different when he is not yelling "lower your gun, or I'll blow his darn head off, brotha!" :21:

I've heard him in different parts, but his own voice is the warmest and most gentle. :redface:

I'm sorry, but what's that got to do with HIC and his interview?! :undecide:

Also, you maybe wanna check your words. We don't like rudeness here.

" 'tis true" he says.

Did he really say 'tis? Oh, I love that man. :biggrin:

Did he really say 'tis? Oh, I love that man. :biggrin:Yep, he sure did. :biggrin:

It's way different when he is not yelling "lower your gun, or I'll blow his darn head off, brotha!" :21:

:lol: No kidding!

I've heard him in different parts, but his own voice is the warmest and most gentle. :redface:

He's got such a melodic voice. Kind of like Viggo Mortensen's, only with a nice, Scottish lilt. :mushy:

He could definitely read me the phone book anyday. :D

A warm, gentle voice, talking to me. . . .

That would be nice.

A warm, gentle voice, talking to me. . . .

That would be nice.

Now, now...you must share. :biggrin: Talking to US...imagine a huge room full of Ian/Des fangirls and Ian...we're supposed to be there for a question/answer session but all we want to do is hear him talk so we stand there saying nothing, just staring and drooling...occasionally someone babbles something incoherent...sounded something like "nekkid"... :biggrin:

Did you see this?
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/news/tm_method=full%26objectid=18635194%26siteid=66633-name_page.html

Did you see this?
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/news/tm_method=full%26objectid=18635194%26siteid=66633-name_page.html
I did but thank you for putting it here. It's a great interview. It makes me so happy, too, that he and his family are enjoying the island that I was born and raised on. :biggrin:

Did you see this?
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/news/tm_method=full%26objectid=18635194%26siteid=66633-name_page.html

Thank you, Bella, for sharing it. It was a joy to read about them waking up smiling every day :)

I'd read the story. But it is a LUVLEH story, so thanks for the link!

I didn't know you were born and raised in Hawaii, Jane! Which goes to show you I don't read posters' profiles, yeah? :laughing:

I'm delighted that Ian and his family have found a happy place in their lives! :thumbsup:

I'd read the story. But it is a LUVLEH story, so thanks for the link!

I didn't know you were born and raised in Hawaii, Jane! Which goes to show you I don't read posters' profiles, yeah? :laughing:

I'm delighted that Ian and his family have found a happy place in their lives! :thumbsup:Yep, bread, born and raised on Oahu. It's not in my profile. ;)

Thank you, Bella, for sharing it. It was a joy to read about them waking up smiling every day :)

I am glad they are enjoying their life. They deserve it. :kiwi: :lime: :lemon: :orange: :pinapple: (Hawaiian fruit salad treat).

It is so refreshing to know there are people who know how to enjoy what they have! You gotta love the Cusicks.

Too true, Lea!

They seems so down-to-earth. Success has not spoiled them.