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THE WB
Tell me about your character on Felicity.

EDDIE CAHILL
James is trouble. He's an addict. There are a lot of traits that come along with being an addict. He has very specific needs - especially from Molly. He's out of control and angry. He doesn't go about his needs in a responsible way. He's not a listener. He's selfish - like most addicts.

THE WB
Do you like playing a character we aren't supposed to like?

EDDIE CAHILL
James is a lot of fun to play. I think the whole thing for me is the challenge, whether I like the guy or not. Part of the reason I was drawn to acting was because I have a fascination with truth and understanding. The challenge is not to put out a judgement in your portrayal. We all have opinions when we read these characters. Even if we like them, you don't want to put it out that you like the character. You want to find out what motivates them. I like to act anything. The trick is to find what motivates them.

THE WB
What is your favorite project you've done thus far in your career?

EDDIE CAHILL
They've all been good. The most fun for me was Felicity - solely because I was at a point where I had some experience. I'm really new to acting and in Felicity I could relax and get into my character. But really, all my roles been my favorite thus far.

THE WB
Who is the most inspiring person you've worked with?

EDDIE CAHILL
I've been really inspired coming into this business. Hollywood was a big scary world for me. I am inspired by people who understand teamwork and who understand that one person can't make or break something... from craft services, to actors. They have been the most inspiring. And people who, through it all, have brought a sense of pleasure. If you can't connect to pleasure, you have no business doing it. Someone I am working with told me that. It is a service job. If I acted to watch myself I'd sit home with a camera. You owe people. You must be responsible.

THE WB
What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?

EDDIE CAHILL
I have no idea! Absolutely no idea! Not because it's something I don't think about - I definitely have ambitions and dreams. I hope I'm acting or doing something that challenges and inspires me to get up in the morning. Acting, writing and directing... whatever. Maybe a farmer- that's what I wanted to be in kindergarten.

THE WB
What do you do when you're not filming?

EDDIE CAHILL
When I'm home in New York I spend most of my time hanging out with my family or running around with my friends. Out here I get off on being in the solitude. The city really doesn't surround you the way NY does. Sitting around doing nothing, reading writing, taking a drive. I'm low key- and I also like meeting people.

THE WB
What would you be doing if you weren't acting?

EDDIE CAHILL
For a long time I haven't really thought about that. It's been long enough that I haven't had to. I guess - something! I never really gave myself another option. I put the pressure on myself to make it happen.

THE WB
How does your family react to your stardom?

EDDIE CAHILL
Is it stardom? They're happy. I don't think I can verbalize how they feel. Seeing them react has been one of the coolest things - to bring that joy home. It excites them. They're on a different cloud than I am. It's a dream come true for me. It's a real dream world, but it's not something we all thought about when I was a kid. It's been a nice surprise.

THE WB
What advice do you have for aspiring actors?

EDDIE CAHILL
It's not something I thought of on my own, but when I feel stressed I think: You are all you have, and you are enough. I learned that in school and I try to learn and relearn that everyday. Do your thing.