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I hope that Paget Brewster has a wonderful birthday. I did not take any candid solo pictures of Paget during my visit to the set. It wasn't because I did not want to but rather because my time with her was so limited and I had to make decisions on whether to talk with her or take her picture. I choose wisely. Paget is a very gentle person. She loves her character, Emily Prentiss, and working with this cast and crew. She does read this blog and we discussed some of the reasons many of the people who post on the blog have taken awhile to warm to her character. It is easy to tell an actor or actress that it is nothing personal when you have taken some time to accept their character but they invest a part of themselves into their characters and they do want their character to be liked and accepted. I watched Paget shoot for hours on end and never did I see her act in anything other than a professional manner. She is so sweet and kind to her castmates. It is no wonder she is adored by everyone on the set. Tomorrow you will read about a meltdown I had on the set and how Paget's empathy saved the day for me. I can also tell you that she was genuinely surprised that she had received presents and cards from our group. She gladly signed every picture I asked her to for the Yahoo Group. I liked this woman and after watching her work I respected her very much as well. I hope she has a wonderful birthday and Paget if you are reading this: Thank you again for everything. I will never forget your kindness. Never! :)
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Happy Birthday Paget!
Have a wonderful birthday, Paget!
Happy Birthday Paget.
Happy Birthday Paget. I watched you on a Friends repeat last night.
She does read this blog and we discussed some of the reasons many of the people who post on the blog have taken awhile to warm to her character
Ooh, I feel bad now. I do like the job she's doing very much; she's obviously a very talented actress. Prentiss does have potential, I think, I just don't think it's very developed yet. Which is fine; she hasn't been around that long yet. And I thought Elle was fantastic, so I'm kind of prejudiced. I know I don't have to compare the two, but since Prentiss is Elle's replacement in the team, it's kind of hard not to. Elle was such a force of nature, whereas Prentiss seems more eager to prove herself. And I adore Hotch, and Prentiss seems not to like him very much -- with good reason, though, I have to admit; he was a whole lot less than welcoming, and then he accused her of worming her way into the BAU with a political agenda. I'm a little wary too, but that was really mean overkill. Oh, well...suspicious, but lovable.
I like the fact that Prentiss is a Vonnegut-geek, and that she asked Reid to show her the Physics Magic after getting whonked on the head with the film canister. I just...well, I feel that she kind of sticks her nose in where it doesn't belong. Although on the show that just seems to be a profiler thing :)
Again, it's just nice to hear that they are - uh, nice!
Happy Birthday Paget and here's hoping you have a luvverly day.
nebula
Wishing you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Paget.
CU sindee
I'm happy to say that I've been one of those that was very warm to her arrival and is happy with her on the show. ;-)
Happy birthday Paget, hope it's a great one!
Happy Birthday Paget!
Paget is awesome, and I remain a staunch fan of her character as well. There can never be too many girl geeks on TV for me.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Paget. I wonder if Cm did something special for both her and MGG.
Happy birthday Paget! You are doing great in your role!
I am one of those who has not watched Paget in other things, and I did not watch CM consistently the first season so I did not have any preconceived ideas about Paget or her character. I think she is doing fine with it and as I said previously Emily is very much like the feds I know.
I can like a character even if I don't like an actor. (I am not talking about you Paget!) I consider someone a good actor when you can forget who they are and relate to the character. I find this is true for all the CM cast. It is interesting to know about the actors, but I watch for the characters!
I also find that I can like an actor and not the character and also the other way around. In the case of Prentiss I am one of those who would be considered "warming" to the character. I had no feelings about "Elle" at all and her leaving didn't bother me (no offense to Lola G.). My initial shock over Prentiss was the size of the role she was given immediately. We have all discussed this before but we never were given a chance to meet her before we were expected to love her. I do not know if I just made any sense at all. Not enough coffee yet today but I do wish Paget a wonderful Happy Birthday and I am starting to appreciate Prentiss.
Happy Birthday Paget!!
Happy Birthday Paget!
Happy Birthday Paget! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Happy Birthay Paget! We love ya!
Happy Birthday.
Happy birthday, Paget! How cool that you and MGG are only a day apart. I hope you both got a chance to get away from the set and have some serious fun! Or at least that someone made you a wonderful cake.
Enjoy your birthday, Paget
Happy Birthday Paget.
Happy Birthday. I am glad that you liked the cards and gifts that the group sent to you. I hope your birthday is bunches of fun and that you have many more happy years on CM.
Did Paget give you any indication that some of the storylines coming up will help us get to know Emily a little bit better? I want to like the character of Emily but to be honest so far I've found her boring. And I feel bad for Paget because I'm sure she does want to be liked and accepted but it's hard to do that when her character doesn't really seem to feel "accepted" yet. (she commented to Morgan she didn't feel comfortable talking about her personal life because she didn't know them very well yet.) I'm just frustrated that Emily has been there for the majority of the season and we still don't really know anything about her. But that's nothing against Paget - and Happy Birthday!
I truly hope she has a wonderful time on her birthday. Happy Birthday Paget!
Happy Birthday Paget.
Happy Birthday Paget! I really do like Prentiss more than Elle. And Paget seems like such a nice person! Jill, once again, i'm so jealous of your wonderful trip and this experience! But I'm enjoying hearing every second of it!
Happy Birthday Paget
Happy Birthday Paget!
Paget, Quentin and I wish you a delightful birthday filled with frisbees and treats!
I'm one of those diehard Elle fans who was shocked by the manner of her leaving (including the team's obvious mishandling of her PTSD, as seems to be happening now w. Reid). Then Prentiss shows up under unusual circumstances which have never been addressed, and a coolness between her and the rest of the team seems to be intentionally written in.
There have been some tidbits of comradship, recently, such as with Morgan. Reid's lashing out at her b/c Prentiss is too perceptive about his issues. Perhaps they'll settle down and geek at each other - and I mean that in a positive way.
Anway, personally I'm not ready for a cohesive "back story" on Prentiss till all the older team members have been featured, but I'd love to see the team give her more of a chance to get to know them and and to fit in as the interesting person she obviously is.
I absolutely love Emily and Paget Brewster. Emily is such an adorable nerd and I liked her right away.
Haha, first Matthew, then Paget... they must have like non-stop cake on set!
Happy B-D Paget.
Alright, I'm beginning to think that I'm the only one who liked Prentiss right from the start. I found her to be a refreshing change from Elle (not that I didn't like Elle, she was spicy!) but Prentiss seems like a thoughtful sort who has a much larger story behind her and I like the discovery process. I also see her as someone who may come off as kinda cold but who is really a warm, caring and loving person underneath. Frankly Paget does an absolutely BRILLIANT job acting and should be commended repeatedly and often for her abilities. I just wish I had discovered these boards and blogs and such earlier (I find I have more spare time when I'm in class now that I used to, hence the hunting and finding) and I would have definitely sent her a gift and card!
Happy Birthday Dear Paget! We love you.
Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday Paget.
Happy Birthday Paget. I hope your day is (was?) a great one.
Happy birthday! I hope you had a great weekend.
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday Paget, from one pisces to another!
Hope you had a wonderful birthday Paget!
OMG, Paget sounds like a sweet lady. I think that the people needed to warm up to her in the beginning and I really hope that people like and respect her even more now. I do. :)
again, she definitely seems like someone I'd love to meet and just have a great conversation with. I love these CM folk more and more as I take this trip down your memory lane. :)
jacqui
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