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TV Guide Online: Tonight we are chatting with Katherine Heigl from the WB series Roswell. Hi Katherine! Thanks for coming!

Katherine Heigl: Hello. Thanks for having me.

Question: Hey Kat, I love watching you and the others every week on the show...that said, I was wondering if you've ever read any of the Melinda Metz novels that the series is based on.

Katherine Heigl: Actually, I have. When the series first started, I read a few of the books and actually liked them. They can be very interesting. Melinda gets some very Carl Jung thinking into it. I haven't gotten past The Outsider or The Wild One. One of those two.

Question: Hi Katherine, I'm a big fan of you and your show. Can you tell me, are you anything like your character "Isabel"?

Katherine Heigl: Hmm. In some respects I am. I think there is no real way to divorce yourself from your character. Obviously, she has this burden she's carried around her whole existence. She's trying to be young, but also thoughtful and levelheaded. I think I can be more irresponsible than Isabel. I had to sort of grow up fast too, so I think we have that in common. We have the same hair.

Question: First of all, Katherine, you are my favorite actress. I love Wish Upon A Star and I have never missed an episode of Roswell. My question is: out of all the characters you've played, which has been your favorite?

Katherine Heigl: First of all, thank you very much for your support. Probably Isabel actually, just because she is the most complex character I've played so far. It's the first opportunity I've had to spend 9 months getting to know the character. My heart is with her.

Question: Hey Katherine! Can you tell us anything about your upcoming role in 100 Girls? Do you know when the movie will hit theatres, and do you have any current plans for future projects?

Katherine Heigl: First of all, 100 Girls, I'm not sure if or when it will be released in theatres. My part is actually sort of this tomboy girl who is into sports. It's a cameo, but I had fun with it. There are no future plans at the moment. I'm still just taking a vacation as of now.

Question: How do you feel about the Tabasco campaign??

Katherine Heigl: I love the Tabasco campaign. That was the coolest thing, that everybody got together to show their support. We know that people are watching and we're in closer contact with them. It was very cool and I'm very grateful. The whole cast and crew are grateful, cause I think everybody made a difference.

Question: Hey Katherine! What's up? I was wondering how Howie Dorough (from the Backstreet Boys) ended up guest starring on Roswell. Was he offered the part or did he ask you guys for it?

Katherine Heigl: I actually have no idea. I remember when we first heard about it on set. We were in shock. We went to Jason Katims, the writer, to get the scoop.