Meet-the-Team-Member Monday: Ashley



1. What do you do at “Anderson Live”?
Control Room Producer. I coordinate all live elements of the show and communicate show changes, timing, updates and elements between the creative and technical sides.

2. What has been your favorite “Anderson Live” Season 2 moment?
Eric LeGrand — a humbling story of a college football player paralyzed and living life with the most positive attitude. I was moved to tears and inspired by his outlook on life.

3. What was the last movie you saw?
On Apple TV: “Magic Mike”
In theaters: “Argo”

4. What was the last song to get stuck in your head?
“Thanksgiving Song” by 12-yr-old Nicole Westbrook, the whole office is singing it…she’s going to be performing it live on our Thanksgiving special on Wednesday November, 21st.

5. Three people, one dinner: who do you invite?
1. My best friend since childhood, Arielle. She lives in CA, and we don’t get to go to dinner NEARLY as much as I would like. We always have a good time and she makes me laugh like no one else.

2. Le Bernadin Exec. Chef Eric Ripert (would obviously cook & dine with/ for us) — he’s a talented (I think the best) French chef, who is also handsome and charming! What more could you want? (Aveceric.com

3. Alec Baldwin. He’s hilarious and I think would be a great guy to wine, dine & chat with… especially with this group!

6. If you could take Anderson to any spot in NYC, where would it be and why?
The outdoor ‘Brooklyn Flea.’ It’s an eclectic mix of local artisans and delicious food. They have everything from homemade furniture to vintage collectables. I could see Anderson really having fun here and finding some great new pieces to add to his collection or a maybe discover new food he likes?

7. What book are you currently reading?
“Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn for the past 2 months… every time I pick it up to read at night, I read one page and fall asleep!

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Meet-the-Team-Member Monday: Ashlee


1. What do you do at “Anderson Live”? 
I’m a production assistant so I research current topics, concepts and stories to help plan for show content.

2. What has been your favorite “Anderson Live” Season 2 moment? 
When the “Anderson Live” team and Bethenny Frankel surprised Anderson, Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow with an a capella group from Hofstra in celebration of the movie “Pitch Perfect.” Bethenny was an amazing sport to sing for us!

 3. What was the last movie you saw? 
“Argo.” My team produced that segment… I actually saw it twice because it was that amazing!

4. Three people, one dinner: who do you invite?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (I’m in love with him, if he ever came on the show I might faint… I think I’ve watched “Inception” over 100 times), Jessica Biel (I was a HUGE “7th Heaven” fan), and Bobby Flay… so he could make us an awesome meal (and eat with us too)!

5. If you could take Anderson to any spot in NYC, where would it be and why? 
Pacha… a huge EDM club. It would be hysterical to see him there. Maybe he would do one fist pump with me?

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Meet-the-Team-Member Monday: Erol

1. What do you do at “Anderson”?
I am the Audience Associate and I ensure everyone who requests tickets comes to the show and has a great time.

2. What has been your favorite part about working here so far?
I live by the motto that “meeting people is easy,” so I love welcoming the audience to the show every day.

3. What is your best memory from a show taping?
My very first day the cast of “Mad Men” (John Slattery and John Hamm) were on the show. I will never forget it!!

4. What was the last movie you saw?
“The Hunger Games” – The book was better.

5. Three people, one dinner: who do you invite?
Regis Philbin, Jay Leno and Tom Cruise.

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Meet-the-Team-Member Monday: Cabbage Patch Anderson

1. What do you do at ‘Anderson’?
I’m a mascot, of sorts – the one and only Anderson Cooper Cabbage Patch Kid.

2. What is your best memory from a show taping?
Meeting John Cusack. See us get introduced on Wednesday’s show.

3. What was the last movie you saw?
I overheard Anderson in the office saying that he really enjoyed “Moneyball,” so I watched that.

4. Do you have a secret talent?
I’m very good at imitating talk show hosts.

5. Three people, one dinner: who do you invite?
Debra Messing (she is hilarious on today’s show!), Anderson Cooper and Cabbage Patch Kids founder Xavier Roberts, of course!

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Meet-the-Team-Member Monday: David

1. What do you do at “Anderson”?
Senior Field Producer.  

2. What has been your favorite part about working here so far?
My incredibly talented co-workers and, oh yes, the show’s guests, all the important stories.

3. What is your best memory from a show taping?
Reporting on how teens bullying other teens can have deadly results, like with Jamie Rodemeyer. So sad. So unnecessary.  

4. What was the last movie you saw?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

5. What was the last song to get stuck in your head?
We Found Love by Rihanna. 

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Meet-the-Team-Member Monday: Elgin

1. What do you do at “Anderson”?
I’m Anderson’s field DP/shooter.

2. What is your best memory from a show taping?
When I was on it! My family and I were on the episode with John Edward.

3. What was the last movie you saw?
Moneyball. It was awesome. I like how they get into the psychology of the character.

4. What was the last song to get stuck in your head?
“Over My Dead Body” by Drake.

5.   Do you have a secret talent?
I can do really good impressions of people.

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Meet-the-Team-Member Monday: Alyssa

1. What do you do at “Anderson”?
I’m the receptionist.

2. What was the last movie you saw?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows… I went because my boyfriend wanted to see it. It was pretty good. What girl doesn’t like some Jude Law or Robert Downey Jr.?

3. What was the last song to get stuck in your head?
“Countdown” by Beyoncè. LOVE that song. It’s been stuck in my head for weeks.

4. Do you have a secret talent?
I make amazing cupcakes.

5. Three people, one dinner: who do you invite?
I think I would invite my three younger cousins Ava, Aidan and Peyton. I’ve never cooked a kids’ meal. I’d like to cook a rockin’, kid-friendly dinner for them.

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Meet-the-Team-Member Monday: Kelly

1. What do you do at “Anderson”?
Audience Coordinator
Visit AndersonCooper.com today to request tickets for the 2012 season, January dates available now!  :)
 
2. What has been your favorite part about working here so far?
The amazing friends I have made (especially my cube mates), and the very nice emails we receive daily from Audience Members.
 
3. What is your best memory from a show taping?
Daniel the Miracle Dog (adopt a furry friend from your local shelter today!) & Seeing Matt Damon <3
 
4. What was the last song to get stuck in your head?
Cutie… cutie patootie.
 
5. Do you have a secret talent?
It wouldn’t be a secret if I told you.

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Meet-the-Team-Member Monday: Kelly

1. What do you do at “Anderson”?
I’m the Talent Production Assistant.

2. What has been your favorite part about working here?
Everyone here is super friendly. It’s definitely a great work environment. On top of that, there is an endless amount of Godiva chocolate in the office — it really can’t get any better than that.

3. What was the last movie you saw?
“Elf”! During the holidays, I probably watch it at least once a week.

4. Do you have a secret talent?
I was an Irish step dancer for 9 years.

5. Three people, one dinner… who do you invite?
Steve Jobs, Jackie Onassis, and Scott Disick.

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Meet-the-Team-Member Monday: Shana

1. What do you do at “Anderson”?
I am an Associate Producer.
 
2. What has been your favorite part about working here so far?
I have had the opportunity to work with amazing people who push me to do the best work possible, but who have also become me friends.

3. What is your best memory from a show taping?
My best memory from a taping was watching the surprise unfold for students and teachers at PS/MS 20 involved in the Blessings in a Backpack program. I was able to see that out show can really make a difference. Plus, surprises are always fun!

4. What was the last movie you saw?
“The Hangover” on TV. That movie makes me laugh no matter how many times I have seen it.
 
5. Do you have a secret talent?
 I can eat a whole box of cereal in one sitting.

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