Debbie McNaughton Club: Battlestar Columbia Email: debra_mcnaughton@telus.net Location: British Columbia, Canada

The Battlestar Galactica Fan Club Co-President Shawn O'Donnell "BGR" (bgresurrection_1999@yahoo.com) recently spoke with Debbie McNaughton from British Columbia, Canada. She helps run the Battlestar Columbia and she is active in the efforts to revive the show.

BGR: To Start with, what are your first memories of Battlestar Galactica

DM: The first memory is of Lorne Greene... I used to watch him all the time on Bonanza. I can remember his beautiful voice from that show and of course the cuteness of Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict.

BGR: What was your first impression of the show?

DM: Well...I loved it! I immediately fell in love with Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict of course! Just a very exciting show.

BGR: Why do you think Battlestar Galactica endures with the fans?

DM: Because it is a family show and there is love as well as laughter. There is a message about the meaning of family life. As an example: The relationship between Commander Adama and his children and Apollo with Boxey caring for each other,and of course the other survivors.

BGR: Do you have a favorite episode?...and why?

DM: Yes, I do.."The Man With Nine lives" again it shows about family life and caring.

BGR: Do you a favorite character?...and why?

DM: Well, two of them actually. Apollo and Starbuck. Apollo: (aside from being loving and cute) cares for the people around him. Starbuck: This character is crazy, cute and stubborn all rolled into one...and he does care for his "family".

BGR: What do you think of Richard Hatch's efforts to revive Battlestar Galactica?

DM: I think it's great! I am in FULL support of Richard and if there's any which way I can help...he's got it! I do believe he WILL SUCCEED in this project. I have full faith in him and his team.

BGR: Let's also talk about your Fan Club there in British Columbia...how did that get it's start?

DB: Well, it started when I first got on the internet and started talking to Drew (Michaels) and to Jack (Stauffer)...this was about the same time that I began reading on the various Battlestar Galactica sites that you guys were looking for support to bring back the show. So of course I felt it in my heart to help...I got Doug Bailey (my fiancee) involved, got a proposal together and took it to Simon Fraser for Community Living. When we presented it to them they were excited about starting up Science Fiction Club...and they are just as excited today! They are always asking me when the next meeting is!

BGR: What are you trying to accomplish with the club?

DM: To support Richard Hatch with his ideas and help show (through Simon Fraser for Community Living) that people with handicaps are not limited...that we are people too and can do! I work with these people as well as being handicapped myself...I feel like I'm a voice here for all of these people. To me Battlestar Galactica represents an ideal to look forward to and helps to give hope to people in all circumstances. Thank you all for your work in getting the show back...from the bottom of our collective hearts!

BGR: What advice do you have for people who want to organize local Battlestar Galactica Clubs/Groups/Organizations?

DB: Simply get involved with a local group of science fiction lovers! This is a good cause...we here in British Columbia love Battlestar Galactica!

BGR: Big question! What do you see for Battlestar Galactica in the future?

DB: I see it coming back to Television and the Big Screen again...! Let me just say...Battlestar Galactica Lives Forever!

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