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Q: Why do you pronounce your name,
"Frank-ie"? Shouldn't
it be, "Frank-AH"? Isn't it Germanic in origin? - Bavarian
Fan
A: Yes it absolutely is. As to its pronunciation, the
only reason for that is, in America, this is the way people
seem to pronounce it.
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Q: I would love to know if it is possible to get an
autographed picture of you.
A: Unfortunately I don't have any. If you keep
checking the site, when I have some to spare I will announce
it. Although I can't and won't promise anything.
thanks for your time.
[Jay] My pleasure.
Jen
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Dear Jay Anthnoy Franke
I just had a couple questions for you that you may have
gotten asked quite a bit. But hoped you could answer for
me.
[Jay] No problem.
Q: One is what is the word on the California Dreams
Anthology Album?
A: That was made for cast & crew only. I don't
even have mine 'coz I left it somewhere. If anyone runs
across a copy somewhere - please let me know 'coz I want it
too! It was due out quite some time ago. I haven't heard any
reference to it in stores.
Q: Also is there any chance California Dreams will be out
for sale on video?
A: Maybe one day though, doubtful.
I think that would be kind of nice if the show were out
on video. Hope to hear from you soon. Take care in the
meantime.
[Jay] You too.
And say Hello to the rest of the California Dreams when
you see them. Thanks Stay Stout
Jason Birket
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Hi Jay, My name is Ashley and I'm a big fan.
[Jay] Thank you, Ashley.
Q: Did you really play the Guitar on CD?
A: On some songs, absolutely. Other songs were
recorded previously in the studio.
Q: Do you keep in touch with any of the other former cast
members?
A: Not really. We just all went our separate ways - I
hope they're doing well where ever they are.
Q: When are their bdays?
A: I have no idea.
Happy belated bday,
[Jay] Thanks very much.
I just learned tonight that it was your bday Mon. Talk
with you later, Ashley!!
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Q: What is the most success in life that you ever
wanted?
A: I don't measure success by monetary gain or others'
views of my accomplishments. Success is measured by what you
do for other people and how you help them. Thus far, I'm not
nearly as successful as I'd like to be.
Ken Shamrock
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Jay, Happy late birthday.
Q: I want to know if you ever dated any of the girls on
the show?
A: Never.
What was your favorite episode to do?
A. The last episode and the one where I punch
Sly.
Do you still talk to any of the old cast?
A. Nope, we lost touch eventually.
Matt
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Q: Is making a singing career totally out of the
question?
A: No, it's not totally out of the question.
Q: If you did make an album, would the music be so
totally different form the dreams or not?
A: 100% different.
Q: What kind of stuff do you write?
A: My 'stuff'. I really can't say what it is but it's
kinda folky and mellow, Pink Floyd-meets-Woody
Guthrie.
Q: How did you get the part of Jake?
A: I was sent out on an audition and was told it was a
guitar playing, bad boy. I took my guitar and played a song
(I knew Jake wasn't supposed to be able to sing but I sang
anyway) for the producers and casting director. I auditioned
again 6 or 7 more times and finally came out of an audition
for the movie, 'Serial Mom', made a call to my agent and
found out that I got both of them and chose California
Dreams.
Q: What made you audition for california dreams?
A: I was tired of eating Top Ramen. I wanted to eat
good food and make good money!
Sukirno
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Hi Jay,
Q: Just curious, what made you decide to move to
Texas?
A: A Beautiful, wonderful, vibrant, talented, juicy,
delicious, thrilling, Trinidadian-Island woman named,
Joanna.
Q: And how are you enjoying it?
A: It's Texas.
Q: Is this where you want to stay?
A: Who knows. I'll go where the wind carries me (or my
woman).
Q: Also what is your job at the video game company?
A: I am a quality assurance engineer.
Q: I am a very very big fan of California Dreams and the
music and I have the first cd made by the group and I was
just wondering if there is another cd out by the California
Dreams because I really want the rest of your songs.
A: Yes - but it's not available to the public
KDG
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Q: Do you want California Dreams to still do season 6,
7,8??? Or maybe a movie? Please reply!
thanx Nikki
A: Doesn't really matter. Maybe a movie,
sure.
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Q: What type of shows are you looking to star in?
Kim
A: Mainly, new areas to move from the
leather-clad biker dude.
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Q: 1) Can you actually play those guitar riffs that
"Jake" made look so easy?
A: Yes.
2) Do you know how I can get a hold of some of the actual
sheet music played by the Dreams?
A.Nope. Sorry I can't answer this one for you.
Kevin Van Dyk
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Q: What was Jay's first acting gig?
A: First paid was General Hospital, the role of Greg
Watkins.
Q: How old is he now?
A: 27
Q: What was the most fun part of being on California
Dreams? Thanks, Tracy
A: The overall experience was fun.
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Jay-
Q: I was just curious as to how you got into acting.
A: I started taking drama classes from elementary
school. My teacher sent me to take them to get me out of her
hair.
Q: How old were you and how did you get "discovered"?
A: About 16 or 17
I am a sixteen year old who really loves to act, sing,
dance, and play the piano. I plan on going to collage
inorder to have a stable life but acting is never out of the
picture.
Q: Do you have any lessons you learned or anything like
that?
A: Just to be myself and not to try to be anything I'm
not. I like myself better that way and people will like me
better that way as well.
Also I read somewhere that you used to live in the
Northwest and Q: I was just curious as to where and when
because I live here and have all my life. Thank you for your
time and I hope you had a wonderful birthday.
A: I used to live in WA state on Bonney Lake, near Tacoma.
<><always Sarah Pascual Seattle, WA
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Hey Jay what's up man? Your show was the best ever. Not
only because of the comedy but also because of the music.
The music was absolutely great. Um, I have a few questions
to ask you and one of them is important.
Q: First, have you ever thought about becoming a
professional musician, making albums, and touring around the
world?
A: Sure I've thought about it.
Q: Second, do you still keep in touch with your former
cast mates, Kelly, Jenny, Michael, etc.?
A: We lost touch with each other.
Q: And finally, this is the important one. While you were
doing the shows, there were a couple of songs that...well I
don't know if you wrote but I'll say you did. Anyway, there
were two songs one whom you wrote with Kelly called "The Way
We Are," and during the first season Brent wrote a song
called "Everybody's Got Someone." Those two songs were very
inspiring and I can really relate to those two songs, and
what I'm asking you is that soon I will be a musician,
making albums, etc., and since those two songs were so great
I want to ask you if it's ok that I can use these two songs
and hopefully put them on a record that I will hopefully
make in the near future. Thanks Jay. Later. Sincerely,
Jon-Michael Acevedo
A: I think the music is owned by Pyrell Music and
they're in LA. I don't know the address.
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Hi Jay,
Q: I just wanted to know which cast member/members you
were closest to while you worked on California Dreams, and
if you still keep in touch with any of them. Thanks,
Lauren Tindale
A: Brent when he was there.
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Q: "Jay, on the 'Last Gig' were you really crying that
much, from when you said goodbye to Kelly Packard on the
balcony, onwards? I spoke to Brett Dewey about it, and he
said you were all so upset that you had to film the song 'So
Glad' at the beginning of the day instead of at the end, so
it wouldn't upset you all too much. Is this true?"
Vikki
A: I was crying that much from saying goodbye to
everybody and yes, what you heard about the filming is also
true.
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Hi,
Q: Going back to the Cal. Dreams days, how did you get on
the show? Did you audition for the original cast or waited
until season 2? Brooke
A: I actually auditioned for the part of Sly. I
didn't get it (thank God) and they called me back for the
part of Jake.
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Q: My question is "who is this Keith and how are you
connected personally to Jay?"
Erin Coates
A: Keith is a friend who also happened to watch the
show.
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Q: Favorite CD episode?
A. The last episode and the one where I punch
Sly.
Q:Favorite CD song?
A. So Glad I was There.
Q: Bloopers from filming CD?
A: Once Sly was supposed to grab a sandwich someone
else was making and one night, we replaced the sandwich with
one that was made with peppers and hot sauce, he took a bite
and had a very hard time continuing!
Q: Favorite Music group or singer?
A: Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Santana, Bob
Marley.
Q: What was it like to film a TV show? Did you do
readings before rehersing on the set? Did you have your own
dressing room? What kind of hours, days a week and months
out of the year did you work?
A: Yes to all. 6 months a year, any where from 6-14
hours a day, 5 days a week.
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1)What is your favorite episode in California Dreams?
A. The last episode and the one where I punch
Sly.
Chizuru
Jay,
Please could you tell me a little more about how and why you
started ballet training. I am trying to encourage my son to
keep up ballet lessons, so any information or encouragement
from you would be most helpful.
Many thanks, Ralph
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