Singing lessons and views on lesbianism.

Visitor in the hedge: Hello Amber, you were amazing in Once More, With Feeling, and the album is great, but how much voice practicing did you do before filming began?

Amber Benson: Actually they put at our disposal a vocal coach. I worked with her a couple of times.

Robj: Has playing a lesbian on Buffy changed your own view on the subject?

Amber Benson: It hasn't changed my view at all. I've always believed it doesn't matter who you sleep with. What's important is how you treat people.

Shogun: Do you think that British and American audiences have had different reactions to the gay characters in Buffy?

Amber Benson: It really comes down to a personal thing. You can't generalise. Certain people will be offended and others will be delighted. It's not a country thing but up to each individual.

Ellie: What was your favourite Buffy episode to act out?

Amber Benson: It's a toss-up. I have three favourites - Once More With Feeling, Hush and Restless.

CaffineRedEye: Do you think Tara is the moral centre of Buffy?

Amber Benson: I think that she and Giles shared that title. She's very much a moral person though but nobody really listens to her.

UKI: What is it like being a huge part on Buffy?

Amber Benson: It's been a long, strange trip. It's been a lot of fun. I've been really blessed that I got to walk in her shoes. I didn't realise how big the fan-base is until I got involved in the show.

Nomek: What inspired you to write [Amber's recent movie] "Chance"?

Amber Benson: I just got sick of reading scripts where the female part is the love interest, sex kitten or tomboy best friend.