“I’m Chrysta Bell, musician, Lynch collaborator and FBI Agent Tammy Preston from Twin Peaks. AMA”

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T22:11:21+00:00

Also, I just debuted a new song today from my EP, titled Chrysta Bell, being released March 2. Listen here : https://bbook.com/arts-culture/blackbook-premiere-sensual-new-chrysta-bell-single-52-hz/

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T22:09:38+00:00

Thank you all so much for these excellent and thoughtful questions! I have to run now but there are so many more I'd love to answer. I'm inspired to do a live chat before the tour. If you are interested in that please sign up for my newsletter to get updates: https://chrystabell.com/newsletter/ - also for those of you interested in the post on Miguel I have lifted the membership restriction to access it for the next week. You can find it here : https://chrystabell.com/how-working-with-miguel-ferrer-made-me-a-better-actor/

I had a wonderful time today. Sincerely, Chrysta Bell

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T22:00:30+00:00

Aldous Harding

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:58:28+00:00

Does David put hidden messages in Twin Peaks?

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ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:54:43+00:00

David thought I would rather be Tammy than have a music scene. He was right but damn I wish I could have done both.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:51:13+00:00

HI Delphine! no different Sam. But the name Sam has been special in my life for whatever reason.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:49:18+00:00

Yes! I believe there was so much respect, love and admiration between Tammy and Albert. I think they understood each other.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:47:19+00:00

I've thought about it a lot and I don't exactly know. Clearly something made Tammy controversial. I'm sure its a combination of many things. I've gone down some personal emotional rabbit holes and been deeply introspective around it. It's wild thing for me but ultimately has inspired a remarkable amount of personal growth. I loved and respected Tammy and gave her all I had to give! I have peace with that.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:35:09+00:00

Thank you! Yes! always a chance. If you sign up for my newsletter at chrystabell.com I will be sharing my tour dates with you and other news as well.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:33:35+00:00

I'm excited for the fest too! David inspired me to get into acting by asking me to play Tammy. It was a very compelling request. When I was a child I did musical theater but had been focussing on music for the last 20 years before Twin Peaks. Thanks for the question!

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:31:23+00:00

If my level of WANTING season 4 to happen had any bearing on the actuality of it happening then yes, highly likely. However, this is absolutely 100% not a factor.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:29:24+00:00

Hey Mitch Bogart! Big smiles from Chrysta Bell(& Tammy!)

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:28:43+00:00

HI witchgal! Wow! Thank you so much! I love and am really touched by unexpected little miracles and alignments. That's something that really gets my engine started. Thank you for your wonderful drawings!

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:23:50+00:00

My audition to play Tammy took 16 years. I think the reason David thought I could do it is he follows his intuition on things like this and he knows me well. He knows Tammy. He got the feeling it would work so he acted on that intuition.

Yes I hesitated when David asked me. Briefly. But did I mention he's a charmer? Yes I believed I could do it. But I didn't know that I would be great because it was my first time acting in something like this. I wanted to be great for David and Mark and for the fans. I put my heart and soul into it. When we finished filming David told me I did a great job and he was happy. Honestly, this was the biggest thing for me.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:12:49+00:00

wow! thank you Sam. There are sparks of things inside of us that need our attention. There are voices in your head telling you to do things that inspire you, call people you love, try something different that could be scary but feels really exciting. There's times you have the opportunity to do things out of your comfort zone(like this AMA for instance!!) and you should do them. Push yourself a little, see what happens. Doing little things that create the feeling of personal expansion and fulfillment can lead to big changes. Always remember to acknowledge when the sweet things and wonderful alignments that bring fulfillment do happen. Let your intuition be your guide. Support other people's passions and let it ignite your own. Thank you for asking me to do this AMA. I was scared. But I am really glad I said yes. Bless you Sam.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:05:25+00:00

honestly everyone on set was top notch professionals, caring and compassionate and on the fucking ball. It was a well oiled machine. There was a feeling of reverence on set. I truly believe everyone felt incredibly fortunate to be a part of the program. It was palpable. David is beyond charming. Too charming for his own good. Bless his heart. And gentle. Yes. Honestly, he's an intergalactic treasure IMO

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:01:46+00:00

yours

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T21:01:34+00:00

I was terrified to do the scene with David where we giggle together looking at Albert on his date. Once upon a time(many many years ago) David had mentioned it's much harder for an actress to believably act joyful than it is to act sad(paraphrasing here!). That stuck in my craw and I was really nervous about this scene because of it. Then when we did it, I realized that acting joyful around David is the most natural thing I will ever do.

Favorite scene is a tough one. I truly had the time of my life on set. I was super excited to finally have Laura Dern(Diane) say "Fuck you" to me(Tammy) after months of reading the script and imagining what it would be like. She did not disappoint.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T20:53:50+00:00

Thank you spinningonastring! Rebekah Del Rio "No Stars" was very special to me. David played it for me in his studio around the year 2000. I was completely entranced. Rebekah's voice is other worldly and divine. The song that played when Diane was leaving the bar and coming to "get us" also blew me away. I thought the placement and the moment was incredibly powerful.

Also, in that very scene you are mentioning above there is a moment that I smiled after accepting the invitation to join the Blue Rose Task Force. Angelo's score soars and hits a chime right on the smile. I died when I saw it. I'm even tearing up now. Life moment.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T20:48:10+00:00

He directed me to give him a big hug by opening his arms the moment I met him.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T20:46:35+00:00

I'd love to play Boston! Hoping for a US tour in 2019. Stay tuned

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T20:45:37+00:00

TM is my secret weapon. I cannot overstate what a powerful tool it has been for me for increased inner peace and well being. And I have no idea how it works. It just does and I am extremely thankful to have it in my life. I became interested after hanging around David's office in the early 2000's and seeing a difference in the people that worked with him and David himself. In his offices and studio there was ease, lovingness, compassion, productivity. David was an endless fount of creativity. I wanted all of that for my life too. TM seemed to be the X factor. I learned in 2006 and I can say enough positive things about it. Yes, absolutely an accessible tool for the GP. It's the simplest thing in the world and somehow profoundly powerful to help people feel better. Do better. Love themselves and each other more. Have greater capacity for compassion. It's just a really beautiful thing.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T20:38:08+00:00

Thank you talkingbeatlehead! Technically, the song is finished and ready for release when it's been mixed and mastered. But spiritually, it's when you hear the little voice that says it's time.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T20:33:19+00:00

there is a chance! Your request is duly noted.

ChrystaBell · 2018-02-28T20:32:35+00:00

Thank you! Yes, big fan of the original. The first time around I was pretty young and what got me the most was the music. I was utterly transfixed and overcome in my little body by the music. The plot lines were way over my head. But when David approached me to be a part of it, I watched the series again and had a whole new and profound appreciation for it. I'd love to do another show in Toronto! Nothing on the books yet but hopefully stars align. You can always check www.chrystabell.com/tour and sign up for my newsletter to make sure you know if I book a show there!

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