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It’s all about the coffee
Let’s talk aboutcoffee.
Was it a lot?
Sometimes it’s not coffee in the cup, and every once in a while, it is.
We were not plied with coffee from morning till night.
We would’ve been worth nothing.
Can you tell me more about the International Delight"Friends”-themed creamer?
How would you recommend using it?
This creamer, this “Friends” Manhattan Hazelnut Mocha creamer, is new.
It’s been on the shelves for a few weeks now, and it’s limited edition.
It’ll only be out for a little while.
It’s fantastic it tastes so delicious.
It’s hazelnut; it’s mocha.
It reminds me of being back at my favorite coffee shop, so I’m excited to use that.
It’s brand new, so everyone’s trying it for the first time, and it’s delicious.
It also comes in a zero-sugar variety, so it’s out there for people to purchase.
The bottle’s really beautiful [and] reminiscent of the show.
This is a fun time to be here to celebrate that and help send it out to the world.
How Janice’s laugh was born
What would you say is your go-to coffee routine right now?
Do you know what was in those Central Perk cups?
Was it actually coffee?
Was it something else?
before I’ve even had a chance to drink it …
I feel like there was cappuccino in that cup.
That’s my memory, but it was a long time ago, so I don’t know.
I’m going to switch gears here and talk about “Friends” in general.
Was there automatic chemistry between you two?
I was sure I was nervous.
It was my first time on the show, and I wanted to do a good job.
I was so happy to be sitting opposite him on that couch.
Obviously, the chemistry worked because they kept writing me in and bringing me back.
We had a couple of those, actually.
He would grab [it] forcefully, but it just deflated.
I had to hide in the bag so that you might’t see me trying to fight the laughter … We had a lot of moments like that.
That is so funny.
I specifically remember that scene.
I did have one …
There was almost nobody there, and this mother and daughter were there.
The mother came over and said, “Would you make a video for me?”
I said, “Sure.”
The daughter said, “I’m sorry, she’s very pushy.”
I said, “No, it’s fine.
We’ll do it.”
I can’t believe that you’re here.'"
She told me what to say and I was laughing inside I went ahead and did it.
She said, “Okay, that was good, but let’s do it again.
This time …” She directed me and we did a second take, so that was pretty funny.
At least you stopped at the second take you would’ve been there all day.
I was like, “Good?
Okay, I’m going home.”
She shows up in unlikely places at the most hilarious times.
It was all up to the writers, and I never knew when it was coming.
I always wondered, “Will I come back?
When will I come back?
How will they bring me back this time?”
The night before the first table read, yeah.
It’s a gift.
It is such a gift in my life.
It’s a golden memory for me to have been a part of something like that.
There’s so many fun things that come out of it.
It’s crazy to think that we all have that unique experience with it.
This show has been a friend to so many people.
The last time I ran into Matthew Perry was at a Starbucks.
It was a great combination of sweet and funny.
That’s an interesting question.
I don’t know if I have an answer to that.
The wonderful thing about all of those characters is that there’s something relatable in each one of them.
I’m a piece of all of those characters in real life.
A children’s book is coming
What’s next for you in 2023?
Do you have any exciting projects coming up?
I’m going to release a children’s book this year, which I’m excited about.
I’m working with a friend of mine, Kyle Hollingsworth, who’s a great artist.
We’re almost done with all of the illustrations, and I’m really excited to release that.
I hope [that’s] in the next six months or so.
We’ll see if they come through.
[I have] some independent film work, and I’m always out teaching.
You have a lot going on.
Have you dipped your toes in writing children’s books or literature at all?
Hopefully, it’s not the last.
you’re able to grab the FRIENDS Manhattan Hazelnut Mocha creamer onInternational Delight’s website.
Keep up with Maggie Wheeler’s upcoming projects on herInstagram page.
This interview has been edited for clarity.
