21 questions with Connor Paolo (aka Eric van der Woodsen)

// October 9th, 2007

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Name: Connor Paolo
Age: 17
Job: Plays Eric van der Woodsen on the hit CW show Gossip Girl.
Neighborhood: Manhattan

Who’s your favorite New Yorker, living or dead, real or fictional?
This changes on a weekly basis. After seeing Raging Bull it was Jake La Motta. Every time I hear “Imagine,” it’s John Lennon. Currently, it’s George Morfogen, who played Rebadow on Oz. I legitimately bumped into the man twice this week, and despite my screaming his character’s name both times, he remained gracious and appreciative.

What’s the best meal you’ve eaten in New York?
Anything served past 3 a.m. qualifies as great.

In one sentence, what do you actually do all day in your job?
Hurry up and wait, and that goes for school too.

Where do you get your coffee?
I only drink coffee when I need it. And if I need it, I really need it. I don’t care where it comes from.

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