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Most of my friends were like Samantha.
We were pretty free-wheeling.
Most of my friends were like Samantha.
We were pretty free-wheeling.
Now that the story has evolved over several decades, who is your favoriteSex and the Citycharacter?
I didn’t know women who were like that.
I had my Charlotte, who was wealthy and nice and one of my best friends.
So I would say those three, but Charlotte has great qualities.
Hilarious things happen to Charlotte.
Reflecting back on the original show, is there an episode or wild moment that youre particularly fond of?
It was the woman vs. society thing.
That worked so well in those first two seasons.
Do you have a favorite of Carries many lovers, boyfriends, and flings?
Not really.I guess Mr. Big.
I wasnever an Aiden fan.
The answer is no, I don’t have a favorite [laughs].
Do you have an outfit or look from the series that you still think about?
One thing I always hated wasthat flower[Carrie wore in Season 3].
Thefirst craziest outfitis when she goes to the park and she is wearing lederhosen.
I thought, Wow, that’s fantastic, theyre really going there.
The newspaper dress was great too.
When Carrie cheats with Big.
That was when a part of me separated from Carrie Bradshaw.
That is something I would never do.
I dont give a f*ck, honestly.
After years of guesswork, your one-woman-show finally explains Carrie Bradshaws origin story.
What was it like to revisit that era of your life, and hers, on the stage?
It istheorigin story the origin story of Carrie Bradshaw and the TV series.
It was really anthropological and about so much more than fluffy clothes and shoes.
Whats your enduring philosophy about friendship?
Show up in person as much as you’re able to.
I actually moved to Sag Harbor because my two best friends were living there.
I do holidays with my girlfriends and that sort of thing.
Its about making a real commitment to these friendships.
When people get married and have kids, that really changes the dynamic.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
