Interview 2

Funny Man, CBS.com

As Rick Forrester, Justin Torkildsen has tackled some pretty dramatic stuff on The Bold and the Beautiful. You'd never suspect that Justin is just a "class clown" at heart. At the B&B set, Justin chatted with CBS.com about his new storyline and the other love of his life - comedy.

CBS.com: How are you enjoying the "Rick and Kimberly" storyline?

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: It's fun. It's different. It's a change from Rick and Amber, and the whole triangle thing. It's almost like we are just sort of laying low right now. Rick and Kimberly are enjoying each other and spending all the time they missed together.

CBS.com: We've gotten a huge viewer response about the issue of Rick and Kimberly not having sex.

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: What do they think about it?

CBS.com: Many think that Rick shouldn't pressure Kimberly and they ask, "Didn't he learn his lesson with Amber?"

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: I think it makes it interesting. You know, it's two different views on it. Rick has the more adult type view on it because he's been in [that situation].

CBS.com: Shouldn't Rick be concerned? He did get Amber pregnant.

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: [Jokingly] No because, you know, they'll use protection - as Rick has suggested numerous times.

CBS.com: I hear that you are into comedy.

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Yeah. I'm bummed because, unfortunately, I haven't been for a while. I haven't been to a club or writing.... When I started on B&B it was such a whirlwind that I just kind of got sucked into working and I, like, lived here [at the set]. But now that the storylines are kind of cooling down a bit and I'm going to have probably about a month or so here where I can just be more relaxed, I'm thinking about trying to get back into it, start writing again.

CBS.com: That's good.

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Yeah, I started it when I was like twelve. I was thinking, "Hey, I'm a class clown, so why not try it in clubs?"

CBS.com: So you've done stand-up?

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Oh, I've done tons of stand-up. I've done all the big clubs in Hollywood. All the big clubs in Denver.

CBS.com: How did you get into that?

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: I just wanted to try it, so I sat down and I wrote stuff and my mom helped me place it in chronological order because I was twelve. I was like, "Hmmm... this is kind of funny." I just did observational stuff from a twelve-year-old's perspective about adults. Then I would help them remember what it was like to be twelve or thirteen. As I got older, my comedy changed from being like how dumb it is to be twelve and how much you wanted to be thirteen. Then I started on girls and, you know, fun stuff, real observational.

CBS.com: I know you're also into skiing. Didn't you teach it?

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Yes. I grew up in Boulder, which is about forty minutes from Denver and it's right on the foothills. It's within two hours reach of all the big ski resorts. Also, when I was little I was in Aspen and Durango. I grew up there a bit, too. So skiing was just a part of my life, I guess.

CBS.com: Did you just move out to California to be on The Bold and the Beautiful?

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: No. I've been coming on and off to L.A. just doing jobs, and modeling and stuff for five years, six years maybe. But just on and off, for about six weeks at a time. One time I came for like three months. Then this came along. Right when all my friends were going off to college, I booked this job. It worked out. Pretty good timing, I guess. So now I'm trying to buy a house. I just want to get myself settled.

CBS.com: Do you hope to incorporate some of your comedic talents into your role as Rick?

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Maybe someday...it would be nice. Unfortunately, I don't think my role really calls for too much comedy. Not right now at least. You never know. As of right now, Rick is still a very serious guy. I think he's learned his lesson. He's really trying to do the right things.

CBS.com: What do you hope happens to Rick in the future?

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: I hope Rick gets a chance to grow and change. Rick is still young. He's only eighteen.

CBS.com: Are there any issues that you'd like to tackle?

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Not in particular. It's a challenge no matter what it is. I'm pretty indifferent to what the material actually is as long as I get a chance to create something.

CBS.com: Was B&B your first big acting gig?

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: This is my first thing where I actually had to go to work every day. I'd done lots of commercials and episodic work, a lot of print modeling stuff, but that's sporadic. I'd do that then I'd chill out for a few months and then I'd do more work. So, yeah, this is my first, really odd, nine to five job.

CBS.com: Are you involved in theater?

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: That's where I started. I started in musicals and then I did some Shakespeare.

CBS.com: Do you sing?

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: I like to sing. It's fun. I don't necessarily know if I'd end up on the show singing or not, but you never know. Once again, you never know what the future holds.

CBS.com: Well, thank you for talking to me.

JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Sure. Thanks.

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	Funny Man, CBS.com As Rick Forrester, Justin Torkildsen has tackled some pretty dramatic stuff on The Bold and the Beautiful. You'd never suspect that Justin is just a "class clown" at heart. At the B&B set, Justin chatted with CBS.com about his new storyline and the other love of his life - comedy. CBS.com: How are you enjoying the "Rick and Kimberly" storyline? JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: It's fun. It's different. It's a change from Rick and Amber, and the whole triangle thing. It's almost like we are just sort of laying low right now. Rick and Kimberly are enjoying each other and spending all the time they missed together. CBS.com: We've gotten a huge viewer response about the issue of Rick and Kimberly not having sex. JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: What do they think about it? CBS.com: Many think that Rick shouldn't pressure Kimberly and they ask, "Didn't he learn his lesson with Amber?" JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: I think it makes it interesting. You know, it's two different views on it. Rick has the more adult type view on it because he's been in [that situation]. CBS.com: Shouldn't Rick be concerned? He did get Amber pregnant. JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: [Jokingly] No because, you know, they'll use protection - as Rick has suggested numerous times. CBS.com: I hear that you are into comedy. JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Yeah. I'm bummed because, unfortunately, I haven't been for a while. I haven't been to a club or writing.... When I started on B&B it was such a whirlwind that I just kind of got sucked into working and I, like, lived here [at the set]. But now that the storylines are kind of cooling down a bit and I'm going to have probably about a month or so here where I can just be more relaxed, I'm thinking about trying to get back into it, start writing again. CBS.com: That's good. JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Yeah, I started it when I was like twelve. I was thinking, "Hey, I'm a class clown, so why not try it in clubs?" CBS.com: So you've done stand-up? JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Oh, I've done tons of stand-up. I've done all the big clubs in Hollywood. All the big clubs in Denver. CBS.com: How did you get into that? JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: I just wanted to try it, so I sat down and I wrote stuff and my mom helped me place it in chronological order because I was twelve. I was like, "Hmmm... this is kind of funny." I just did observational stuff from a twelve-year-old's perspective about adults. Then I would help them remember what it was like to be twelve or thirteen. As I got older, my comedy changed from being like how dumb it is to be twelve and how much you wanted to be thirteen. Then I started on girls and, you know, fun stuff, real observational. CBS.com: I know you're also into skiing. Didn't you teach it? JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Yes. I grew up in Boulder, which is about forty minutes from Denver and it's right on the foothills. It's within two hours reach of all the big ski resorts. Also, when I was little I was in Aspen and Durango. I grew up there a bit, too. So skiing was just a part of my life, I guess. CBS.com: Did you just move out to California to be on The Bold and the Beautiful? JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: No. I've been coming on and off to L.A. just doing jobs, and modeling and stuff for five years, six years maybe. But just on and off, for about six weeks at a time. One time I came for like three months. Then this came along. Right when all my friends were going off to college, I booked this job. It worked out. Pretty good timing, I guess. So now I'm trying to buy a house. I just want to get myself settled. CBS.com: Do you hope to incorporate some of your comedic talents into your role as Rick? JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Maybe someday...it would be nice. Unfortunately, I don't think my role really calls for too much comedy. Not right now at least. You never know. As of right now, Rick is still a very serious guy. I think he's learned his lesson. He's really trying to do the right things. CBS.com: What do you hope happens to Rick in the future? JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: I hope Rick gets a chance to grow and change. Rick is still young. He's only eighteen. CBS.com: Are there any issues that you'd like to tackle? JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Not in particular. It's a challenge no matter what it is. I'm pretty indifferent to what the material actually is as long as I get a chance to create something. CBS.com: Was B&B your first big acting gig? JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: This is my first thing where I actually had to go to work every day. I'd done lots of commercials and episodic work, a lot of print modeling stuff, but that's sporadic. I'd do that then I'd chill out for a few months and then I'd do more work. So, yeah, this is my first, really odd, nine to five job. CBS.com: Are you involved in theater? JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: That's where I started. I started in musicals and then I did some Shakespeare. CBS.com: Do you sing? JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: I like to sing. It's fun. I don't necessarily know if I'd end up on the show singing or not, but you never know. Once again, you never know what the future holds. CBS.com: Well, thank you for talking to me. JUSTIN TORKILDSEN: Sure. Thanks. BACK