It's all of that and Britney-Justin.

I could honestly not give a... some of it is interesting on a pulp level but I find it offensive that it reflects on us that we as a society are fascinated by other people's lives and need that kind of information. And it's more sensitive when you are kind of in the middle of it and you recognize that that could kind of be you at some point, or people could be that interested in your private life. And it's a weird thing. It's bizarre. I still find it incredibly strange, the breakup of Brad and Gwyneth made the front page of newspapers. That's our focus? That's kind of sad.

I can't decide which would be more frustrating, hearing a story about you that's not true or having the press find out something juicy that is true. I don't know which would drive me more crazy.

It actually drives you more crazy when they print something that's true. I find the stuff that's not true to be really funny and easy to... because you are in a righteous position at that point, because you know you had nothing to do with it or whatever it is they're printing is completely false. It puts you in a position of, you know, freedom. Even though you feel like if it's something really intense, you have that moment where you feel like you have to speak out against it. Most of the time, I don't even care. I think it can be really funny. Especially when they put you with, like, in terms of dating, they put you with people that you would never have dated. Why would they ever write that?

They're like, Elijah Wood and Christina Aguilera.

Some stuff is so good, you don't want to contest it. You want to let people believe what they want to believe.

The last question is from Hennesyvenom.

What a story there. Like evil cognac.

Reminds me of a snake or something.

That's strange.

Do you think that 'The Two Towers' will leave people wondering what is to come next?

Like the first movie, it does achieve that same kind of feeling of, what is the last, or what is the next chapter going to reveal? However, this film... I feel 'The Two Towers' actually leads into the third movie a lot more than the first into the second. It's much more of a cliffhanger ending. The scenes in this movie kind of... it kind of moves you forward and progresses you forward more into the third than the second because we are in the middle of the journey now; whereas at the end of the first, they were about to embark on their journey. Whereas right now we are in the middle of one giant progressing story. So I feel like this movie actually leads into the third quite a lot more than the first one. Which is great, but also really frustrating for those that can't wait to see the next movie.

I was just going to say, if they're that frustrated they can read the book. So they have that option. Well, I am so sad because we are out of time. Elijah, I think you are my favorite AOL guest ever.

Stop!

I think the audience will agree with me. Thanks so much for chatting with us.

Thank you. Wait, you still have my e-mail address?

I do.

You should e-mail me and don't pay attention to the fact that I don't reply because I am an idiot.

OK! Well, I can't wait to see the movie on December 18. That's like six days and six hours from now.

Elijah Wood: Wicked. It's very cool. I am sure you will love the film.

Is there anything you want to say to your fans? I wish we could have gotten to more questions.

Thank you all for waiting in line. It's such a thankless thing when everybody gets in the chat room together and there is not any way for all the questions to be answered. So I appreciate everybody waiting around, even if they didn't get their questions answered. Thank you for your support and your love. And enjoy the next 'Lord of the Rings.'

I, too, would like to thank our awesome audience because they just sent in these great, specific questions that many of you probably hadn't heard before.

Really good questions.

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