Get-To-Know-Your-Hero: An interview with Andy
Last season, Andy was elevated to hero status after getting a picture of Oliver and Felicity riding off into the sunset while crowds of us online waited with baited breath and bail money ready. You know him as the fearless Olicity superhero who sparked the #TeamAndy movement, but now we have the chance to get to know the man behind the camera. We present: 10 heroic questions with Andy:
1. Who was your favorite superhero growing up?
The only superhero that comes to mind would be Superman. When growing up my friends & I used to go to the cinema (movie theatre) to watch his new movies coming out in the 80’s. (That makes me feel old). Christopher Reeve was awesome!!
2. If you could have any superpower what would it be?
I guess, fly.
3. What do you like to see in superhero movies/tv? What are the “best parts”?
I’ll refer to superman again… Losing all his power from Kryptonite and then managing to escape to recover and fight the next battle.
4. You haven’t had a chance to watch all of Arrow, but from what you have seen, what did you think?
I’ll be very honest, it isn’t normally the kind of show I would watch but have felt myself drawn to it a little bit. I haven’t watched any past episodes except from the last season. I did actually enjoy it and kind of got into it. Whether that is because I’m interested it the show, the characters, reading and relating to the posts on twitter or because of what happened to me? I’m not quite sure… I will make a point of continuing to watch the new season. I did see that Stephen Amell was in Vancouver a couple of days ago doing some filming so maybe, just maybe I’ll bump into them again.
I haven’t been running much recently so I might have to get my running shoes out again and go on the hunt!! Wouldn’t that be funny if it all happened again… I think he might shoot me!
[editor’s note: Don’t worry Andy, we got your back, and your bail money!]
5. Based on what you have seen of Arrow, who is your favorite character?
Obviously you get drawn to the main characters, Oliver and Felicity. I always like the pretty girls, so I guess Felicity gets my vote!
6. Are there any other superhero shows/movies you’ve seen recently that you’ve enjoyed?
I have been switching over to the Flash every now and again. Only because I know they do filming next to where I work and some scenes I can see things I recognize in the back ground. That goes the same for Arrow as they do filming in Vancouver (I live on the out skirts) so it is cool to see scenes that you recognize.
7. Since the sunset-pic you’ve gained a following of lots of Olicity fans. Do people in your real life know you’re an online legend?
Ha ha. Not in passing no, although that would be pretty cool. My wife did post a funny status on Facebook when all this was going on… I quote:
“My hubby is an instant celebrity (Yes, we are talking about Andy Highton). He…sorry, The Boss, has acquired 450 followers on Twitter in the past 24 hours & the numbers keep rising!! He even has his own hashtag!! #teamandy #crazylot #tiptoes #openmouthkiss
( if you are a fan of the show Arrow, do not look at The Boss’ twitter page..spoiler alert!!)”
Also, I happened to start talking to the editor of a local magazine in a pub one night and was telling her my story, she was really interested and keen to make it an article in an issue, but I think I was a little too late in bumping into her and telling her my story.. I don’t think I’m quite famous enough yet, so if I can get a cameo this season it might help may cause..
8. What has been your favorite part of your Olicity fandom experience?
Just the Craziness…. During the tweet night, I couldn’t put my phone down, it was just hilarious. I never knew anyone would be that interested to the degree they were. My friend told me to post it to yvrshoots and within a minute the notifications just started. I really go into it and started reading comment after comment, which lead me to go out for a second view which is when I saw the sunset.
9. What would you like to see for Olicity in the upcoming season? More sunsets? Heroic battles near where you go jogging?
Obviously sunsets, Porsches and me jogging would be the perfect follow up but I can’t see that happening! I would like to think they would come back to [city name] to carry out more filming (the same place where ‘Once Upon a Time’ is filmed). I assume the fandom would like to see more romantic scenes between Olicity. When the #Crazylot are happy I’m happy!!
10. And the MOST important question: Who is your favorite superhero couple?
I’m struggling with this one…….. I could go back to Superman & Lois Lane, but I’m not sure. I cannot really think of anyone else… ;)
Thanks again to Andy for humouring us with this interview, and for risking life and limb earlier this year to bring us Olicity goodies. :) Cheers to more Olicity sunsets in season 4! Follow Andy on Twitter at @Andy_Highton.
-Cammie
