In today’s music industry one is hard pressed to find those with a relentlessly positive and optimistic outlook. Telescope, an Arizona based alternative rock foursome, is one of those groups. Telescope is fighting, it seems, against a constant current of industry professionals saying this is one of the hardest times for new music to break. Telescope takes the following approach: They have decided they are going to make music, music that says something about who they are, and even, who we all are.

Over the past two years the band has been together they have proven they are miles from the typical garage band weekend warrior types. They have approached their band essentially how an entrepreneur would set out to build a company. They have leased an office space, turned it into a rehearsal studio/ office headquarters, they keep a desk sized calendar on the wall, and are on the phone every waking hour which is not spent writing music, or at home with family. Working on a music career requires a startling amount of sweat and tears behind the scenes.

Mike Seitz, the guitar and keyboard player from the band explains. “You have to constantly be thinking with two minds. The creative side of you needs to be making the music, and the business side of you has to work logically to make an infrastructure for marketing your product. As in any business, those two can often come into conflict.

Things are beginning to move fast for Telescope. Everyday now the band has conference calls with their new manager and attorney, talks to someone from a major record label, or spends time negotiating contracts for upcoming shows. As for the band members, brothers Seth and Jason Holland, Mike Seitz, and Seth Johnson, they feel like their efforts are paying off. It may be only a matter of time before Telescope is a household name, and we will be those who fondly say, “we knew them back when!

Tell us about “The Lamas Family!”? My family is full of entertainers who will give an open door and let our viewers into our everyday lives. Initially, I wondered (as anyone would) if it was a good idea, but in filming the pilot for E! network, I found that not only will people fall in love with the dynamic of our family, but the true love we hold for each other. You will see the good, the bad and the beautiful . Everyone’s family tells a different story and we want to share ours.

What was growing up in show business like? When I was a little girl, I grew up on the my dad’s set “Renegade.” I would want to go to work with him everyday because I LOVED being in the hair and makeup trailer getting all dolled up. Growing up on set was normal to me, it was simple “Dad’s work” to me and I absolutely fell in love with it all. I was always fascinated with learning everyone’s roles on the set and how a show was made. When I was about 10 years old I decided this is where I belong, on sets … making movies.

What is your favorite thing in your closet? My favorite thing in my closet would have to be my first pair of heels that I have kept over the years. I slept with them for weeks after my mom finally bought them for me. I was about 12 years old … Keep in mind the heel was about a half inch but still they were heels to me. What do you do for fun? I love taking my dog Madison to the beach or on hikes and enjoy the beautiful city I live in. I’ve always been a beach gal, so naturally I love going to the beach and surfing. Its the most calming, relaxing thing I could do for myself.

Who is your favorite designer? My favorite designer would have to be Chloe for clothes and YSL for shoes.You’re making me want to go shopping now!

Who are your influences? I look to my fabulous grandmother Arlene Dahl for all my advice in life . She is one of the most inspiring, influential individuals that I have come across my 23 years on this earth. She is old Hollywood at its finest. I only wish I will give my granddaughter what she has given me.

Where did you learn to act and why did you want to get into it? I started acting very young and continued to do so in high school. I went to acting class every week, because my father always said, “Know your craft. Know everything there is to know and never stop learning or taking classes.” So, I listened. After high school it was college or Hollywood, and I booked a role on “General Hospital” so my path was chosen, Hollywood.

What can you tell Runway that the rest of the world doesn’t know? No one knows, but I always have a scarf in my purse to dress up or down my outfit. I am a true scarf lover.

What films do you got coming out? I recently worked on three films— “Endless Bummer,” “Deep in the Valley,” and “In the Pines” which all come out this Fall!

What is your favorite movie and why? My favorite movie, (don’t laugh), is “Clueless” because it is a funny, feel-good movie that I watched as a girl growing up. I know every line! Where is your favorite spot on Earth? I would have to say my favorite spot on Earth is my bed. It’s my sanctuary— my sleep is very important to me, so when I have 3 a.m. call times I am not a happy girl!

Are you a day person or night person? When I am working on a project, I like to wake up early, go workout, maybe take a walk.When I am on hiatus or not working on something, I like to sleep in and become more of a night person.

What is your advice to aspiring talent? My advice to aspiring talent: If you have the passion for this industry, keep your craft close to your heart. Learn as much as you can about it and don’t be satisfied. Always keep your skills fresh and your mind working on where you want to be.You’ll find that you will get there if you do so. Have patience and trust in yourself and you will be able to do anything you set your mind on.

What do you like best about your work? What I like most about my work is making people laugh. Since I was a little kid, I was always putting on comedy sketch show in my parent’s basement, with some type of crazy costume. I would put on my Dad’s doctors coat and clown shoes and do skits with “broken funny bones.” I was such a dork! but l loved entertaining.

What is you most memorable experience in show business? I think my most memorable experience in show business was the day I arrived on set for the first time with Steve Martin. I am one of his biggest fans, and Trains Planes and Automobiles is one of my top 3 favorite movies of all time. I actually can quote it word for word. Watching Steve my whole life and admiring him as one of the great comedy geniuses of our generation made the first day of filming Cheaper by the Dozen 2 one of my most memorable moments. I walked on set for the first day and saw my chair with my name on it, sitting right next to his chair with his name on. I got chills and couldn’t stop smiling, but when you get to work with one of your idols, you can’t help but control your emotions.

What is you favorite thing in your closet? My modern amusement black trench coat.

Who is your favorite designer? I really like Rag & Bone, and I really like Theory. Day to day I wear mostly white Hanes t-shirts, right out of a 3 pack at Target, can’t beat

Tell us about you role in Paramounts VanWilder 3? Well I am stepping into some of the biggest shoes in this genre. I am taking over the role that Ryan Reynolds originated, Van Wilder. In the original Van Wilder, Van has been at Coolidge College for 7 years, and he finally graduates as one of the biggest icons in college party history. It was an honor to be chosen to take over this role. Ryan Reynolds did such an amazing job, but I am very confident in my take on the character. I don’t try to do Ryan’s version of Van, but I do keep the character as true to Ryan’s idea of him as possible. My Van is a little more innocent and a little more wide-eyed on the outlook of life. It was by far the most fun I’ve had playing any character in my career.With van there are no rules. I saw the film, and I am very happy.

Who are your Influences? Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and John Candy. I love the 80’s comedic actors by far. They are whom I steal all my material from. Michael Caine once said, “its okay to steal from other actors, every actor does. Just make sure you steal from the good ones.

Where did you learn to act? I started acting in 7th grade, and acted my way through high school. I have had two great acting teachers in my life that I think the world of. Harry Wilcox, the person to first teach me what acting was and told me that I needed to be an actor. In high school plays he would yell at me and say “Bennett! Stop mugging!” now in van wilder that is all I do! and my second great acting teacher is Chad McCord in Los Angeles. he’s the one that taught me how to be funny. He coached me on the opening scene of Van Wilder, and to be honest I never thought there was a way to make getting oral sex at a graduation funny, but Chad has this way of taking any material and giving you just one small adjustment to make the audience crack up, and he was right!

What do you do for fun? I hike mostly. I’m a big hiker. I take my dog up the canyons in Hollywood on a daily basis. Some people think of it as working out, but I think of it as having fun.

What can i tell runway that the rest of the world doesnt know? That I secretly read National Geographic magazine to fall asleep. I know! I’m kind of a dork!

What are your plans for the future.? I’d like to continue to act and make people laugh for the rest of my life. also using the power we have as actors and using our celebrity for the greater good of humanity. There are so many opportunities we have as actors to give back to others less fortunate. If you are a successful actor it is not only your privilege to give back, but your duty. there are too many people in need to ignore it. And I don’t care what charity you belong to, as long as you belong. save the whales, the dogs, the kids, the elderly, the icebergs, hell I don’t care, just help something! Personally my charity is ONE HEARTLAND, and camp dedicated to improving the lives of kids with HIV/AIDS.

What is your Favortie movie? Christmas Vacation is by far my favorite movie, not only because it makes me laugh every time, but because when I watch it every year I’m usually at home with my family and it’s tradition. So it makes me feel good all around.

Where is your favorite spot on earth? Camp Heartland. A camp that I work with helping kids with HIV/AIDS up in Minnesota. With all the craziness of Hollywood, going to camp heartland grounds you as a human. you step away from all the Hollywood bullshit and you realize what really matters in life. it’s all about love.

What isYour earliest call time? 5am, everyday on the set of van wilder. I don’t know how the make up ladies kept me looking good for 2 months of that!

Are you a day or night person? Day!

What your advice to aspiring talent? Don’t become an actor unless you wake up every morning and can think of nothing but acting. only then will you be successful.