spicedogs | Michael Emerson finds it hard to return to Hawaii (Reply)

Michael Emerson, who was recently nominated for an Emmy for his work on "Lost," tells us although he enjoys working on the show, it will be hard to return to Hawaii in August after getting used to his fast pace life again in New York City.

"Living so far from home was an unusual experience. I had more of a sense of dislocation than I've ever had in my working life," says Emerson of living in Hawaii for nine months during last season's taping. "It is a slow pace in Hawaii. I just miss my habitual activities in New York City. I like to go to the theatre at night and I like living in a town where there is a theatre community."

Although Hawaii would seem like most people's dream, especially taking into account the flora and fauna alone, Emerson admits he's just not the outdoorsy type. "I'm the least athletic of the group. My idea of water sports would be sitting in an inner tube doing the NY Times' crossword puzzle," he says with a laugh.

Luckily, he's been able to spend some quality time in his beloved city while on hiatus. "It's been a mad scramble to catch up with friends and go to dentist appointments, and seeing the accountant. It's so nice to come back to New York City and hang out in my neighborhood. It's so cozy. I know it's Times Square, but it's cozy to me."

Source: TV INSIDER