Love is only 3,000 miles and a racy phone call away in the new romantic comedy Going the Distance, starring Drew Barrymore
and Justin Long. Drew spoke about her R-rated romp and getting paid to make out with her real-life on-again, off-again flame.

Q: What do you like most about your character, Erin?
I just didn’t want to play a cuckoo, wacky role. She’s someone who can hang out with guys and loves women but has a spine and is funny. I relate to that kind of person right now in my life.

Q: What have you learned about how to make a relationship work?
Nothing! In all seriousness, I’m very excited to be in my 30s and not stand on my soapbox and brag about what I know. I’m not in on any brilliant secrets right now.

Q: How can you make a longdistance relationship work?
I know what I would want to make one work, like letters and surprising each other — things that make you feel special, like you’re part of a unit and it’s not a phantom thing.

Q: Where do things stand right now with you and Justin?
We never talk about when we’re together and when we’re not. It never, ever will be addressed. Mystery is sexy. But I definitely think it was a benefit that we knew each other so well. It’s very rare to have such an amazing chemistry with someone. That was such a blessing.

Q: So all those kissing scenes were just part of the job?
I was just lucky he’s a good kisser! The worst is when you’re kissing somebody who’s not and you feel like you’re working on your own. Basically, it was a real team effort!

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