Yeh they are both great interviews.
I am happy that Shannen was comfortable talking to Perez.
I agree with Sarah-Lucy on what you have said that he gives Shannen respect and that he is different from other reporters.
I also agree with you that it is true friendship and not from only attending his birthday party.
I think you could also tell that by the way they get along with each other on the interviews and because you could see that Shannen was comfortable talking to him.
I will let you agree with me or not.