IMovie 08 organization and FCE?

I have imported all my video clips into iMovie 08 for the functionality and organization. I used the "copy" rather than "move" import option. Before I delete the original video (since the copied clips are now in iMovie), I just want to be sure I will not lose any ability to access this (now in iMovie) video from within FCE.
Any one know the quick answer to this?
Thanks in advance for any help with this!

The video files will be in the iMovie Events folder, and will be freely accessible to other applications like FCE. If you have existing FCE projects, you probably have to use "Reconnect Media" to update the project with the new clip locations.

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1 In Final Cut Express, choose File > Open.
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Ok Guys, I know this is a pretty hot/touchy topic around here but I thought I would start a new topic as I am not even getting past step 1 as discussed in several posts and in the way that apple advertise!?
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Hey Tom, Thanks for the speedy reply!
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Hi M
First thing that comes to mind is - Have You just installed FinalCut on
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