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Fear of failure has always been my best motivator.
Originality is, for me, the most important quality in a script.
I became much happier when I realized I shouldn't depend solely on my career for my sense of self. So I developed other interests and surrounded... →
I know a lot of people in the business recommend the many Story Structure seminars being offered here, but I point to them as the single biggest... →
That said, I should also add that I learned a great deal from being allowed in these privileged circles and am grateful for the opportunity to have... →
But so much of being an actor isn't so great - the auditioning, the rejection, the financial insecurity.
Unfortunately, all the cliches we see about Hollywood are true.
Working in Hollywood can be tumultuous, with incredible highs and lows and you need to be grounded.
Animation scripts tend to be much more descriptive and are lighter on dialogue.
Dick Van Dyke was my first idol. He's an amazing physical comedian, like a classic clown, but also very smart and not afraid to show... →
I am a big fan of the TV series 'Taxi' which combined comedy and pathos better than any other show I've seen.
I was born in Chicago and grew up in the suburb of Evanston.
I was only in one play at Steppenwolf, in the early days.