FIRST PERSON
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| One-Man Shows Could Probably Use Two People
May 09, 2008
My "one-man show" was this grand idea I had in my head, the perfect synthesis of storytelling and music, focused through my particular sensibilities. But whenever anyone would ask exactly when that might be, I couldn't say. "Soon" was my usual answer.
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An Imperfect Model
April 25, 2008
I was nervous because this go-see would determine whether I nailed my first job as a leg model. Any time I try something I've never done, I'm always a mix of nervous and excited, as well as determined to succeed.
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That Is Who I Am
March 21, 2008
"If there is anything else you think you might be happy doing besides being an actor, you should do that. Successful actors are successful because there is nothing else they want to do, nothing else they love."
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SHOWMANCING
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| Once, Twice... Three Times a Funny Lady
May 07, 2008
"More than $120,000 for my BFA, another $50,000 for living expenses, and a good $35,000 for private lessons and workshops, and here's what I know: Comedy comes in threes."
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SocioPerfs and Chameliacts
April 04, 2008
"The problem is that you're starting to like her," our acting teacher told a fellow student struggling through a Lady Macbeth scene. "Lady Macbeth's not running for 'Miss Congeniality.' She's a conniving, evil bitch. Stop trying to make her prom queen."
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