As the saying goes: “I wish I knew then what I know now.” For no one is that more true than actors, whose highs are so high and lows are so low and mediums, seemingly, are nonexistent. But if anyone can attest to the power of perseverance, it’s an actor who’s seeing their work rewarded—perhaps even with a Tony nomination.
From “Stay in line and you will get served” to the evergreen “Don’t be so fucking hard on yourself,” the 2019 Tony nominees had a lot to relay to their former selves. Perhaps you could benefit from it, too. Check out the video below to hear from Amber Gray (“Hadestown”), Brandon Uranowitz (“Burn This”), and more.
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