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we all have to watch it

I’m on the phone with Josh, talking about potential projects and somehow the conversation seamlessly shifts to —

The LATEST DIET CRAZE he’s thinking of trying, so he can deal with–

The Holidays

(Ahem,  Josh check the date … Read the rest of this entry »

Fragile Finances

So I’ve REALLY been good. I actually put my Visa in a drawer, so I wouldn’t be tempted.

And, since  I’m still looking for a job, the only charges I’m allowing on my monthly statement are:

• Bodies in Motion dues
• iTunes
• Netflix

After a long day at the ER I can’t wait to…. Read the rest of this entry »

This chick needs a breakthrough

I was just cleaning out a drawer that wouldn’t close (well, I didn’t exactly clean it, I just pulled some stuff out and tried to slam it shut but it wouldn’t.) And my life flashed before my eyes. My life in 2006. Actually, 2007.

Because I came across this list of resolutions I made on New Years Eve back then.  Some things I did (yay!) and some things are… um — still a work in progress.

But I don’t want to open a drawer in 2012 (if we’re still around then) and find another disaster of a list from 2009. So this year I’m gonna do it differently. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember what it felt like in high school on the day of the SATs? You’d been prepping all year for this (maybe longer), private coaching (if you grew up in West LA) on the various techniques, taking PSATs periodically to get a rough idea, pumping yourself up to get into the right mind frame or better yet –

THE ZONE.

Knowing that with every right step you are that much closer to the college of your dreams… In this moment you have complete control over –

YOUR FUTURE.

That’s what it’s like to make it to the Network Test for a TV pilot.

You’ve already:

• wowed the Casting Director at the pre-read
• gotten new notes
• impressed the director and producers in the second round

You’ve spent a day in a work session (with the director and the CD) where (if you’re lucky) you’re told “you’re in first position” (hush hush) going into the Test, and now all you need to do is produce one more time with confidence and specificity.
And it’s nerve wracking.
(Think Johnny Drama’s last audition on Entourage.)

Then… after sitting in a folding chair in the hallway for over an hour with 3 or 4 other actors competing for the same part, your nerves become almost palpable.

Palms start sweating – Read the rest of this entry »

So the life of an actor is never predictable, always one surprise after another.

This morning I paid to get roughed up (Boxing class, you perv.)

I’m SO busy.  (No spin class for the Columbus holiday yesterday, and working last night’s pizza off, so I won’t go on my normal day tomorrow…)

Then I get big news:  Read the rest of this entry »

“Arts, Briefly” is pretty much the only section of the New York Times (besides the headlines and crossword puzzle clues) that I read and my eyes lit up when I saw…

Language of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Member Isn’t Ready for Prime Time

SNL cast member swears on national television, OOPS!

I guess The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (no relation, obvi) makes me forget swearing’s still a no-no on broadcast (and with kids in the cast of the Nick show, I never got into bad habits), but Read the rest of this entry »

So sad to read about Patrick Swayze on Twitter.

I was going to post about how I’ll never get to work with him, but when I started to type I realized how small that is… and it got me really thinking. His challenge was so enormous and he was extraordinarily brave. And strong, when he must have felt so weak. Helps put things into perspective… he wasn’t just acting, but it was a remarkable performance.

I guess no one knows if they’re courageous til they’re put to the test.

He gets an A+++.

Thank you, RIP.

Patrick Swayze – not just a pretty face

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