You may already know that I started out my career as a kid actor in Atlanta. It was my pursuit of a career in acting that led me to Los Angeles. Twice. And it was…
My cats owe me two thousand dollars.
Steve Silverman’s SLIDESHOW, 18 September 2009 Cats and Technology, by Bonnie Gillespie My cats owe me two thousand dollars. And I’m not talking about the food (which is high-end Science Diet, because the market brands…
Resume Services for Actors?
Hi. I read your column on resumes and I was wondering if you had any referrals for places to have mine done. I have always done it myself but would like someone else to do…
Professional at Any Level
A couple of weeks ago, I had a bit of downtime between meetings and — as I’ll usually do anytime I have downtime — I pulled out a pad of paper and a pen and…
I Shot My Own Reel!
Hey Bonnie, I’ve been reading your columns for a long time now and most of the time I’ve used your columns as a sort of a checkpoint for my career pursuit. I have to admit…
Throw It All Away
“Damn it, Morpheus! Not everyone believes what you believe!” “My beliefs do not require them to.” There are a lot of folks who will tell you there is only one way to do something. I’m…
Thank You for Helping Me Leap!
Hey Bonnie! I’ve been debating for a week or so whether or not to write you. Only because I know you are busy and I don’t have a question for you and I don’t have…
Defining Success
“Let’s face it. You’re never going to be a household name.” I actually said that to an actor last week. I know. Me. Miss “You Can Be Anything, So Never Limit Yourself” herself. And y’know…
Actors with Tattoos
Hey Bonnie! I loved your article that featured my message to you. It was ridiculously helpful and I’m so scared/ecstatic to begin that crazy rollercoaster that is an attempted career in acting. I just wanted…
What We’re Learning from SPCotW
Six months ago today, I launched a weekly feature (well, I optimistically called it a “weekly feature,” hoping there would be enough content and enough interest do sustain it as such — and oh, has…