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in Archive Showbiz on February 23, 2005 February 3, 2017

In just a few hours, the film will be cast. Yay! This remains the best casting gig I’ve had. Open communication, right-on decision-making, very similar taste, and fun! No drama! I love that! After we…

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iTunes Survey

in Quizzes and Memes on February 23, 2005 January 30, 2020

Another list from Chip (and this one’s extra geeky, seeing as I don’t even own an MP3 player). But I do have iTunes… so here’s the survey. How many total songs? 228 Sort by Song…

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New LAST Interview

in Archive Showbiz on February 22, 2005 December 9, 2016

Well, we had done the last interview for the new book, but when James Hong calls… you add a chapter, baby. Yeah. That’s a big OKEY DOKEY. I’ve been seriously working my ass off all…

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There Is Nothing Like a Meme

in Archive Geeky Stuff on February 21, 2005 December 9, 2016

Nabbed from the ever-increasing greatness that is Coco (v. 3.0). In case there’s just not enough “out there” about me… What do you do? Cast, Write, Speak, Consult, Love. What are the challenges? Hm. Ever-changing,…

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Quick-Answer Actor Questions

in The Actors Voice on February 21, 2005 August 12, 2025

It’s that time again… time to answer a handful of the many short-answer questions that come to my inbox. Enjoy! … I took your advice and I am keeping track of what films are currently…

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Actor Billing on a Resume

in The Actors Voice on February 21, 2005 August 12, 2025

Creative interpretations of billing are common on actors’ resumes. Certainly, there are variations from market to market, but the standard for Los Angeles actors’ resumes is pretty clear. Regardless of where you started, once you…

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Half-Cast

in Archive Showbiz on February 20, 2005 December 9, 2016

You Are Now Leaving Cactus Cove is now half-cast. (Not sure what that company does, but the image fit the bill for this post.) I have cast the minor roles and have scheduled callbacks for…

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Gender Brain

in Archive Geeky Stuff on February 19, 2005 December 9, 2016

Nabbed from Chip (whose brain is 60% female): Your Brain is 46.67% Female, 53.33% Male Your brain is a healthy mix of male and female You are both sensitive and savvy Rational and reasonable, you…

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Note to Self:

in Animals Archive on February 19, 2005 December 9, 2016

Note to self: Thwok is not to be trusted. Came home from awesome, awesome, awesome Gimlet Night with a bag of supplies (toilet paper, tissue, etc.) and went to bed with the bag of supplies…

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Surreal Moment of the Day

in Archive Funnies on February 16, 2005 December 9, 2016

Today was the first day of casting at AFI. During a short break, I went to the loo. I’m in the stall, doing my thing. “Um, hi. Are you a Fellow here?” “Me? No. I’m…

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