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So… Why Santa Monica?

in Archive Geeky Stuff on July 12, 2004 August 24, 2019

A couple of reasons. #1: Seven blocks from the beach. No, I’m not a big sun-bather (a sun allergy will do that to ya), but I used to write my standup routines before class on…

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Double Booked!

in The Actors Voice on July 12, 2004 August 12, 2025

I never thought I’d have to ask this question, but I wound up booking two roles. Yay! But the problem is, they both shoot on the same day. What should I do? Will the casting…

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It’s All about Relationships

in The Actors Voice on July 12, 2004 August 12, 2025

Last week, on Canadian actors discussion forum WildOgre.com, I was asked to clarify a statement I had made, as it seemed to discourage industry newbies. Every booking comes from a relationship. Period. Discouraging information? It…

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When July Comes the 11th

in Archive Ramblings on July 11, 2004 December 9, 2016

I grew up hearing that I loved to tell people, when asked, “How old are you?” “When July comes the 11th, I’ll be…” rather than doing the standard, “I’m freeeeee,” “I’m four years old,” or…

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GMail Update

in Archive Ramblings on July 9, 2004 December 9, 2016

I have been using GMail for–what–two weeks or so and just now hit 1mb/1% (1% holds ’til 10mb) of my capacity. So, I chose “delete forever” for the messages in my trash and now I’m…

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Absolute Truth

in Archive My Hot Bod on July 8, 2004 December 9, 2016

Matzoh Ball Soup can fix anything.

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in Epiphanies on July 8, 2004 April 29, 2017

What is with the let-down that comes after a bunch of really hyper-cool activity? And how much does the ego suck that it feels the need to be smacked about every now and then and…

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Okay, Kris… here’s another one.

in Archive Geeky Stuff on July 7, 2004 December 9, 2016

20 Questions to a Better Personality My results: You are an SEDL–Sober Emotional Destructive Leader. This makes you a dictator. You prefer to control situations, and lack of control makes you physically sick. You feel…

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Heh heh

in Animals Archive on July 5, 2004 December 9, 2016

Well… she ASKED to come home with me. So… Yeah. This is the newest member of our family. I think her name is Thwok. She’s enjoying the company of her Aunt SixHundy in this photo,…

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Arriving in Character?

in The Actors Voice on July 5, 2004 August 12, 2025

Last week, you discussed arriving “in costume” for auditions. What about arriving “in character”? I am working with a coach whose advice on audition technique is to arrive in character and remain in character until…

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