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Holiday Reflections, 2001
The sound of a heart breaking is unmistakable. Joy-filled laughter explodes with blatant disregard for decorum. We are always more regret-filled for the risks we did not take than for those we did. While heartrates…
How Actors Define Commitment
I’m working on a set right now where a couple of our actors have had national commercials “come up” during the run of the shoot. One of them told us the day before that he…
Gobble Gobble
Once upon a time, I was a vegetarian. I’m not sure why. Oh, wait, I remember. I’d had my wisdom teeth extracted and I ended up not eating for the entire summer I turned 15….
My New Favorite TV Show
I am not even going to begin to be disturbed by the fact that my columns make it seem as though I value TV above any human social interaction. That’s not productive behavior (though it…
A Break from the Ordinary
A young writer/friend of mine asked recently whether I found it hard to write comedy in the face of tragic events. The answer is, “I don’t know.” I haven’t written anything funny since September 9th….
Recommended Reading for ActorsBone.com
Before even heading to LA to give acting a go, aspiring actors should skim, if not memorize, the chapters of the following essential books and guides. Acting in Commercials: A Guide to Auditioning and Performing…
My Favorite Sport
As football season begins and Psycho sports wood, I began to reflect on my favorite sport: the High Speed Chase. There was a time when I just thought I enjoyed the thrill of watching, from…