“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The HARD is what makes it great.” — Jimmy Dugan, A League of Their Own So, I had already chosen this week’s…
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Great Expectations
I’d love to live in a world where expectations are less tied to status. I know, that means I’m pushing against the definition of expectations altogether, but stick with me on this. Someone asks how…
Civilian Friends
I’ve mentioned before that a book I read in 1992 — How to Make It in Hollywood — made quite an impact on me, prior to my move to Los Angeles. In it, author Linda…
I Has a Ring
I first moved to Los Angeles in August of 1993. Yes, August. In a U-Haul. With my estranged daddy and 13-year-old kitty. Towing my badass car behind (yes, the same car I *still* drive). Five…
So Happy Together
Me and you and you and me No matter how they toss the dice, it has to be The only one for me is you, and you for me So happy together Relationships are tricky,…
Who Inspires Kevin Alan Roberts? Kim Estes!
So, three weeks ago, I put out a call for awesomeosity and y’all came through with flying colors. Thank you! Please, keep sending in the goods. My email address is at the bottom of this…
Redefining Credit
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” — Harry S. Truman This is one of my husband’s favorite quotes. After years hearing my husband use it,…
Wanting It Is Not Enough
Every now and then, I’ll hear an actor say, “I’m going to make it because I want it more than the other guy does.” Nope. It doesn’t work like that. Sure, you may stay at…
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…