This was going to be a blog post. Many times, when I am working on a particular issue (with or without actors), an epiphany gurgles up and becomes a blog post at the Spynotebook. But…
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Dichotomy Required
Ask almost anyone whether those who pursue a career in show business are a special breed and you’ll get the same answer: “Oh heck yeah!” One of the elements of “special” that I’ve noticed, the…
Big Fish, Little Fish
A couple of weeks ago, a director whose amazing film I cast contacted me to let me know we’d been invited to two festivals. The big, fancy one and the small, sweet one. We’d have…
Just Get Better
In this week’s column, I’m going to dole out the most outrageous advice I’ve ever given. But first, a little context. The bulk of the emails I receive can be put, roughly, into three categories….
Under Contract
I had a great casting gig last week. It lasted all of 18 hours. And then it bit the dust. Ah, this business. Easy come, easy go. Of course, the instant I got the call,…
The Sunny Spot
While contemplating this week’s topic, I watched as one of my cats moved from one place on the carpet to another. To the sunny spot. Cats have this uncanny ability to always find and rest…
The Economy Has Done Artists a Favor
Last week, during President Obama’s visit to Orange County, a woman named Isa de Quesada came to the microphone and asked a question. She gave a little background about her situation. Seems she has been…
Bullshit Excuses for Being Dropped by an Agent
What follows is an exchange that started on Facebook. I don’t always have the time to reply directly to actors who reach out to me outside of the preferred “Send me a question for a…