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“Having gone from having no money, wanting to just be a working actor - I don't want to just be a working actor anymore.”

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Right before the pandemic, 'Past Lives' came across to me as something to read and possibly put myself on tape for.

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It's such a weird thing, because you have a whole crew of people standing over there, on the other side. There's a camera pointing…

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When you're doing eight shows a week, it very much turns into relying on your technique and the job of it.

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People, as they get older, start to learn this lesson, but if you determine your worth or your self-value based on what you are…

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I'm learning not to take myself too seriously.

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After a few nonunion shows, I got booked as the understudy for the lead of 'Newsies.' I was in the original Broadway cast for…

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I think most actors are probably very shy - if you're a good one. Putting yourself out there in that way is terrifying, and…

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People talk, or however about actors watching themselves, but no, no one likes to watch themselves. Come on. It's extremely difficult. You can't help,…

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Maybe this is so pretentious, but 'West Side Story' was everything I had ever hoped to accomplish as an actor. It's really crazy, but…

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Life is weird. People are weird.

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Along this crazy journey of life, there are hills and valleys. Everyone experiences them.

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There are some fun things about being an actor.

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I'm an actor, so I'm never going to feel like I've done enough.

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I always remember what my dad told me when I decided to turn into an actor. He was emphatic that whatever I do, I…

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My preference is for people who come to rehearsal and get into the ring. I like a muscular actor who's playful.

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An actor doesn't have a regular job. He is dependent upon the roles which are given him.

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