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dick - 2003-12-19 20:25:48
If you went back to Lansing, you wouldn't have to "pretend" you were hot shit because of an HBO spot.....you could just be hot shit, because you're a skilled actor and there would be opportunities to demonstrate those skills. However, success is something everyone defines for themselves....doing something you love and do well, sharing your self and your gifts with others.....sounds a lot like a successful life to me. Not that I think you should go back unless you truly wish to, but I do think you might reexamine your thoughts about what such a move might mean. 'Course, I may be full of shit. Often am. Anyway, have a good holiday season Jim
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theatre-geek - 2003-12-19 23:15:43
Sometimes your diary is hard to read. I know only too well (okay, on a smaller scale) what you're talking about. I mean, what if I were to quit my job tomorrow? I could exist on my credit cards, but I have no savings. No "nest egg". I need to hoard some money away if I am going to do anything rash like that. Before, when I've been out of work, I've just sat and watched daytime tv waiting for the next job or audition. That is no way to be. People who do theatre here are impressed when someone says they've been somewhere doing theatre outside the midwest. Something tells me all these local actors would die to do what you are doing. Being "out there" trying to make it. You are getting so much experience. I know it's hard to see that, but it looks different from where I'm sitting. You've done a lot of things. If only it weren't so hard to step out of that "comfort zone". Yeah, it's a Friday and I'm bored again. Sorry for the long entry. Hang in there Jim. There is someone out there waiting for the "Jim" type. :-)
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Faithful Reader - 2003-12-20 15:15:46
Anne Lamott should send you some rebates or something as I, for one, have gone out and bought every book of hers you've mentioned after reading your various entries. I don't intend to ever "write" anything...I just enjoy her writing.)
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