I think what I would say to my younger self, and probably to younger, just starting-out writers is that a lot of times you're just afraid to put yourself out there, and it's uncomfortable because it's working up the courage to do something, to push yourself to do those things.
“The process of rehearsal means you learn so much and really get the chance to develop your work on a character.”
“How much do you engage yourself in what's truly real and important in life? That's the individual question.”