To wait, for an actor, is not like someone who's waiting to see the doctor. It's not the kind of wait where you get bored.
Some of my high school teachers did remind me that I had an excellent imagination when it came to making up excuses.
No, but I've always felt that with true talent, and a commitment to hard work, it is possible to achieve an enduring respect and appreciation. In other words, I don't take my fans for granted.