I read the script and try not to bring anything personal into it. I make notes, talk to the director and we decide what kinds of shades should be in the character.
I didn't want to wait around for some business entity to come around and give me money and tell me what to do. We just started releasing records as best we could.
A schoolmaster should have an atmosphere of awe, and walk wonderingly, as if he was amazed at being himself.