I never practice before, I never work hours on a script. I just choose my characters and trust them, and after that, it's about the director taking your hand.
In my opinion, Jesus is God's attempt to reach man. But while I believe Jesus is the way to God, it makes no sense to hate people who disagree.
The conservative version of American exceptionalism has become a password of sorts for candidates who want to prove their credentials to a right-wing America.