The quickest way to defuse fear or insecurity or anger is usually humor. I think comics figure that out quickly, and, once you figure it out, you think, 'Hey, if I can do this and get paid, that would be kind of cool.'
I've always found it not only easy, but enjoyable. It's necessary for us to reach out and I'm speaking for myself here. I certainly have a sense of responsibility to reach out to these people in the theatre who might look to someone like me for some guidance.
Ansel Adams, Photographer (1902) |
Edward Albert, Actor (1951) |
Robert Altman, Director (1925) |
Lauren Ambrose, Actress (1978) |
Charles Barkley, Athlete (1963) |
Anthony Davis, Composer (1951) |
Greg Garrison, Director (1924) |
Jackie Gleason, Actor (1916) |
Edward H. Harriman, Businessman (1848) |
Brion James, Actor (1945) |
Rene Cassin, Judge (1976) |
Sandra Dee, Actress (2005) |
Alexander Haig, Public Servant (2010) |