An aging ham ponders life
I am not sure how to begin. This week has been... Traumatic? No, that's too dramatic. Eye opening! That sounds misleading. Extreme. Probably about the closest I guess. Extreme excitement. Extreme fear. Extreme determination. Extreme self-undermining. I knew things were going to be hard, or at least harder, as I change direction in my career.... Continue Reading →
The universe has interesting ways of teaching you things, and I have learned that there are only two constants in the world; the only thing I have control over are my choices, and I will never stop learning. A lifetime in the making, I am finally looking at living a life that I had once... Continue Reading →
One thing that always comes up in this entertainment life is how much I don't know. It seems just as I start getting an understanding of one thing, it opens the door to another, and the learning begins again, or perhaps it is simply a transition from one learning to a new one.My career has... Continue Reading →
It has been a while between blogs. To be honest, coming up with topic ideas is difficult for me, so here is another stream of consciousness diatribe from the chaotic grey matter of an aging Ham actor. The Audition There are two things that can really unnerve me; public speaking and interviews. Within interviews, I... Continue Reading →
It has been a month since my last blog. Things have been turning a corner with a lot happening. It has made it very hard for me to focus my thoughts on a blog post. So here I am now, trying to formulate my thoughts in to something that I can write about. I have... Continue Reading →
I have seen a recent blogging trend where certain high profile industry people (all industries) ask themselves the question, "What would I tell my 22 year old self?" I have read a few and it is interesting that so many say essentially the same things that I would love to be able to tell myself.... Continue Reading →
What is the most profound and fundamental question that can be asked of anyone and anything? I would put my money on "Why?" This question is most probably both the simplest, and yet most complex question ever asked. It is both a request to know more, and a demand to delve deeper. I am sure... Continue Reading →
The Troll. An interesting term for a "past-time" which is as old as social etiquette. It is not particularly nice and in recent times has seen a lot of media exposure. The increase in electronic telecommunications and global social networking has made the work of a Troll far easier, and the effects more extreme. Celebrities... Continue Reading →
Today, I just want you to watch this. It's a long video, and it's worth it.
WARNING: This may sound like a bit of a whinge, and it is. It is also a very important message about attitude. In all professions, there is a certain expectation in terms of skill, attitude and respect that everyone needs to at least be aware of, if they plan to make their chosen career their... Continue Reading →
Reflection of a Ham 