Archive for November, 2009

Acting careers: Lea Michele and Julie Benz on the challenges of auditioning

Acting careers: Lea Michele and Julie Benz on the challenges of auditioning

Julie Benz (on auditioning for “Dexter”): I had to come in with no makeup on and in sweats. And then I took it a step further because they wanted me to look really downtrodden, so I actually drank wine so I was hung over and I put mascara in my hair to give myself really [...]

Ian McKellen on telling the truth so you don’t sell your soul

Ian McKellen on telling the truth so you don’t sell your soul

Our personal identity – and how confident we are with it – can have a huge impact on our esteem and how fully we express our talents. Here are some quotes from the article: Ian McKellen reflects on ‘The Prisoner,’ Gandalf and gay rights, By Matea Gold, The Los Angeles Times. In his view, Hollywood [...]