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When it’s appropriate to be inappropriate
Not so long ago the Turner Prize-winning artist, Grayson Perry, built a house. It’s no run-of-the-mill house; it’s an artistic expression. You can see it here. Grayson got a lot of stick for building this house. Some have criticized it (especially the locals); others love it. Such is the world of art. Grayson was interviewed…
The case of the girl too scared to kiss
Many moons ago, I was teaching a young lady who (due to her conditioning) found it very difficult to be intimate in her acting. Every time she had to kiss a male actor she would freeze up. I asked her why? She said it was to do with her culture and family upbringing, which would…
How do you fancy 60 years of torture?
One of my favourite books is The Fountainhead. It’s about a couple of aspiring architects trying to get ahead. Here is what Howard Roark, one of the characters, has to say about his work: “I have, let’s say, sixty years to live. Most of that time will be spent working. I have chosen the work…
Why Ed Sheeran doesn’t believe in luck
Ed was interviewed this morning and came out with some interesting views on luck and success. This is what he said about luck: “Luck doesn’t really exist.” He was explaining how he believes that success comes from a combination of efforts. Not a lucky event. He went on to say that he also believes the…
My favourite quote of all time is…
I bet you have a favourite quote. I do. Here it is: “To be normal is the ideal of the unsuccessful.” Carl Jung What I like about it is that it succinctly expresses a very real truth. To be super successful, you need to be abnormal. Muhammad Ali Jack Nicholson Martha Stewart Steve Jobs Steven…
Why you should NOT try to learn lines…
A question I am asked mucho is ‘How do you learn lines?’ My answer. Don’t learn lines. Confused? Excellent. All is explained in this short video I made at the Studio recently. (Ignore the blood, sweat and tears on the floor…it all belongs to my acting students!) https://www.briantimoneyacting.co.uk/lines/ Brian
Failing at something you don’t want…
Have you heard of Percy Carrey? Didn’t think so. How about Jim Carrey? Yes, of course you do, in fact the entire world knows his name. Percy Carrey was his dad. Jim recently spoke about his dad and how he helped him become the man he is today. This is what he said: “My father…
How to get more and better dates…and acting work!
Okay, let’s talk about dating. As a happily married man I don’t need to do this anymore, but I do remember what a nightmare and joy it can be. Nightmare when you get it wrong; great when you get it right. So, to the subject, how do you get more and better dates? …and what…
Do you need some Actorlash?
If you have never seen the film Whiplash, then you must. It’s about an elite student jazz band and the plight of a young student drummer (Andrew) to make it into the band and stay there. His nemesis is a tough, no B.S. conductor called Mr. Fletcher. Fletcher is completely uncompromising and pushes students to…
5 things never to do before acting…
Here are some performance-affecting activities to be avoided. 1. Sleeping or closing your eyes an hour or less before a show. You may not wake up or wake up just before going on. This would leave you feeling very disoriented. 2. Drinking alcohol. Not a drop must be consumed before a performance for obvious reasons….