Well it isn’t memorizing words with interesting inflection. It isn’t lying, faking or mimicking. It is understanding the human being you have been given the privilege of breathing life into. Creating real behavior out of imaginary circumstances. You have to believe the world you create for them and so how do you do that? What’s their life been about? What do they feel deeply about? Political views, religious, family structure, favorite food and why they are experienced this moment in time. You, the character have something t say, something to do. Life is full of intentional intention. Figure that part out and it’s JUST the beginning.
Do what it takes
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DO WHAT IT TAKES. There are no short cuts. If this were any other business, and you were in a start up mode, you would have to “put in the time” to develop your product and expand your market.
You must be willing to DO WHAT IT TAKES. You might ultimately have to sacrifice certain aspects of your life to ensure that you will have success as a working actor. Like no more 10 hours of sleep 
Mastering a craft takes TIME.
DO WHAT IT TAKES: Be READY when the opportunity presents itself. You don’t say to a buyer ” oh your interested in my widget, ok let me work on one” No you say” great I have it polished and ready for you right this minute”
DO WHAT IT TAKES.
What do ACTING and WEIGHT LOSS have in common?
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People want a quick fix. It does not matter if it’s weight loss, getting rich quick or being an Actor. The truth is, it takes WORK! It takes a sensible diet and exercise program OVER a period of time. It takes saving more and spending less and is not an overnight or even a 6 week course
ACTING is a process. What it is not is painful, ok at times it can be. Just like that new exercise routine or saying no to the item you really want but don’t need. WHAT IT IS, is an inquiry, a distinction.
If you have the commitment and discipline to delve into the world of what if….and note here I did not say ACTING IS MAKE BELIEVE, but a WHAT IF inquiry, then put aside that hour or more a day to practice! And just like exercise, you might have to do something more than take a pill and dream of weight loss to get your results. You might have to “explore” the human spirit and your instrument.
There is no short cut or, easy fix. If you want to be an ACTOR with CRAFT, study. If you want to be a star, find a reality show.
“We must overcome the notion that we must be regular…it robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre.”
“Nobody ever learns how. The search for human behavior is infinite. You’ll never understand it all. I think that’s wonderful.
Uta Hagen
“Stop whining and start doing”
Cindy Hogan