“By the way, the biggest criticism of Juilliard in the early 90s was that every actor that came out of Juilliard was the same. Like robots. Well I am leaning in on that in my career.”
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He was terrific as the understated, businesslike villain Mr. Priest in Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency.
Come to think of it, everyone in that was terrific.
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Agreed! It was such a wonderful show. I’m sad it didn’t get more seasons.
One of my favourite Alan Tudyk roles is from Wonder Boys. It’s a small part, but a really good one. Somewhere in a long lost notebook, is a character I created based on that character.
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That was a very interesting anecdote. I’m glad it motivated him, because I really enjoy his performances. Cannot imagine him stuck behind a bar, but couldn’t get the scenario out of my head for a while.
Believing some grains of truth found in Billy Joel song lyrics led to interesting outcomes in my life, too. This reminds me to plan a post-pandemic trip to Austria, 'cause Vienna waits, right? While listening to his music, the results are either sadness or euphoria - especially when the themes involve an apocalypse or nostalgia for NYC. If a troubling line reminds me of myself, I can always play this, though.
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After reading that I really want to hang out with this Ken guy, sounds like a sharp wit.
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I’ve left my taste for Billy Joel behind in childhood, but one thing that I took to heart later in life after were the lyrics to Big Shot, after I waking up one too many times in the morning realizing alcohol had turned my frustrating shyness into being a big mouth. Social situations often have so much pressure to impress by being “in-the-know” when it’s really stuff that’s nobody else’s business. I’m now much better about noticing when I’ve had enough for it to be a temptation and can keep that filter up.
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I love Resident Alien but, come on…
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