Creative Inspiration
Unreasonable Gratitude: An Artist Talks To God
I've had a partly-finished work laying around for some time now, and, frankly, I've been too shy to share it with you because it's kind of...spiritual. And spiritual stuff always feels very private to me. (Really private. Like, I'd rather tell you about my sex life...
I was at an audition today…
So I'm at an audition for a network TV show this morning (good show, good little part - I'll let you know if I book it : ) and into the quiet waiting room barrels in this actress - let's call her "Sally" - and she flops herself in a chair and immediately starts...
I Tried Everything And Then Finally…
We hear this story all the time: “I tried everything! And then finally...” Finally, the solution is found. Finally, the right diet and exercise plan kicks in. Finally, your perfect partner arrives in your life. Finally, the gate that seemed locked is opened. And maybe...
Time To Put On The Rock Star Coat
Wondering how to balance a global mission and a humble heart? How to handle all those pesky compliments? What to do when you don't really believe you're all that great but you still need to promote yourself? Yep. Me, too. Plus I got this inquiry the other day: Hi Sam,...
Fear Of Failure Is Perfectly Reasonable
Dear Sam: I have a question. The book that I want to write...I am wondering if it will be useful or if anyone would want to read it. What do I do with this feeling of 'who cares about your work, all the effort you put in is useless....' If you could help I would be...
Ode To The Drama Teacher
I am not exaggerating when I say that I owe my very life to the teachers, coaches and camp counselors (yes, I went to theatre camp - Camp Harand, anyone?) who taught me how to act and, in the process, taught me how to live. This past October I was delighted to be...
Ode To The Drama Teacher
Poem - Ode To The Drama Teacher And as you stand there: Aghast Because we’re three days from Opening Night and Ado Annie still doesn’t know her lines and The Dream Ballet is a Nightmare and The Light Board Op just got Detention... Let us now praise You. You, the...
So You Wanna Write A Book? (with Lisa Tener)
WOW - I have never done a free call where so many people had so many questions about book writing, publishing and marketing...clearly, this is HOT : ) And while the wonderful Book Coach Lisa Tener (www.LisaTener.com) and I tried to answer as many questions as we could...
Nearly Miraculous Daily Habit “…Because you told me I was a stuntwoman and I believed you…” Painting by Lesley Perdomo Allot Fifteen Minutes a Day to Your Project If I could actually make you do stuff, the first thing I would get you to do is to spend fifteen minutes...
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