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“When the archer shoots for no particular prize, he has all his skills; when he shoots to win a brass buckle, he is already nervous; when he shoots for a gold prize, he goes blind, sees two targets, and is out of his mind. His skill has not changed, but the prize divides him. HeContinue reading “No Prize”

On stage–because it’s all about conflict and playing objectives to the hilt–listen with a strong point of view. A strong want. Listen with intent. Probe. Listen to find the opportunities where you can CHANGE the other person. Actively listen. Want to jump in and interrupt the first chance you get. Off stage–or for most ofContinue reading “Two Modes Of Listening”

When we think of assets, we tend to think in economic terms.  Cash, stocks, bonds, land, buildings, etc…Numbers on a balance sheet. And they certainly all have value. But the most valuable asset you have as an artist and/or producer is trust. Plain and simple…Does your audience trust that what you have to offer comesContinue reading “The Greatest Asset”

I recently re-watched one of my favorite performances by my favorite actor, Jack Lemmon in “Days Of Wine And Roses.” If you haven’t seen, it’s a must. Lemmon and Remick are at the top of their game portraying a couple destroyed by the ravages of alcohol. I came across the original trailer for the filmContinue reading “A Simple Why Will Do”

“Art doesn’t have to be contemporary to feel contemporary.” -Jacqueline Stewart, Chief Artistic & Programming Officer, Academy Museum Consider that Anton Chekhov wrote this in 1897 (from his play “Uncle Vanya”)… You can stoke your stoves with peat and build your barns of stone. Well, all right, cut wood when you need to, but whyContinue reading “Contemporary Takes Care Of Itself”

“Far too many people are looking for the right person, instead of trying to be the right person.” -Gloria Steinem “Be the change you that you wish to see in the world.” -Mahatma Ghandi “Waste no more time arguing what a good [person] should be. Be one.” -Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Not…”If only someone would justContinue reading “Be One”

If you don’t have a passion project right now, that’s perfectly okay. You haven’t found it yet, or it’s not the right time. But if you know someone who’s attempting theirs, do whatever you can to help them out. Support their efforts as best you can. They could use it. You’re doing a good thing.Continue reading “Go Help Them Make Their Art”

“When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity.” -Dale Carnegie “May I say that I have not thoroughly enjoyed serving with humans? I find their illogic and foolish emotions a constantContinue reading “Emotional, Not Logical”

“The secret of life is to have a task, something you devote your entire life to, something you bring every minute of every day for the rest of your life. And the most important thing is, it must be something you cannot possibly do.” -Henry Moore, sculptor “And when Alexander saw the breadth of hisContinue reading “Seek Out What You Can’t Do”

“If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.” -Chinese Proverb Help me if you can, I’m feeling downAnd I do appreciate you being ’roundHelp meContinue reading “Help…But Don’t Hide”