Paul's Corner

I was searching for strictly ballroom on the internet (I saw it on the BBC) and I somehow ended up here. Ive read all of your comments and would like to thank you. You mentioned "Desiderata" so I found a copy and it has given me inspiration at a time of my life that is extremely stressful. Not only am I studying for my A-levels (I come from Lancashire in England), but there is a lot of problems in my family life. Thank you, with much love, hugs, cuddles, kisses and peace, Bryony xxx
P.S. Could u say hi to me, the only company i have at the moment is my dog!!! and revision is very boring. Thank You.

YAH!! YAH! You did it!!! Heartfelt congratulations on an audition well done. And best wishes for many more ahead. You are no doubt aware, by taking us on this journey with you, you're helping a lot of aspiring actors find their own way too. Thanks to your eloquent writing others will read and learn. So when and where do to begin work, Paul?

Hey - Congratulations, you got through it just fine! We'll keep on sending more good thoughts until they call you and tell you that you've got it :)

Wheee! Wasn't that a rush? :)

Shannon

It's like the song in A Choras Line...."I hope I get it". Good luck all the way around the world to you Paul!

Sorry Paul, I was too late to wish you luck for your audition, but I'm pleased it went well. I'm sure your determination and love of your craft will get you through, but, in the meantime, I'll keep my fingers, toes, legs, eyes (and anything else that's physically possible) crossed for your success!
We all experience the agonies of waiting for results, the need to know if we've been successful or not, whether its for a job interview, exams, driving test etc, so rest assured we know precisely how you'll be feeling at this moment.
I hope they don't keep you waiting too long for the outcome, but I'll keep sending the positive vibes from my side of this beautiful planet and you will be successful.
Keep thinking happy thoughts.

Jean

Congratulations on your successful journey into the eye of the storm!!! I like your analogy. It’s one I can relate to both from an acting perspective and as a person raised in hurricane country.

You were fascinated with the process. You enjoyed the experience and have no regrets. You moved the director. You’ve given the universe your best energy and now it’s time to give the universe an opportunity to return in kind.

Since early Thursday morning, I’ve envisioned nothing but your getting the role. In big, bold letters, I see only the word YES! Triumphant music (mostly the theme from “Rocky”) has been playing in my head.

Okay, so I could be a myopic lunatic who’s hooked on the 70’s, but I think not. (In fact, I need to change this musical selection before I lose my mind and all suggestions would be deeply appreciated.)

Doubt has tried to quietly and politely insert itself into my inner dialog, as it has with my thoughts about my husband’s latest audition. I’ve acknowledge it and thanked it for reminding me that I don’t need to choose it. Then I’ve dismissed it.

My husband is still waiting to hear about that project he went out for last week. In his case, it depends on whether the powers-that-be want to spend the money to enhance some bonus material on a movie’s dvd release.

After their presentation, he and his cohorts went out to lunch and spent an hour kvetching about how slow things are in L.A. and about the state of the industry in general. By the time I caught up with him, he had become cautiously-anxious-bordering-on-skeptical. When I suggested that his energy would be better spent imagining himself doing the job, he shot me a bemused sideways glance. “Yeah, and what if it doesn’t happen?” “Look”, I said, “you can just as easily imagine the best as you can the worst. We draw to us what we think about. Why waste your precious time and energy anticipating the worst? Think the best.”

Yesterday, I reflected on the times I’d held my breath and waited for the other shoe to drop. Not only was I depriving my body of oxygen, but I couldn’t move along on my journey because I was too focused on that stinkin’ shoe.

As we all continue to send you our best thoughts, may you continue to bask in the glow of your performance as you enjoy a glorious weekend with your family!

All the best,

Diane

Hey Paul,
I am so glad you nailed it! Now comes the even harder part of waiting to hear from these new possible employers. Just know what ever happens you did your best and that is all that matters. Your good news has made my day, no made my week better(I have had one heck of a bad week).
Take care and be happy,
Marie

Paul,

I’m glad to hear that you nailed the audition. Everything happens, as it should. I’ve been so busy here in LA with the “day job,” the “part time night job,” and at the same time trying to keep in contact and working with my friends in the industry. While my “husband” - who you would probably like since he’s a bartender/bar restaurant consultant and serious connoisseur of BEER - thinks I’m insane, but then again I’m a writer - so really what’s new; I’ve always been the “you know her - the strange girl…”

I know what you mean about the having so many auditions everyday in LA, that is the industry here - lots of crap movies and stuff getting cast and made all the time - it is quantity but very little quality. You may not have tons of auditions every day, but at least where you are your daughters have a much better chance to grow up to be well-adjusted young ladies without eating disorders. You may have fewer auditions, but your family is much better off. I’m constantly surrounded by people who never think they are “thin enough,” - I’ve been through the anorexia/bulimia ringer with friends, enough times - I should be a Ph.D.! But I digress again… What I was going to say was that I’ve been working on another treatment that got tabled a while back - and I realized that you are actually now in the right age range for one of the roles. Never really thought about it until recently. I admit *I’m gulity* - I usually still visualize you as “21 year old Scott” - hazards of the industry - you tend to get defined by your roles, especially when you are so good in a breakout performance. In reading this “corner” I have come to see you as a completely “real” person, and separate the two so COMPLETELY, but without the visual - which is weird and cool at the same time. Originally the role was written back in '95 and I had pegged Russell Crowe for the role - but now getting him would be impossible. The piece is very story and character driven, a bit controversial, but needs strong actors. I know how it feels when the jaded (not that I’m not one of them at times) producers or directors are actually moved by a concept! It feels like you’ve moved the unmoved mover -that’s an Aristotle thing, too much college philosophy I guess ~ but I’m sure you understand. If we can get some backing, would you be opposed to my saying that I had you in mind for the role? Maybe I’m getting ahead of myself (nothing new) but I think you’d be great, beyond perfect. If you prefer we can go the usual channels and submit to your agent (do you have one in LA?) - but I’d hate to send it all the way to AUS and have it get tossed. Anyway - there it is - I put it out there, whatever happens will happen as it should.

Well, I hope the directors are smart enough to cast you in this your latest venture. Since I don’t get AUS television - is there any chance you could possibly elaborate for us a bit more about this series when you do get it? I wish Australia made more movies - it’s been slow outta there in the last few years, or is it my imagination? I’ve always had a great appreciation for movies from other countries - as they tend to have more original stories and stronger characters.

Well, I’m getting too verbose AGAIN…

Take good care of you and yours,

Charlie

hey-- glad to hear that the audition went so well!! now comes the hardest part (for me anyway), the WAITING..... since I checked in too late to send good thoughts before your audition, I will be certain to send some "good thoughts" your way while you're waiting it out. I'm sure that you'll be getting lots of good advice from others here on how to let go, relax, and love the process despite the outcome...as well as lots of support & encouragement too.... what I'd like to share with you touches more on the spiritual/mystical side of things a little bit; it's something I've seen to be true in my own life....it's also part & parcel of the ongoing dialogue you started about faith. There are at least a gazillion cliches I could pick from to illustrate what I'm about to share, but I think an example would be more powerful: some would say that this audition is the result of the energy & spirit you put out into the world (being a good husband & father; having compassion for others; having ethics and integrity in your work & personal relationships)..others might tell you that the universe is "compensating" you with this audition because you weren't for the Bazmark DVD thing & you deserved to be.... and I think that they would all be "right", but it's also simpler & more complex than that. It's true that we are "given" what we give to the world (angry people experience anger, fearful people fear, etc.), but I also believe that we are given what we ASK FOR (consciously & unconsciously)... the "problems" arise when we fail to recognize that awareness--(or as is most often the case, the LACK of it)--is the medium through which we ask, and experience is the vehicle through which the universe responds.... the "problems" arise when we fail to acknowledge the response because it doesn't show up in the form we dictated, or on our timeline.... some of the biggest "problems" show up because we fail to ask AT ALL.
On the "surface" your asking Bazmark/FOX to compensate you for work that they continue to profit from was simply a question of professional integrity & ethics.... on the level of the soul it was a question AND a statement of your intention to RESPECT your own energy, talents, and hard-work with as much conviction as you recognize & appreciate them. The universe stands behind that 100%....it ALWAYS WILL. You may have said "NO" to Bazmark/FOX, but what the infinite heard was you saying "YES"-- TO YOURSELF.... and that is a very powerful thing.... it may not sound very "spiritual" or "enlightened", but there are times when I think that it's what we really mean when we tell others to "keep the faith"... we are voicing aloud our hope that the powers that be are looking out for us & going to meet us halfway when it's our turn (time & time again) to stand up & walk towards ourselves into the vast unknown(s) of our potential...guided only by our principles & our dreams..... best wishes on the outcome of the audition.... break a leg; hell, break `em both!!

OOOh, sounds both terrifying and exhilarating. I hear what you're saying about the "zone". It's a nice place to be sometimes, no worries.

You can brew some beer or reorganize your sock drawer or something to help pass the time while you wait to hear. I send you nothing but happy thoughts and good wishes of luck and fortune.

Well done, Paul!

Straight from the Big Apple, we're wishing you nothing but the best as things pan out with this audition.

We're all rooting for you and looking forward to seeing your work.

Peace,
Eric and Christina
NY, NY

Hi Paul,

Congratulations on a great audition - with the passion and exhiliration you've expressed on here, one can't help but share the excitement with you!!!

I hope it leads to a great celebration soon! You deserve it!

All my best,

Carol xoxo

On the vein of mysticism...
I concentrated on the "waiting" portion and you, Paul, and this is the "reading" I got for you:
"I accept my uniqueness. There is no competition and no comparison..."

Now, HOPEFULLY that's not because you've just heard bad news about this job, but if it is, it's because you were "too" something...too much yourself??? ;-)

Certainly don't want to be a downer, but just sharing my sights.

Besides, isn't your uniqueness what has drawn us all together?

B*
Dhiana

Perhaps "Too" good!

:)

Egads, what does that mean? Have you heard something. The waiting is torture for us. Can't even imagine what it must be for you. Keep the faith!

Big congratulations, Paul!!

You're the best man for the job!!

We all share your evident excitement with you!!

All the best for this project and i can't wait to see more of you soon!!

Alison

Congratulations!!!! i hope this show of yours makes it over to the US so we can enjoy your work too:) and you see, i speak as though you already have the job because you certainly are deserving of it, and i think you got it anyway.
let us know!
nicole