Too often as actors we simply do what we're told. We end up being pawns in someone else's game. Kevin Costner gives a brilliant example of how our Inner Artist deserves to be listened to and respected. If Kevin Costner hadn't had the courage to stand up for what he felt to be true, he wouldn't have made such a successful career for himself and he wouldn't have inspired an already great actor (Gene Hackman) Was there a time you were outspoken on behalf of your Inner Artist?

A simple and hilarious way to look at acting. Its funny because it's true. Sometimes we over think the process. It's important to remember we're just having fun. That's why it's called a "play" or "screen play". What does your Inner Artist like to do for fun?

Ethan Hawke is an amazing actor, writer and director. In this TED Talk, he eloquently points out the "necessity of art" and how any successful performer will have to eventually desire to be seen as a fool. Is it you, or your Inner Artist, that fears being viewed as a fool?

To understand the character being portrayed, you must compare and contrast the role to your Inner Artist. We all experience a variety of emotions on any given day. By taking multiple attempts to understand the character, while in a different emotional state, Mathew McConaughey can see the role from more emotional angles. Unlike One-dimensional and two-dimensional characters who are all flat characters, a complex character needs to be understood and portrayed in a similar complex way. What are some the complexities of your Inner Artist?

He has received numerous awards including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Michael Cain is one of the most well-known actors, with a career that spans eight decades. His book "Acting in Film" is a must read. Through his career he portrayed hundreds of characters. He never forgot who he was. He was proud of his humble beginnings. https://youtu.be/T3-f4q13hvU?si=xtnUmJENZfD03GRa Many actors forget who they are. They get lost in the limelight. Would Michael Cain have had such a long and successful career if he didn't know his Inner Artist?