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“When I got out of college I moved to Seattle because it was the nearest big city and still didn't know if I wanted to be a composer, conductor, singer, actor. I just got day jobs and auditioned and took what came and the theater doors were the ones opening the most.”

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J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons, born on January 9, 1955, is an American actor renowned for his exceptional performances in films and television. He is best known for his role in 'Inception' and 'The Big Short', which earned him widespread acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. more

“I literally went in and auditioned and got the part of "sounds like J.K. Simmons." I've heard people say a "J.K. Simmons type, but younger" or "J.K. Simmons, but with hair" or "J.K. Simmons but Mongolian." It's often "J.K. Simmons but...". You think you're on top of the world and they're asking for a "J.K. Simmons-type" and then, before you know it, they're asking for a "J.K. Simmons only younger." The next step is for a "J.K. Simmons-type...Oh, you mean he's still alive?"”

People Thinking World Mean

Author:J.K. Simmons

“To me I think Twitter is a much more honest way to really connect with your fan base without it being the horrible magazines out there that might not get the truth right. At least this gives a little bit of an honest glimpse into someone's life without it being too overdone and too personal. You get to control it, which is what I like about it.”

Thinking Giving Honest Horrible

Author:Tiffani Thiessen

“The music is not the truth.”

Music Is

Author:Mister Lies

“I think there's definitely much more opportunities for women now to find a role in 30s and 40s both. I think you're starting to find people really seeing that - here's the thing. It's hard for me to say and know the experience how it was ten, twenty years ago because I was only in my teens and my 20s, but I know from watching TV myself and watching film myself I see a lot more 30s and 40s on screen, which just makes me very, very happy. It's what we should be watching.”

People Thinking Film Opportunity Very Happy

Author:Tiffani Thiessen