Introduction. I do not like books about acting, per se. I like to read and hear what other actors have to say about their own process.

My instrument and I are not perfect. My voice is too small. My Nebraska accent that sticks to my vowels like molasses and every glottal that has ever been uttered has found its way into my speech 

Fortunately for me, I am not a perfectionist. Besides, we live in an imperfect world. I try to be ready, instead.

A person who is always ready always has a plan - and probably a backup plan, also. My plan, always, is to turn on the camera, hit record and tell the truth.

To tell the truth, I have to be quiet inside so that when the truth starts, I will be able to hear it.

Wait a minute. BREATHE, STRETCH, turn on the camera, BREATHE, hit record, BREATHE and tell the truth.