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Art, Respect & Dreams
by: Natalie Lipka As I mentioned on the show last week, my brother and sister-in-law gave me Amy Poehler’s Yes Please for Christmas. I started reading it on my six-hour flight back to Los Angeles. Now, it’s important to understand that I can’t read much on planes. I usually fall asleep before the plane even […]

Don’t give up, Stay focused and Believe
by: Wayne Frazier “Don’t give up”, “stay focused”, and “believe”! Especially in the acting world these phrases are used often. Inspirational thoughts are warming to the soul, the mind and the spirit. These are words to honestly live by if you apply yourself. But how often do we give up on our goals, or allow […]

An Actress in LA Writing a Blog About Blogs?
by: Natalie Lipka Over the past week – I traveled back east to visit my family in New Jersey and Rhode Island. The question that almost everyone asks when I travel back home is, “What have you been up to?” No matter how many times I go visit and get asked this question, I always […]

Waxing, Cheating and the Winners
by Wayne Frazier The 72nd annual Golden Globe awards have come and gone, and, unfortunately, after three straight years, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey officially say goodbye to hosting the event. But, although this year’s Golden Globes were interesting, for some of us something seemed a little off. The presenters and award winners looked like […]

Caring for Your Acting Instrument: What I Learned from Marilyn Monroe
by: Natalie Lipka As an actor, I think it is important to learn from those who have paved the way. I have always found Marilyn Monroe extremely fascinating. I’ve always been curious about which things are rumors and what is true about her life. A few things for me seem certain; she was incredibly gorgeous, […]

A Trilogy, A Battle and A Gavel…
By Wayne Frazier Peter Jackson releases the final Hobbit film, the Golden Globes are all the buzz and Dustin Diamond might see some jail time. These are some of the latest headlines to hit the entertainment world this past week. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies rang in the new year with a […]

Spaghetti Acting: 3 Steps to Avoid Wasting Time in Your Career
by: Natalie Lipka One of my favorite parts about making spaghetti happens after my ten minute timer goes off. I use my slotted spoon to take out a few of the noodles then I pick them up and throw them on the wall to see if they stick. As you know, if it sticks, it’s […]

5 Scary Movies to Make You Spill Your Popcorn!
By: Wayne Frazier It all begins with Orville Redenbacher’s movie theater popcorn! Get some Goobers for your chocolate fix and you’re halfway there (nothing like comfort food when watching a scary movie). Television is on, surround sound is ready and the Blu-ray player is set. The lights are down and my seat on the reclining […]

What do Will Forte, Doris Roberts & Fred Willard Have In Common?
They are all featured in Magnolia Memoir’s awesome video – “Odds & Ends” with Gary Anthony Williams, James Kyson, Jorge Garcia and more! Check it out: