"But the strangest thing is when people approach me and they're shaking and can barely speak."
The first time I met someone famous, that was totally me (as it happens, it was Roger Bart), but I've gotten somewhat better...I think. At least I don't hyperventilate anymore, or have other unpleasant side effects. Everyone at the "Little Shop" door (last Sunday) was just so nice, and friendly, it was impossible to be that nervous.
Okay, since I have no self control and can't stop thinking of things, here's another.
When you do an adaptation, do you go back to the original source material? For instance, did you see (or rent) "La Boheme," or read "A Beautiful Mind," or see the original (bad bad bad!) Roger Corman "Little Shop of Horrors?"
It would seem like an obvious answer, but a surprising amount of stars from things like, "Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter" films didn't read the books, preferring to bring their own interpretations to the characters, and to not get attatched to things lost in the adaptation.
It's always interesting to hear about the creative process, particularly when dealing with material people are alredy attatched to.
Although it's hypocritical and highly unnecessary, I'm going to tell you to get some sleep, just as part of my Jewish-mother training. Get some sleep! And make sure you don't get sick. Drink your echinacea (you're in California now, I know for a fact that stuff is everywhere)! Tastes terrible, but does wonders for preventing a cold (which I'm sure is the last thing you need).
Er, right. Shutting up now. Thanks again for your continued responses!
"I am special, I am special! Please, God, please, don't let me be normal!" ---Louisa, The Fantasticks
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Intolerant of intolerance.
Updated On: 12/3/04 at 05:32 PM