American - Actor | December 27, 1962 -
Alison Pill is the unsung hero of 'Three Tall Women' to me. She's extraordinary in this part, and she makes it look easy. I'm just in awe of her.
Joe Mantello
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I'm friendly with Laurence Luckinbill. He's a great man.
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I'm able to think more clearly when I don't have clutter and stuff around.
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I'm comfortable with bad news. I feel confident in my ability to solve the problem if I know that there's a problem.
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I'm tenacious. I work hard. I like people that I collaborate with to work as hard as I am.
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I become involved with things that speak to me and move me and make me laugh and frighten me.
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For some reason, I was deeply ashamed of the theater early on. I think it had to do with this growing sense I was gay, although I couldn't have put a word to it back then.
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I was never in the closet as an actor. It never occurred to me that my sexuality was something to be ashamed of.
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My first real job as a director was working with Robbie Baitz on his play 'Three Hotels.' It was an incredible collaboration.
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One of my favorite experiences was '9 to 5,' for one reason: Dolly Parton. I learned what it means to really work hard and do it with a sense of humor about yourself. Every day was joyful.
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Is it perfect? Absolutely not! But there was an audience for 'Wicked,' and our producers were smart enough to reach that audience.
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My preference is for people who come to rehearsal and get into the ring. I like a muscular actor who's playful.
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