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[sam_gamgee]

Two of the reasons why I love David Hewlett.

David's video for the SGA YouTube video contest.


From his FAQ:

What role made you grow the most as an actor? Why?

McKay. I've never eaten so much in my life! ;-)

Failing that, I'd say Grant Janksy from my years on Traders. I had quit acting and was planning on being a full time nerd at the time. I was doing programming and working as a network engineer. The role came up while I was thinking about going freelance or starting up my own tech company. I really didn't want to audition at all. I didn't want to be an actor anymore. But Gayle, my agent, really wanted me in there so I ended up auditioning. It just came together beautifully. I came out of there thinking "I guess I've got a TV series" - it was that clear to me at the time that I'd got the role. Jansky was perfect for my frame of mind in those days. He was this brilliant and eccentric sociopath with a gift for computers and derivative trading...I was hooked. Those Traders years restored my interest in acting and the entertainment business as a whole. I learned that I really needed to have some kind of selection process for what I did. That acting can't just be about doing any job you get. I promised myself that I would never feel like I had to get a job. Money, Art or location, I ask myself that now before every project. Darklight and Python vs. Boa shot in Bulgaria and paid handsomely if you're wondering ;-)!

Comments

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

First of all, I can't watch the contest promo straight through because I laugh too much :) And I was very happy when he put up the FAQs (read them through immediately...always love David's humor) I adore that he mentioned Darklight and Python specifically because yeah, the Sci-Fi channel movies aren't usually reserved for A-list actors, but he's gonna be completely honest with you--paid good money and I got to go to a fun place for shooting.

Did you see that Kate's pimping her brother to win the Best Geek blog? She's actually running against him in the Celebrity blog competition. Ahh, family togetherness ;)

[sam-gamgee.livejournal.com]

I'm surprised I was able to get through it on the first try with all the giggling. Yes, the FAQs were lots of fun. And his humor's great. :-)

Yeah, I saw what Kate did. Rather amusing, all things considered. And, from what I've heard, she's pretty cool.

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

Kate is very cool :) She's moving over to Vancouver for the summer (both for personal and professional reasons) so I look forward to the blogs once she and her brother have more chances to hang out.