Last year I booked my first network tv credit on the crossover episode of “Scandal” & “How to Get Away with Murder”. It was a scene where I spoke ONE line (you can view it here), but was on set for 16 hours with Oscar winner Viola Davis who didn’t mind talking to me for hours.
The biggest takeaway was she said: “Mike, most actors are LAZY. Keep working on your craft AND learn the BUSINESS SIDE”.
Ever since then, I made it my business to know the business, inside & out.
REMEMBER THIS: BEFORE YOU EARN, YOU’VE GOT TO LEARN.
EVERY DAY people ask for my help & after a brief convo, I realize they know NOTHING about the industry they expect to have a CAREER in.
Remember that, say it to yourself: The more you learn, the more you earn. Being an artist is fine, but you want to be an artist that CASHES CHECKS.
Be great,
Mike Dolphy
Mike Dolphy