I grew up on film and it’s always been one of my favorite art forms. When it came time for me to follow my dream of being an actor, my quest to be my best at the craft led me to study theater (being considered at Juilliard and getting into A.C.T.’s Master’s program on my first attempt are life experiences I remain proud of). For years I lived and breathed acting, and when I wasn’t rehearsing,, working, or sitting in a cinema, I was watching The Actor’s Studio. I always looked forward to the fun and telling part of the program where James Lipton would close by asking each guest the same set of questions.

In homage to that time, this love, and the art of storytelling…

What is your favorite word?

Grace

What is your least favorite word?

Hate

What turns you on?

Honest thoughtful communication. Creativity.

What turns you off?

Lying, littering, sitting in traffic…

What sound or noise do you love?

Laughter. Especially when it’s uncontrolled or to the point of tears. Hearing my sons laughing together is one of my greatest joys.

What sound or noise do you hate?

Any sound related to domestic violence.

What is your favorite curse word?

Fuck and all its variations. Motherfucker. Get the fuck outta here. This fuckky fuck. Fuck you and the horse you rode in on. It’s just endless.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Architecture, sculpture-making, songwriting…there are so many. I’m always learning and taking up new things so I may eventually get to these. Inshallah.

What profession would you not like to do?

Bus driver. subway operator, any public transit role that requires going over the same route, waiting on people to do the obvious thing of paying,, or verbal redundancy. I could never be an airline stewardess in economy…having to go from row to row saying “coffee, tea…may I get you coffee, tea”….I would literally stop breathing.

If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?

You’ll be in first class with the comedians. Well done.