Did you have ambition to be a film star?

Question

As a child did you feel driven to act, or was it a fore-gone conclusion considering your family background? Empire of the Sun will always stand out in my mind as one of the most compelling films of all time - and your performance transcended acting and became reality. Thank you.

Answer 1

Like Porky Pig I've always been a ham...... but,  No acting would be so nerve wracking - public speaking is bad enough. But I have always wanted to be Meryl Streep's best friend. She is so amazing. Totally.

Answer 2

I was in Drama class in Junior and Senior year of high school.  The first year was fine - always got supporting roles in the school plays.  Trouble brewed in Senior year - got the leading role in the Senior play. Discovered that I had to "act" in love with a dorky leading "actor" - couldn't really pull it off.  Found out - I was too much of a reality person to fake emotions. ♥

Answer 3

Yes, I used to put on plays in my living room and make my mother watch. I was too shy to ever do anything else with it, though.