Anytime you open your mouth there's going to be someone who's put off. I try to deal with that by keeping the topical portions of my show brief. I realize that some people wish my comments were briefer.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
People comment on how you look; it's so unnecessary. I just wanted people to listen to what I have to say instead of focusing on anything else.
In this fragmented world, with such short attention spans, you've got a couple of episodes to make an impression. And if you don't, you start to lose your audience in a big way.
Sometimes you'll see people give performances in comedy with an ironic detachment where they'll sort of be remarking on the character from outside of it. They're sort of commenting as they're playing the character. I think it's hard not to do that. I've certainly done that.
Dealing with negative comments is part of this job, and I've had to develop a thick skin, though some days it's easier than others.
When I go on 'The View,' or any of those talk shows, you really don't get to say what you want to say.
Some actors like encouragement. Some actors prefer to have pressure. And sometimes, for some actors, its better to give your comment by silence, because they are so skillful, so gifted, that they understand without talking too much.
You were doing a TV show - you don't realise that you're also making social commentary at the same time.
I like to talk while I'm on stage. It makes the show more personal. With that said, it's got to stay within reason or it's annoying.
If you have something to say then you want someone to pay attention or at least to have the opportunity for them to tell you to shut up and go away.
Being briefed only once is a quaint defense. You're either briefed or not briefed.