This week Kevin and Paul are joined by Eric Close. Eric is an actor, director, and writer. He has had the privilege of starring in a number of series for television and MOW’s during his 30-year career including hits Without A Trace, Nashville, and Suits.   Highlights from the show:Eric realized that pre-med was not going to be the direction for his lifeHow he wanted to get involved in the film business in some capacity. Finding a mentor who helped him navigate the business of acting.Always wanted to do the thing that he was told to not tryTaking a chance with Tom Cruise on the backlotTaking a last-minute chance with acting teacher Howard Fine in front of an entire classThe contrast between seeing a billboard of himself in Times Square to a year later being soaked to the bone in the rain running late for an auditionCreating a friendship with Clint Eastwood starting at a brief encounter encourage by Eric’s wife at The Golden GlobesDirecting lessons learned while observing Clint Eastwood on setDon’t be afraid to initiate conversations when the opportunity presents itself. They’re people just like you and meA cool story about Clint Eastwood’s directorial debutEric’s experience breaking into directing by working on a second unit for the television show McKennaHow he broke through to direct on Without a Trace by persistently showing his authentic interest to learn. It took 5 seasons before he got the chance to do it.

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