tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16537044.post144671570456766502..comments2023-12-28T00:38:21.529-08:00Comments on Nicole J. Butler:<br> "Living Truthfully": What's in YOUR Way?Nicole J. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306532227760053857noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16537044.post-32963015943943544662009-08-29T04:27:58.216-07:002009-08-29T04:27:58.216-07:00Hi Nicole,
yeah, Minou is french and means Kitten....Hi Nicole,<br />yeah, Minou is french and means Kitten. It's the nickname my wonderful BF gave me:-)Julia Nalbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13554007416965799309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16537044.post-64687992702252184252009-08-24T20:22:20.320-07:002009-08-24T20:22:20.320-07:00Hi Elliott--
Congrats on making such a big decisi...Hi Elliott--<br /><br />Congrats on making such a big decision! A lot of people ask questions like "Why do you need a degree if you're an artist?" But I don't think education is EVER wasted, so no need to feel silly. Bravo to you.<br /><br />You have theatrical experience (which helps you to be disciplined), and are already planning to get on-camera training, so that's good. I do recommend getting on a set as much as you possibly can. Yes, you'll pick up some credits, meet other actors, and perhaps nab some SAG vouchers, but more importantly, you'll become comfortable on a set. You'll come to understand what is expected of you, what certain terms mean, and what you can expect without the pressure of knowing that any mistakes you make or any gaps in your knowledge are going to cost tens of thousands of dollars (on a big-budget production). Do whatever acting work someone will hire you to do, as long as it doesn't offend your sensibilities.<br /><br />Once you honestly feel you have a marketable "product" (you), get your tools in order and open your "business."<br /><br />I wish you the best! Keep me posted, and thanks for reading my blog. Glad you find it helpful.Nicole J. Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306532227760053857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16537044.post-39205168593195042072009-08-24T06:11:09.471-07:002009-08-24T06:11:09.471-07:00Hi Nicole,
I read your blog whenever I can. It...Hi Nicole,<br /><br />I read your blog whenever I can. It's awesome. This post, in particular, is fantastic. The others are great too, of course, but this one deals with a lot of the fears I have about moving out to L.A.<br /><br />My wife and I will be making the leap in the Spring/Summer of 2010, and I'm insanely excited because I know that acting is all I ever want to do, but I'm also extremely apprehensive. I'm currently in the library at the University of Florida waiting for my Physics class to roll around -- so if that doesn't spell f-u-n, I don't know what does :). <br /><br />I feel sort of silly wanting to move to L.A. with a Zoology degree, but when push comes to shove, I know there's really no choice.<br /><br />Would you recommend doing a ton of non-union work once I get out there to get my feet wet? I plan on doing some training, of course. I've been in the threatre since I was six and attended a performing arts high school, but I need in-front-of-the-camera training. <br /><br />Keep posting. I love reading about your adventures!Elliott Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898619562525639120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16537044.post-44746741877487815192009-08-20T22:18:14.429-07:002009-08-20T22:18:14.429-07:00Hi Julia--
Oh, you weren't rude at all! I sh...Hi Julia--<br /><br />Oh, you weren't rude at all! I should have taken the language barrier into account. <br /><br />"Struggles and problems" (which you used) are the same as "challenges and obstacles" but sometimes I find that changing which word I use makes my mind look at it differently.<br /><br />What does "Minou" mean? From your website, I would guess "kitty." (Am I right?)Nicole J. Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306532227760053857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16537044.post-27121913276093665882009-08-20T13:56:01.282-07:002009-08-20T13:56:01.282-07:00Hey Nicole,
Minou is also okay, it's my nickna...Hey Nicole,<br />Minou is also okay, it's my nickname. <br />It's really difficult to express myself in english 'cause I miss so much words and expressions. So I apologize for sounding kind of rude or imprecise in my comments. <br />I think you corrected me very well - "obstacles & challenges" were the words I was missing:-)Julia Nalbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13554007416965799309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16537044.post-8620069851355744232009-08-20T13:00:23.533-07:002009-08-20T13:00:23.533-07:00Julia--
I think I called you "Minou" be...Julia--<br /><br />I think I called you "Minou" before - sorry about that, and thanks for linking to my blog on your website.<br /><br />I'm glad you are encouraged by my blog - that's why I choose to share it this way as opposed to just writing in my journal (which I do as well). Instead of 'struggles' and 'problems', I try to think in terms of 'challenges' and 'obstacles'. It just helps me if I think of them as temporary circumstances to be overcome.<br /><br />When I start thinking about struggles and problems, I want to get back in bed and pull the covers over my head!Nicole J. Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306532227760053857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16537044.post-79504337351300623132009-08-20T12:47:15.969-07:002009-08-20T12:47:15.969-07:00You are so right! It encourages me to read about y...You are so right! It encourages me to read about your struggling and your dealing with the circumstances. I do have the same problems - but I know I'm not the only one.<br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the problems being or becoming an actor. That helps so much!<br />All the best, JuliaJulia Nalbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13554007416965799309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16537044.post-91657789789150697152009-08-20T12:36:07.235-07:002009-08-20T12:36:07.235-07:00Hey Ryan!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I...Hey Ryan!<br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting my blog. It was great to see you, and I'm so glad that you have been convinced. You are truly talented - now just get out of your own way and see what happens. ;o)<br /><br />I am looking forward to watching your growth.Nicole J. Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306532227760053857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16537044.post-88433106962919144252009-08-20T12:17:02.943-07:002009-08-20T12:17:02.943-07:00After our lunch the other day, I rushed home to wr...After our lunch the other day, I rushed home to write down everything you told me so I could refer to it as i prepare to open my own business. Thankfully, it's all right here in case i forgot anything. You have convinced me that my goal is achievable.Ryan Rorienoreply@blogger.com