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faerietale_princess's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
amanda_noel's review against another edition
4.0
Maybe even 4.5 as long as you go into it knowing it’s a boon with tips about acting in tv/film.
Just as charming as you’d imagine but the stories are undoubtedly better if you already have some knowledge of the business. Definitely something I’ll recommend to my students and re-inspired some projects I’ve pushed to the side
Just as charming as you’d imagine but the stories are undoubtedly better if you already have some knowledge of the business. Definitely something I’ll recommend to my students and re-inspired some projects I’ve pushed to the side
fatherroderick's review against another edition
4.0
I expected a memoir, but instead this was a surprisingly informative guide for aspiring actors on how to build their career with a lot of interesting details about the TV industry sprinkled with a number of anecdotes to illustrate the various topics. Even though I'm not the target audience of the book, it was still an interesting read!
rjleamon11's review against another edition
3.0
After I power-read the ONE book I brought with me for our trip to NYC to see "TKAM," I panicked and asked Nate to bring me something he thought I'd like for the Boston-NYC leg of the trip. He offered me this one, which we got at the Marden's fire sale over his graduation weekend . . . and I really enjoyed it. Fischer is funny, disarming, honest, and inspiring: she suggests that making it as an actor is largely difficult and exhausting, but leavened by luck. Her straightforward statement that if you want to make it in theater, you have to move to NYC and if you want to make it in TV or movies, you have to move to LA did NOT delight me as the mom of an aspiring actor, but it makes sense. She also emphasizes the need to keep taking classes and going on auditions and developing one's craft and skill. . . continual growth and practice are what make one an actor, she points out, even if one is working several crappy jobs to actually survive. I hope Nate reads this, even if it's during a winter of his discontent.
ginnysgirl's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not pursuing acting but I adore this lady. She is entertaining while doling out very valuable advice for aspiring actors. When I saw her at a book festival while she promoted this book, she said the advice she gives could cross over to many careers and I agree. Well done Ms. Fischer.
jonimnewman's review against another edition
4.0
Even though this book is primarily written for those heading into the acting business, I appreciated (especially now as I pursue a crazy dream) the chance to be surrounded by stories of people who fought for their dreams. This book wouldn’t be for everyone, but it came to me at the perfect time. I listened to it on audible, which made the experience even better, I think.
sarabearian's review against another edition
Pam Beesly wrote a book, ya’ll! Well, that’s not entirely true; Jenna Fischer, actress extraordinaire, wrote a book and it is super informative for the novice actor and enlightening for the day dreamers like me.
How in the world do you get a start in Tinseltown? Lovable Jenna, right out of college with a theatre degree, hit the road and rented out a windowless apartment in Hollywood and expected the roles to roll right on in. Isn’t that how all actors expect their big breaks other than being discovered at a local Los Angeles soda shop, a la Lana Turner?
Jenna explains how actors must have a dedication, passion and an extremely strong worth ethic to get a start in this industry. Networking with other actors is a must not only to possibly find accepting agents but also to jump into creative endeavors to hone the craft and to be seen. She provides helpful guidelines and contact information for actors along with adorable and amusing anecdotes of her trials and triumphs of finding her way into auditions, working day jobs, becoming traumatized by extra work (darn you Jurassic Park ride!) and nabbing a role in one of the best ensemble comedy casts recreated for this side of the pond.
Inspiring, revealing and downright enjoyable, this part-instructional guide and part-memoir is an ideal read for aspiring actors, those curious about the profession and those who adore Pam, I mean, Jenna Fischer. -Sara G.
How in the world do you get a start in Tinseltown? Lovable Jenna, right out of college with a theatre degree, hit the road and rented out a windowless apartment in Hollywood and expected the roles to roll right on in. Isn’t that how all actors expect their big breaks other than being discovered at a local Los Angeles soda shop, a la Lana Turner?
Jenna explains how actors must have a dedication, passion and an extremely strong worth ethic to get a start in this industry. Networking with other actors is a must not only to possibly find accepting agents but also to jump into creative endeavors to hone the craft and to be seen. She provides helpful guidelines and contact information for actors along with adorable and amusing anecdotes of her trials and triumphs of finding her way into auditions, working day jobs, becoming traumatized by extra work (darn you Jurassic Park ride!) and nabbing a role in one of the best ensemble comedy casts recreated for this side of the pond.
Inspiring, revealing and downright enjoyable, this part-instructional guide and part-memoir is an ideal read for aspiring actors, those curious about the profession and those who adore Pam, I mean, Jenna Fischer. -Sara G.
kblickenstaff's review against another edition
4.0
Jenna knows how to tell a good story and I appreciated the change in format from a more traditional memoir.