Unfortunately, all the cliches we see about Hollywood are true. Douglas Wood clichehollywoodtrue Change image and share on social
But so much of being an actor isn't so great - the auditioning, the rejection, the financial insecurity. Douglas Wood actorauditionfinancial Change image and share on social
I would rather read a poorly structured story that has fresh ideas than a tightly structured one with cliches. Douglas Wood clichefreshidea Change image and share on social
Robert Altman's 'Nashville' is my all-time favorite film because it covers all the bases - it's original, moving, and has something to say, but also funny and incredibly entertaining. Douglas Wood altmanbasiscover Change image and share on social
I am a big fan of the TV series 'Taxi' which combined comedy and pathos better than any other show I've seen. Douglas Wood bigcombinecomedy Change image and share on social
The best way for a beginner to write for animation is to closely watch animated films, then read the screenplays for them afterwards. Douglas Wood animateanimationbeginner Change image and share on social
Fear of failure has always been my best motivator. Douglas Wood failurefearmotivator Change image and share on social
There is nothing like the high of being on stage and reaping applause, especially for emotionally needy people like me! Douglas Wood applauseemotionallyhigh Change image and share on social
That said, I should also add that I learned a great deal from being allowed in these privileged circles and am grateful for the opportunity to have worked closely with some of the most powerful and successful people in the business including Steven Spielberg and Ted Turner. Douglas Wood addallowbusiness share on social
I was born in Chicago and grew up in the suburb of Evanston. Douglas Wood bearchicagoevanston Change image and share on social