← Twinkie Byrd’s 5 Tips on Making it As an Actor

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By Anslem Samuel | Published April 17, 2012 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

Don’t Try to Impress Anyone but Yourself: “‘Impressing’ means you’re putting on,” explains Byrd. “Be your authentic self—and if you don’t know your authentic self that’s a problem.” As well known for her infectious energy as she is for her casting expertise, that’s a problem Twinkie never had to worry about. People gravitate towards her for who she is not what she does. “I’ve been told I light up an entire room,” she laughs.

Don’t Try to Impress Anyone but Yourself:

“‘Impressing’ means you’re putting on,” explains Byrd. “Be…

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