The first play I did was 'Philadelphia Here I Come. ' Can you imagine that? I am 37 … - John Mahoney

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I've learned to take jobs as an actress that is meaningful to me because I've never taken a job for the money.

John Mahoney

The first play I did was 'Philadelphia Here I Come. ' Can you imagine that? I am 37 years old I am doing my second professional play and I am on stage with John Malkovich. Joan Allen, Laurie Metcalf and Gary Sinise. One huge name after another. I was terrified and petrified, could hardly get a word out of my mouth.

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I like to learn the lines and not get any precontrived things in my head about the part. Just get on stage and see what the other actors are doing, and respond to them as honestly as I can.

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My first acting class was taught by a little known playwright, David Mamet, who then cast me in my first play, opposite John Malkovich.

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