Interview Response with Sally M.
The events I think that made me who I am today, I would have to first of all say my mother. The other thing would be when my mother ran a hotel in nearby Madison. I was known as the LOBBY WATCHER since there wasn’t much else I can do. I couldn’t help but observe peoples mannerisms and quirks, and I would sit there and listen to their crazy but funny stories they would tell. I think that’s really what made me want to try something different from my first love and that was singing. I got bored with just learning about music. When I was about 8 years old I ran away to join a Minstrel Troupe.
It was very interesting but it just didn’t keep me occupied. So I thought with going to college maybe I can be into the law like my dad, but it didn’t work out. I was really into sports. When I would wait to get out on the field I would entertain the crowd. I think me doing that made me really enjoy acting, not just me making people laugh but the good feelings I would get when doing that.
The roles mentors played in making me who I am today was encouraging me. Saying that I should do what I feel I need to in order to keep me going through the day. Another thing I would say is thanks to my mother putting me in places I didn’t want to be, so I decided to go to the Alcazar Theater. When going there I noticed people doing some comedy shows and I really enjoyed it.
The world of art was not that common in many places, including my city. I would say it was because of all the wars and different things happening. People were more focused of saving their lives. But I wouldn’t say the art was gone, it just didn’t get noticed as much. When I felt I was getting known, I think that is what made people notice the art I was portraying.
I wouldn’t give all the credit to myself. I have to let my good friend who also was acting in different movies with me (Stan Laurel), that I would have been unable to make it as far as I did without his help. He is truly a good friend, and a partner in crime.
The situations of the time impacted my work because it made me want to do more. Like other than just sitting there looking at things, I decided to open a movie theater. I felt so proud that I was able to do something like that on my own. But after that I knew I can do more. So I went to Florida, were I was able to get to know some other actors. It was very interesting to see that I wasn’t the only one at that time an actor.
I also think that without this crisis going on, I would have never been able to understand the different cultures. Meaning I wouldn’t be able to know who I was other than an actor known as Oliver Hardy.
The major accomplishments (etc.) that were used in my art were of course opening a movie theater. Also me playing in various amounts of films and shows. I would also say working with Stan also helped me accomplish my goal in life and me as a person. Being able to say YEAH I WORKED WITH SOME OF THE BEST IN MY TIME! Feels good because I know that there aren’t many who are able to say the same.
A method I used was to stay focus and not let anything stop me. Also to never be afraid to play a different character than from what I am used to. Like, from being the guy who makes you laugh to the guy who is your worst enemy.
Some key opportunities I had that led me to turning points were being able to go to college. Meeting who are now good friends of mine and getting myself known. I would have to say learning about music because if it wasn’t for that I would have not been able to see people perform at the shows I attended. Which also had actors doing things.
Some personal choices I made to become successful were first of all me dropping out of law school to pursue what I really wanted. The only reason I felt I was going to do law school was because it was what my father did and I kind of wanted to be like him. He was a good person, even though I didn’t really get to know him. Another choice was going to Florida. When doing that I realized I was leaving my family. I had never thought about that until the time had come and I was gone.
A big choice I was with my size, I was taking the critique and keep moving because it wasn’t me. I knew Some hardships and roadblocks I had to overcome was that since my size was not average then I was unable to play the parts I would have wanted to. But I wouldn’t be sad, I would just keep going. Nothing could limit me in what I really want to do. I also think I had to overcome that there would be people who may not like me. So I should play in as much as I possibly could so they couldn’t do anything but watch me all day and night.
I think they thought because I was “OVER WEIGHT” it was best I shouldn’t do some things but I mean who are you to think or say something like that. If you are not writing my check, why should I care?
Some limitations were as I said before was my weight because every part was not for me. But as a person I would have to say it was being able to spending time with my family and doing my career. I think I made it possible and still had all of them beside my side 100%.
Some personal stories that illustrate how I became successful were me being known as the LOBBY WATCHER. Also the kid who made people laugh, and the one who you could tell your stories to. I think that not just my stories but my mind is what helps me be successful. The reason I say this is because I was always thinking of more than just one thing at a time. As far as what I may want to do when I get older or were I would want to go.
I also think that a story I had was that you should always try different things. You don’t have to stick to just one thing. You should have a backup plan, just in case what you wanted to do didn’t work out. The last thing I will leave you with is don’t be afraid to do you. No matter what your weight or your skin color is.
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