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29
Apr

Bunnies, Bonnets, and Parades – Oh My!
Easter is about rebirth and New Orleans loves a comeback. At least as splendid as a day full of parades
3 min read
23
Apr

3 Power Questions for Breaking Down a Scene
Welcome to my first official Know Small Parts newsletter! To get things started, I’ll be sharing the first 3
5 min read
03
Apr

Who pays for Mardi Gras?
It's the biggest "free" party in the world – and one of the most profoundly misunderstood parts
4 min read
31
Mar

Introducing the Writing Unblocked newsletter!
I’ll be sharing lessons learned on the path from writing 1 book in 20 years to 5 books in
2 min read
31
Mar

Introducing the Know Small Parts newsletter!
Behind-the-scenes stories and wisdom from my 30-year career as a working actor in films like Django Unchained, Now You See Me and Kill Bill, TV shows from Friends to Queen Sugar, and over 60 commercials.
2 min read
10
Mar

What's it like to be in a Mardi Gras Parade?
Confessions of a New Orleans Pussyfooter dancer
4 min read
02
Mar

It's Carnival Time!
Mardi Gras from the Inside
2 min read