Lights, Camera, Action

Yes! I love dogs. Wednesday or Thursday works for me. 

Awesome! This sounds like a plan! I am so excited, Sam! Maybe we would get dinner, too!

I’m down to look at some puppies. 

Yeah? That would be great, Sam! When are you available?

Awww – seeing your friends and family excited for you is the best part, I think. I’ve got all my fingers and toes crossed for this one, I have a good feeling about it. Me too! I got to explore the city and spend some time with people I adore, so I can’t really ask for anything better than that.

Yeah, that is my favorite part, and sorry this has been delayed, but geeze, everyting seems to have gone over well. This is easily the best month ever!

Holy shit, I was thinking the same thing. Though I don’t know if I have enough patience to, like, train an animal and all that. Were you thinking of a dog or cat? Or something like a fish?

I mean maybe get an already trained pet? I mean... cats are probably more independent, but I am a huge dog fan... Fish are kind of boring..

Absolutely agreed, even if it means recapping everything in painstaking detail for my brother. I’ve done a couple of pilots before, but this was my first upfronts – did you enjoy your week?

Yes! My mom was so excited! I had to tell her everything, and everyone I met! This is my first show, so I am excited! I had a wonderful week! How about you?

Alright. You have my number from when we were filming, right? 

Umm... I think so? What is it again?

LOL, You’re cute.  It could happen. I’d like to think so anyway.  Really, now that makes your move to New York even more impressive.   Did you have anyone with you or know anyone there? In New York I mean?  I’m sure your mother must be. Most of the time they don’t want us to leave the nest. Mine didn’t. The fact that she offered encouragement must have given you solace.  Juice diets? No way! Not for me. I’d rather eat what I want. Then head to gym and work it off.  Are you doing a juice diet?  If so stop it… those will kill you. Shorts? Try jeans and long underwear. LOL Never, ever… my soul is freezing at the thought of 60 degree weather. LMAO.  

Thanks? And I guess it was. I really didn’t know anymore. I moved for school, but I didn’t know anyone. The first year was HARD... My mother tried talking me out of it. I was young, but I was determined. She stayed with me for the first couple of days, and called constantly, but let me spread my wings, you know? Yeah, exactly! Juice diets are strange, and no, I am not. I had someone try talking me into it, and I was like nah. I love food too much, but thanks. Jeans and long underwear?? Seriously, Sam? It’s SHORT weather!

Pulling a Sam? Should I even ask or nah? If it’s something weird, I think it’s better I just nod and smile or something. Uh, how about Wednesday? 

Holding you to it. That is what I meant! That is all. No need to nod and smile. Wednesday works.

Nah, I stayed up for a bit, just relaxing. Although now I feel totally sleep-deprived.

Yeah, I am kind of awake now.. I think if the show gets picked up, I’ll get a pet, because well, it’s super boring alone!

I get it. Was that the first thing you did when you got back? Fall asleep? 

You betcha. I fell fast asleep. I was worn out! How about you?

Never say never. There is plenty of time to do Broadway. Right?  Yeah, I really do understand where you are coming from.  LOL, something like that… At least I achieved this success on my own. –Without help from my parents, that is. Yeah, California is.  But  surprisingly I think New Yorker’s are more helpful. How did you live with the cold? I think I die a little when it’s 60 degrees outside.

That is true. One day I’ll be on Broadway. Maybe this will be an open door? Yeah, I get what you mean though. I wasn’t very rich growing up, so this was all on me, though my mom encouraged it. She’s the best person in my life. Yeahhh. I’ll agree with you on that. I also don’t understand juice diets.. It isn’t that good... Eh, the cold grows on you. 60s is shorts weather...

Why do you say in like that “off Broadway?” Some people don’t even get that close? It’s amazing how life turns out sometimes. Isn’t it?  I came to Hollywood to be a voice actor.   Here I am almost seven years later and I’ve only done a few voice over jobs. Yet, a whole lot of people have seen me in my underwear. Oh so your a Grey’s fan, huh? People are going to love the show. Two of us can’t be wrong. California does grow on you. I do miss the clean air of Tennessee. But L.A. is home now. So where is home for you, again?W

I mean it isn’t a bad thing, its just the goal was always Broadway and I never made it. I am hard on myself, so it felt like I could do better, you know? That is pretty cool though. Look at you! We’ve come a long way, haven’t we? Oh yes I am obsessed with that show! I really hope so! It does. It’s nice. Green, and cleaner than New York. You’re from Tennessee? That’s pretty cool! I’m originally from Colorado! Aurora Colorado!

Tell me about it. It was a blast, but sleeping in my own bed was practically a dream come true. I have no idea why that shit is so satisfying. 

Yeah, it is pretty weird. I like sleeping in a hotel room, but there is nothing quite like sleeping in your own bed. I missed my pillow!

Well, I guess you’ve got one. Outside of filming and hanging out with some of my guys, I’m pretty free. Those are cool. I haven’t seen either one. Last one I saw was Hamilton. 

Great! Sounds like a plan. I am pulling a Sam, and holding you to it, Jake! Let me know when, and where. They were really good! Hamilton was amazing!

Wow, so what took you to New York? Acting?  Absolutely, I am going to hold you to that next time.  I have to warn you now I’m like an elephant, I never forget.  My man crush on  Ed O'Neill was in full effect.  I started impersonating him as Jay and Al Bundy. Thankfully he was amused. He even gave me and autograph. –Don’t tell anyone but I have a good feeling about the show. It’s like a buzz in my stomach. We have a hit on our hands. Trust me.  

Broadway.  I wanted to make it on Broadway and only made it off Broadway, you are more than welcome to hold me to it! Ed was amazing! Meeting Ellen Pompeo made my night.  I was such a huge fan girl! So do I.. I really hope we make it. I like LA so far.