It’s a mental fake-out to myself. I make believe I’m making a new show so I forget the material I was working on and make up some fresh material.
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Sometimes, it can be hard to come up with new ideas. Eric Bogosian, an American actor, has a trick to help him. He pretends he's creating a brand-new show, even though he's really just working on the same material. This helps him forget what he was doing before and come up with new, fresh ideas instead.
About Eric Bogosian
Eric Bogosian is a multi-talented American artist who has made a name for himself as an actor, playwright, monologuist, novelist, and historian. He grew up in Massachusetts and has won numerous awards for his work in theater, film, and television, including his acclaimed plays and performances in shows like Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Uncut Gems.
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I’m not hip, I’m not cool, I’m not glib.
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