I wouldn’t say that I’m very similar to the character of Nathan at all. Both of us have had very different upbringings and backgrounds. I have a competitive nature like the character of Nathan. That’s really easy to draw from when I’m acting; that’s probably the biggest similarity.

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The actor James Lafferty says that he is not very much like the character of Nathan that he plays. They had different lives and backgrounds growing up. However, Lafferty does share one big similarity with Nathan - they both have a competitive personality. This competitive side is easy for Lafferty to use when he is acting as the character of Nathan.

About James Lafferty

James Lafferty is an American actor, director, and producer best known for his role as Nathan Scott on the hit teen drama series One Tree Hill, which he starred in from 2003 to 2012. With a successful acting career spanning nearly two decades, Lafferty has proven himself to be a versatile and talented performer in the entertainment industry.

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The whole Haley-Nathan marriage deal was a pretty good twist huh? I hope we got all of you with it. That particular story line even suprised me when I read it, it’s a good one and it’ll provide for some good stories to come.

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My advice to an aspiring actor would be to never stop learning or working for what you want. Nothing comes easy, ever, if you want something, you have to work for it. By working for it I mean work on your craft, learn from people who have something to teach. It’s just like anything else, practice makes perfect.

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I enjoy catching our show whenever I can. It does get very weird to watch myself, it’s always been that way, but at the same time, it’s part of my job to see what kind of job I’m doing and to get a perspective on where I’m taking the character.

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People would be shocked to know… that despite the nature of my TV character, I am actually a nice guy.

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Tom Hanks has been a huge idol of mine. I’d love to work with someone like him someday. You could learn a lot working with someone like that.

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It is definitely a challenge to play Nathan, but the more different he is from myself, the more interesting the character becomes for me.

James Lafferty

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When I’m trying to go to sleep and there are little noises, like a clock ticking or a fan squeaking, it drives me completely insane.

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Although we hardly see each other off the set, Joy and I get along well when we do. As far as the marriage between Nathan and Haley, I think they are young and will see the reality of the situation eventually.

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Students of American glass must always keep in mind that the creations they collect are truly examples of our American culture… and thus have historical significance.

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The picture alone, without the written word, leaves half the story untold.

James Lafferty

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It has been common knowledge to informed collectors that many times the finest and rarest art glass is found unsigned.

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My New Year’s resolution is to stick to a good workout plan that will keep me healthy and happy.

James Lafferty

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What do I like in a girl? I like a girl that likes me, a girl that knows how to smile and see the bright side of things. A girl that makes me a better person.

James Lafferty

American actor

I always have the most fun on the Fourth of July. You don’t have to exchange any gifts. You just go to the beach and watch fireworks. It’s always fun.

James Lafferty

American actor

The lines of Pearl Art Glass are clean, certainly not cluttered.

James Lafferty

American actor

What I remember most about junior homecoming was my date getting sick afterwards. That kinda sucked. Then, senior year, someone got gum in her hair when we were dancing. She had to get one of the chaperones to take her to the office and cut up her hair. I felt really bad for her, but it worked out fine.

James Lafferty

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The cast gets along pretty well, it’s a good work environment. I hang out a lot with Brett Claywell, he plays Tim Smith on the show. We play plenty of basketball.

James Lafferty

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I don’t get a whole lot out of the romance thing, but I realize girls do. So I’ll go out of my way to make them feel romanced.

James Lafferty

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James Lafferty

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I wouldn’t say that I’m very similar to the character of Nathan at all. Both of us have had very different upbringings and backgrounds. I have a competitive nature like the character of Nathan. That’s really easy to draw from when I’m acting; that’s probably the biggest similarity.

James Lafferty

American actor