My education was doing good plays and also stinkers. When you do a stinker, you learn how to act. I like having to audition. It’s nice to do rehearsals. But it’s with an audience that you get to love it!

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Jeffrey Tambor, an American actor, is saying that he learned a lot from both the good plays and the bad plays he did. Even when he was in a bad play, he learned how to be a better actor. He enjoys the process of auditioning and rehearsing, but he really loves performing in front of an audience because that's when he gets to truly enjoy acting.

About Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor is an acclaimed American actor known for his memorable roles in TV shows like The Ropers, The Larry Sanders Show, Arrested Development, and Transparent. He has also had a prolific film career, appearing in movies such as …And Justice for All, Mr. Mom, and The Hangover trilogy. Tambor is a versatile performer who has earned numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.

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