And when I have lived elsewhere, every two weeks I have to fly back to LA. Even New York directors go there to audition. So I have to be there to a degree.

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Scott Speedman is an English actor who often has to travel back to Los Angeles, California every two weeks, even if he's living somewhere else. This is because many directors, including those from New York, go to LA to hold auditions for acting roles. So Speedman has to spend a lot of time in LA to make sure he can get to these important auditions and have the best chance of getting the acting jobs he wants.

About Scott Speedman

Scott Speedman is a Canadian actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films. He has appeared in a wide range of genres, from coming-of-age dramas to gothic horror-action movies. Speedman has had a diverse and successful career in the entertainment industry.

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