Friday, July 29, 2011
Affirmations for Actors, Part I: Live Performance
by Laura Mannino
Good morning, actors! Do you need a reason to get out of bed this morning to face unpaid bills, passive-aggressive remarks from your family and successful lawyer friends, and an aging reproductive system? Here's the first part in a series of positive affirmations and career tips to validate your perpetual state of arrested development!
Good morning, actors! Do you need a reason to get out of bed this morning to face unpaid bills, passive-aggressive remarks from your family and successful lawyer friends, and an aging reproductive system? Here's the first part in a series of positive affirmations and career tips to validate your perpetual state of arrested development!
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Friday, July 08, 2011
What I Learned 10 Years Out of College
by Laura Mannino
Graduation Day at NYU, May 2001 with my now husband! If you couldn't tell, this was before digital cameras.
This month marks my tenth year anniversary of graduating college. I know, I know, I know, how dare I show signs of my real age while trying to carve out a showbiz career in LA! Fortunately, everyone who works in show business is bad at math (I once got an F+ in math. I was so bad at math; I got a grade that is mathematically impossible. I guess the plus sign means even more failing.) What was I saying? Oh right, I'm 25 and happen to also have ten years of post-college wisdom to share. Here's what I did right or did wrong and learned from or well, still need to do ... read more
Graduation Day at NYU, May 2001 with my now husband! If you couldn't tell, this was before digital cameras. This month marks my tenth year anniversary of graduating college. I know, I know, I know, how dare I show signs of my real age while trying to carve out a showbiz career in LA! Fortunately, everyone who works in show business is bad at math (I once got an F+ in math. I was so bad at math; I got a grade that is mathematically impossible. I guess the plus sign means even more failing.) What was I saying? Oh right, I'm 25 and happen to also have ten years of post-college wisdom to share. Here's what I did right or did wrong and learned from or well, still need to do ... read more
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Friday, July 08, 2011
Don't be an A**hole at Social Gatherings
by Laura Mannino
Your friend invited you to eat a $125 plate of food & enjoy an open bar. Yes, you bring a gift. Don't be a wedding a**hole ... read more
Your friend invited you to eat a $125 plate of food & enjoy an open bar. Yes, you bring a gift. Don't be a wedding a**hole ... read more
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Saturday, July 02, 2011
Don't be an A**hole at the Gym
by Laura Mannino
A few weeks ago, I posted the first chapter of my little guide of "how to stop being yourself for 30 seconds and think about the other people around you" tips. Part I was about Electronic Communication. If you need to work off a few calories after all that sitting and electronic communicating, here's Part II: Don't Be An A**hole at the Gym... read more
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A few weeks ago, I posted the first chapter of my little guide of "how to stop being yourself for 30 seconds and think about the other people around you" tips. Part I was about Electronic Communication. If you need to work off a few calories after all that sitting and electronic communicating, here's Part II: Don't Be An A**hole at the Gym... read more
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Friday, June 24, 2011
Don't be an A**hole
by Laura Mannino
PART 1: ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
A Facebook wall is not a place for condolences. Really, is Grandpa's memory best honored in between Farmville and "What Real Housewife of Miami are You?" quiz results? Grandpa shot down Nazis. Send a sympathy card! Don't be a Facebook a**hole ... read more
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PART 1: ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
A Facebook wall is not a place for condolences. Really, is Grandpa's memory best honored in between Farmville and "What Real Housewife of Miami are You?" quiz results? Grandpa shot down Nazis. Send a sympathy card! Don't be a Facebook a**hole ... read more
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Friday, June 17, 2011
The Unsung Heroes of Michael Jackson's Career
by Laura Mannino
This Friday marks the second anniversary of Michael Jackson's death. There were so many dancers, musicians, video actors, weird '80s aesthetics, and over the top celebrity cameos that were a huge part of my memories of Michael Jackson's career. Here are some of my favorites... read more
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Laura Mannino Hosts A Comedy Variety Show!
Happy Memorial Day everyone! I hope you’re outside at BBQ and not in front of your computer. If you happen to be here, I’d like to take the opportunity to let you know about a few projects. If you live in LA, join me this Friday, June 3 at 9 PM for the fourth installment of First Fridays Comedy Variety Show! We have a great, diverse lineup of comedians, music and video and were starting at a special, earlier time at 9 PM... read more.****
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