You've got the dream. To act, sing, dance, perform. Ever been brave enough to

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actually act on it? It's not an easy thing to do that's for sure. When I was 16, I wanted to be an actor (this is a unisex term) so I packed up my stuff and moved to NYC. Being from a small midwestern town and not knowing a single soul. It was something I had to do. Gotta say, it was probably the single most terrifying thing I've ever done in my life! lol. I survived but I only lasted about a month. Too naive to get anything accomplished. I ran back home with my tail tucked between my legs, vowing that I would one day return to the Big Apple and it would NOT defeat me again! It took me about 15 years but I indeed made it back. First thing I decided to tackle was stand-up comedy. My very first night on stage was at the infamous Caroline's Comedy club in the heart of Times Square on Broadway. Talk about terror! But I did it. And I did it again....and again....and again. From there I segued into acting and eventually into directing. It was quite the ride and I'd do it again in a heart beat. Needless to say, life has taken me down a different path than that of entertaining, but I can say "I did it!" So what about you? Have you dared?