Rarely. Freelance writing and theatrical/commercial acting necessitates that I’m always available to pitch and audition. I’m hesitant to go on anything longer than a weekend getaway because I don’t want to miss out on opportunities. Lots of last minute stuff happens in entertainment.

As an entertainment creative, I’m most proud of my longevity in an industry that is always ready to show you the door. Part of the reason I’m able to do this is because I pursue success in several arenas.

I’m in demand as a writer for gigs on well-known animated properties, and I’m a short-list, go-to guy for a number of showrunners around town. I have the reputation for delivering high quality scripts on a deadline.

My comedy background as a main company alumnus of the Groundlings works for me both as a writer and, of course, as an actor. I’m an expert improvisor, and this skill has served me well in pitch meetings, presentations, and on-camera. I know for a fact that I booked many of my acting gigs, especially commercials, by offering script appropriate improvised additions (tag lines, etc.). Performing improv in front of a live audience has given me the strong secondary skill of being able to read a room. A helpful skill in any context.

Finally, I’ve been able to turn my passion for writing sci-fi and fantasy young adult novels into a gratifying and successful “side hustle” that I hope to transform into a full-blown career My YA space opera, Ghost Star, is a winner of the Kindle Scout competition and received a publishing contract from Amazon’s Kindle Press imprint. If you’re looking for fun SF/F reads, you can check out Ghost Star and my other books on my Amazon Author Page. SIDE NOTE: I also wouldn’t mind if one or more of my books became animated series. Just sayin’.