February 19, 2002
Not an easy role. It's not one of those where you just walk in and say the lines as John Ducey and hope they like it. PETERSON is a character, and one that can go in many directions. I realized this today as I sat in the waiting room and decided that everything I had planned to do, I would throw out. I had created a skittish, nerdy guy while rehearsing it and it seemed to fit the lines. But sitting in the waiting room, I decided that I would never want to watch the character I had created week in and week out as one of the regulars on a show. So it was gone. I replaced it with a bold, daring guy who just doesn't know how dumb he is.
Bonnie laughed lots and seemed very pleased. I am going back tomorrow.
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