Gina Bellman Quotes

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Gina Bellman

Profession : Actress

Birth : July 10, 1966

I am a big comedy fan, having been in 'Coupling.'

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My all-time favourite programme is 'Seinfeld;' I could just sit and watch that over and over again.

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When I had the wonderful occasion to play a goofball, Jane, in 'Coupling,' it was definitely an homage to Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who I just think is a genius.

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Some people think it's an easy gig working as an extra, but you often have to stay very concentrated for long stretches in challenging conditions.

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In England, I've never had to drive myself to work. I don't think the English producers trust actors to get up at five A.M. and get to the set on time.

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My average day on 'Leverage' starts at 5 A. M. and ends 12 to 14 hours later. An hour drive to the set and back sometimes makes the day unbearably long. You have to grab a few minutes to yourself where you can.

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One of the things you have to get used to, working on a TV show, is filming out of sync.

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One of the things you have to be acutely aware of when shooting episodes out of order is your character's relationship with the other characters.

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When I get a new script, I write a record of how many costume and make-up changes I have. I cross-check them against the shooting schedule and then consult with the hair and make-up designers.

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There is nothing worse than sitting in the make-up trailer knowing that the whole crew are twiddling their thumbs waiting for you to change your hair from straight to curly or up to down. Sometimes it can't be avoided.

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One of the things that takes a bit of getting used to on an American series is having a different director, and often writer, every week.

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Some directors are really strong on action, manhandling you around the set; others are very focused on setting up the camera shots and practically ignore you. You have to get used to introverts, extroverts, directors who clown around for the crew, and the odd one who's monosyllabic.

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I've now learned that the most stressful day of filming a TV series is the first day of a new episode. You haven't quite banked the one you just wrapped and are wondering, 'Did I do that right?' 'Could I have done that better?'

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My mother always said I should have a back-up profession if the acting doesn't work out.

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I took part in two 'Leverage' conventions. Fans fly in from as far as Russia and Australia. It's expensive to attend.

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Fans believe they have a relationship with you, either through your TV character or, more reasonably, through the tweets you may have exchanged. In a way, you have gotten to know them. You learn about people's kids, families, pets.

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Not surprisingly, there is a cultural divide between American and British actors regarding the self-promotion associated with new media.

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Many American TV actors employ agents, managers, business managers, publicists and stylists, and are now adding digital media manager to the list. Their job is to reach out to the fans, managing websites, Twitter feeds, Facebook and Wikipedia.

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