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Ed O’Neill Recounts Funny Run-In With Christopher Walken | Fly on the Wall

December 07, 2022 / 01:02

This episode features a conversation about acting, Shakespeare, and personal experiences in theater. The discussion includes insights on performing Hamlet and the pressures of critical reviews.

The guest shares a story about a fellow actor who received mixed reviews for his performance in Hamlet at Stratford. The actor reflects on the expectations that come with Shakespearean roles and the desire to meet critical standards.

There is a humorous exchange about the challenges of acting and the reluctance to conform to critics' demands. The guest emphasizes the importance of authenticity in performance.

The conversation highlights the camaraderie between actors and the shared struggles they face in their careers.

TLDR

Actors discuss Shakespeare, critical reviews, and authenticity in performance.

Episode

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he had been doing Hamlet at Stratford and he got pretty good reviews I mean the play itself they said
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you know it's not great but he may have a hamlet in him so I you know and I had
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done dogs of war with him so we stopped each other and he said you know we're
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we're dark today I'm gonna go get a drink you know why don't you join me I
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said it's 11 A.M I have a handball game well all right I said I just read the reviews I did
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pretty well he said well you know when you do Shakespeare you got to do that thing you know that
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thing for them that you know the critical faculty they like to hear that the thing I said oh yeah yeah right you
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know what are you talking about what things one thing he said yeah but I refuse I refuse I won't give it to them
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[ __ ] them in their asses and do I not look Danish I said you feel okay there you are there
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you are and Away you went

Episode Highlights

  • A Hamlet in Him
    Despite mixed reviews, he shows potential as Hamlet.
    “You know it's not great but he may have a Hamlet in him.”
    @ 00m 06s
    December 07, 2022
  • Refusing the Critics
    He boldly rejects the expectations of critics.
    “I refuse, I refuse, I won't give it to them.”
    @ 00m 45s
    December 07, 2022

Episode Quotes

  • I refuse, I refuse, I won't give it to them.
    Ed O’Neill Recounts Funny Run-In With Christopher Walken | Fly on the Wall
  • Do I not look Danish?
    Ed O’Neill Recounts Funny Run-In With Christopher Walken | Fly on the Wall

Key Moments

  • Mixed Reviews00:04
  • Defiance00:45
  • Self-Reflection00:51