Jeffrey B. James's Lounge Discussions

Good afternoon Stage 32. How does one introduce oneself without either coming off as pretentious and or stupid and egomaniacal? Not sure so here goes... I am Jeff, I am 52 with a great deal of experience in and out of the entertainment industry-my personal bio and resume only covers just so much. I started way back in elementary school with acting through high school. I got interested in film because I am a film junkie - Planet of the Apes at 4 1/2 years old made me want to be a chimp for years. Professional acting credits I have none (as of 9/18/15) but I appeared on Win Ben Stein's Money as a contestant and got through the first round but didn't make it to the prize round. I am not sure if copyright laws prevent me from posting the video on here or not. But I wouldn't say it if it didn't happen. I write comedy, drama, and other materials. I am looking for an agent for my writing. Rather than repeat my resume, I'll say this, I love movies, music, writing, photography, graphic design and moviemaking. I can act due to the fact that my NYU Student films (83-86) and New York Film Academy (2010), I had to act most of the parts in. I can direct because having been an actor I know how to communicate to actors, one of my few A's in college was in acting class with Stanislavsky method and I love it. I am a method writer, most of my characters I write, I perform in my head as I write. I love the process. I also have stage plays that would be great to produce on the cheap too. Let's talk...