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Blocks w/ Neal Brennan
David Alan Grier
Mar 28, 2024
Neal Brennan interviews actor David Alan Grier about feeling lonely, perseverance, upbringing, 'In Living Color,' 'The Carmichael Show,' wanting more, and acting philosophy.
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- David Alan Grier pursued acting to escape his hometown and achieve fame, finding success on 'In Living Color'.
- Despite career pressures, Greer's pursuit for substantial roles led to internal conflict and questioning of success levels.
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Discovery of Acting Talent and Stand-Up Comedy
David Allen Greer discovered his talent for acting at a young age, driven by a desire to leave his hometown and become famous. Despite feeling overshadowed by more successful peers in the industry, his involvement in stand-up comedy, initially for fun, later provided a cushion to reject undesirable roles, leading to his appearance in 'In Living Color'.
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