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Unexpected Path to Acting
- Paul Mescal was initially focused on Gaelic football but a school policy requiring musical auditions changed his path.
- A broken jaw before drama school solidified his acting pursuit.
Control the Controllables in Acting
- Learn your lines; it's the easiest part of acting and allows focus on the emotional process.
- Control the controllable aspects like hydration, sleep, and healthy eating, transferring principles from sports.
Misinterpreting Focus Puller's Feedback
- During "Normal People," Mescal misinterpreted the focus puller's grunts as disapproval, learning later it was camera focus adjustments.
- This highlighted the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the focus puller's role.