Life is Short with Justin Long Donald Faison 🍆
Oct 1, 2019
Donald Faison, known for his memorable roles in Scrubs and Clueless, shares hilarious insights about his journey through Hollywood. He reminisces about the joys and challenges of performing with legends like Steve Martin. Faison candidly discusses growing up in a bohemian household and transitioning to regular school life, touching on issues of identity in the spotlight. He also reflects on the complexities of fame, friendship, and parenting, all while delivering his signature humor about smoking weed with his mom.
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Age Mistakes and Childhood Teasing
- Donald Faison often gets mistaken as older than his younger brother due to appearance.
- He recalls being called George Jefferson as a kid and receiving teasing because of it.
Steve Martin Play Experience
- Donald and Justin Long acted together in a Steve Martin play expecting Martin's involvement.
- Martin only showed up briefly after many disappointing shows, but they still had a great time.
Early Acting and Agency Work
- Donald Faison started acting in junior high and also worked at his mom's agency when jobs were scarce.
- He reminisced about first commercials and paying for his schooling with acting income.