You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Clayton Farris
Nov 12, 2025
Clayton Farris, an actor and social media personality known for his work in 'Weapons,' shares his insights on creativity in Los Angeles. He discusses the muddy waters of sobriety and self-improvement influenced by figures like Oprah. From his early days in the industry, he shares the joys of acting and the ephemeral nature of validation. Clayton dives into light-hearted topics like ghost beliefs, the ethics of 3D scanning for films, and the importance of mindfulness practices. His stories about near-death experiences and family laughter add a heartfelt touch.
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Success Creates A Leaky Bucket Effect
- Small successes in LA provide short-lived validation that pushes people to chase more.
- Clayton notes climbs of success fill you for shorter and shorter amounts of time.
Hotel Job Taught Service And Observation
- Clayton worked as a boutique hotel manager in Dallas and loved service details like delivering bags early.
- That job exposed him to rich guests' private lives and taught him hospitality craft.
Spontaneous Move Sparked An Acting Career
- Clayton moved from Dallas to LA after working a film festival ticket booth and craving change.
- He took the ticket-job chance without planning and stayed to pursue performance and opportunities in LA.