The thing you can always rely on, your core person, comes from your family's attention and love.
When you have to worry about paying the rent, you're never bored. You're just happy to have that job. But once you don't have to worry and reach the point where it's no longer about the money, you're able to look at other opportunities outside of your comfort zone.
One of my great influences was Don Knotts as Barney Fife.
Being the youngest of five, you're adored, you're fueled with confidence.
A musical is only as good as its director. The same can also be said for the CIA.
I'm totally aware of how lucky I am. I have health, family, children. I do work that gives me total joy and allows me to make a living, and maybe, if I'm lucky enough, I'll feel I've fulfilled a little bit of service to society because I brought other people some laughter.