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One Of The Traps Of Auditioning Is Walking Into That Room Feeling As Though You're A Guest In Someone's House, And Being Really Careful Not To Spill Wine On The Carpet. What You Have To Do Is Walk In There As Though You're The Host.

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One Of The Traps

Wentworth Miller

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One Of The Traps Of Auditioning Is Walking Into That Room Feeling As Though You're A Guest In Someone's House, And Being Really Careful Not To Spill Wine On The Carpet. What You Have To Do Is Walk In There As Though You're The Host.

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