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A: [Laughs] Yes, and he was very nice to me.

Q: You live in Los Angeles now. How is the vibe different from your time in New York?

A: I’ve been living in L.A. for 15 or 16 years now. The dynamic was different when I was living in New York. I was a New Yawk actor [says this in an exaggerated Bronx accent]. I considered myself a New Yorker. I was like, “L.A. sucks.” Back then, New York actors who were theater dudes had this attitude of, “We’re more serious than you are,” which is ridiculous. It’s not like that anymore.

Q: As a New York actor, why did you make that move to the West Coast?

A: I needed a change of pace. The frenetic pace of New York got to me. I was burned out. I got a job in L.A. and went through a divorce and decided to move on. I got to L.A. and found this house that I live in. I think it’s really important that you find your haven – your little corner of paradise. I instantly fell in love with this house. I’ve never looked back. I’ve truly embraced this West Coast lifestyle. I started rock climbing and doing everything I can in the water. I’ve never traveled more than since I’ve been in L.A. – and I travel farther away from home than when I was in Europe. New York had this effect of keeping you in and you don’t really get out of it. Whereas L.A. has this effect of broadening your horizons.

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