http://www.stephonfuller.com/stephonfuller.com/Blog/Blog.html What follows is a step-by-step account of my continuing journey to fulfill my dreams of being successful in the entertainment business. Obviously it is not finished and it won't be. It will remain a work in progress.

I was born in Lemoore, California @ 5:15 on a Monday morning. Being a military family, we moved around a lot, but by the time I was five our family settled in Virginia Beach, VA.

I’m third of six kids. After my father retired from the Navy he bought a small deli and the family business was born. Actually, it was born two years prior in our own kitchen with my mom making Philly-style hoagies for my father's lunch. He, with the help of the family, turned it into a very successful business. I worked in the establishment for many years, but I knew early on it wasn't my calling. My father and I were never able to see eye-to-eye on anything it seemed, so I made other plans.

I always wanted to work in the entertainment field, it was fascinating to me. Not only the performers, but the business side as well. It didn't matter if it was a new studio deal, an Oscar winning performance, a Hip-Hop star crossing over into TV/Film and especially the whole &quot;smoke &amp; mirrors&quot; aspect of the business. I loved it all. Since I lived in Virginia Beach I figured I would have to move to LA or NYC first. I had no idea how to get &quot;in&quot;, but I was determined to figure it out.

Working in the deli I spent a lot of time looking out that front window while slicing turkey, onions or pastrami. My family's business is quite successful, but it was clear to me that I couldn't stay there. The question was how was this going to materialize. I have always been a result-oriented thinker, so I already pictured myself in the big cities of LA or NYC making big moves. A friend of mine, Jonathan Julian, had told me about this acting teacher in town that was really good. I had never taken an acting class in my life. I set up an appointment with &quot;procrastination&quot;. I sat on the info for a time.<br/> iWeb 3.0.4 http://www.stephonfuller.com/stephonfuller.com/Blog/Entries/2012/5/16_I%E2%80%99ve_booked_here_before_so....html 26c2c0c1-de7c-45a4-ab04-ca7ac649b18b Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:21 -0700 Audition: “Temptations” @ Spot Casting. This was good, simple and over in a jiffy. I’d be a little surprised if they’d cast a black actor in this particular role, but I’ve been surprised before. Hope I get a callback!<br/> http://www.stephonfuller.com/stephonfuller.com/Blog/Entries/2012/5/12_Couldn%E2%80%99t_have_been_me...or_could_it_2.html 37c270e7-5e01-42a6-89fa-f5343a30b413 Sat, 12 May 2012 13:21:59 -0700 Tonight I performed my comedy set in the showcase of my comedy class. I taped it myself and, obviously, I have a lot to learn, but I was pretty happy with how it went considering where I’m at. I was nervous, of course, but I got through it; even got a few laughs. <br/><br/>I didn’t invite anyone because the only way I could have done the showcase is if no one knew about it. I’m not sure what that’s all about with me, but I feel as though I have no friends. I know it’s not true, but I often feel that way. I think it stems from my intense fear of rejection; and that probably stems from never being accepted by my father. It seemed that one of the students had invited half of the 30 people in the audience. I was amazed at how far away I was from something like that. <br/><br/>I’m not sure what I’m going to do next with the stand up comedy thing, but, at minimum, I’ll probably do some open mic events and see how I feel. All in all, it was fun and I consider it a success.<br/> http://www.stephonfuller.com/stephonfuller.com/Blog/Entries/2012/5/10_You_want_me_to_do_what_2.html cfe5f695-7168-4992-9922-24ec0af97aaf Thu, 10 May 2012 18:21:16 -0700 Audition: “Alltell” @ Joe Blake Casting. After I signed in an actor approached me and said, “You stole my commercial”. I laughed and was like “nah, couldn’t have been me I haven’t booked anything of note recently. We talked a bit more and, in fact, it was me he was talking about. It was the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63O7aIHcfmA">WaMu commercial</a> from 4-5 years ago. That was the one where he was “the choice” and the client changed their mind and “went another way” at the last minute. That, “another way” was “my way!” The casting office, I later learned, knew they chose me before we auditioned at the 3rd audition. I didn’t tell him that though…too much information. We had a good talk, turns out he went in for the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQZbxzEdQU8">Degree</a> spot I booked as well. I’m sure he’s booked a bunch of stuff I’ve gone in for too. <br/> http://www.stephonfuller.com/stephonfuller.com/Blog/Entries/2012/5/9_You_want_me_to_do_what.html d9a9cecd-c951-442d-bbbe-7eec26af0da4 Wed, 9 May 2012 18:16:09 -0700 Audition: “Walgreen’s” @ Joe Blake Casting. I think this went…pretty good. There was a lot of “business” to do, but I think I handled it well. <br/> http://www.stephonfuller.com/stephonfuller.com/Blog/Entries/2012/5/8_Open_mic.html 276e0df3-492e-406d-8ec0-f8e294146914 Tue, 8 May 2012 18:09:15 -0700 Tonight I did my first comedy open mic at <a href="http://www.tribalcafe.com/">Tribal Café</a> with some folks from my class. I even had a vegetarian sandwich! At first I considered not going, but then I figured how stupid that would have been. So I went. I mean, after all, it was a chance to be out amongst people…which is something I really need to do more of. It went okay…I think. I learned a little; which is good. I learned a lot from my classmates so I’ll call it a great success. I’m less nervous now, but still nervous. I’m looking forward to getting that out of the way.<br/>