Donald Faison
Donald Faison
Donald Adeosun Faison is an American actor and voice actor, best known for his leading role as Dr. Chris Turk in the ABCcomedy-drama Scrubs, and a minor role as Murray in the film Clueless. He also starred as Phil Chase in the TV Land sitcom The Exes...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth22 June 1974
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
want actors comedic
I dont want to be just considered a breakout comedic supporting actor. I want to be a breakout actor in anything thats a lead.
losing
You're always afraid of losing what you have. Regardless of success or anything, you're always afraid.
bad-day people way
If you have something to get off of your chest, there is a proper way to do it. Everybody has a bad day, and, for some people, you're under a microscope and you have to deal with the consequences of having a bad day in front of people. But everyone has them.
bad-day years one-day
You flip the switch. Flip the switch and go into work mode. You're a professional, so be a professional. You can take care of your problems later, but you still have to go to work. You still have to make things happen. One bad day could turn into a bad year if you're not careful. Or, a bad rest of your life if you're not careful. Because of one day!
crazy mean successful
It's crazy, it's different. It's what I wanted, but it's different. It's not exactly what I wanted, you know what I mean? If you become an actor you want to be a successful actor; but with success comes a lot of things. Some of it's great! It's great to be able to pay your rent from the work that you do.
motivation thinking games
If you can figure out what their motivation is, then you're ahead of the game. I think that's why a lot of people who are in this industry don't have a lot of friends - but have a lot of acquaintances - because you never know what everyone's ulterior motives are.
lying phones dumb
There's always fear. There's always fear. Always fear. Anyone who says they are not afraid is lying to you. Because this can all change tomorrow. I could say something dumb today and be in the news for it tomorrow. And maybe the phone stops ringing. You're always afraid of losing what you have. Regardless of success or anything, you're always afraid.
listening mind cost
You just ignore it! It's not that you don't care anymore, it's that you stop listening and paying attention to it. Because everybody has an opinion. Talk is cheap - it's free! And I say that like, if you don't like the stuff I have to say, pay me no mind - it will cost you nothing.
opportunity luck individual
A lot of luck, and being prepared when the opportunity came. There are talented individuals out there who didn't get the break that I got. Or when the break came, they weren't ready for it.
bad-day bad-years one-day
One bad day could turn into a bad year if you're not careful. Or, a bad rest of your life if you're not careful. Because of one day!
team successful trying
There's so many great things that come with being successful. The one thing that is weird is trying to figure out whose intentions are in the right place, and who is really on your team.
lying tomorrow not-afraid
There's always fear. Always fear. Anyone who says they are not afraid is lying to you. Because this can all change tomorrow.
way managers hard
Until Scrubs, I didnt have a business manager. I learned everything on my own - and I learned the hard way.
bad-day thinking frustration
You just have those days. You just allow yourself to have those days. I think everybody has bad days. So because of that, when you recognize it, just allow it to be. It is what it is. I don't think you should ever stifle your frustration, ever.