What Successful Artists Do To Beat Self-Doubt - Larry Hankin
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- Born in New York in 1940, Larry Hankin took an industrial design degree from the University of Syracuse; multifaceted artist, in addition to being an actor, Hankin is also a screenwriter, producer, director and singer; he began his career as an illustrator in the entertainment world, and studied acting at Syracuse University, Syracuse New York. In same class with Frank Langella and Carl Gottlieb. Was a member of the comedy improvisation groups Second City (Chicago) and The Committee (San Francisco). Hankin continues today his work in Hollywood film and Tv productions (bio from Hankin's IMBD).
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Thank you.
1. Listen, but don't do what they say.
2. You're born cool
@House Of Fleapit agree
Yes
I'm nervous.
"Don't be nervous."
Gotcha. What was I thinking.
"dont be nervous"
interviewer: "((ok..))"
Ok.
I'm still nervous
What he was saying is don't be a bitch. Is that easier for you to understand?
😂
@@epicon6 thank you
Very good interview!
"Don't do what stupid people say". This is so true. I wish I had had a mentor like Larry early in my life.
When I told my family that after school I wanted to study art or design, they said things like "so then you can design curtains and tablecloths for a living!", and "how do you expect to make money with that?", "at art school there are very talented people, you would't be able to keep up with them".
So I got a diploma in biology, and I was very unhappy most of the time. It took me until now - at age 40 - to take my love for art seriously. Everyday, I have to fight thoughts like "this makes no sense, you're too old now to have a career in art, you're to slow, you'll never learn enough, why can't you go to office for work like normal people....blah bla blah". But that's only my family talking in my head. I might never be a successful artist, but I feel alive now, and grateful, and just happy whenever I'm painting.
Naysayers are like they are because they're insecure and doubt themselves. When giving their precious "advice", it's not because they're concerned with your well-being, but because they try to protect their ego, which is intimidated by people who have dreams and know exactly what they want, unlike them.
Are you f@cking kidding me? Wow, what you said is just what I am going through as well right now. I studied biology as well, and let me tell you this. Biology sucks balls. Good luck and yeah, "Don't listen to stupid people."
@Jeffrey Gifford yeah, maybe for you that is true. We all do not have the same amount of income or savings; however, that was a nice try. But your comment does not apply to me or anyone else. I do not have to do anything I do not want to do. You should reread the last line in the original post. Here, I will help you out and quote it for you. " When giving their precious "advice", it's not because they're concerned with your well-being, but because they are trying to protect their ego, which is intimidated by people who have dreams and know exactly what they want, unlike them."
@Jeffrey Gifford I love irony... I do not even live in the US. Here is some help for ya, for free I might add. Not everyone that speaks English lives in the United States or Canada or the Uk... I am sorry I can't talk longer with you. It seems like it would be really productive...But I gotta go follow my dreams. What is it you yanks say?? Oh yeah, Just pull yourself up by the bootstraps and get your life together. Good luck mate.
@Jeffrey Gifford you know absolutely nothing about me. You do not know what I have to do or do not have to do.
Ure not alone on this. Always loved acting and thats what i wanted to do. Ofcourse family doesnt agree. Been in and out of Jobs many times because of that conflict.
35 now. Still working to make ends meet. No point blaming anybody though. Just shot my showreel. I'll keep at. Best of luck to you brother.
Not just parents f*ck up their kids. Siblings too.
Trust your gut.
I'm surprised by the absence of "Mr Heckles" jokes... 😥
From friends, I knew I saw him. I thought he was an actor, not a writer. looooooooool
I THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY WHEN I THOUGHT HE LOOKED TOO FAMILIAR HAHA XDD
3:05 "I remember a therapist once said, I was complaining about my father, and the first thing he said was 'God!' and I said 'God what?' 'The sh!t that parents tell their kids is unbelievable! Every kid that comes in here, they're FINE; it's their parents that're fvckin' crazy, but I can't tell them that, because they'll stop takin' the kid here!'"
This almost can't be overstated, how poignant and existentially useful a lesson it is. Learning how to establish your own boundaries, and cultivate your own self-love, and getting to a place where you can see your parents as human beings just like any other human beings. My relationship with my father was Not Very Good as a youngster, but it got better as I grew up and developed the ability to separate 'him' as a 'Father' icon whose job it was to raise me, and 'him' as the person who just happened to marry my mom.
A lot of us, just by 'the hand that we were dealt', have to grow up in environments that feel something between a low-security prison and an actual Stockholm Syndrome. And nobody really helps us understand that this is the meta; that this is just a stage in our lives, and our parents try their best to play certain roles on that stage, but it's usually not your fault, as a kid, when they can't play their role worth beans. They're just human; they're not your responsibility; they're still just coming to grips with the fact that YOU are THEIR responsibility.
Anyway, I'll hush now...
Thank you! I never thought in terms of Stockholm Syndrome. That makes sense on a number of levels!
I needed this. I WILL become a film director.
Same for me, I want to be an artist. Good luck man
You are.
Instead of saying "I will" Say “I am" that’s how you manifest your goals and dreams.
Yas Queen hail satan!
Yeah, but a good one?
I think Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page said the best thing for anyone of any discipline: “Just believe in yourself“.
Easier said than done.
Random thing: What I do, when writing (although, you can apply this to the medium you work in) is I take myself out of the work. For me, it comes instinctively. These aren't my stories, these are the character's stories. If it doesn't come naturally to you, try giving it a go. Pretend someone else wrote your work or made your film then look at it, read it, watch it. And if you're enjoying it. If whatever you've made makes you feel something, then you've done it. Anything in it you find you don't like, workshop it or chop it. Remember that you're not the only person into what you enjoy. If you dig what you've done, then I say you've succeeded!!! Now go make that thing!!!!
Only guy to be in Seinfeld, Friends and Breaking Bad . 3 of the top tv shows of all time
It's amazing to look at his IMDB page. He's been on just about everything, including oldies but goodies Lou Grant, Laverne and Shirley, Benson, WKRP... crazy career.
@szs voc damn I didn't know a person could be this boring
Friends is nice to watch as in the face that I like to have a group of friends like that.
@szs voc yeah I don't really find it that funny. but its more that I like to have a group of friends like that, only funnier.
Yes
03:34
I went to a family therapist many years back, and I recall an illustration framed up on the wall of his office that showed an auditorium with three people sitting scattered amongst all the seats. It was titled:
Welcome to the Children Who Were Raised by ‘Normal’ Parents Convention
This was the best piece of advice I've seen in a while.
Glad this one found you Gio!
"Throw that one hand up, and the universe slaps you." Haha! Awesome
+1
*slaps IT, as in your hand like a high five. The universe slapping you would mean the opposite.
I thought throwing both hands meant giving up.
"Knock and the door will be opened to you."
@@雪鷹魚英語培訓的領航 Great motivational quote. Thank you for sharing.
I'm a comic book artist, this pep talk helped. Thank you.
I'm a comic book creator as well. Where is your work I'd like to check it out? We can learn from each other to improve our skills.
@@ParmyBaddhan comic book artists unite!
Me to keep creating
The "Pacman" analogy was brilliant. A man of many interesting stories. ^_^
That's an unforgettable moment for us, Larry Hankin doing the Pacman.
Film Courage You were nearly eaten! ^_^
fuzzylumpkin49 A great outlook for 2015 and for life in general, be on the offensive.
Adding to this incredible monologue I'd say "Do what you do because that's what you do and to hell with doing it for a reason." Reason being for example, to succeed, to sell, to get a job, etc. If you do as I recommend, it will "feed" you in your old age and make your entire life worthwhile. Worthwhile being fewer regrets.
"Parents who fuck up kids, kids don't fuck themselves up" ...interesting,concept... does this mean that parents are the victims of their parents and so the "fuck up " continues, unless you/ somebody breaks the link...?
That’s the way 👁 viewed it
Yeah pretty much. You about described what the cycle of abuse is.
Yeah that’s what I’m thinking too. It’s hard to break the cycle and “get it out of your genes”. When you don’t have kids yet but pets you can already catch yourself getting grumpy at them at times, letting frustrations out on them because they do sth annoying. Every time I catch myself at this I force myself to think clear and make it up immediately after. I want to break the cycle and treat my future children the best I can.
Absolutely.
Also the system of exploitation under which we live fucks us all up at the same time.
"...to all these...STUPID PEOPLE" lol LOVE IT.
Larry Hankin is an incredible artist and I’ve had the good luck to work with him a couple of times in the 80s and 90s.
Explain
Ya know, that's actually hilarious. I once decided I was going to go for a part in a stage show, the tryouts for which were 4 hours away. When the owner of the company addressed the attendees, the first thing he asked was, "who's nervous?" Out of the 70 or so people there including the owner himself, I was the only one who didn't raise my hand. I had just driven 4 hours to try this, I simply refused to be nervous. I guarantee I was the only person who walked away that day knowing I landed the part without waiting for the email. I simply refused to be nervous, bringing an unrivaled feeling of self confidence. I had it in my mind that I would absolutely not leave that day without that part. I succeeded.
I have to save this and re-watch it once every three months.
Basically you just keep going. People will love what you do, or hate what you do, but that doesn't depend on you.
You never stop creating. As soon as you finish a piece, or a script, or a shot, or a scene, or a book... You make another, and then another, and then another... Because you are a creator... People will love it, hate it, reality will get in the way... But you just keep going, because you LOVE creating more than you HATE what comes with it...
You may not feel like you're "good enough"... but doesn't matter. The sole act of creating continuously will make you eventually good. Learning and practicing are things you do for the rest of your life... You keep going!!
Exactly.
"You can prepare without being nervous; nervous has nothing to do with it."
This is actually extremely helpful for me, I've become dependent on something I never needed.
He will always be the guy in Billy Madison to me
He will always be the second Kramer to me.
Crazy Carl🐿
@Christopher Kersey 😂😂😂
I always see breaking bad
To me he will always be that guy that was murdered by those six gross kids who lived above him. I'm not buying that heart attack story for one second. They hated him, they tortured him with their shenanigans, and they bumped him off. We all know the truth! God speed Mr Heckles! We still miss you!
At 3:20
"They fuck you up, your mum and dad.
They may not mean to, but they do.
They fill you with the faults they had
And add some extra, just for you.
But they were fucked up in their turn
By fools in old-style hats and coats,
Who half the time were soppy-stern
And half at one another’s throats.
Man hands on misery to man.
It deepens like a coastal shelf.
Get out as early as you can,
And don’t have any kids yourself."
-Philip Larkin, This Be The Verse.
About 12 years ago, when I was first stating to experiment with film-making, Larry gave me some encouragement that has stuck with me and I'm always grateful to him for it.
And what was that ? :)
I was chuckling to myself. I don't want to be THAT parent. I want my kids to stay cool. The problem is parents are always learning, they don't know everything and they make mistakes too. I told my boys that recently. They were surprised. They are 6 and 8. I think it's good for them to know that adults can mess things up too.
@Anna Maledon Picture Book Author...thanks and yes, kids need strong direction, particularly in these unrestful times, and the parents will are the ones who impart strong individualist moral standards, so yes, parents are not infallible. Thanks, again.
This guy has such an interesting look. Really draws your eyes to him
he reminds me of john cazale
Ignore the Nay sayers. Misery loves company.
Words of wisdon from the wise...
Number one tip to defeat self doubt? Get paid.
"My parents, close friends, everybody crushes you. That was the tragedy, I listened to these stupid people."
I felt that.
He stole the raisins.
He really did.
He could have raisins.
Wait, that's Mr. Heckles!
I’ll take confirmation for myself for 500 Alex👍🏾 #relatable
Mr. Heckles! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I work a day job but do what I think is fun at night. I worked in film for years but didn’t enjoy the process. You had 12 hour days if you were lucky all while working on movies for other people whose vision 90% of the time I felt was lackluster. Meanwhile, I feel like I have voices from both ends nagging. The family telling me to stick with my day job, and the artists telling me to leave it. In actuality I want a normal life where I can make films without being sucked into the volatile, ego driven atmosphere of the film industry, commercial and non commercial.
In the end I do my day job while also writing reviews, doing film discussions, attending festivals, and making little movies. I feel a bit more comfortable here where I can manage both brining balance to my life.
Most people would tell me to completely drop one for the other. But every person is different. I listened to everyone, I did everything, and I ended up making a split decision that I can ultimately die feeling satisfied with.
My coworkers at the day job will frequently talk about how horrible their job is because of the power hungry administrators. They seem miserable and it’s probably because they don’t do cool things they enjoy that’s tapping into their passion. There’s nothing for them to look forward to. So there’s no escape for them.
In the meantime when I get off work I have an interview with an actor or director I admire or get to head to an early screening of the newest Star Wars film. It took me years to get to where I got to obtain that access. My numbers suck. My clicks are limited but I never gave up and it paid off. Do I get paid for all my critic stuff? No. But I do it because it’s fun.
If I listened to either side completely my life would have been a downward spiral of continual substance abuse to shut my thoughts the fuck up. At the end of the day, I’m happy with my decision. I hope this posting made sense.
yes, parents ! we are born pure of mind, body and soul but often end up the result of dysfunctional parents and families both mentally and physically ... within a short period of time ... what we really need to ensure a stable loving entry into the world are a nation of the waltons in our lives 🌼😻🌼 but that's utopian ... or is it ? 🤔 blessings from middle earth
Yes. I tried to do it everybody elses way, too. Doesn' t work. Still learning at almost 50.
Swampy Joe hey bud I’m 62 and just started writing my first book. Sticking that hand up waiting for the universe 5o High 5 me!
Always learning. That's the good news 😉
@@techprofessor Hope you're still at it!
I call them blockheads.
@@techprofessor I wanna read your book?
Larry is very energetic Character! Much respect to him. Thanks for sharibg jis Knowledge!
if isn't, Old Joe from Breaking Bad. Great way to start the year!
Uhm, I'll be the black sheep here and say that he started good but then started saying that his parents were stupid ? I dont care where youre from, thats odd, they gave you the gift of life, and I'm sorry but not every kid is "born cool" , they studied the brains of serial killer and found out that an area was significally more developped than another ,the part about remorse showed litte or no sign of activity, how many misunderstood mental issues could we saythe same thing about? No, some humans are born evil and some good, and some in the middle with issues.. education plays a role, for sure, but theres so much more to it
Life is not a straight linme and sometimes the parents try their best but they are humans too, with their own knowledge, fears, relationship issues, etc..
You can't let people rent space in your head!
Is this not the guy from Breaking Bad who had the breakers yard ???
Be Pac-Man. Move forward taking huge bites.
That is totally true. Young generation should watch this video before taking career decision. It will never work if u go on a path which other plans for you.
I couldn't press the like button fast enough!!!
I really needed to hear this!!!😃😃😃
Feels weird to be getting artistic inspiration from Mr. Heckles
So just stop having self doubt, cool. Thanks hollywood actor guy, cured!
My dad told me I couldn't drive after trying once on a manual transmission, then I learned to drive his drunk ass home must weekends
I absolutely love this man's energy.
"This a domicile, a residence, and thus protected by the Fourth Amendment from unlawful search and seizure. Did you see this drive in here? How do you know it runs? Did you actually witness any wrongdoing? It seems to me you're just out here fishing. Don't see that holding up in a court of law."
Old Joe
This is my own private domicile and I will not be harassed......bitch!
Is this Mr Heckles??
He could have cats.....
Mr. Heckles dropping some truth bombs in four-ish minutes. :)
I have my hand up universe. Do your thing.
The guy is especially likable
Larry’s right about parents. Boy, is he right!
This is all well and good but the question is: did he take the raisins?
I remember him from Breaking Bad incredible performance
Holy shit! This man is so awesome!
...and the universe slaps it...that is great!
I fuckin’ love him.
When this guy talks about parents, it reminds me of church. The preacher can not preach about adults in fear of them leaving and going to another church. When hip hop came out this is what happened in the Black churches.
A similar thing happened to us in the 1980's with heavy metal/rap, PMRC, churches and politicos with Satanic fear-mongering, and rehab/institution "Just Say No" rhetoric. There were many young victims of this unholy cabal, myself included, and slews of parents were fleeced in the process.
I never thought about the hip'hop/church situation too much, hmmm.
Go for Joe
That is awesome he is so right on with this. My closest circle has always, and still always tell me im shit. Listen, but do you, and you will be happier. But know that people wont be happy for you for a long time, if ever. Crab in the bucket mentality is pervasive.
I absolutely loved this! Well done.
This one is great!
Mr Heckles - You disturbing my birds
Rachel - You dont have birds
Mr Heckles - I can have birds
Fantastic!!
Thank you much.
This was such encouraging advice. I also grew up trying to follow everyone else's way but my own so now Im trying to unlearn the shit that the stupid taught me, and learn to do things my way despite all the consequences that it might bring cause the learning will be worth it along the way
Heck yes, Gerika!!
Cosmic high five! I love this guys energy!
THIS IS MY OWN PRIVATE DOMICILE AND I WILL NOT BE HARASSED
I had an emotionally abusive grandmother who really did a number on me. I spent most of my young adult life trying to gain any confidence but this lead to me not doing much else in my 20s.
Toxic parents really are the worst for anything creative...
He's in Home Alone. He played a cop eating a donut while talking on the phone with Kevin's mother and a piece of the donut dropped on the phone's receiver ewww 😄
That's where I remember him from too.
It's sad when you look back and see that other people make your dreams come true... in their life - while you gave up when someone laughed at your "stupid" idea.
Anyone who throws in a Latin word has to be smart.
Wow!! That was spectacular
Beautifully said. Creative life is an authentic life if you let it.
The core of a clown is his INNOCENCE; and due to his/her naivete, HE KEEPS GOING. Remain innocent.
The PAC-MAN philosophy is great.
As far as we know we only have one life and it goes fast. So do what is in your head and heart, if you don’t follow your dreams and instincts you could end up sorry later in life. Nobody is going to give you anything, you have to go after it.
What a wise wise man
“So you want us to go to your house, just to check on him?”
It took me a while but I finally figured it out breaking bad guy junkyard
Nice, congrats! Larry has had a lot of memorable roles.
Larry is always what the world needs.
Fake it before you make it?
Pretty sure he stole the raisins
This dude... is so cool! I'm 27 and I wanna be like him when I grow up!
Follow your dreams lol
I still think he stole the raisins.
no more mr nice guy: "give yourself permission to fail"
this comment flicked a switch in me. i've written 2 books, and rewritten the first one almost twice. it's almost to a point where i'd say the first one is finished and ready to approach agents - but i'd always been reluctant because i felt like it had to be perfect or it would fail
but now its like "maybe if i put it out into the world, it will actually be good enough without making it totally perfect".
the more i thought about it, the more i realised that my favourite music/movies/books etc all have various flaws and imperfections. sometimes that is what makes them
"Throw one hand up and the universe slaps it..." got me teary eyed. Thank you for sharing this. 🍃🍃🤗
To my brothas, sistas and to myself.. - Let that self doubt be the test to your commitment to the craft. To make something good you must also be willing to make something bad.
I failed the test. So I quit my craft
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
AFFIRM!!!!!! Throw That One Hand Up and The Universe Slaps You!!!!! I LOVE IT!
Yea... Parents suck
Hey!!, this guy's cool!!! I remember him as one of the security guards with John Candy, Eugene Levy!!
Armed and Dangerous!!!😂😂😂
Is it just me or does this guy sound like the leader of the nudist group from Zootopia? Great advice though.
fuck that, i want to know what UNSUCCESFUL artists do to keep bothering creating.
Im not even striving to be a film director or a screenwriter (Im an aspiring musician tho) but dang, didnt know I needed to hear this. Especially the part with the parents, I didnt have a good relationship with them growing up and I definitely let everything they told me affect me very negatively. I think part of successfully defeating self-doubt is also cutting toxic people out of your life when you can. You gotta surround yourself with people who understands you, not blindly accept everything you do, but understand you and accept your difference. Ive read somewhere, "The worse thing than being alone is being surrounded with people who make you feel you're alone". I dont think self-doubt stems from yourself alone, it stems from a bunch of external factors. And you gotta make your circle healthy, that's where you get some confidence.
Wow, so many times I heard this kind of "listen to yourself"-preaching but nobody expressed it so directly as mr Hankin here. No bull**** just to the f**** point. And is so simple. So damn simple.