Anna Faris Is Unqualified Thomas Middleditch
Jul 27, 2020
Thomas Middleditch, actor and comedian known for Silicon Valley, B Positive, and Penn Zero, chats about crafting character voices and on-set quirks. He reflects on life in LA, keeping friendships grounded amid success, and how travel and action movies shaped his sense of adventure. Playful banter and dating talk add a lively, unexpected twist.
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Writers Drive TV, Actors Add Perspective
- Thomas Middleditch credits Silicon Valley's success to the writers while acknowledging actors add personal point of view.
- He highlights the actor's job to guide audience emotion, not always steal scenes.
Fame Distorts Self-Importance
- Thomas says success changes people, often temporarily shifting behavior and self-importance.
- He advises self-awareness because fame can make you assume your words are inherently interesting.
Marriage Is Friendship Plus Commitment
- Thomas says marriage is like dating with legal and financial entanglements, not a constant "fun" ride.
- He stresses marrying a best friend you also want to be intimate with for lasting partnership.
