True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor to speak out against such practices as emotional preparation and the creation of an imaginary world in which to live while acting. Since its publication, "True and False" has proved to be a controversial volume. Admirers point to its practical, straightforward advice, while detractors have charged that its approach is too reductionist. Nonetheless, others might argue that who could teach actors more about playing the scene as it's written than a playwright. Mamet of course is much more than a playwright, having worked in the theatre and film industry all of his life. Actor Anthony Hopkins praised "True And False"
Brian Johnson (soccer) Brian Johnson (soccer) Brian "B.J." Johnson (born March 7, 1974) is a retired American soccer midfielder who spent five seasons in Major League Soccer with the Kansas City Wizards. He is an assistant coach with the West Virginia Mountaineers soccer team. In 1992, Johnson graduated from Granada High School in Livermore, California. He attended the Fresno State University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1992 to 1996. He spent the 1995 season training with the U.S. Olympic soccer team. In 1996, he returned to Fresno State where he was a 1996 Third Team All American. Johnson completed his degree