Douglas Wood

Dick Van Dyke was my first idol. He's an amazing physical comedian, like a classic clown, but also very smart and not afraid to show vulnerability.

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I became much happier when I realized I shouldn't depend solely on my career for my sense of self. So I developed other interests and surrounded myself with a small group of friends I could trust.

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I was born in Chicago and grew up in the suburb of Evanston.

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I would rather read a poorly structured story that has fresh ideas than a tightly structured one with cliches.

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Working in Hollywood can be tumultuous, with incredible highs and lows and you need to be grounded.

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That said, I should also add that I learned a great deal from being allowed in these privileged circles and am grateful for the opportunity to have worked closely with some of the most powerful and successful people in the business including Steven Spielberg and Ted Turner.

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I am a big fan of the TV series 'Taxi' which combined comedy and pathos better than any other show I've seen.

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I used to love Woody Allen but feel he's become a hack as a director. 'Bullets Over Broadway' is the only film of his I've enjoyed in the last 10 years.

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