Article December 9, 2002 Issue

'Your purpose is to shine . . .'

A conversation with Kathryn Bild—New York author, director, and acting coach

BY Kim Shippey Sentinel staff

TAKE TIME at the beginning and end of each day to remind yourself that you are really on a spiritual pilgrimage." The voice is firm and clear, and carries easily to the back of the room.

But if you think you're in a seminary class, you're wrong. You're in an acting class at the New York Film Academy with Kathryn Bild, who's not finished yet. "Remember that your purpose is to shine so that by your brilliance you contribute to the glory of life. Your art is the service you offer by which you make that contribution."

If you're not an aspiring actor, then in another class you might be brushing up on your public speaking with Kathryn—and, just as resolutely, she'll make sure you get her message: "Remember that you're touching people's lives, influencing the way they think and feel about themselves and how they make their decisions. And that's going to impact the world. So take that honor and responsibility seriously, and give them the best that you have."

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