Larry Drake

Professions :

The imperfections in my family made me learn to deal with things on my own and solve problems for myself.

problems myself me family

I don't want my life to be about a house and a car.

my-life car house life

If I get too type-cast, that's the worst possible scenario.

too possible get worst

Love is a wonderful thing that one misses.

thing wonderful love-is love

I studied drama.

I moved to Dallas in 1975 and stayed there until 1980. That's when I decided it was time to move to L.A.

until move decided time

My parents did their best - that earns a lot of forgiveness. But they say children grow up in spite of their parents, and I think I did.

parents best forgiveness children

I've done fine in this business, but I've never made quite enough money to have a family or have many options.

never family money business

I can't be a role model. I just can't be.

model role role-model just

As an actor, what I can do is tell the truth. At least, I hope I can tell the truth - a dramatic truth, but still an honest portrayal.

tell i-can truth hope

Characters actors don't usually get noticed until they're about 38 or so.

characters until about get

I usually play big and mean, big and stupid, or big and funny.

big stupid play funny

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