Dustin Hoffman: Emerge from the Wallpaper

Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

Mayim Bialik

Mental Health, Society & Culture, Wellness, Health & Fitness, Comedy, Thebigbangtheory, Spirituality, Selfimprovement, Mentalhealth

4.7 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 April 2022

⏱️ 94 minutes

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Summary

Dustin Hoffman (The Graduate, Kramer vs. Kramer, Rain Man, As They Made Us) stops by the studio in person to open up about his childhood, his time working as an attendant in a psychiatric facility, and going to acting school with fellow legendary actors Gene Hackman and Robert Duvall. He and Mayim discuss the power of music, the science of acting, and the psychological awareness that comes with Dustin’s performances. Dustin explains why he is so observant and in touch with his emotions and his thoughts about death and spirituality, and Mayim breaks down hypervigilance. Dustin reveals what it was like to be directed by Mayim in her new film, As They Made Us.

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0:00.0	I think it's the first time I ever cried in therapy and I said it's the only time I feel
0:10.2	I'm in my own skin is when I'm playing someone else.
0:15.6	I know who I am when I'm playing somewhere, someone else.
0:18.9	I've never forgotten.
0:20.8	I can't help it.
0:22.2	It was comfortable.
0:23.6	Hi, I'm Mayan Bialik and welcome to my breakdown.
0:26.5	This is the place where we break things down.
0:28.8	So you don't have to.
0:29.8	It's Mayan Bialik's breakdown.
0:33.6	She's going to break it down for you because you know she knows a thing or two.
0:38.8	And now she's going to break down.
0:41.4	It's a breakdown.
0:42.6	She's going to break it down.
0:45.0	Mayan Bialik's breakdown is supported by one.
0:48.0	Everyone repeat after me.
0:49.4	I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore.
0:51.8	I'm mildly annoyed and very frustrated.
0:54.5	What are we so mad and frustrated about?
0:56.6	I'll tell you what.
0:57.9	Well I just learned that banks are charging Americans $34 billion a year on overdraft payments.
1:02.6	$34 billion.
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