I remember going into one audition where I did my audition.

I thought I was given everything I got.

And then the casting director said, have you studied acting?

He's known for unforgettable roles in Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, and of mice and men.

But for Gary Sinise, the real story began when he turned fame into purpose,

creating a foundation that's brought hope, healing, and homes to military families and first responders across the country.

The 90s were really good.

And then September 11 happened.

That changed everything for me in a way.

I can't even begin to try to understand what it must be like to lose a child.

I know that it's every parent's greatest fear.

It can start to eat at you.

And the cancer destroyed his body, but it did not take his spirit from him.

That helped us get through it.

He was a great musician and a great composer.

Last year of his life said he had a piece of music that he wanted to finish.

You can see Max sitting in front of an orchestra.

So, Gary, I read, and you never know if what you read on the internet is true, of course.

So I read that you initially got into acting in high school almost as a lark and you tried out for Westside story in high school.

Is that true?

That is true.

And was there any specific

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