Russell Andrews, Actor, Artistic Director, and Author of "Shoes"

Unlocking Your World of Creativity

Mark Stinson

Arts, Education, Self-improvement, Business, Design, Marketing

5 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 October 2024

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we sit down with 25-year veteran actor Russell Andrews, known for his roles on TV, film, and stage. He shares his journey from acting to writing his debut novel, *Shoes*, a story inspired by a family he observed 38 years ago that has stayed with him all his life. Here's what we covered:

- From Acting to Writing: Russell discusses the transition from acting out others' stories to creating his own, with *Shoes* marking his debut as an author.

- The Origins of "Shoes": The inspiration came from a brief but impactful encounter with a family in a Salvation Army store, a moment Russell never wanted to forget.

- Creative Courage: Russell reflects on overcoming the fear of writing such a simple story without dramatic elements like drugs or violence.

- The Power of Storytelling: We explore how Russell's career has been centered around telling meaningful stories, whether on stage, screen, or in print.

- What’s Next: Russell shares upcoming projects, including a short film adaptation of "Shoes" and ongoing auditions.

Key Quote:

"I just didn’t want to forget that young man. He’d be 49 right now, and I never saw them again, but that moment has lived with me ever since." — Russell Andrews

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1:06.0	Unlocking your world of creativity with best-selling author and brand innovator Mark Stinson.
1:15.0	Well, welcome back, friends, to our podcast,
1:17.5	Your World of Creativity,
1:19.5	where we talk to Creative Practitioners
1:22.0	all around the globe about how they get inspired and how
1:24.9	they organize ideas and most of all how they get the confidence and the connections to
1:29.9	launch their work out into the world.
1:32.2	And today I'm so glad to have as my guest 25
1:35.0	year career actor in TV, film, stage, and now author of his debut novel novel Please welcome Russell Andrews.
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