How did the Al Pacino School of Acting Come to be?
Through Stand Up. I had about a 10 to 15 minute set with my closing bit being me imitating Pacino teaching a class, improving with the audience. It was a 3-minute bit, but I began to see that this could be a whole show where Pacino teaches an acting class and the audience is the students.

Do you go onstage with certain points that you want to hit as Al Pacino or do you go onstage as Al Pacino and just let him exist?
Both. There is a syllabus to the class, but I let him exist especially as soon as I bring somebody up. I'm no longer there; it's Al through and through. During the intro I can see in people's eyes that they start slowly buying it, so Al comes into existence and that also helps out.

If Al Pacino did have a school of acting, what would some of the courses there be?
He would actually teach acting; I say Shakespeare would be an intense semester with Mr.
Pacino.

Let's say that you work in an office building and really want a promotion, how would you look to the Pacino for inspiration?
To me Pacino is the boss that you need the promotion from. I'm going to have to go with DeNiro for inspiration.

If you're a young boy being bullied by some older kids, what would Pacino advise you do to ease your existence?
"What are you a fucking doormat? Don't let anyone walk over you."

It's two hours until your Philosophy exam and you've been partying hardcore all night. What does Pacino advise?
"Twenty years ago I would say take a shot of cocaine; today I think your fucked son."

Where would you like to see Al pop up next?
Being President of the USA.

Where should people expect to see you next?
After I'm done with the documentary, I think I'll give it a rest and create a new show. The Michael Keaton Cooking hour, also interactive.

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