'Lost' fans were fantastic fans. I've said this before, but they were rabid, and they questioned everything - they were merciless, but I loved them for that.
Audiences can be very judgmental.
At early previews, the theater gossips are there, wishing you ill every night. They don't grant you any slack. Agents are in from Hollywood. Your friends are there. People who are going to spread the word-of-mouth. If something doesn't work, everyone will know.
I think I'm not uber into the comedy scene, but I love to laugh, especially in our business, where you're always front and center over an extremely, sometimes overly-critical live audience. I think it helps to laugh.
My parents were my worst audience.
Theater audiences don't pull punches. They'll let you know when they're feeling ripped off.
In the fantasy, sci-fi world, the fans are so discerning and they're so tough and they're so intelligent, and they're so critical.
London audiences are the most challenging around - it's a group of such diverse strangers.
The Canadian audience is very critical, particularly of their own content.
The more you defend in the face of a critical audience, the more you polarize.
