The recipe for any character is always very interesting, as far as what doses of certain qualities you want.
You win with people, not with talent. So the quality of the people is very important in building your team. I always looked for people with a solid value system. Then I recruited kids from a cross-section of different personalities, talents and styles of play.
I'd have to say I've been a little of both, but definitely more nice than naughty.
I was kind of a cross between Kristy and Mary Anne among 'The Baby-Sitters Club' characters. I was shy, but I was also kind of a tomboy, and I was really good at sticking my foot in my mouth even though I was shy.
The chemistry at a table is so important. You must start with a carefully balanced mix of personalities. If the balance is off, and the stakes are too big for some of the players, it kills the game. Too small, and everybody gets bored.
I like putting things together. The long game. Strategizing. Being able to mix and match personalities of guys.
Serving jury duty is a fascinating little slice of life, with its motley crew of personalities.
I think there's a lot of naivete and hubris within our mix of personalities. That's probably our worst crime. I keep wondering what a 'mature' record means.
Maybe I am a little bit of a clown, but I am also a serious sportsman.
When you're working with an ensemble, I think you really need different energies because you don't have much time with each character to make them feel real. You want strong personalities that are very different.
I am laughably aggressive, and the rest of the band is very laid back, so we mix well.
