Stephen Shortridge(Beau De Labarre) Speaks About Why He Quit Acting - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-06-2010, 01:45 PM

Q. Why did you change from acting to painting?

I actually fell into acting while modeling with the Ford Agency in New York. Unfortunately, I was somewhat successful for the next 15 years which kept me from pursuing my real passion for painting. One day I was on an audition and saw an older, very accomplished actor out in the hallway, standing and waiting, rehearsing his lines for the same audition. There didn't seem to be any respect for his age or accomplishment. Right then I knew I couldn't do this anymore. I knew that I couldn't pretend that would be alright in my later years. I went home and announced I wanted to quit acting and paint. Fortunately, my wife Cathy said, "let's go for it." That was about 20 years ago.

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Marvo301 · 03-06-2010, 06:58 PM

Good for Stephen for recognizing where his true passion lies and following it. I admire him for that.

catlover79 · 03-06-2010, 07:46 PM

Great article. I'm glad Mr. Shortridge has found a career that he loves, where he can still be creative. He still looks great!

Brian Damage · 03-06-2010, 07:53 PM

I thought he fell into the typecasting trap, but I am glad he is doing what he loves for a living.

Brian Damage · 03-06-2010, 07:56 PM

Some of his work as a painter

catlover79 · 03-06-2010, 08:00 PM

^ Gorgeous! Reminds me a bit of Monet.

Brian Damage · 03-06-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

^ Gorgeous! Reminds me a bit of Monet.

He is talented, I just wonder if he can really make a good living doing this.

03-06-2010, 01:45 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Stephen Shortridge(Beau De Labarre) Speaks About Why He Quit Acting Q. Why did you change from acting to painting? I actually fell into acting while modeling with the Ford Agency in New York. Unfortunately, I was somewhat successful for the next 15 years which kept me from pursuing my real passion for painting. One day I was on an audition and saw an older, very accomplished actor out in the hallway, standing and waiting, rehearsing his lines for the same audition. There didn't seem to be any respect for his age or accomplishment. Right then I knew I couldn't do this anymore. I knew that I couldn't pretend that would be alright in my later years. I went home and announced I wanted to quit acting and paint. Fortunately, my wife Cathy said, "let's go for it." That was about 20 years ago. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...g=content;col1 Attached Images
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03-06-2010, 06:58 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	Good for Stephen for recognizing where his true passion lies and following it. I admire him for that.
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03-06-2010, 07:46 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Great article. I'm glad Mr. Shortridge has found a career that he loves, where he can still be creative. He still looks great!
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03-06-2010, 07:56 PM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Some of his work as a painter Attached Images

03-06-2010, 07:53 PM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I thought he fell into the typecasting trap, but I am glad he is doing what he loves for a living.

03-06-2010, 08:00 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	^ Gorgeous! Reminds me a bit of Monet.