Perseverance ....man! To have worked as an actor for 20+ years and STILL have periods where you haven't worked for a year??! That has to be incredibly tough. I see actors in Vancouver who've been around for close to 30 years and they still do crappy commercials. I guess "a gig's, a gig" but, if you ask me, I find it a bit soul-crushing. It's like Kevin Bacon used to say. Something like: "When you're 20, you'll take any audition and any part you're offered. When you're 40 you think: I'm a grown man and this is how I'm earning my living?"
I've been an Actor for over 30years.Depression goes hand in hand being an actor.....Always remember...THE MIRRORS YOUR BESTFRIEND!! Always believe in yourself cause nobody else does!!! God Bless and Best to you..Frank Balazs jr..