So many people who identify as "creative" struggle to turn their skills into a viable and fulfilling career. While the arts and other creative fields may be tough to break into, learning from those who’ve found success can help you boost your own chances of getting that big break!
My guest for this episode of The Business of Thinking Big has not only carved out a place for themselves in their chosen creative field, they’re now creating work for other talented and aspiring creatives. Anthony Q. Farrell is a BAFTA-winning, Emmy-nominated writer, producer, occasional director, comedian, and actor, and the creator of CTV’s delightful workplace comedy Shelved, which follows the lives of the employees and patrons of a fictional library in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood.
Anthony’s career has taken him to some wonderful places, including writing for (and appearing as an extra in) NBC’s HUGELY popular sitcom The Office! During this conversation, Anthony shares the steps that he took along his path to creative success, his thoughts on the origin of creativity, his creative role models, and how he’s juggled his multiple interests. As a bonus, he even reveals some behind-the-scenes TV trivia!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Guest bio: Anthony Q. Farrell is an award-winning writer and producer. He is the creator of CTV’s Shelved.
Timestamps:
00:33 Meet Anthony Q. Farrell
02:56 Anthony’s early path
07:09 Where creativity comes from
09:36 Kids & creativity
12:21 Vermont summer stock story
15:14 Parental encouragement
17:20 The creative paradox
19:45 Starving artists, trauma & art
26:12 Creative flow
28:32 Balancing career & family
36:31 Creative role models
40:17 Tips & conclusion
Links mentioned:
Anthony Q. Farrell
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1940444
Shelved
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21057886
The Office
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386676
The Groundlings
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