Listen to master improvisation coach Gary Schwartz talk about his childhood that inspired him to write his award winning childrens book,"The King of Average" at http://www.gary-schwartz.com. Gary Schwartz is a film actor, director, and a master improvisational acting coach. It was Gary’s 18-year association with world-renowned theater educator and author, Viola Spolin that provides the foundation for his work today. Gary is the only master teacher to have ever earned an endorsement from both Viola Spolin and her son, Paul Sills, the co-founder and director of The Second City. Part 1 of 2.