Actor Patrick Fabian on "The Way We Speak"

"I've already exceeded what maybe I thought I should be deserving of. I've had a really interesting, fun career."

Welcome Patrick Fabian:

We’re joined on the Starline by a working actor you’ve seen on stage and screen in “Veronica Mars”, “24”, for six seasons as Howard Hamlin in “Better Call Saul” and many other works. His latest is the film “The Way We Speak”. We welcome Patrick Fabian.

Patrick, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “…Of course it is, everything in life is a competition,” how did working on “The Way We Speak” with Ian Ebright challenge you mentally and emotionally?

How did the dichotomy between the two positions you and Kailey Rhodes portray in this film change the way you experience grief?

Your character says in the trailer “I wanted you to see me succeed,” so what’s success to you now?

The Rockin' 8:

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. You say you are a hiker, swimmer and concert goer, so the next three should be easy for you, tallest peak you’ve climbed?

2. Best time in a triathlon?

3. As you are an owner of a pairof Neil Peart’s drumsticks, so what’s your favorite Rush deep track?

4. First & last record you have bought for yourself?

5. Best round of golf was what and where?

6. My friend and actor Christopher Gabriel wants to know “You’ve done Shakespeare. You’ve done contemporary. Given the choice of playing Richard III at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival or Stanley in Streetcar on Broadway - forget about type and age for a moment - which role are you taking. And why?”

7. You have two kids so, what’s your favorite ride at Disneyland ?

8. Looking back, which was worse, the V-Neck you wore in Star Trek Voyager as Taymon or the outfit you wore as a Ted Murty in General Hospital?

The Back Half:

When you met your wife Mandy, what was the first thing she said to you that spoke directly to your heart and said, “I gotta have her forever”?

Why has acting filled with your soul with joy?

What’s the best story of your life that only family know of your life?

You’ve said "Rescue an animal and you’ll never regret it. Woof!" What’s the best treat you given Lucky & Star?

Why does their love feels you heart?

Your Instagram has photos of art, sculptures and paintings, why do you enjoy art?

What do you want people to take from your film “The Way We Speak”

How do you reflect on your career today?

Which Pittsburgh Steeler game was your first? Patriots in AFC championship game?

One Big Question:

How have you changed as an actor and how have you changed acting?

The Wrap:

He’s never broken 90 in golf, enjoyed his 1st triathlon, and he wants you to watch “The Way We Speak” Patrick Fabian, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today and Go Browns!

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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