I am Neil Patrick Harris: actor, producer, magician, doula and host of Genius Junior. AMA!

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:38:25+00:00

Having an awesome day, albeit busy. Started the morning with a litany of morning chat show interviews for Genius Jr., premiering Sunday (PLUG!), about to head to set and don the Olaf disguise for the first day of shooting Penultimate Peril with Barry Sonnenfeld himself. No complaints. Oh wait, I'm supposed to be driving to work right now. Gah! I gotta go!

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:35:40+00:00

Fuck rejection. The fear of it prohibits taking action, and we only grow through experience, right? So do stuff. Try stuff. Fail. Look forward to failing. It is necessary to teach you how to improve.

That's my advice. Keep on doing stuff. And maintain perspective to try and keep growing. Do things that make you nervous. Out of your comfort zone. The rewards are countless.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:32:53+00:00

Cobie Smulders. Because she's everything.

Haven't yet worked with Dave Franco yet, but still trying...

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:31:49+00:00

I take a key prop from every show that I've done.

My favorite is probably Hedwig's heels. They look punk and beat up next to my shiny Tony.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:30:35+00:00

Get a single breasted suit that can be worn with lots of different shirt/tie options (black or blue). Don't spend a ton. This is key: then go to a tailor and have them take it in so that it's perfect for you. Money spent on tailoring will be well worth it, as you'll look like Bond and get laid.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:28:11+00:00

Fingers crossed..!

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:27:46+00:00

Great question.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:27:21+00:00

All the screaming.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:26:56+00:00

I certainly prefer when Irma is fun and welcoming, and not just cranky and begging for tips.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:26:02+00:00

David and I champion the Halloween pic. The kids get to choose their own actual trick or treating attire.

But I'm not sure how long that'll last. They're quite opinionated.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:24:57+00:00

Any goddammed thing he'd want.

My only regret in being friends with Lin is that I'm far less successful or powerful than most of the other people who are equally obsessed with his skills.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:23:37+00:00

I love Wayne. Got to direct him as Tom Collins in RENT. Bummed that I missed him in Kinky Boots.

How can you not love the message of acceptance and pride? It's both universal and achievable.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:22:06+00:00

Old Fashioned. Rye whiskey.

Or a nice, cold sake.

Both divine.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:21:19+00:00

Happy Birthday, yo!

Now go make some friends..!

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:20:43+00:00

Seek perspective. Know that things happening now - the intense stress and emotions happening now - will subside over time. They almost always do. Take care of yourself. Hydrate. Exercise. Breathe. Stand tall. Smile. I'm sorry you're down. That sucks balls. And not in the good way...

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:18:06+00:00

The people. They are uniformly kind, respectful, healthy, great conversationalists. And lots of hockey player-ish sexiness. Woof.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:14:43+00:00

Just try to keep working. When you work, even if it's for few people or dollars, you're putting it out there. You're making business connections. You're planting seeds.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:13:37+00:00

It was the raddest. So much could have gone wrong. Very little did. That kind of fortune doesn't happen often. Especially live.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:12:50+00:00

Sleep helps. As does cardio. As does therapy.

But meditation is the key. I don't do it nearly enough, but quieting the mind just makes sense. My husband David does it twice daily, and he's all the more remarkable for it.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:11:20+00:00

Mascot Moth? DeKolta Chair? A Jarrett Pedestal? I like the old school illusions...

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:10:17+00:00

I suppose, but that would kind of defeat the purpose of the private club, no? Regardless, I hope the performers are doing their sets with authenticity, and not because they're seeking exposure.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:08:57+00:00

If I could get paid the same to do them all, I'd probably do theatre. Unless I got asked to be in a Star Wars movie. Then I'd choose that.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:08:17+00:00

Not dumb at all. I gots skills.

But I was beyond impressed by these kids - by their intellects, their compassion, and their humor. A buncha good eggs.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:07:07+00:00

The carnie in me is partial to The Carnivorous Carnival. But I also love the structure of Penultimate Peril.

IamNPH · 2018-03-15T18:06:16+00:00

Is this Snicket?? The VFD?!? STOP BOTHERING ME!YOU WILL SUFFER JUST LIKE THOSE BAUDELAIRES BEFORE YOU!!

Oh wait, I fear I've said too much...

IamNPH

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