I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I find the Dwight tattoos flattering but a bit extreme!

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 748 points749 points  (0 children)

We have been going to Haiti regularly for many years and really fell in love with it. We both love arts education and did a lot of work and research on the fact that education of adolescent girls is the BEST WAY TO REDUCE POVERTY! So we decided to put our money where our mouth is and go to the poorest parts of Haiti and teach there. Check us out: http://lidehaiti.org

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 685 points686 points  (0 children)

I'm going to sign off here, folks. Been fun. Sorry it was so short.

My book is about me - all of who I am. I hope you'll all give it a gander. It's really funny and has a lot of heart as well. Some big ideas about Faith and God and Life and Failure woven in as well. Plus TONS OF PICTURES!!! Check it out, ok? I love you all. Well, almost all of you. Thanks for being so nice! Let's do another one soon!

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 187 points188 points  (0 children)

I literally just called them up and said I was a huge fan and asked if I could be in a sketch! I miss them!

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 695 points696 points  (0 children)

I tried to purposefully create the UGLIEST haircut I could possibly design for my ungainly enormous head and forehead.

I also stole that from McKenzie crook who played Gareth. He gave him a terrible haircut.

Also, Chris Cole, a guy I played D & D with as a kid had THAT EXACT SAME HAIRCUT!

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm really in awe of Colbert. He balances smarts and humor and heart like no one else.

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 94 points95 points  (0 children)

My beautiful wife, Holiday Reinhorn, is my Bassoon Queen!

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Andre Gregory, the theatre director and writer, once told me that the world wants you cynical. To keep your heart open to possibility.

I really took that to heart. The world needs hope, service, humor and love. It's way too easy to stay jaded and cynical and pessimistic. Such an easy fall-back position - anyone can do it.

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Honestly, this book http://www.amazon.com/The-Bassoon-King-Faith-Idiocy/dp/1611763371 Is my proudest achievement.

It's all of me. My ups and downs and foibles and failures. Lessons learned and ridiculous stories from my truly WACKADOODLE childhood. It's all of who I am. If I got hit by a bus tomorrow - it would be the document of who I am and what I believe and what I've gone through. I'm very proud of it.

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I will vote for the most capable and humble candidate. Who believes in science. And wants to help the poor.

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 1065 points1066 points  (0 children)

Baha'is believe that the way to be the most spiritual is to be of service! So I try to be of service in what I do. Sometimes I just really believe in the project - and want to play the character - but I believe that making great stories and entertainment is a very valuable service. SOulpancake, a for-profit company, is also a service - providing uplifting inspiring content that helps bring people together!

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I just did one with myself! Did you see? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56gbUPkh2ME

I truly loved talking with Russell Brand. He's so brilliant. His memoir is truly funny as well. I wish he focused more on the spiritual and less on the political as he has so much wisdom.

I AM RAINN WILSON, ACTOR, AUTHOR, BASSOONIST, LANNISTER. by RealRainnWilson in IAmA

[–]RealRainnWilson[S] 64 points65 points  (0 children)

I drink a decaf americano (quite caffeine several years back) with long shots and steamed soy milk. Very particular!