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Greg Staffa created The Staffa Corner Podcast to provide listeners with a Staffatarian look at entertainment and life. Focusing on honest conversation, Staffa’s podcast is an appreciation of those he finds interesting in and out of television and film.The journey taken by Staffa in the industry started more than 8 years ago writing for Your Entertainment Corner. Motivated by the desire to become more knowledgeable in his field, he leveraged his learned and acquired knowledge and skills and earned himself the opportunity to interview celebrities such as Pierce Brosnan, Ethan Hawke, Martin Freeman and Seth Rogan among others. Setting up his own in home studio, Staffa is branching out into podcasting while continuing to write for YEC. An unsung hero recognized by The St. Cloud Times in 2013, and a Staffatarian to the core, Staffa spent several months in 2010 on a 48-state road trip transforming the perception of homelessness. During this time, he handed out over 1,000 pairs of socks and hundreds of cups of coffee to the homeless, before he finally settling down in St Cloud Minnesota. By July 2020 Staffa’s journey came full circle having bought a home. To his credit, he still finds time to help others. Staffa is able to build and maintain incredible working relationships, an attribute that has contributed greatly to his success. Consequently, actors, writers and directors among other TV/film stars are always open to guest. He has covered red carpet premieres for films like Stuber and Booksmart among other star studded TV premieres.
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Actor Clark Furlong talks about new Stephen King series Lisey's Story and more.
At 14 years of age Clark Furlong is just getting started in what appears to be a very successful career in Hollywood. Best known for his portrayal of young Jules, a transgendered woman on the hit HBO series Euphoria,Clark has also appeared on shows like The Prodigal Son, The Rookie, and High Fidelity.
The talented young actor will next be seen on the new Apple+ series Lisey’s Story based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King and adapted by King. In addition to Clark, the series stars Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and many others
Right off the bat, I was impressed by Clark’s maturity. I got the sense the young man was aware of the struggles faced by childhood actors and was doing all he could to stay grounded. Taking care of his family’s chickens, goats, and donkeys on the family farm in Virginia seems just as important to him as a television role.
While this episode is a celebration of Clark’s work, a special shout-out goes out to his mother. Parents have a hard enough time getting kids to soccer practice at the local park, yet his mother drives him several hours to auditions and meetings with studio executives. Even more importantly, listening to Clark gave methe sense he truly appreciates the sacrifices made by his family as he pursues a career in acting.
It’s hard not to root for this young man and I look forward to seeing where his career takes him. Hopefully, we will see more of Clark on television and film for years to come,
Lisey's Story premieres on June 4 on Apple+
