I was an actor because the work was rewarding. I never imagined that it would all lead to this moment.

Because of all the scenes of him writing songs, it wouldn't work to have me singing the lines while he's writing, and then have his voice come out later onstage,

I'd see child actors and I'd get so jealous, because they're just completely wide open.

Jim didn't want an impersonation,

In most films - especially in regards to the protagonist - really from the get-go they set up some scenario that endears that character to the audience. Or imbues him with some nobility or heroism or something.

With public figures involved in a relationship it seems that there is a machine behind their love so oftentimes.