It was like I had 500 people in the palm of my hand. Unknowingly, Waddell's performance was about to lead him to bigger and better things. For even the most ambitious actors, auditioning for a part can be one of the most pressured moments in life. Waddell auditioned in the morning and had the part by that afternoon. I got the part that day.
Most people go through audition after audition to get a part.
For me to do it all in one day was pretty cool. For Waddell, the Paralympics come every two years. Competing in both the winter and summer, he has an ongoing training schedule. Following Sydney, Waddell will focus most of his training toward the upcoming winter games in Salt Lake City. With every passing games I like to take what I learned and apply it to the next one.