Tony-winning actress Carmen Cusack recently starred as Bernie in the Off-Broadway production of "Pen Pals" opposite Gina Torres. Carmen is a multiple-award winner and is known for her acting and singing work in such musicals as "Bright Star" and "Flying Over Sunset." Did you know? She is the wife of Emmy award-winning actor Paul Telfer of "Days of Our Lives." She shared 11 things with us.
Carmen's Favorite Movies
Her favorite movies include “Cape Fear” with Robert De Niro, as well as more recently, “Hamnet.”
Favorite Series to Binge-watch
Her favorite channel to binge-watch is the “Food Network.” “I love watching people cook things,” she said.
Favorite Mottos to Live by
Regarding her favorite mottos to live by, she said, “Be present and be kind.” “Be patient. Try it… I’m impatient a lot but I’m trying to evolve in that area,” she said.
What Carmen Cusack Says is the Best Thing About Being her Age
On the best thing about being her age, she said, “Feeling comfortable in my own skin. Not having to bend over backwards. It’s really nice to not feel like I’ve got to chase after something.”
Her Favorite Sports to Watch and to Play
Regarding her favorite sports, she said, “Basketball is pretty exciting. I like how fast it is, and I also love watching tennis.”
Her Favorite Cheat Meal
On her favorite cheat meal, she exclaimed, “I love my husband’s Tomahawk Steak, and the gravy that he makes!”
“So, yeah, that’s my favorite… a good steak by Paul Telfer,” she admitted.
Favorite Hobbies to Unwind
On her favorite hobbies to unwind and relax, she said, “I like to craft. I like to sew. I like to knit… that’s very therapeutic to me.”
How Carmen Cusack Defines Success
Regarding her definition of success, Cusack said, “Finding peace and finding love.”
Favorite Music
On her favorite music, she said, “It just depends on my mood or what I’m doing. While I don’t have a favorite genre, I love classical, jazz, rap, and indie.”
If Carmen Cusack Was Not an Actor She Might Be...
When asked about her alternate career choice, she said, “Outside of entertainment, it would have something to do with creating such as wood or design.”
“I enjoy making things! I love creating and making things work. I think I would love the job that carpenters do offstage and backstage," he said. "I love figuring out ways to make props. I made myself a somewhat mechanical dress for one of my shows when I was doing 'Sunday in the Park with George.' So, I created that for my show and I found that really fun," she elaborated.
Favorite Music
On her favorite music, she said, “It just depends on my mood or what I’m doing. While I don’t have a favorite genre, I love classical, jazz, rap, and indie.”
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