Talent Lab - Day 1/4

[cinestar2]

PLEAASE i want that shirt.... :-( !!!

[cinestar2]

can you tell me where you got this shirt (and your other one with the cloud)? <3

[tapedinplace]

riiight. just saw the next video. nvm.... But congrats on this amazing opportunity!

[tapedinplace]

I am INCREDEBLY jealous of you going to Sarah McLachlan's house... she is only my biggest idol. how was it? is she just as amazing in person!?

xo sherene

[TheWorstVlogEVER]

when Hollis feels awkward she yells "BE ON ME"

hope that helps.

Love,

Renee

[YourFriendInABox]

Thanks Ren. You always know just what to say.

[netcore54]

I am SO SO SO happy for you:)

And don't worry about miranda july, your charisma got you covered:)

[livelovedance1294]

Oh my god- Love your shirt

[christytina81]

Party at Sarah Mclachlan's house??? For real?

[lylyfortin]

Stephen my dear, I say that it is a very good thing you don't drink coffee...you are a little jumping coffee bean yourself !!!!

[WhirledSol]

Living the life of Riley I see.

Remember me when you are famous.

[imike1411]

omg, Sarah?

[goomba45797]

I've got Asperger's Syndrome and I've learned that the best thing to overcome social anxiety is just to be really nice and take an interest in what the other person does... which it looks like you do. So I hope you have a nice conversation.

[thirteenqueen519]

Okay, this is what you say to Miranda.

"In a world where decent means perfect, you make pretty decent films."

[McFLYgirl12]

BREATHE!!!!!!!!!!

(now imagine that bolded and 72 point font. Now follow the advice)

[bpnf06]

Talk little but with confidence. Smile the type of smile that makes her think you know her deepest secrets ("smile with your eyes"). Should turn the tables and make her feel shy haha good luck.

[archmc2012]

you are living the life i want!!

[osallivan231]

hey... you know what I noticed about you? you looks like Alexander Rybak =)

It's an offtopic but nev. mind =)

[shyladog]

Advice:

You say: GIANT POLAR BEAR?

She says: What?

You say: It's an Icebreaker.

There you go, haha :)

[YourFriendInABox]

HAHA

AMAZING

I wish I'd used that

[LostBoyScout]

.. which would make drinking coffee like cannibalism. Good thing you don't indeed!!

[jaredabyss]

Aww, I'm so proud and envious of you. You're going to do fantastic. Sarah Maclachlan's house...best thing ever.

[MourningStarLucifer]

Remember to breath. Fainting would not be a good first impression (or any other impression, for that matter...). You have amazing talent, and you're pretty bitchin' yourself, so no worries. You'll be fine. :3

[MartiniMix77]

BE YOURSELF.

Cause you know, you're pretty damn cool.

[dylan0dylanthomas]

For some reason, I don't think you're having any trouble with Ms. July.

[jasxsmiles]

just breath. you're more likely to panic and say or do something crazy if you're restricting/holding your breath.

that's how i get though shows

[TheOpposite8]

You arrrrrrreeeee soooo... well talent b/c no luck can could have gotten you this far! Congrats

and for the Meranda problem, the first thing that comes to mind is sedatives.

hrmmm u could always realize she is a human too after all. It might make her seem less god like if you tried to find her flaws. Or just talk about a topic you're really comfortable with (such as film!!!). Starting off with the compliments on her work would be a good start. Good luck! =)

[xbryguyx]

oh wait, u must be staying at a Hilton hahaha... Damn. i love the chairs and beds there

[xbryguyx]

omg, do u have a Herman Miller office chair? lol so jelious if u do.

[sivartis]

It is really fun to see you so excited! I wish you could be in one of my videos. I'll write you into "Robot, Ninja & Gay Guy" if you ever make it to LA.

~Trav

[librarynoise]

aww babe im so happy for you!!

[mickiebee14]

Aw, life must be so tough for you! D=

Cocktails parties, goodie bags, hotels, Sarah Maclachlan's house...

[pamfromnl]

You'll do fine young cousin! Have fun! Congratulations!!!!

[whatiswhatnot]

I love how excited you are

[letnofootletnohand]

Start with a handshake, always a good first impression.

[met9erg3o777]

i sooo want that shirt lol :))

[met9erg3o777]

always smile and be confident . it works :))

Goodluck Stephen

[orehnid]

I want to attend TIFF someday too

[marilyndarlingshow]

ps she might be nervous meeting you too for the first time ya never know when you might make it big and she will look back and go ... hey dont i know that kid didnt he come to my party ?....

[marilyndarlingshow]

be onest with her tell her your nervous big people like me love hearing things like " i " make people nervous to be around makes them feel very intimidating then if they say

"you dont have to be nervous around me" you can say almost anything but if they go "oh thank you" .. you really have to watch your p's and q's and relax their just people too

[liuksworld]

please follow RoulinBrooks advice and record the scene. then put it with the footage of your wisdom teeth and post the most amazing video in the history of YT

:)

[sweetman683]

just find something to talk about, but don't force the conversation buddy!

[RoulinBrooks]

With Miranda you should say "Hey, Miranda, love your movies, Cookie. But if you want some career advice, hook your wagon on to this (point to yourself) rising star." Then do the traditional wink/make a clicking sound with your tongue and point your finger/gun at her all at the same time. Guaranteed results.

[thefoxman45]

Good luck hope you win....

[odetothepillow]

Wink at her. All the time.

[19epiphany78]

Wow! I love your videos, it's so exciting watching your enthusiasm, you never have to be shy at all because everything you say and do is interesting, don't worry so much, good luck at Sarah's house, mind you I guess you were already there, can't wait to hear about it :) Please keep posting :D

[illZwhY]

oh plz help me tell Sarah i love her music!!!!

"in the arms of an angel....fly away from here....in this dark cold hotel room...and the endlessness i feel...."

as for how to not be shy? just be natural and be yourself!!!!

[illZwhY]

you should be a star!!!!

[glenntube]

cool!

[pablo333]

you could get drunk

i'm not shy when i'm drunk...

[dylan0dylanthomas]

I could have five espressos and still not jump about like you! Your enthusiasm is tremendous!

As for Ms. July, just be yourself, Stephen. It's your work, after all, that will speak loudest and best.

[Priest22]

I'm so jealous, Sarah Mclaughlin!?!

[LMalizia]

Just be your incredibly charming self and she will be totally in love with you The fact that you are there is a big step Realize how wonderful and special you are and let your light shine

[AuntieMamiesBlog]

carpe diem my dahling! you rock...

can't wait to see your name in lights!

<3 <3 <3

your auntie mamie

[exeemomcr]

Wow! man that's amazing..

don't worry, don't be shy. I've watching your videos and I'm seeing that you have talent for this... if you are nervous just don't show it. Think about your body language which is the %55 of what are you trying to say .P

[TnDon]

Your enthusiasm and state of excitement are soooo infectious. LOVES IT!

[darbat]

i dont have any advice since i generally embarrass myself in public. but where did u get that shirt? i like it a lot.

also, thanks for sharing this exciting time with us!

[kockgunner]

I'm excited for you. "Sarah Mclachlan, wtf!" Lol!

[secretlyobvious]

punch her in the babymaker. you'll leave a lasting impression.

[divinelistener]

As important as she is to you, everybody likes to be treated as a good friend.. so pretend you guys have been friends for ages (mentally of course) and just remeber that she is also just as human as you are, but you adore her :) really just be yourself and don't worry about trying to please or adhere to her "standards".. you two are perfect and bound to be friends for a very long time.. i promise :D

[douge29]

you are very good looking- good luck- but you dont need luck---you will do fine

[norlack89]

i realy just want to hug u :)

glad to see your having an AMAZING time :D

your shirt is pretty bad ass! i want to own it XD have fun!!!!!!!

[JaceOfSpades65]

not gonna lie, i was nervous when i ran into you at the folk festival, i dont think i would survive meeting miranda july.

but i think you can handle it. invite her back to newfoundland. ill risk not surviving meeting her.

[NorthSouth89]

Ahh! I am so happy for you =D Hope you have a great time!

[kitkatcat6]

I own your shirt :}

You're so lucky though!

GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN!

[llamadan40]

You're a classy fellow... Just be yourself..^__^

[QuokaOz]

Imagine her with no cloths on!

No, on second thoughts that might end up being embarrassing?

[fakecrash2001]

yo im sooo jealous, dont worry about maranda july though, she may be super famous to you but A. she's not super famous to everyone else and B. she doesnt think shes super famous so just talk to her and explain who you are and that your a giant fan, and make her sign that copy of that one dvd you have to prove it lol

[tonjesml]

I wouldn't be upset if when you were at Sarah Mclachlan's house...you just casually dropped my name, or my cd.

[caughtincage]

I agree you should do it for her.

[doubtingthomas100]

Every interview I've seen of Miranda July makes her seem really down to earth. I'm sure she's a cool person. Just keep that in mind, also, she, too, was once a young artist. I mean, she still is young, but she's established now. But just think, she's in the same boat as you as a creative person.

[simonPARASITE]

oh how i wish i could give you tips on being confident around miranada july.

sadly i've never been in her presence. what a shame, good luck though!

[darkid69]

sleep with her

[wazzzupbuddy]

your excitement is so infectious...some how i too get excited seeing u in extatic mood all though i live in toronto and i have no intrest in TIFF. cant wait to hear whats next....its like a story developing on CNN.

[glenntube]

I would just want to hug her and ask her to show me how to make a button,

or start a singalong.

I'm really happy she's directly in your world right now, Stephen. You're there for a reason, that's for sure !

[glenntube]

wow, Sarah mcLachlan's house.

and wow, everything!!!!

Miranda July? hmm.

Newfoundland icebreaker??

[coolbeansmac]

first of all breathe and than howl or roar like in where the wild things are! but really what life without risks, i know u you can do it dude! so jealous btw of that tiff pass, aaa so expensive to see movies maybe next year, that tiff talent lab sounds sooo interesting wish i could attend! congrats boxman!

[ChibiTohma]

The best advice I ever got about meeting people I feel shy around is to picture them as friends of your parents. It always makes me feel more at ease, without losing the respect I have for them.

[kateulous]

You're so excited :) Love it. Congrats on taking a HUGE step towards your dream!

[maclover246]

have fun!! ok so shyness...this happened when i met cher...just make sure you keep eye contact, and dont let your voice crack like mine did

[kayhinicky]

1. cute shirt.

2. no coffee? why? :(

3. that sounded like fun :)

oh and also, you are so excited! hahaa look so adorable :P

[MsLouCrow]

I love that "Hmp!" in the beginning! <3

[2322008]

It's actually a goal of mine to be in Toronto during TIFF!

[kwake20]

pretend she's picturing you in your underwear? wait...

[kdot56]

just give randa a big hug.

and say hoi to s. lauch. te he. Good luck!

[Plaxtic]

I LOVE THAT SHIRT

[notcalebkruzel]

jealousy. pure and hard rooted.

haha.

picture her in her underwear?