The Secret Actor on writer-performers
Yes, writers can be precious about their scripts. But none more so than the writer-actor - even if it's in front of a live audienceActors need writers. Without writers, actors would be mute, well-coiffed people who know how to look relaxed in clothes they didn't choose for themselves. And writers need actors.Nonetheless, a few writers can be a wee bit precious about "their words". I should emphasise that there a…