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	*Lisa*	Mike, I think I might be a little bit in love with you. lol. Your rant was spot on and I am SO grateful for celebrities like you who have their heads on straight and don't think the sun shines out their butt just because they made a big movie or TV show. Particularly if it was a BAD movie or TV show. lol. Thanks for being such a great actor, giving us so much entertainment to escape from real life with and for being so insanely down to earth that it's almost ridiculous. :) You are a fantastic monkey (hehe) and I'm so excited to see you in many things to come. Wish I could come see your show, but unfortunately distance puts a damper on that.   Posted by *Lisa* on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 7:43 PM [Reply to this]

	Addicted	You are too funny. You keep your fans up-to-date the most and I certainly do not feel that you will ever run out of things to say;) Thanks for the new blog and good luck on the show or should I say "Break a leg".   Posted by Addicted on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 7:45 PM [Reply to this]

	Jexy	Hollywood is all about the money. If you wanna act - do an independent movie or theater somewhere away from Broadway since that became the place where the big names of the hollywood come to show they're just normal people like all of us... yea, right. So, what is there to say? Nothing, really. If you're a girl and you don't look like LC you have nothing to offer. Screw talent and good acting, where're those beautiful legs or white teeth? We don't need you. I always said that everything will turn into one big soap opera. Ten years ago I was only 9 and said only people with no lives watch soap operas, and now everything is a soap opera - from drama to reality TV and even horror movies became a bit too... soap-ish, in a lack of a better word [yes, I probably invented one]. So, Michael, there's only one thing that's left to say - well done! Well done for being able to be a part of Hollywood and not become Hollywood, well done for being just a folk like all of us and not saying "I'm Michael. I'm an actor. I screwed over 3245641 girls. I have amazing abs. I work out twice a day. Oh, and I have no brain." Well done for being the way you are and not being afraid it would ruin your career, but being happy that you are not like the rest of the young Hollywood. All the best, -Jelena   Posted by Jexy on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 7:51 PM [Reply to this]

	Cecelia Melody Cecelia Melody	Well, all in all, you seem like a cool person to meet. Keep being you and you'll become all that you need to be. jump on it! i don't know why I said that....   Posted by Cecelia Melody on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 7:57 PM [Reply to this]

	Priscilla. Priscilla Rocha	Mikee! After reading that I just appreciate you that (-----------------------------------------) much more. You're an amazing actor with a great head on your shoulders. Keep it up! We love you! --Priscilla   Posted by Priscilla. on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 7:57 PM [Reply to this]

	Allicat<3 Alli Serencko	OH WOW! lol i agree 100% with you! the fact that you have that much to say completely disregards the stereo-type, that actors are just celebrities. They are realy people too! they have feelings and thoughts and aren't just a puppet on a stick. They only take that form when they are doing their job, because it is their job. I would definately love to come and see the show its gunna be awsome and i'm looking forward to meeting the other actors as well. Thank you for being your hilarious self and reminding us all that hollywood isn't what people think it is. : )   Posted by Allicat<3 on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:01 PM [Reply to this]

	=]	Ahhh! Mike! You're so honest and funny. I really wish I could go see your theater thing, but I live too far away. =( Good luck though! I'm sure you'll do great! =)   Posted by =] on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:04 PM [Reply to this]

	iRead-iWrite-iConquer Laura Bejaran	You know, whenever I hear a comment about a monkey dancing, my mind always goes back to the movie Zoolander....weird... Anyway, you are very right. Money isn't everything and neither are those pointless shows that everyone seems to be infatuated with. Sometimes, I think that Hollywood is made out to be this huge deal when in reality, it never was and it never will be. I've come to respect actors a heck of a lot more ever since I started actually researching them. For example, I did some research on Kristen Stewart. She's one heck of an actress from what I've heard and seen, so I wanted to see what was going on there. I couldn't go onto some fan site and just assume that they were right. They point of views would be completely biased. So I watched interviews, trying to just get a hint of her persona. And it kind of worked. You can tell what a person may be like by they way they stand, how they speak, just everything. And for all those people that believe that all actors are evil, money-loving, overall horrible people, dang ye all to heck!!! I really enjoyed your blog entry!!! Toodles, -Laura *..^_^.r{}   Posted by iRead-iWrite-iConquer on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:06 PM [Reply to this]

	Laura	Break a leg, Mike! I'm sure the show will be amazing and I wish I could come see it, but alas, it is too far away. I absolutely applaud you for not feeding into the Hollywood sterotype and being sucked into that pit that seems to be drowning other actors your age. For keeping your head on straight and your feet on the ground. You are an excellent actor my dear, and I truly wish nothing but the best for you, and hope you can keep doing what you love for as long as you wish. Bravo Mike. Bravo.   Posted by Laura on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:09 PM [Reply to this]

	WhitneyLee:D Whitney Wilks	haha, we all love you mike, you're amazing:D that's cool that you're a drummer, so am i! i've been playing for about 4 years now:P   Posted by WhitneyLee:D on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:15 PM [Reply to this]

	Gretch-A-Sketch	Yay Stargate [my favorite show!]!!! You were so great in that episode. I totally agree with every bit of your rant.   Posted by Gretch-A-Sketch on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:20 PM [Reply to this]

	P a u l i n a ♥ Paulina Llano	Hi Mike! I liked this blog a lot, I think you're absolutely right about everything! I'm so glad that there are still actors that think the way you do. Good luck with everything! Greetings from Mexico =)♥   Posted by P a u l i n a ♥ on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:24 PM [Reply to this]

	Chloee.	Mike, Your awesome. The End. -Chloe   Posted by Chloee. on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:29 PM [Reply to this]

	kerry	I completely agree with your rant! I hope Hollywood will follow your lead and understand that our culture needs to see more plots/characters with depth and emotion (please!) before our generation, and those to follow, grow up to be a lethargic society. Major kudos to you for staying so grounded and not letting the glam of Hollywood corrupt your perspective. I can't wait to see where your acting career takes you. =)   Posted by kerry on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:30 PM [Reply to this]

	♥мєℓαηιє	You're right. Shows like The Hills and all that, just are so... what's the word? annoying? stupid? shallow? Hollywood does want to make money more than anything, why else would they move Harry Potter back to July of 2009? Because families are more likely to go watch it in the summer? -_- Lol. I kind of just added to your rant a bit. Anyway, I can't wait for twilight. Twilighters will take over the world. *evil smile* & btw, you're pretty cool. :]   Posted by ♥мєℓαηιє on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:32 PM [Reply to this]

	Maria Arista María Arista Romero	firs of all, sorry if my english has mistakes, i'm from spain and i usually have a good level of english, but today i'm a little tired :P so sorry. second, i love your job. yes, i'm a twiliger, but i watched joan of arcadia some years ago, and Sincerely I was charmed with this series, your paper of swot me towards feeling identified, and me converti in your great fan. I believe that you have the whole reason, and it seems to me to be noble that you admit that you are a boy who adores to act, and as it I have my envy. For my theatre also it is my life, but lamentably I was not lucky to go out in a series of success, only I am in a local theatre, but since I do what I like, conform. I hope that you understood my commentary, and thank you for being like that   Posted by Maria Arista on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:35 PM [Reply to this]

	ELENA	I like your down-to-earth words, Michael, and I think you are a very cute monkey!!   Posted by ELENA on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:45 PM [Reply to this]

	Dr. Erskine Breeann Erskine	I almost wonder what caused that. I'm sure it's been brewing but I'm curious what made you pop. You're definatly right though I gotta say. Good luck with the play.   Posted by Dr. Erskine on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:49 PM [Reply to this]

	Bekah_always dream_ Bekah Crescent	OK first of: Mike you are an awesome guy, keep up the good work, I would love to meet you in the future! Second: You have to be one of the most honest actors I know, you are so kewl...Maybe you could be a role model for all the boys out there! Keep up the good work, Rebekah   Posted by Bekah_always dream_ on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 8:58 PM [Reply to this]

	Jane[☠] Jane Humen	you're awesome :)   Posted by Jane[☠] on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 9:05 PM [Reply to this]

	Hannah hannah Beezy	"(just ask my girlfriend)" ...and every single girls eyes narrow at the mention of a significant other. haha =) you may not have very much to say about yourself, but I've read quite a few blogs and you do in fact have a lot to say in general. Your blogs are always witty and intellectual. I love reading them!   Posted by Hannah on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 9:11 PM [Reply to this]

	Butterfly	You see, that is EXACTLY why everyone should LOVE the Twilight cast. You are so great. Seriously, I dislike actors, who just want fame and money and glory. I like monkeys *lol* (the actor monkeys and real monkeys) and it's great that you all see yourself as normal people. So ... you deserve all the socks you got in the past. Expect more socks in the future ^^   Posted by Butterfly on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 9:29 PM [Reply to this]

	»autumn;	"art is an important tool in keeping us alive, connected, and always searching for truth…" AMEN! you are by far my favorite person at the moment for posting this blog.   Posted by »autumn; on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 9:33 PM [Reply to this]

	Lizzy Liz Dunn	Great post/rant :) Sounds like you've pretty much got it together ... better than some of us did at your age! Best of luck to you on Speech and Debate! And thanks for keeping us Twilight fanatics (TwilightMom here) in your thoughts :)   Posted by Lizzy on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 9:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Alyce	It's because of people like you I don't give a damn about the world I live. Thanks a lot, really. You made me happy right now [: And oh! I'd love to know what you think about politics and Greenpeace and Peta and all that *-* The shows will be a success! :D *hugs***   Posted by Alyce on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 9:47 PM [Reply to this]

	Sera Sera blah blah	Normally I don't read blogs and stuff especially not all of it but lol I love your rant, spot on! Sometimes I wonder if young people really are so brainless since the most watched shows are reailty shows (Pussycat dolls, top model, Tila Tsomething etc). I hope not... Anyways kudos!   Posted by Sera on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 9:48 PM [Reply to this]

	-- Chrιsτιnα ♥ Chrιsτιnα Εριc	Its great to see that at least one actor has a 100% working thought process. Thank God for you, Michael. Now....if only allllll of Hollywood would listen to you..   Posted by -- Chrιsτιnα ♥ on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 9:54 PM [Reply to this]

	Diana	Michael, you are spot on on everything on your 'rant', lol. I love movies, good movies, and it seems like every year they are becoming very rare. You are amazing, keep up the good work!   Posted by Diana on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 9:57 PM [Reply to this]

	The Jess Jessica Zagami	It's extremely refreshing to hear that from an actor. You're very talented, you know. Not just as an actor; your writing always makes for a good read, as well. Fall back plan? Haha. But, seriously, bravo, and I very much agree.   Posted by The Jess on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 10:04 PM [Reply to this]

	Cristina Cristina Del Valle	I couldn't agree more. And not only in the acting industry, but in the music industry and entertainment industry in general. They're more concerned about image and exposure then their actual jobs, which is to entertain and make good movies, tv shows, music, etc. And it's even sad that I notice this when I'm as far from the entertainment industry as you could possibly get! hehe Like someone has already said, it's refreshing to hear a young actor like yourself say those things. The only problem is that actors like you are fewer and far between but it's a great thing to hear that you are out there!   Posted by Cristina on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 10:16 PM [Reply to this]

	kt (crunchy snoot snoot)	i know exactly how you feel. i was watching that keith olbermann episode where jason bateman said that quote and he talked about viewing the show with a dictionary at his side (which i admit i have to do as well, even though i'm in college!). should you feel super-bored, i'll post my take on the subject for you to read from a blog i wrote a few months ago: "once upon a time i wanted to be an actress. i was determined to try for success in that field as long as the work stayed fun. but eventually i realized it was no longer the job for me. the motion picture world is not what it once was. there used to be this sense of "old hollywood" glamour that made the corruption and scandals seem second to the brilliant work that was ultimately produced. not anymore. the raw talent of those (select few) in the film industry is rarely classified as interesting enough to sell their movies. the public views celebrity charity work as a bid for attention. instead the media is concerned with the latest celebrity jail sentence or coke binge. surely there are exceptions among modern day hollywood - admirable down-to-earth givers, genuine people, and strong women i would still love to be like - but it's not the hollywood i longed to experience. for me, a single personal realization explains why i don't want to be a movie star anymore: i've come to understand that i am a very private person. in the age of myspace and facebook, it may be hard to see how i could lay such a claim and still function as a twenty-something today, but the truth is, i value the effort of someone who works to get to know the real me. i can create a persona/profile that makes me look good, but i don't consider that any great achievement. i don't believe in on-paper compatibility. i want relationships where people have to learn my quirks the old-fashioned way: observation. i still have a bit of that very theatrical need for attention, but i'm more choosy with my audience now. bodyguards are up and protecting my dirty laundry from the paparazzi. it will take actual (a.k.a. off-screen) chemistry with someone special to elicit the serious vulnerability that is required on my part for me to learn how to be myself with someone else. i'm tired of performing. i'd rather see if i can be of some assistance to whoever's waiting in the wings." <3 <3 best of everything to you and yours mike/ mike ;)   Posted by kt (crunchy snoot snoot) on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 10:19 PM [Reply to this]

	theresa!♫	After reading this blog, i seriously love you even more than i did! you are the raddest actor everrrr! <333 theresa :]   Posted by theresa!♫ on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 10:30 PM [Reply to this]

	~jules~	"Good marketing and white teeth don't qualify as talent (sorry LC)." -->I LOVE YOU. ____________________ if you..re a monkey....then I like monkeys a lot^^it..s good that you don..t take yourself too serious, but you should also not underestimate what you do.think about what lennon said: "Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE received theirs for heroism in war - for KILLING people. We received ours for entertaining people. I'd say we deserve ours more." get what I mean? ;) ____________________ and don..t get too frustrated by these stupid questions, just trick the interviewers into a better topic! like....okay, say "my favorite color is blue.like the sky.did you notice that its is more grey than blue lately?...must be the pollution..." --> and you have a discussion about the environment!!! ;) okay,I..ll stop now.thanks for keepin us updated, I really enjoy hearing from you... xoxo from germany -julia   Posted by ~jules~ on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 10:44 PM [Reply to this]

	**~krys krys~**	AMEN Sista Friend! :)   Posted by **~krys krys~** on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 10:55 PM [Reply to this]

	Laura	Mike...you hit the nail on the head. I'm an actress studying in NYC, but my ultimate goal is LA and it scares me how superficial and money oriented (almost) the entire industry is. It's good to hear that some people in that neck of the woods are able to keep from going "Hollywood". Good luck with rehearsals...plays are hard work, but worth it in the end!   Posted by Laura on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 11:16 PM [Reply to this]

	Nicole Nicole Donner	You just earned yourself a BAJILLION points for quiting Jason Batemen. Congrats. Use them wisely.   Posted by Nicole on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 11:18 PM [Reply to this]

	Janet	Mr. Welsh, It would seem that you have successfully intrigued all yuor fans with your lovely rant. You seem like an interesting young man and I'm sure you have the spot-on right opinion about all the craziness that is Hollywood. It's the land of make believe, right? But even if you feel frustrated repeating yourself in all your interviews, please don't be reluctant to continue them. Your many fans are happy to see you and listen to the same old questions and answers. It makes us all feel a little bit closer to you and your talent. And we thank you for each appearance, knowing how tiring they can be. Your Public awaits, sir. :-P Kudos on the play. Sounds like it will be great. Don't forget to blog some behind the curtain stories for us. janet   Posted by Janet on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 11:48 PM [Reply to this]

	Thirst For Twilight	You are one cool guy, man. Seriously. It's nice to see a celebrity who is so down to earth and "normal", and against all the "look at me, I'm a big movie star" people. You are just awesome! And we Twi-hards are proud you're one of our monkeys :P Have an awesome time with the play! xx   Posted by Thirst For Twilight on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 11:49 PM [Reply to this]

	Author In Distress Sophie Rea Celia Proctor	twihards do rule :) errmm..........to all the people who are all ' i think i'm in love with you mike'................i find you all mildly creepy for falling in love with an actor who you've never met and has a girlfriend. I respect you as a person Mike. by the way, yeah movie quality has gone waaay down as the actors boost there own egos. I agree very much on that. and if you wanted to post about politics I'm willing to read it ~the wierd penguin lady~   Posted by Author In Distress on August 23, 2008 - Saturday - 11:57 PM [Reply to this]

	Future Member of the Cullen Family	I love how sane you are! It's so refreshing! Keep being normal. ~Kim   Posted by Future Member of the Cullen Family on August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 12:08 AM [Reply to this]

	Linds(ey)	Michael, this blog is simply fantastic. I'd have to agree with it entirely. I have hopes that I may someday too have the honor of becoming a monkey, haha. Anyway, I have a quote by E.E. Cummings that I think you will appreciate. It speaks volumes to me. "A real human is somebody who feels and who expresses his or her feelings. This may sound easy. It isn't. A lot of people think or believe or know what they feel---but that's thinking or believing or knowing: not feeling. And being real is feeling---not just knowing or believing or thinking. Almost anybody can learn to think or believe or know, but it's very difficult to learn to feel. Why? Because whenever you think or you believe or you know, you're a lot of other people: but the moment you feel, you're nobody - but-yourself. To be nobody - but -yourself-- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else--means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting. As for communicating nobody-but-yourself to others, that means working just a little harder than anybody who isn't real can possibly imagine. Why? Because nothing is quite as easy as just being just like somebody else. All of us do exactly this nearly all of the time--and whenever we do it, we are not real. If, at the end of your first ten or fifteen years of fighting and working and feeling, you find you've loved just once with a nobody-but-yourself heart, you''ll be very lucky indeed. And so my advice to all young people who wish to become real is: do something easy, like dreaming of freedom--unless you're ready to commit yourself to feel and work and fight till you die." -E.E. Cummings :)   Posted by Linds(ey) on August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 12:08 AM [Reply to this]

	*gypsy wings*	"Dance Monkey Dance!" Loved the rant! I wish more people thought that way. ~Georgia   Posted by *gypsy wings* on August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 12:22 AM [Reply to this]

	§arahh Sarah Barnes	hey hey its sarah, thanks so for accepting my add i think.i couldnt help myself lol. i always say this but im from australia, showing some multi-culturalism... oh yeah i must say i really appreciate what u have written because i liked your perspective of acting, its interesting,and it shows that you are real, not a robot like miley cyrus. anyway i cant beat these awesome cmments people give because my brain doesnt work at this time and especailly after the night i had last night, wont go into details but yeah have a good one mate xx   Posted by §arahh on August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 1:18 AM [Reply to this]

	Lizzie Calvert	Your rant was great, I loved it. Haha, and agreed. I like that your opinions are different than most of Hollywood. :D   Posted by Lizzie Calvert on August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 1:22 AM [Reply to this]

	~BlueMidnight~	Mike you always make me smile!! :) Keep your feet firmly planted on the ground and your head out of the clouds. You are brilliant! And one hell of an outstanding monkey!!   Posted by ~BlueMidnight~ on August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 1:23 AM [Reply to this]

	McKennaKay [ETF]	I hope all goes well with Speech and Debate and HUZZAH!!! to your rant about Hollywood!   Posted by McKennaKay [ETF] on August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 1:30 AM [Reply to this]

	Amulet Fortune Andrea Martinez	You go Michael! You most totally rock!!!!!!!! xD   Posted by Amulet Fortune on August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 2:56 AM [Reply to this]

	laura	Mike, this was amazing! You're so right, and it's great to know that there are still people out there in the world that actually realize entertainment as an art form, and movies and TV as having meaning, and are not just frivillous, empty, money makers. You're my favorite monkey :) -Laura   Posted by laura on August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 3:01 AM [Reply to this]

	ღ brend{a} Brenda Rodriguez	Michael, THANK YOU for always keeping us posted! My friend Elizabeth and I just purchased tickets for your play in September. I have to say I'm really looking forward to seeing you and the cast in this production. Not to mention meeting all of you after the show. Just to let you know though...if you hear a bunch of screaming, don't be frightened. It's nothing but us showing our love and support! -Brenda   Posted by ღ brend{a} on August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 3:05 AM [Reply to this]

	Haylei	Oh my God me and my friends are freaking obsessed with monkeys we were laughing SOOO freaking hard!!!! Haha   Posted by Haylei on August 24, 2008 - Sunday - 4:02 AM [Reply to this]

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