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An actor’s life is a roller coaster: Patrick Fabian
By Sugandha Rawal
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Regret and comparisons can eat one’s soul, says “Better Call Saul” star Patrick Fabian, who believes an actor has to learn to live with it.
“The actors’ (or any artistes’) life is a roller coaster, and mine is not different. I’ve been very fortunate along the way and being a journeyman actor has enabled me to see the world,” Fabian told IANS in an email interview.
“Rejection is no fun, but it’s a constant in this business. But when you do get the job, the elation and the possibility of where it may take you is electric,” added the actor, who has been part of showbiz since 1993.
Fabian is best known for his role of an arrogant lawyer Howard Hamlin in “Better Call Saul”, aired in India on Colors Infinity.
Some of his other credits include names like “End Game”, “The Last Exorcism”, “Pig”, “Jimmy”, “Code Black”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Lucifer” and “Elementary”.
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“Regret and comparison will eat your soul. I try to stay present (it’s hard),” he said.
But Fabian’s children bring a sense of reality in his life.
“I have two young children to remind me that what I really am is a father and no amount of being on TV will change that,” said the actor, who is married to actress Mandy Steckelberg.
“Although, because of the success of ‘Better Call Saul’, I do get stopped more often by fans wishing me well or telling me to get off Kim Wexler’s back.”
Talking about his role in the “Breaking Bad” spin-off prequel series, he said: “Howard Hamlin has been a joy to play. Even though the audience was decidedly not on my side early on, the writers have given me great through lines to play and along the way the audience has almost become sympathetic to Hamlin. He’s just trying to run his law firm.”
Following the story of Walter White, “Breaking Bad” is about a terminally ill chemistry teacher turned meth producer. It became one of the most critically-acclaimed TV shows of all time.
And “Better Call Saul” follows the story of con man turned small-time lawyer James “Jimmy” Morgan McGill, six years before the events of “Breaking Bad”. It shows his transformation into criminal-for-hire Saul Goodman.
“Better Call Saul” has received critical acclaim, particularly for acting, writing, and direction. Fabian says it is “terrific” to hear good things about the show.
“It’s just terrific to hear from fans and critics alike that ‘Better Call Saul’ has risen to the occasion of being in the ‘Breaking Bad’ family.
“I think they are two completely different shows, even though they possess similar DNA. ‘Better Call Saul’ works in the seams of people’s behaviour, in the silences, and as we look back over four seasons, those who have stuck with us I think have been rewarded with character breakthroughs that can be riveting.
“And getting closer to the actual ‘Breaking Bad’ timeline really begins to ratchet up both ‘Better Call Saul’ character and fan anxiety.”
(Sugandha Rawal can be contacted at [email protected])
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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