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Narrowing down an actor\u2019s artistic philosophy to one all-encompassing statement can be tricky, especially if that actor is the prolific, terrific Sarah Paulson. But if there\u2019s a credo guiding her creative decisions throughout such a remarkable career, it\u2019s this: \u201cI only think about what is truthful.\u201d (She also offers a second pro tip for working actors: use Backstage!)\n\nSarah began acting onstage in New York City before graduating high school, making her screen debut on \u201cLaw and Order\u201d and climbing Hollywood\u2019s ranks all the way to an Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award. She\u2019s delivered compelling work in \u201cStudio 60 on the Sunset Strip,\u201d \u201cGame Change,\u201d \u201c12 Years a Slave,\u201d \u201cCarol,\u201d \u201cBlue Jay,\u201d \u201cAmerican Crime Story: The People v. O. J. Simpson,\u201d \u201cGlass,\u201d \u201cMrs. America,\u201d and Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk\u2019s \u201cAmerican Horror Story\u201d anthology, in which she\u2019s played upwards of 10 characters. Sarah now executive produces the Netflix drama \u201cRatched,\u201d starring as Nurse Mildred Ratched, and recently led Hulu\u2019s Aneesh Chaganty thriller \u201cRun.\u201d For more advice from Sarah, read about how she memorizes lines: https://bit.ly/2XUcwWk\n---\nBackstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage\u2019s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today\u2019s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nFollow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nLooking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe\nBrowse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e\nCheck out our community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0\nBackstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social media: Katie Minard, Alysa Cirelli\n- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Benjamin Lindsay, Oriella St. Louis