Keith David Talks Fatherhood, Acting & Creativity

Keith David sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the many lessons that his kids have taught him especially the value of acceptance. We talk about the values he looked to instill in them as well. After that we talk about one of his recent projects, From Scratch. In addition we talk about his creative process when it comes to acting. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Keith David  Keith David is a classically trained actor, Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee. Keith was born and raised in New York City. In addition, Keith is a graduate of the New York High School of the Performing Arts and the Juilliard School. His expansive film credits include 21 Bridges, Night School, Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, Requiem for a Dream, Men at Work, They Live, Crash, There’s Something About Mary, The Thing, Platoon and many others. Make sure you follow Keith on Twitter at @ImKeithDavid and Instagram at @silverthroat.  BetterHelp Is This Week’s Sponsor  BetterHelp was founded in 2013 to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Today, it is the world's largest therapy service — providing professional, affordable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. BetterHelp's network of more than 30,000 licensed therapists has helped over 5 million people worldwide take ownership of their mental health and work towards their personal goals. As the unmet need for mental health services continues to grow, BetterHelp is committed to expanding access to therapy globally. Plus for my readers and podcast listeners when you use the special link at betterhelp.com/artoffatherhood you can get 10% off your first month.  About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.