What Joe DiMaggio and Paul Newman Told Tom Hanks About Nerves

Tom Hanks reveals what Joe DiMaggio and Paul Newman told him about performance anxiety.
#tomhanks #joedimaggio #paulnewman #hollywood #anxiety

[@cjpreach]

Paul Newman is the only actor whom I would watch in ANY role he played. He was pure magic on the screen.

[@bruceschneider4928]

And in real life. I met him two years in a row when he was racing cars. Nicest guy in the world.

[@virginiaconner3340]

One of my all time favorites, too. He was so entertaining whether on screen or TV. Remember when he would show up in the audience of David Letterman's late show?

[@jsajeev3046]

Or indeed any role for which he even did a voice over - I watch Cars with my son and Doc Hudson (Paul Newman's voice) still brings a smile or a tear. Wonderful man. RIP.

[@noble604]

I worked at one of his summer camps for kids with life threatening illnesses. Many of these kids were very VERY ill and camp (which was free for the kids) was the highlight of their summer. He visited often during the summers and he watched the campers just have fun. I have much respect for Mr Newman.

[@32a34a]

Cool Hand Luke is still an epic film to this day. The Left Handed Gun is one of my favorite Paul Newman films.

[@GregoryHicks-x8x]

40 Years ago, I was a Law Clerk in a Law Firm in Van Nuys, CA. There were three DiMaggio brothers in Baseball, Vince was the third, not mentioned here. Well Vince at the end of his life sold Fuller Brush. He came into our office and sold the product. 40 years later, I still have the clothes hangers he sold me. His pride and professionalism as a salesman was as great as was his families baseball playing. You do the best Mr. Hanks no matter what you do, baseball or selling Fuller Brush, that's a truth we all should have, as you do in acting. Thanks to you and Vince.

[@alsantoshsantana8803]

Great story

[@ronaldbell7429]

That's really true, isn't it. I'm a doctor and I used to have this drug rep bring us lunch from time to time and he used to play football for the Steelers. He was a great guy, and I enjoyed his stories from back in the day. He looked like a guy drawn in a comic book, almost heroically fit, but he was totally self-effacing. He was always on the bubble, and he knew it, but he was giving his all, and he didn't seem to resent the people who were better than him, or laugh at the people who weren't. But... after a couple of stories, he'd get down to business, and he'd pitch his drugs. And he knew his stuff. He hadn't skimped on the training there either. There's a tendency to cast athletes as dumb jocks... but they didn't get to that level by being stupid grunts. And it's fascinating to see one of those guys transfer his determination and dedication to a different field.

[@DesertDweller1]

First time visiting this channel, kuddos to the "interviewer" for not interrupting. Some guys never learn how to do that.

[@christopherp.hitchens3902]

Pfft! What "interview"? Once Hanks starts talking...there is no shutting him up.

[@jackolantern22]

*kudos

[@thehaughtcorner]

@@christopherp.hitchens3902 He's a hell of a lot more interesting than the interviewer injecting those stupid "uh-huh" and "yep" comments, just to show he's part of it.

[@S_Smthy]

THIS !!! So many annoying podcaster think they are more important than the guest.

[@marianneegland5576]

No kidding!!!!!

[@retrogamerdave362]

A concert pianist (a child prodigy) told me he eventually grew out of being nervous on stage, but I never did. What a great story, it's important to keep ourselves grounded and realize that our heroes are human beings too

[@EverGreen1888]

"...let go of the self consciousness and the fallacy of it all" What a great quote for any actor

[@j_e_hill]

This was lovely. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul Newman in the early 90’s and he was an absolute gentleman and superstar at the same time. Unassuming but otherworldly. Great memory from Tom Hanks.

[@paulsantamaria2605]

What a different life - I was playing music in a restaurant in Florida and I looked out into the diners and there sat Joe DiMaggio. I almost fell over. I ended my set quickly, went over to the maitre d' and said "OMG, that's Joe DiMaggio!" Without missing a beat, the guy says "Do NOT go over there and try to speak to him - he's a very mean man and we like you here and he WILL demand that we fire you." I said" But you don't understand - my father worships DiMaggio and if I ever slip and tell him I played for him and didn't get his autograph from him, he'll KILL me." He said: "Please don't go over there!" So I went back to my stage and did another set. The stage was centered between two staircases (I think it was La Gorce Country Club in Miami) and tried not to stare at him as he was eating. After a bit, he got up and started out of the restaurant - and went towards the stairs to my left and I quickly ended my set, put my 1977 Les Paul onto it's stand, and ran down the stairs to my right - just in time to see his limo pulling away. Moral of the story: BE TOM HANKS.

[@billthomas2652]

I'm sure that's a lesson for everybody. "Be Tom Hanks,. :D

[@swchri1264]

nothing to regret, your only memory would have been pissing off joe dimaggio

[@Matty-vw8vw]

Pretending to be having sex with Marilyn Monroe put him on edge, he needed a less famous beard

[@stratcat9432]

Useless ,inane comment which added NOTHING to the conversation.

[@seabrookthemagnificent9580]

I too ran into Joe DiMaggio, well after he was retired, and making advertisements for Coffee makers. I had made a cold call on the restaurant in Fisherman's Wharf to discuss the business' insurance, and there sat the Yankee Slugger with a cup of coffee. The restaurant was not yet open for business, and he was the very picture of grace, gave me his autograph, and shook my hand. Does not make me anything special, but I can attest that he was not mean to this stranger.

[@neilgibb5265]

Teaching a class is the same way. Thank you

[@RodCornholio]

Appearing effortless or easy is the hallmark of a _master_ of the skill. If you think you could do it, that's the sign. Whether it's a floor sweeper or a concert cellist. A master is a master.

[@greghunter5627]

Tom, you are the new Paul and Joe. Thank you for sharing your talents with the rest of us.

[@tombkk1322]

Wow, what a story! DiMaggio and Newman!

[@mikebradt8080]

Tom is one of the most likeable people. How Hollywood didn't take his spirit is a miracle

[@sabastian4858]

You do understand that Tom is a raging pedophile, right. So much so that if he steps foot on American soil again the feds will arrest him.

[@paulanders4339]

You might have said it best

[@JoeHartwig]

Epstein took it.

[@Mandoslicer]

Stage fright hampers me and has my whole career. Thanks Tom. This is received wholeheartedly.

[@tombkk1322]

@@Mandoslicer it has hampered me most of my life also. 65 and I still haven’t overcome it.

[@MrMjolnir69]

Hey-- a small (but mighty helpful) tip on that is to focus on your first line. Or even THE first line if you're listening. Once the Prompt (if you have one in the wings) has got your back -- let the Writing take over. Similar with Sports (ex Tennis pro, too) that first few minutes Warm Up or Service or Recieving game is there (like Rehearsals!) to get the jitters out of your system. Then be Professional..others are looking to YOU to cover their own. Plan B. Dutch courage! Plan C. 3 deep breaths. Godspeed.

[@lateefpou2986]

U got this

[@lateefpou2986]

​@@tombkk1322is my humble opinion the trick is not to overcome it what to work with it it's a natural feeling I'm a veteran I see it as working with fear because you're going to have it no matter what is what you do in spite of it is what counts and to me it seems like you've already done that numerous times

[@plane_guy6051]

If you really want to try and figure out how to deal with stage fright, I'd suggest you listen to whatever you can by Seinfeld because he's talked about this to some degree and I know he meditates before going on stage and he's clearly doing something right! I would try to find people who've been successful and try to figure out how they dealt with it. But it is nerve-racking to do theater and TV etc. I think live theater or live TV would be super stressful compared to filming because I was a musician for many years and being in the studio was totally different than playing live, and this might be why we've heard about these big movie stars from the past who ONLY did films and they were basically recluses outside of being seen on the big screen, and what a great gig that would be! It would be like recording music and never having to play it live (there's a great old Twilight Zone episode about this btw called The Sixteen Millimeter Shrine -- ( season 1, episode 4). But some people never get over it and puke backstage and drink too much and all sorts of damned things, like I know that Mary Tyler Moore had a drinking problem and so did Dick Van Dyke, although he made a real effort to quit and finally did. Eddy Van Halen also had a drinking problem and unfortunately it was his father that sort of started it, but I think it's because his father just meant like have a shot or whatever and not to become an alcoholic get wasted 24/7.

[@HonestlyYours516]

Tom Hanks has to be one of my favorite actors. He is so relatable, so humble, and so human. He has a reputation of being one of the nicest actors in Hollywood.❤😊👍

[@aisle_of_view]

I met Tom Hanks in a restaurant many years ago. He walked around to every table and shook hands with everyone.

[@teevee2145]

That is weird

[@jmfs3497]

@@teevee2145 It made it really difficult to eat your food.

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Hanks is the everyman and gets it.

[@dane21dc]

@@teevee2145Ok cooker

[@mike_d_melb_music_fan5229]

What a legend, Id love to meet him one day.

[@craigjgomez]

Actually, Joe DiMaggio was born in Martinez, California about 50 miles East of San Francisco. And yes, the house he lived in on Beach St in San Francisco is still standing. Of course, everyone in the Bay Area remembers when Joe and Marilyn Monroe were seen here and there. Can I just say that, I love these kind of stories because they are surreal. I'll never forget the time my friend and I were having dinner at 5 Star Italian restaurant in Mill Valley and I look over at the next table and see Alan Arkin with his wife. I loved Alan Arkin but I didn't want to intrude on his space. Another time I was working as an extra in the movie, Invasion Of The Body Snatchers and I had to go pick up some paperwork at the production office. I'm on my way out to the elevator and out steps Leonard Nimoy and Donald Sutherland. These are those special memories in one's life that you never forget.

[@TylerD288]

Watching that '78 version of "Body Snatchers" gave me a peculiar feeling that I was watching a classic, and enjoying it, but also realizing it was so creepy I would never watch it again, and I haven't.

[@PaulBrady1]

Mr. Hanks is the BEST storyteller. I love how he subtly does the voices, too. Just a great guy.

[@irishgreen3919]

I agree with you Mr.Brady He must of been raised in the right manner.I'm a Cranky old bastard but as a kid I learned to respect my elders and Mr. Hanks learned that if you treat people with respect you earn thier respect. It is easy to be nice and offer words of wisdom when people are respectful.Joe Dimaggio,Ted Williams,Paul Newman and now Tom Hanks are Men Of Respect. Enjoy life every day above ground is a good one---As us Irishmen say

[@bobmclennan1727]

"YER BENDIN' THE SHAFTS!"

[@mooncat.787]

Especially to children.

[@jonmc3]

Great Story. Remember pressure is a privilege.

[@kfrench463]

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[@teresasellsatl]

Tom has such a lovely way of describing his experiences. A magnificent story teller. So much empathy.

[@stickman55100]

Incredible interview!! Totally AMAZING and insightful.

[@chefandy-f5z]

The description you gave of your fathers occupation never leaves me when i listen to you speak personally. Everything is everything.

[@JACKnJESUS]

Not an equal comparison to Mr. Hanks and Joltin' Joe and the late great Paul Newman, but I was asked years back to give a eulogy for a dear departed friend. I spent a few hours the previous day working out what I would say. When the time came, I went up to the church podium and delivered my eulogy from memory. I had never spoken in public like that before. I did not get a sense of whether I did a good job or not at the time, but the pastor came up to me afterwards and said I was a natural born speaker, and I should try to do more of it...under different circumstances. I accepted the compliment, since speaking publicly was more routine for him...but it sure did not feel natural to me at all. I had to sort of fight through the entire speech...feeling very self conscious.

[@KryptonitetoallBS]

Public speaking is one of those things that initially either feels natural and you immediately relax OR you get a dry mouth and you become extremely self conscious. I fell into the first category and have enjoyed it ever since, but please note, that is with a script or a white board of information. Holding meetings also comes easily, BUT being asked to speak on the spur of the moment in front of lots of people without a script, is a different matter for me! There are however those people who I am in awe of, who can easily just jump up and talk and hardest of all, be funny! ps. Just because you felt self conscious doesn't mean you can't become a very good speaker. I know a few who were awful to begin with as they didn't understand the basic rules, but through much practice have become very accomplished speakers!

[@MeBeTheDB]

SPEAKING OF THE SAN FRANCISCO SEALS ... the late, great NEILL SHERIDAN is my uncle. I only knew him after he retired from baseball. I always remember him being kind and caring. Neill left us in 2015. D.A.

[@StuartMiller-l1l]

Remember that in life when we see someone doing well and overcoming things that we could believe is difficult for us to do that they probably once have had that exact same thought process. We have one thing in common we are all human beings and sometimes people succeed in life, other times people don't succeed but remembering and rejoicing in our experiences is our greatest gift not to take ourselves too seriously and always attempting to improve as a person is what makes life such a glorious experience all day every day.

[@albertleffler962]

Excellent story and analysis from Mr. Hanks. Thanks!

[@TimDurkan]

Great story telling - thank you for posting!

[@steveprudell9976]

Yes

[@stuartstuart866]

I’m not aware of any actor as diverse as Tom Hanks, that man has played every role imaginable.

[@KTPurdy]

fun to hear Tom talk about his experiences.

[@mike_d_melb_music_fan5229]

I'm surprised he didn't say to Dimaggio.."because there IS no crying in baseball !!!!" 🤣 Truly gentleman is Tom Hanks, , Id love to meet him 😊👍

[@irena7777777]

T.Hanks for this

[@Bogie0315]

Tom Hanks is a amazing man. Great actor, great at interviews, and can do really good personations, he can do it all.

[@doreenfogarty2664]

Love the story and the truth behind it. 👍. Thank you Tom . 👏🌟

[@MaryCollin]

Jeez there’s some weird people commenting in here. Tom Hanks is a great actor and I love his down to earth nature despite all his fame. Loved the story. I’ve met a few of my idols over the years and they’ve all been delightful. I’ve (I hope) been polite and respectful and thanked them for all the enjoyment - films, music etc. They’ve appreciated a sincere thank you. We’re all people.

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

LMAO! I have no idols to speak of, I am an actor / stunt performer. I am cast as thugs, bikers, cops, soldiers, the odd Neo-Nazi. Shaved head, weight lifter, in other words big and scary. People see me coming they cross the street, they see Tom and invite him for lunch LOL, all good. I worked a few weeks on Catch Me If You Can. He is as sweet in person as you see in interviews. Shorter than you would think. Had a nice chat over steaming second tier craft coffee friggin freezing Jan of February can't remember which. We all put our pant's on one leg at a time, many A listers forget that. Its just a job. 😊🙏

[@H3XGroup]

He has been involved in despicable acts that is why!!!

[@lindafarkash7359]

Epstein’s list?

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

​@@H3XGroup Who? What despicable acts? Actually never mind. I recall some utterly ridiculous rumors that some completely stupid people believed about Tom. LMAO still, some intellectually stunted individuals will believe anything. For instance why Tom and Rita are citizens of Greece. No they did not abandon the USA, bribe the government, NOR were they involved in a nefarious sex sandal, as implied by fake news. They have been vacationing in Greece for years, in 2018 they helped raise funds to help victims of a wildfire near Athens, and were granted honorary citizenship by the countries Prime Minister.

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

​@@lindafarkash7359 • Ah yes, the infamous list of Jeffrey Epstein, a dud worth over 500 million, who socialized with the rich and famous, titans of industry, royalty and celebrities. A ‘list’ everyone the rich man knew and had contact with in his life of parties, and which supposedly contains a list of ‘clients’. All of which supposedly indulged in sex with underage girls, some of which I’m sure shared his perversions. Like trump for instance. But which however also included a long list of celebrities he met and mingled with in numerous venues though out the world. Including Hilary Clinton, Cameron Diaz, Cate Blanchett, Naomi Campbell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruce Willis. A list which also contained the name of John Connelly, who he met at a party, Connelly the former New York police detective who then investigated and helped expose Epstein, not to mention that noted sex fiend Stephen Hawking, you know the renowned wheel chair bound scientist, would could not speak, and barely move his head. A list which contains two Tom’s, tycoon Tom Pritzker, and Tom Lyons. A list which contains dozens of rich clericities, but which DOES NOT CONTAIN the name Tom Hanks anywhere in it, neither as an acquaintance, nor “client.”. More BS fake news said Tom became a Greek citizen to traffic in children, then there was a fake news report attributed to CNN that said 'Tom Hanks converts to Judaism and flees to Israel to escape justice after the release of Epstein’s list”, To which Emily Kuhn, vice president of communications for CNN responded “This is a clearly fabricated video that never aired on CNN.” 😜

[@littleripper312]

I did some minor acting in my late teens not because I was interested but just because it paid way more than fast food/retail and there was tons of work where I lived. Whenever I had to say lines and make sure to hit my mark and have my head and body correctly in frame and lighted it was sometimes so hard. I hated it to be honest. I'm in awe of people who make it look so easy and natural, its incredibly hard sometimes. To this day I can't understand how anyone can love acting enough to do it. Doing hair, makeup and costumes also gets old real fast. Crew work is way better.

[@michaelcorazzini6869]

Tom is the BEST! Such a good, and humble man

[@jefffrank8970]

When I was in my mid ‘20’s… I was a pretty darn good golfer in the Bay Area & friends with Moon Mullins, who was the head pro at Half Moon Bay golf club…. He called me one morning and asked if I could come play around 12pm… I said “sure, I’d love to”. When I got to the golf course he introduced me to Joe DiMaggio & we played 18 holes together…. For the first few holes all I could think about was that he had been married to Marilyn Monroe 😂…. A genuinely nice man! 😊☮️

[@cleatusbarncoat8642]

…and even more impressive, he continued to love and care for her after their divorce. She dated around, of course, as every man wanted her. But Joe was her emotional support, quietly at home, away from the lights, the cameras and the glitz. She always returned to him, and he was always there for her. A very special relationship. If interested, read “Joe DiMaggio” by Richard Ben Cramer.

[@c.d.macaulay66]

The great ones, no matter what it is, sports, acting, whatever, make it look easy. It isn't until YOU try to do it that you realize how tough it can be sometimes.

[@cre8tvedge]

Only two guys have done it with fearless confidence. Chuck Yeager "Yeah it's a scary situation but you just have to forget that and just do your job" (paraphrased) and Alex Hunnold who admitted to being frozen with fear one time. He went on to say he realized he didn't want to die and began to ignore the fear by perfecting his climbing technique (job) of free soloing.

[@williamslifko4222]

Great interview and like others have said in this comment section, thanks for not interrupting your guest.

[@eartha911]

I've been mesmerized by Mr. Hanks since "Bosom Buddies". What an endearing man. This video was even more confirming.

[@kevinmurphy3464]

How fucking cool is that!!!! You know Mr. Hanks was super stoked!

[@brianbsully173]

Every old time baseball fan I ever asked who was the best they ever saw it was always DiMaggio.

[@denniskumabe734]

His hit record still stands I think. 54 conservative hits

[@dougk7075]

56 consecutive games-in 1941

[@fleadoggreen9062]

Whose 2nd ? Ken Griffey jr ?

[@JoelMalibu-f3p]

Back in the mid ta late 80s i worked as a chef in South Hackensack NJ i had ta Honor ta meet him.and sit with him and cook for him, Filleto Di Pommodoro , with Rigatoni, no garlic, still have his autograph that says ta my good friend Joel, Joe Dimaggio

[@SelfAware7]

Road to Perdition! One of my all time favorites! Extremely underrated‼️

[@broncobilly4029]

Tom Hanks is a master at his craft. I remember watching him on Bosom Buddies. You could tell he was a natural then. I wish he'd do more comedies. He's great in that genre. He'd probably say he's outgrown the character he used to play. Maybe, but I have to believe there is a comedy script out there somewhere that would bring the best comedy out of him again.

[@rvasquez8057]

Have to say in todays world of self indulged and self boasting and promoting actors and individuals (I have the Smartest Brain, I have the biggest crowds). Mr. Tom Hanks stands heads and shoulders over that vast majority of politicians, actors and just most Americans. Not only has Hollywood lost it's shine and dignity, but so has America.

[@socoman99]

My late father-in-law played for the Seals in the 30's as it was a semi-pro team back then and Joe DiMaggio was his team mate. I once asked him what "The Yankee Clipper" was like and he said that he was very quiet, didn't talk a lot but was a hell of a player.

[@randallanderson1632]

I briefly played minor league centerfield 45 years ago. Hitting was torture. Playing centerfield seemed easy. I won some fielding awards in my youth. I could run, catch and throw. Hitting? No.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I have met a bunch of celebs in my LA days, most just want to be left alone. I met Ken Kershival in a model train store.. delightful guy, as long as it was about the hobby.. he loved the hobby and chatting trains... forget his work.. thats a no no. Met BB King on tour.. absolutely magnificent soul. Kindest man I ever met.

[@sammyutube]

Thanks Mr.Hanks

[@christopherchadwick2659]

I once met Peter Willey when I was cycling from England to the Scottish highlands. He was supporting his son, who was also a cricketer, who was cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats (the bottom of England to the top of Scotland). That’s my ‘meeting a famous person’ story.

[@roberth1700]

This is why Seinfeld was so brilliant and captured the little things so well. Everyone it seems like as a story of Joe DiMaggio at a restaurant or diner.

[@RCrosbyLyles]

Glad I watched this. Thanks Tom!

[@almostmade801]

Absolutely amazing story…

[@joecrowaz]

Here in Phoenix we had the Giants from the PCL. The list of players that came through our little Stadium by the Zoo is astounding. Jackie Robinson for one.

[@jamesanthony5681]

When did Jackie play there? He played for the Montreal Royals in '46, the year before the Dodgers.

[@MichaelChernik-zf2fy]

I was walking down Main Street in Ocean Park, between Venice and Santa Monica one sunny day in 1985. Goldie Hawn was standing in line in front of me at One Life waiting for her smoothie and turned around face-to-face to me, smile and said: "hiiii" and I melted - she was so nice and pretty. I got my smoothie and took a walk on Main St cupping a "j" in my hand. Can't see it but can smell it! I heard a voice that sounded familiar and looked and there was Paul Newman walking arm-in-arm with Joanne Woodward - husband and wife - All that came out of me was: "Hi Mr. N" to which Mr. N nodded at me and Joanne stomped her feet in laughter. A joke between couples and/or a lady thing? Well - that's my Paul Newman and Goldie Hawn and Joanne Woodward encounter all in the same hour - not on location.

[@Jim-pt8kk]

I have mixed feelings about Tom Hanks, but he sure seems like he’s really really intelligent and has a good memory for stories What a life!

[@TheWorld_2099]

There are literally zero other people in the world who can say they had a real conversation with both Joe DiMaggio and Paul Newman.

[@connorgaydos8677]

That is literally not true lmao

[@TheWorld_2099]

@ this is going to be hilarious seeing you prove your petulant statement.

[@ElSoloNoco]

Hard to prove the 'real conversation' part but Kevin Costner met Joe & worked with Paul Newman on a film, there's probably tens if not hundreds of others imo

[@TheWorld_2099]

@@ElSoloNoco what do you guys do for fun?

[@paulanders4339]

@@TheWorld_2099😂😂😂😂😂

[@acousticarchivefortwayne930]

Great Story!

[@jhutch1681]

Could listen to him all day!

[@CherokeeTwilight]

DiMaggio is no more from San Francisco than Hanks is from Oakland. DiMaggio is from Martinez and Hanks is from Concord.

[@GereDJ2]

I sure understand that. I was in radio in LA for many years and sometimes friends or visitors would come into the control room studio and chat between records, etc and sometimes would say, you make being on-air look so easy, but it wasn't always, I just suppose I made it look that way because I was good at what I did.

[@TheSololobo]

Few titles make me click as fast as when I read Joe DiMaggio.

[@JD_Cool]

It's amazing how DiMaggio was a mythical figure in American life... but even in a quiet, one-on-one chat in a restaurant, his mythical persona remained. You can see it in Tom Hanks' eyes when he described DiMaggio holding his hand over his heart.

[@sherrilldean211]

❤ my pop told me that and I tell people all day at my job if you’re good at what you do you make it look easy. It’s the same as if you love your job you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

[@denis888red]

Tom. Top fella no doubt. And Paul Newman... Just the best.

[@denis888red]

I venture that comment says a whole lot more about you than it does about Tom Hanks..

[@bjohnston3659]

Very few people ever consider what it's like to meet an idol and then try to have a conversation. They want to live their life and YOU have nothing to say they haven't heard a million times. Do yourself a favor and just smile and move on

[@TheBatugan77]

Do YOURself a favor. Don't tell people what to do.

[@bjohnston3659]

@TheBatugan77 like you're doing now?

[@shahree100]

How great of a film was road to perdition. Just brilliant.

[@bradleys4783]

It's a combination of things. Preparation (game plan, proper rest, focus... study script, prepare). In time confidence grows, but accepting that you are imperfect, adjusting to your mistakes, but not being too hard on yourself. Try to surround yourself with others with similar attitiutes, yet listen to those who don't. You can learn something from anyone. Limit socializing, but when you do enjoy it. Treat others kindly unless they cross the boundaries. Always consider the folks who support you, and those just beginning. It is probably the number one responsibility and also provides the greastest reward (helping people to learn, setting an example).

[@CeePeeDee7190]

I was once in Dinky Donuts on the Upper West Side of NYC ! Joe DiMaggio was there (alone), and to my surprise, he dunked his donut in his coffee ! Well, later on, I was telling my friends what I'd seen, and, not only did they not believe that Joe was a dunker; they didn't even believe that Joe would even go to a Dinky Donuts ! Later, those same friends and I were at the Dinky's and, sure enough, there was Joe D., and was dunking !!! I tried, very subtly, to get his attention, but he never looked over ! Oh, well !!!

[@Singlesix6]

Thank you.

[@RandyLex-wu6jy]

I am not kidding in 1989 i was working as a bus boy in Palm desert California and I am from Wisconsin and Joe DiMaggio sat down at one of the tables at the hotel restaurant I was working at and I gave him his coffe I said it’s a honor to serve you

[@danburby7936]

I saw joe play in Sacramento as a seal,and on 53 I saw him as a Yankee play the Solon's in an ex game

[@paulnolan4971]

Immerse yourself... in the moment :)

[@kaisergold7884]

Or alcohol... I used to be able to give speeches in front of thousands of people when i have 25 cl of Gin in me... i even felt elated, enthusiastic, soooo present in the moment. It never made me woozy or slow my speech, it always just focused me and made me perform flawlessly.

[@lizbyrne7356]

I thought the DiMaggios were from around Martinez. I met Joe's brother Dom once working at a men's store in downtown SF. He played for the Red Sox and held a hitting record.

[@finkle95]

I had to have a CD player installed into a rental Ford explorer for Tom while he was filming Road to Perdition. Delivered it to his hotel in Chicago. (Worked for Enterprise at the time)

[@MichaelChernik-zf2fy]

the same is true with entrepreneurs - success isn't as hard as some make it to be - it's a process and habit - and consistency and learning - if you aren't willing to be an eternal student with an eternity of infinite possibilities - forget about it

[@Creatyourdreams07]

My dad met Elvis through his military time. They did jam sessions together. Only in private.

[@jaaklucas1329]

Pure gold. And Tom goes into the Canadian football hall of fame in our hearts when he and Martin Short were the cheering squad for Martys Tiger Cats in a very cold Grey Cup game!

[@cy6412]

There are some disturbing rumors about Tom Hanks.

[@roblewis3565]

I met Joe's brother, Dom, once. And all I could think of saying was "Dom, you should be in the HOF. You were great." Dom replied, "Everybody says that. I don't care. I don't care!"

[@brianfergus839]

He should have said "the Marina", instead of "the Mission". I saw Joe on the street in the Marina a couple of times in the '80s. Seals stadium was at 17th off of Potrero.

[@numbahwong6903]

Mr DiMaggio lived in the Marina District which suffered the most Loma Prieta earthquake damage not The Mission. I saw him two days afterward. He was probably hoping to recover items from his home.

[@pjmlegrande]

Very different neighborhoods, at least when I lived in S.F. in the 70s on the edge of the Mission. Unusually more sunny in the Mission. The Spaniards knew what they were doing when they found a spot to build a mission.

[@sm-bh2cs]

Anything Tom Hanks is in, I'll watch it. Coffee ad? I'll watch it. Tom watching TV, I'll watch it. I love Castaway for crying out loud! you're amazing, Tom!

[@m444ss]

On a related note: When my daughter was 12-14-ish, I told her something completely absurd. She said with a tone of awe, "Is that really true?" With a chuckle i told her I'd just made it up then said, "But if you want people to take you seriously, you just have to sound like you're serious. So always speak with confidence no matter how you really feel."

[@robertcavalier6133]

I had no knowledge of "The L.A. Stars." Details about Marilyn never appeared. Sad, but not unexpected. Way to go, Tom! I was born in Oakland. My Dad always said: "It 'aint easy!" * Cav *

[@AlBGood]

Great story

[@HiroBayMaxi]

Magnificent!!

[@JP-vs1ys]

i could listen to tom hanks all day long. wonderful guy and talented to boot.

[@deborahjesic4804]

Tom Hanks is one of the great ones! He's very versatile very dedicated to his art for sure! Mr Hanks you have contributed one of the best films cinema can ever obtain! Thanks for all your tenacious hard work and great humor! You have got me thru some difficult times!❤

[@cheyennehunter3087]

What a lovely experience

[@claytonbrannon3060]

The way that Tom Hanks describes someone as self-effacing perfectly captures who he is. I really believe that he is unaware of his immense talent as an actor and a person.

[@strangequarkproductions4942]

I love that people think curated PR images are who they really are. Grow up. Go look at his actual record outside of movie making. He's done nothing for nobody of consequence. He's a parasite. Who likes to make movies about sexual acts with donkeys. And now we know why.

[@seanwebb605]

Paul Newman and Tom Hanks? Slapshot meets Slapstick.

[@EricA-xd9fn]

Where I thought Tom was going in the conversation with Joe DiMaggio: "small talk....small talk...small talk...small talk....What's it like in bed with Marilyn Monroe?"

[@redcan5254]

Off The Top Of My Head ... 16TH St And Bryant St ... Decades Ago I Would Stand There And Look Due East And Envision Seal Stadium ... I Have Done That Many Times But Many Years Have Passed ... So I Can't Be Sure And I Refuse To Google It ... 😮😮😮😮 👁️👁️👁️👁️ 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 December 4 2024 (1522 hrs)

[@janfeinberg3825]

My great Uncle played on the Oakland Oaks..

[@raybreslin9601]

He's lookin like Jean Claude Van Damme nowadays 😂

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Quite a learning :)

[@waynemullally6423]

On game day, opening night or Monday morning, the show must go on