"I did feel Dr. Cox, the character that I was auditioning for, was too similar to the head of the hospital. He was too arrogant and mean. I approached him kind of like I had a miniature Max sitting on my shoulder. I pictured Max saying, "This guy has got to give love every once in a while. He has to!" I knew there had to be tiny little windows of redemption"

This quote by John C. McGinley talks to the importance of comprehending a character's motivations and backstory when auditioning for a role. He was auditioning for the role of Dr. Cox, a character who was too similar to the head of the medical facility. He was too conceited and mean. To make the character more credible, McGinley thought of a mini version of his own character, Max, sitting on his shoulder. This allowed him to see the character from a different perspective and to comprehend that although Dr. Cox was conceited and indicate, there had to be moments of redemption. McGinley was able to utilize this insight to bring a more nuanced and credible efficiency to the audition. This quote speaks with the importance of comprehending a character's inspirations and backstory when auditioning for a function, and how this can assist to bring a more believable efficiency.