became great friends, i was still able to make a living playing football while makings transition out of that culture to acting. and it worked out great for me. so when i left the rams in '81, i went on my own. it was a daunting fact. i remember driving up the 405 freeway up to hollywood, to read for a show. and i realized, this is it. you know. this is going to be my life. now. reading for stuff, trying to get jobs. it was exciting, but yet it was ververy indim dating -- intimidating, i had a good acting coach, i was prepared, it was exciting, new, i got lucky, i got a couple shows. i made friends with the network,