The nicest guy!
I had the opportunity to attend the NYC Museum of the Moving Image's screening of 'Collaborator' on June 19. Mr. Morse, along with writer/director/star Martin Donovan and producer Ted Hope, was present.
Following the screening, a brief Q&A was conducted during which I attempted to ask both Mr. Morse and Mr. Donovan if they ever found themselves stuck in character during filming. I was a bit starstruck, and stumbled over my words, but to his eternal credit Mr. Morse helped me find my footing. He answered my question quite sincerely and with reassuring eye contact.
After the Q&A, Mr. Morse took more time to speak with me. In response to my apology for asking such a horrendously phrased question ("I'm new to this" I told him), he replied it was "easy to feel vulnerable when you're new to something" (I paraphrase). He even asked what my interests in film were, why I attended the screening, and introduced me to his family!
I could not have been more flattered by and pleased with Mr. Morse's congeniality. As a filmmaker myself, I'm inspired by his lack of egotism and his open-hearted nature. I hope Mr. Morse's career continues to flourish, and that I may have the good fortune to collaborate on a film with him someday!