I went into this audition forCloverfield.

Abrams didnt let that moment go.

I walk in and J.J.s there.

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He brings up the magic trick story and I lose my train of thought.

I have three pages of a monologue that I memorized.

That was my audition, Paul said.

He has me tell the story about the card trick and now Im super awkward.

Thanks for coming in.

Im like See ya and I walked out.

Paul continued: Ive never given up in an audition.

I fight to the end…

I dont want to waste your time.

Watch Paul discuss the moment in the video below: