"Larry's unwavering commitment to his craft, his encyclopedic knowledge of the arts, and his sincere enthusiasm for the art of acting itself make his process exciting, inspiring and truly transformational as an actor. I would recommend his technique and process not only to first timers, but also seasoned veterans of the craft."

-Leonardo DiCaprio, Actor

"I studied with Larry Moss for fourteen years. I have been his friend even longer. I thought I knew everything he had to offer. I was wrong. I have dog-eared and highlighted page after page and line after line of his brilliant book. The Intent to Live is a textbook, an exercise book, and a holy bible. Epiphanies are on every page."

-Jason Alexander, Actor

"Larry continues to inspire me to search fearlessly for the truth in the character I am playing and in myself as a human being. I am in awe of this profoundly gifted, articulate teacher. He is a godsend, as is evident in his book, The Intent to Live."

-Hilary Swank, Actor

"The Intent to Live is insightful, funny and very informative. It's an important book for actors and anyone who is interested not only in the craft of acting but also in that elusive and magical contact with their creative self. Larry Moss is not only a great teacher but a wonderful writer with an immensely generous spirit."

-Sally Field, Actor

"Larry Moss picks up the mantle from Stella Adler, Sandy Meisner, and a handful of others, breathing life and love into the craft of acting for a whole new generation of artists. In these pages you see the wonder, the scope, the struggle (yes, the method), and the majesty that acting can be. It's a tremendous piece of work and we're all lucky that he's written it."

-Gary Ross, Writer and Director

"Moss has profound insights as to the ticklings of drama and players, and an intimacy to his writing that puts you in his room. This very original, very useful book will surely become one of the primary handbooks of the art form."

-Twyla Tharp, Choreographer and Director

"Larry Moss manages to capture the inspirational, challenging, wise and unsettling voice of his teaching style on the printed page. No small feat. He is a magician of sorts, with the ability to see the unique instrument in every actor. He makes alchemy commonplace. He leads with respect and ferocity. He wants you to love acting and actors as much as he does. Like all great teachers, he engenders awe and fierce loyalty. And the book is a lot cheaper than a private audience."

-David Duchovny, Actor

"Larry Moss was my secret weapon on The Green Mile, for it was his uncanny abilities as a teacher that unlocked the door to Michael Clarke Duncan's deep well of talent and allowed that talent to shine. Under Larry's guidance, Michael blossomed as an actor before my eyes in ways that still surprise and inspire me, resulting in an indelible performance that earned Michael a Best Supporting Actor nomination that year. If you want to act, anything Larry Moss has to say on the subject are things you need to hear, making this book not only indispensable, but a rare privilege."

-Frank Darabont, director