The Hero’s Journey of Andrés Leyton

What is the best thing that I love about my work? The best thing that I love about my work is that i don’t have to stay at one place long. I usually travel around many places to act on the stage, which makes me feel free like a bird.

What is my idea of perfect happiness? When I conversate with my daughter, I feel the happiest in my life. Since both she and I are artists, we can share common ideas with each other. She is not only daughter but also my partner for art. I can say she is the perfect happiness of me.

What is my greatest fear? My greatest fear is the moment that I don´t have any energy and creativity to play on the stage and to produce art. It is nothing to do with aging. Anyone can be an artist but everyone can not be an artist.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself? I can not continue my routine life. I get bored with one thing easily. However, when I have things to do at work and to do with my friends, I am capable to end the work.

Which living persons in my profession do i most admire? I admire Antón Valén, a famous clown, actor in the world. Even though he lost his hearing in his childhood, he has developed himself as an actor. He gave me huge inspiration

What is my greatest extravagance? I created a character called ‘Brutus’. The character does not care anything and anyone. He does whatever he wants to do.

On what occasion would I lie? I would lie to protect my family and my loved ones.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work? The thing that I dislike the most in my work is that I have to work with the ones who are always late, not working hard, and not professional. Those people make my work less important

When and where was I the happiest, in my work? 11 years ago, my acting company toured playing on the stage in Mexico. It was an amazing experience that we could connect with the audience and share the emotions with them. Furthermore, my daughter was with me during the whole tour.

If I could, what would I change about myself? I wish I were more flexible with social relationship. When I have trouble with people, I do not try to solve the problem by conversation, but I stay away from them, not trying talking to them.

What is my greatest achievement in work? Acting for 25 years, I have developed the skill that I can attract audience on the stage. I am good at communicate with audience especially in a funny way.

What do the words ‘The Financial Freedom to Create’ mean to me? If I had ‘the financial freedom to create’, I would perform whenever and wherever I want.

Where would I most like to live? New York and Venice are the cities that I want to live most. When I visit there, I feel I belong there and the cities give me lots of inspiration for my creativity.

What is my most treasured possession? I have got another job, which is a tarot card reader that is able to tell a person’s future with tarot cards. Last year, my daughter bought me a pack of tarot cards for my birthday present. It is the most treasured object that I have.

What is my most marked characteristic? My most marked characteristic is optimism. I was living with my wife and my daughter in Argentina. When my wife passed away, I decided to come to Granada in Spain even though every single person around me discouraged me to leave for Granada. I trusted myself and my luck

What is my most inspirational location, in my city? It is Mirador San Nicholas that inspires me most in my city. When I need a break from work or my life, I go up there and look down at the whole of city. It makes me feel relaxed and inspired.

What is my favourite place to eat and drink, in my city? It is ‘López Correa’ that I eat and drink at often. The atmosphere of the cafe is comfortable and the people who work there are friendly and nice. Also, ginger beer they sell is my favorite drink.

What books influenced my life and how? “Cien Ańos De Soledad” and “Demian” have influenced my life. Before the books, I was not sure my life was going to a right direction, but since I read these books, I have believed in my life and my intuition.

Who are my favorite writers? My favorite writer is “Gabriel Garcia Marquez”. His imagination is amazing. The stories that he wrote are fantasy, but I sometimes believe that the scenes will happen in my real life.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day? It is “Björk’s music” that I would listen to on my last day. She does a synthetic art, like she is an actress, musician and producer.

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction? “Neo” in “Matrix” is my hero in fiction. He believes in himself, so he can do anything.

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life? 
My heroin is my grandmother in my real life. Thanks to her, I became optimistic and an artist.
Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime? I strongly recommend “Captain Fantastic”. If you see this movie, you will believe there is another world existing somewhere
What role plays art in my life and work? Art is the key that I can show myself and spread my philosophy with.
Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime? My daughter is my greatest fan, sponsor and partner in crime at the same time. We have connection and common in creativity. She has sense of humor, so we sometimes do crazy things together. I hope I work with her some day.
Whom would I like to work with in 2017? I would like to work with “Jarrett Cherner” , who is a pianist, living in Brooklyn. I want to perform with him. I will do poppet acting with the music played by him.
Which people in my profession would i love to meet in 2017? I would love to meet “Anton Valén”. I hope I can have workshop from him one more time.
What project, in 2017, am I looking forward to work on? I would like to perform my own play, called “Grey”, with “Jarrett Cherner”.
Where can you see me or my work in 2017? You can see my works on “andresleytonbrutus.wordpress.com
What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me? It is my life motto.

Which creative heroes should Peter invite to tell their story? 
I would love to invite my daughter and Jarrett Cherner.

How can you contact me? 
You can contact me by email “aleyton41@gmail.com” and my cellPhone: 34.635168128.

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