Actors And Politicians There are striking similarities between successful actors and successful politicians. I've had the opportunity to observe both, and I know. Take charisma, for example. Charisma is nothing more than a high level of energy. We all instinctively recognize that energy equals life, and so when we run into people who exude an above-average level of energy, we are attracted to them, sort of like moths to a flame. Both successful actors and successful politicians have an extraordinarily high level of human energy. Except for mountain climbing, there is hardly a more grueling activity than a political campaign....