Francesco Serpico (Fra), born in 1998, Neapolitan actor.

I never attended drama school. I study and practice the craft in an international acting studio. I’m a serious artist. I work for truth — with intelligence, courage, a sense of humor, and humility, at least when I don’t take myself too seriously. I’m still working on my terrible temper and I keep taking notes on how to become better.

I love writing, singing, and dancing. I love catching trams and missing them too. I’m not funny. I still have all four of my grandparents, even if they’ve lost a few teeth. I only stutter when necessary, ever since I met a guy who does it; otherwise, not at all.

I have a brother, a sister, a father and a mother who are all better-looking than me. I cry often — when I look at the moon, or at you, or whenever someone is kind. I drink my own tears. I laugh a lot at my own weirdness.

I like women and I don’t dislike men. I hate lackeys. I love football, martial arts, stand-up comedy, the music of Tracy Chapman, and true stories.

I study alongside extraordinary artists to whom I owe my life. I listen. I’m disciplined and obedient. I’m impatient and, consciously and humanly, also an asshole. That’s the truth.

John Cassavetes, if you’re listening, I'm in love with your work.