possible way of expressing feelings that were otherwise difficult for him to articulate. After high school, he went to New York University to study acting. His time there did not follow the conventional path toward graduation, however, and he eventually left after failing to participate consistently in his studies. What initially appeared to be a serious setback was followed almost immediately by an extraordinary opportunity.
McCarthy responded to an open casting call for the 1983 film Class. Hundreds of young actors reportedly appeared for the opportunity, and McCarthy had little
