(E)XHIBITIONISM

  
At the time we worked together, Chris Meloni had not yet appeared on the television series Oz and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit . . . He is a bit of a cutup in real life and extremely open and honest about his thoughts and opinions. I think that openness comes through in his work. His commitment to his work and his honesty have led to some vulnerable acting choices, not the least of which is his willingness to appear nude in his roles. In hindsight, I think that I should have pegged him for this propensity, since he informed his wife that he intended to pose for me in his underwear. “Again with the underwear? What is this thing for you doing pictures in your underwear?” I think it just goes back to the honesty. No secrets for Chris.
Apparently no secrets for anyone with Chris either, since he felt the need to expose that which lies behind my backdrop.

-- Stephen Mosher, The Sweater Book