Lemmons has worked extensively as a mentor and educator. This began a lifelong association with McDonnell, who became her mentor and advisor. He credits his unique style to learning without the benefit of a mentor or teacher. Yennefer became Ciri's mentor and teacher. His role is as a mentor to Stephen. Kaushal has described fond memories of working with Kashyap, whom he considers as his mentor. Charlie Brown became his mentor and friend. Borgnine became a mentor and a good friend. He was also an important professional mentor to her. He learned the art of performing from his friend and mentor Pete Seeger. Encouraged by his own mentor, Lee Strasberg, Landau also taught acting. He thanks his fitness mentor Kaizzad Capadia. Donnie Yen was cast as Commander Tung, a mentor and teacher to Mulan. Batista then returned and mysteriously assaulted his former mentor. Master Alchemist, originally reminded Kvothe of his first mentor, Abenthy.