5 THINGS I HAVE LEARNT FROM BEING AN ACTOR

We never commit

Unless we are sure of settling in the city we are at, we never make permanent decisions. We are always hoping for that big break that will take us to another country/city hence we buy very few furniture, buy/rent a cheap car, live with roommates to avoid signing lease agreements (also cuts costs) and finally, never get into serious relationships because we know the moment our agents phone and say we are needed anywhere in the world within the next 24 hours our bags will be packed before that conversation ends. So, you see… how do I put this gently…we only want stuff we can get rid of easy. It’s a don’t hate the player hate the game kinda situation.

We never judge anyone talking to themselves in public

Oh the joys of memorizing lines! Sometimes we get very little if not no time to prepare for

auditions hence we find ourselves rushing through traffic to get into studio in time for an audition all the while reciting our lines out loud. Personally, I’m guilty of mouthing my lines. Complete with actions. Still convinced my former neighbor thinks I’m schizo.

How to be superwoman

Yup! I said it. Being an actor requires supernatural powers. Otherwise, how do you explain making it to two auditions and a callback each fifteen minutes apart kilometers away from each other and still be right on time for our evening yoga class, huh? Magic? I think not. Superhumans walk among us…

Different ways of preparing noodles

One of the major occupational hazards of being an actor is financial uncertainty. We just never know when the next pay check is gonna roll in. Hence we have adopted different ways of turning everyday boring food into five star dishes. You’d be amazed at how a few cheap vegetables and a packet of noodles could turn into a dish worthy of an Italian name. I like calling mine spaghetti bolognese. Only no spaghetti and no bolognese. Gordon Ramsey could learn a thing or two from us.

Taking rejection

If I had a dollar for every time I didn’t feel hurt for being rejected… I’d have squat!

Let’s face it. Rejection stings like a mother f%#ker! No matter how many times you get rejected you just never get used to it BUT WAIT… there’s a silver lining. Since we take rejection in our career

almost everyday we are kinda immune to any other kind of rejection. Make a move on a guy and he says no. No biggie. Apply for a ‘regular’ job and get tuned down. No biggie. Discover that your boyfriend has left you for your best friend. No biggie. Find out that your cat prefers cuddling with the neighbor’s kids and not with you… THAT’S WHERE WE DRAW THE LINE!!

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Epic Line:

“You shouldn’t buy gifts to a second wedding… it’s rewarding failure” – Mindy Project

Disclaimer: this blog post is proudly brought to you by the voice(s) in my head. It does not intend to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any acting inabilities. If symptoms persist, consult an acting coach 🙂