u/whycantwehaveboth

If you could choose what you were listening to at your moment of inevitable passing, what would it be? I’m choosing Separator. Or “Sometimes the Light”, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

Was prepared, did my homework. The scene was pretty emotionally heavy. I got to play it three times in the room with notes and adjustments. Imagination was on fire. Was told I played it with depth, honesty and range - three unique and interesting takes. The CD even followed me out of the room to thank me.

Did not book it.

Had fun, though. Was a nice and needed reminder of why I do this.

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I have a few very visible tattoos on my forearms. I have booked dozens of commercials with these and there has never been an issue with either covering them or just wearing a long sleeve shirt. My agent knows I have them, most of the commercial casting directors in my market Know that I have them. Or at least should know I have them, but I doubt they even remember. Honestly, I’m with a large agency and they may not remember either. Every once in a while, I will receive an audition request that specifically says no visible tattoos, no forearm tattoos. Hive mind, would you decline an audition that specifically stated no visible tattoos? Or would you just hide them and ask for forgiveness later if there is a callback or booking?

I’d like to get my son a better fork to replace the super crappy Judy Silver that came on his Trek. He is 15 and lightweight and is just getting into XC racing. I rode a Manitou Mars in the early 00’s and liked it. The Machete checks boxes on paper - relatively lightweight and simple, can easily be found for under $400 new. But there is very little information out there about this fork….

My Son (15) is getting into his second season of XC racing and I'd like to replace the bad stock wheels that came on his Trek Procaliber 6. I'm looking at a budget of around $500. He is a very light rider who sticks to XC riding, no big hits or doubles. In my cart are a set of Mavic Crossmax and a set Shimano XT M8200. Anyone with a thought on which is a better set? Other suggestions around my price range?

How worried should I be that I have not yet switched the the 15 rds???

I’ve been in the business just under 30 years. I started with a degree from a very reputable northeastern school. I joined equity early and have done about two dozen professional plays. I’ve got a decent TV/film résumé of small credits. I’ve been in almost 50 TV commercials and have made more money than most actors. Which has still never been enough to live off (I never was able to establish a strong residual game). So nothing great, but still better than 90% of those who try. I absolutely loath what this industry has become. The business always favored the wealthy, nepos and talentless beauties, but now it seems like those are the ONLY path to success. Wow there may be more opportunity, the competition is lottery ticket odds now. The kind of odds that anyone who understands math would tell you you are completely wasting two dollars to play. It ain’t going to happen. I hate self tapping. I get irritated when I see a notice in my inbox. I haven’t updated my materials in years. It’s gotten to where I only get a dozen or so theatrical auditions a year and I don’t care. I still tape commercial auditions because I enjoy the easy money, but even now the thought of doing so irritates the piss out of me. I have three commercial auditions to tape tonight and I don’t wanna do it. I’m really surprised my agent hasn’t dropped me yet, but I guess the commercial money keeps my name and face in mind. I can’t stand actors. The most anxiety filled narcissistic and least interesting people on the planet. I quit taking classes two years ago. I cannot continue to turn a blind eye to all of the grift and scams and coaches and casting directors and agents that take money from foolish hopefuls. I no longer have any interest in dedicating my life to the possibility of a handful of co/guest star roles a year. I never really think about acting at all unless I get an audition. And I turn down a 1/4 of them. I don’t think about my career, I don’t reach out to my agent, I haven’t gotten new head shots in over five years. The thought of spending any more money on my career makes me sick. I have so many other interests and hobbies now. It’s hard to get into an industry where actors like Glen Powell and Sidney Sweeney are A listers. Why am I ranting here? It’s anonymous. Who cares. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

Edit: I shouldn’t talk shit on Glen Powell. I lived in Dallas for a couple of years and I know he has a great reputation in Texas. He’s a hustler who worked extremely hard to get where he is at. It’s just that I watched the running man the other night and….ok. Sidney Sweeney, MAGA barbie, has great boobs and has used to them to accumulate an enormous amount of fame and wealth. And I’m sure she works her ass off as well.

Why the emphasis on the downward facing masturbation, like that's something only deranged or unstable people do? Am I missing something? Does partaking in that specific form of self pleasure say something about a person? If my partner is into this, should I be concerned?

Like the title says. And that’s all I’ve got to say about that.