If I had known how popular going into casting would make me, I would’ve done it in high school.
My phone has been ringing off the proverbial hook for four solid days now. I have been able to bring in some incredible actors for this project and I am so very, very pleased. Y’know, I’ve always known that I know many talented people in this town. I mean, you can’t really be in LA and in the entertainment industry for more than a couple of years and not know some really talented people. Well… I guess I just didn’t realize how many talented people I’ve come to know. Wow. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing so much talent–and getting to know NEW actors I hadn’t met prior to these casting calls has been a real treat–that I’m humbled and grateful and thrilled to just have this whole experience. Getting paid to do it is a big fat bonus.
Today, Faith called me and said that she was at Border’s Books in Santa Monica and noticed my book in the Acting/Performing Arts section. She called to say, “You forget how great you are. You want to put a book out, and you know what? You just DO it. Do you GET that?” I guess sometimes I don’t get that. It really is pretty cool.
It’s been a great year so far. I’m only a week or so into 33. Liking it fine. Did career counseling today for a young lady who has been–get this–a fan for the past three years, while living in Paris and reading my column and my book from afar. She’s now moved here and is ready to do the acting thing for real. I’m so glad I can help her.
Today has been fun also because I get to call all these actors and congratulate them for booking a callback! Ahhh… it’s the little things. Cheers, everyone!