ALMOST FAMOUS

Anyone who knows me at all is aware that since I was a child that being some type of

entertainer was my life long dream.  As a child I had played different parts in school and church

plays.  I was lucky enough in my later adult life to get a part in a commercial

for a Hootens Restaurant and also was cast as an extra in the film "Norma Rae" with

Sally Field and Beau Bridges.  So when we moved to Arizona I decided to

pursue those dreams again.  I searched around for a reputable casting company and was

fortunate enough to find one.  After having some professional headshots taken I was one step closer

to being a reality.  I immediately began to send out resumes' and go to any casting

                              calls that met my qualifications.  One of the very first jobs, and which became a regular stint

was as a "CRASH DUMMY".  Now being a real flesh and blood, breathing and

 talking dummy was a riot.  These particular projects were done for an engineering

 firm that did vehicle investigations for insurance companies.  They were nice enough

 to strap me into a van/car which was attached to a hydraulic lift and raise me in the

 air several feet.  Then they proceeded to spin me around to simulate a roll over accident.

  With the exception of a small queasy feeling, I was actually getting paid to have fun

 as though someone had taken me to the carnival to go on the amusement rides.  SWEET!

 Another one of the projects I was involved in was as an extra in a movie due out sometime

 in 2007.  The film will be titled "Moon Pie", starring Stephanie Weir and Micheal

                           McDonald of the MAD TV program.  This was filmed at one of the local Mexican restaurants

and I was cast as a patron.  Again, while it may simple enough, I was paid to sit around and

get paid to eat.  What's not to like about that. 

                       As anyone who decides to get into this type of endeavor can tell you,  its not always going to be peaches and

                       cream.   You can be disappointed, but learning to manage these setbacks is very                         

           important to keep your sanity.  A good sense of humor don't hurt too. 

           As time goes on, and I get more experience and  confidence. I'm sure it

          all will come together.  At the very least, I'm going to have a great time

          while I'm doing it.