DO YOU LOVE TO ACT, OR DO YOU LOVE ACTING?

IN MY OPINION:

WILLIAM REYNOLDS

 DO YOU LOVE TO ACT, OR DO YOU LOVE ACTING?

It can be romantic, poetic even, and a great statement of rebellion. Becoming an actor; it’s a shot against all odds. People love the mysterious, defiant ones, who stray from the march of the crowd and pursue their dreams. Hanging out at coffee shops… talking about Hollywood, your dream, what’s in your way… if only this or that happened... perhaps some short romantic entanglements with scene partners to “help the scene” (that’s the excuse, anyway, but it’s really just to escape loneliness for a moment). “Actors say I can’t get involved with anyone because it will interfere with my career; I’m a loner, my art is my true lover … I can’t commit to a relationship with anyone, because I’m committed to my career. Desire me. I am unavailable; hence it makes me more attractive. I love this craft - someday, you’ll see what I mean…”
 *Some people call themselves actors as an excuse to escape reality, to live in another world, rebel against family, upbringing, culture; an opportunity to “buy time” while they figure out what they really want. This is difficult for me to write, as I love actors and having been one myself; but as I talk and work with actors, I often see these patterns. WHICH ONE ARE YOU?? DO YOU KNOW? OR EVEN CARE, YOU'RE HAVING THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE.?