This time they say I look like Brando
but they’re looking for Charlie Sheen
Another time said I resembled Keaton
but wanted someone resembling Dean
I’ve read the scripts! I know the lines!
Give me a chance, please! One time!
Dialects from Shakespeare to Bronx
Struts like Astaire to a lumbering Ox
Hollywood looks are supposed to win
But auditioning today is for an indie,
which makes them a sin. Tomorrow I
try for a season they’re casting where
my cousin does the costumes, an in,
as Tracy likes the way she makes him
look thin. Wish me luck, my adoring
fans-to-be. One chance to shine and
I’ll soon be thanking the Academy!
I had 3 images to choose from and this one spoke to me.
Fireblossom is today’s host of The Sunday Muse.
Tao Talk 
I love this Lisa! The rhyme is wonderful and the thoughts are a perfect capturing of the actor in the image!!
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Thank you very much, Carrie 🙂
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Carrie I had to find out who he is: Alden Ehrenreich.
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Lisa this is great! ❤
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Thank you, Carol anne. Glad you like it.
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Let’s hope he gets his change to shine!
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Lisa, this was fun. Casting is hard, there used to be prices to pay. Now??
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Thanks, Jim! Hoping the best person for the job, but that’s always subjective…
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While I’m luckily not in the acting business, I can only imagine how tough casting must be!
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I know! So many candidates for every role. If I was a director, I’d find a casting director who I knew was good and make sure they were long-term employees.
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As with musicians, very few actors get that big break. I’ve always liked that song too. (K)
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Glad you like the song, K. I think Shel Silverstein wrote it…
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I do wish him luck. Nicely done Li
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Thank you, Sadje.
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You’re welcome
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Poor boy – will he ever make it? I particularly enjoyed: ‘Struts like Astaire to a lumbering Ox’ – 😁
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🙂 Thanks, Marion.
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Academy all the way!
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🙂
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This just flat out made me smile and hope for his big break. 🙂
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Thank you, Wyndolynne. I hope so also 🙂
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Your lines are cleverly and perfectly matched to the photo. Enjoyed reading this so much.
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Thank you, Myrna, glad you enjoyed reading it 🙂
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Lisa!!! This is pure delight! We all need “an in” at some point in life!!!
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Yes we do! Thanks, Helen! Did you have a good day yesterday? I am guessing it was wonderful.
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Really clever Lisa…that is a tough racket…
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Thank you, Max! I can’t imagine trying to break through in that field! Always someone just as hungry up-and-coming.
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It’s kinda like baseball…someone younger always trying to take your place. That is not a good feeling.
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