I would make a great detective.
TV shows like “Law & Order” and “Elementary” have always fascinated me. There’s something very appealing about determined investigators trying to uncover the truth.
My favorite scene is the one where the hero peppers the suspect with questions designed to reveal his or her guilt; those are always the best because they climax in a “Gotcha!” moment where justice is served.
When I’m interviewing (grilling) an actor (suspect) in my conference (interrogation) room, I like to imagine I’m a detective who’s trying to find the facts behind the lies.
Yes, I have a rich fantasy life.
But listen, I’m not that far off-base. Actors are rarely honest during agency meetings, and over the years I’ve gotten quite good at reading body language and understanding the meaning behind vague answers.
Here’s a transcript from one recent meeting:
Me: So did you leave your last agent or did he drop you?Actor: I left him.Me: And why is that?Actor: It just wasn’t working out.Me: How do you mean?Actor: [Crossing his arms] He used to get upset for no reason.Me: For no reason?Actor: That’s right.Me: [Leaning forward] I understand.
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