Hollywood agent

"Hi David, I got your number through LinkedIn"

Hollywood agent: Hi David, I got your number through LinkedIn, I hope you don’t mind me calling you at this hour.

Me: Not at all, how can I help you?

Hollywood agent: Well, I’ve got a possible role for you.

Me: Oh?

Hollywood agent: Yes, in a movie.

Me: A movie, you say?

Hollywood agent: Yes, a Hollywood movie, to be precise.

Me: I’m listening.

Hollywood agent: Oh, that’s great. Now, I can tell from your LinkedIn profile that you’ve been waiting for this kind of role for a loooong time.

Me: That’s putting it mildly.

Hollywood agent: And I know you’ll be totally excited by this one.

Me: Sounds great so far. Please, keep going. Don’t let me interrupt.

Hollywood agent: Well, it’s a buddy movie, and you’ll be playing alongside Jack Black, who’s—

Me: Thank you for your time. Have a nice day.

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David Prater
David Prater

David Prater is an Australian-born writer, editor and parent. His interests include mince pies, ice hockey and Joy Division.

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