It has always been a notoriously tough old game

but w/ so many actors n so few jobs nowadays,it’s harder than ever togetby. The old regional repertory theatre system that existed in my day has largely disappeared.

Everything now is either loaded down with established stars to ensure ratings,orlast-minute scraps:“One scene as a cop,filming on Friday,£500,no repeat fees.”If there is any cold comfort in these findings,it’s that the same 2% tend to work most of the time,and the remaining 98% hardly at all– so the trick is to make sure you’re in the 2%,and if you’re not,to get out before it’s too late,and the profession eats up your best years.