Soggy Britches

Picture omitted for obvious reasons.

You know you aren't starting the day off right if you've got soggy britches. Usually. There's always an exception to EVERY rule, so why not soggy britches? In this case it was a-ok! We were filming a PSA in a stadium and the seats were still damp from the morning dew. It was a fun day. Although it's not fun to sit for 4 hours with a damp backside, in this case the end really justified the means.

This is NOT Betty White

Hmmm. This just doesn't look right. It's the correct address I was given for the shoot. But this is a house not a school. And there are no other cars. Hmmm...let me pull all the way to the back of the driveway. Nope. This is not right. I'll just sit here at the end of the drive by the road and call my contact. Great! No answer. Well. Let me just pull up my email and check...yep...it's the address I was given. Hmm. Hmm. Hmm. In my rear view mirror, I see an old woman in her bathrobe and curls approaching the car. Oh, she looks nice. I'm thinking she's going be like a curler and bathrobe clad Betty White.

"Are you having a problem?" 
Oh good. She IS like Betty White. She's going to help me figure this out. 

"I'm so sorry ma'am. I was given this address for a film shoot today but it doesn't look like anyone else is here yet."

"Well, there sure as hell better not be anyone coming to film here! This is my house!"
Whoops, I guess not.

"I'm so sorry to bother you. Maybe there's another street with the same name? I just called to make sure and left a message."

"This is NOT public property!"
NOT Betty White. This is NOT a nice Betty White.


"Again, I am so sorry, I'm going to just head down the street."

"Well?! What are you still doing here? I told you this isn't public property!"
Jeezaloo. OK! I'm going! I'm wondering if she has a shotgun hidden under that bathrobe. This is the real life Maxine, curlers and all! 















"Well, what are you still doing here?"

Questionable Judgement

It's no secret that actors do questionable things, especially in college. But my friend, Marjorie and I REALLY had a lapse in judgement today. We were working on lines for an upcoming show and decided it would be best over lunch. The only place close was a shady looking Chinese place. Our first clue as we walked through the door should have been that the cooks were not Chinese. Not a good sign at a Chinese restaurant. Our second clue should have been the 3, yes THREE other customers during lunch rush. Not a good sign for any restaurant. BUT, my friend, Marjorie and I did not walk out of there like reasonable people. Nope. Instead, we ordered the lunch special. Each ate half, and politely threw the rest away. We are both hoping it won't turn into the scene from "Bridesmaids". Only time will tell!

Hot For Teacher

This was from the set of "The Blank Page" a short film in Winston-Salem with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. I was playing a 4th grade teacher. I really don't remember any of my elementary teachers wearing such tight sweaters, but maybe I just wasn't looking. Just when I'm starting to feel super sexy, one of the PA's asks if I have a daughter enrolled at UNCSA as a freshman. That's right, he thinks I look old enough to be a COLLEGE FRESHMAN'S mom!!!!! Well, at least I know.

People Can't Drive

Driving to a call back audition last week, I almost lost my life. Maybe that's a little stretch. But I was pretty scared. I was in the right lane just driving along. (doo dah doo). Then the white bronco in the left lane started coming over. Just honked a little to let them know I was there....BUT he didn't stop coming over!!!! I had to slam on breaks and get completely over driving over the rumble strips! Thank the Lord there was a median there or I would have been crushed. What an idiot! He never once looked over to check his blind spot!!! And people think women are bad drivers.


By the time I got to my audition, my hands had finally stopped shaking by my legs still felt like jello. Nothing like a little adrenaline to give you that extra edge! It must have helped because I landed the role!

Role Reversal

Never thought I'd say this, but my husband looks pretty good in makeup. A little powder, a little concealer...hey, it's a good thing! Now, don't get the wrong idea. He doesn't wear makeup everyday. He's a manly man. Really he is. It's not like I walked in on him in the bathroom stealing my blush this morning. No, nothing like that. He's got his own, of course! That's right. You heard me. He has his OWN. Not to worry, it's for a commercial. Now, I've really got to step up my game!

New Beginnings

Don't you love the beginning of the year?

2012

It's like a blank slate, an empty canvas.
I'm a glass half-full kind of girl.
Positive thinking and all that jazz.

So excited to see what's in store this year!