Left Turn by Lancy McCall

Author:Lancy McCall [McCall, Lancy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781958975008
Publisher: KruizeTech Press

The cuisine was excellent. They coordinated their orders so they could sample and share each other’s food. Alex was a huge fan of crab and Fin ordered the steak.

After settling into their meal, Alex asked the question she had been wondering all week. “Fin, if you hate the publicity, why do you do it? Isn’t fame part of the package?”

“Fame is part of the package if you become famous. I read a study once claiming several hundred thousand actors exist around the world, along with a million more aspiring actors. How many of them are famous?” He took a drink of his water. “I do it because I love the craft.”

“What does that mean? What is it about the craft that you love?”

“Look, acting is more than merely pretending to be someone else. It’s storytelling at its finest. And for me personally, it’s the opportunity to see things in a completely different light… to experience the world through the perceptions and emotions of someone new. It allows me to see this world in ways I’ve never seen it and perceive things I’ve never noticed before. And that’s just talking about the character. We haven’t even gotten into the story the character is walking in.”

“You can actually adjust your thinking and see things differently?”

“Yes. I suppose that’s why people like me. They believe me because I become that character.”

Alex nodded. She had seen several of his films and he seemed like a different person in each one. “I think I understand what you mean. Some actors are completely unique in each film they star in, like yourself.” She nodded to him. “And then you have those who are always the same person, no matter what the story is. Don’t get me wrong.” She held up her hands and continued, “I’m not knocking them because I can’t imagine portraying someone other than myself.”

She slowly sipped her wine. “You must have great empathy to transform yourself like that.”

Fin shrugged. “Perhaps. I’ve never labeled it. I just love doing it.”

Before he could say more, Alex’s eyes widened at the man who walked up and clapped a hand on Fin’s shoulder.

“Yo, Scotsman! What the hell are you doing down here?” Mac McBrewster wore a cowboy hat, a large belt buckle, and cowboy boots.

“Mac!” Fin stood up and shook his hand, throwing one arm around his shoulders in a half-hug. “Hey, it’s good to see you. I thought you’d be in Los Angeles already.”

“No, I followed your lead and did the tourist thing. I wound up down here. I have a couple of lady friends meeting me here soon, but got here early enough to check out the bar.” Mac tipped his hat at Alex. “Ma’am.”

“Let me introduce you to Alex. Alex, this is Mac McBrewster, one of my costars on my latest film and someone I consider a friend. He helped me navigate the press junket last week.”

“Nice to meet you, Mac. Would you like to join us while you wait for your friends?” Alex asked.

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