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Hardy Awadjie
Migrating to LA

I've heard countless stories regarding those that have gone to LA and ended up going back to their hometown or staying in LA but saying "The demand far outweighs the supply" and had to revert working full-time to pay for rent, etc. I've always thought making the move to LA from Seattle would be ques...

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Simon © Simon

Swim or Sink. Maybe those who are where they are at, are complacent? Maybe traveling "jumping in" is the part where they must swim. Self inflicted motivation... Moving to wait tables is not what most...

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Hardy Awadjie

That's a great point that I've considered in a few LA roles I have applied for. However, most projects either want me to come in for a physical audition (instead of submitting for a video audition) or...

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Simon © Simon

That was my point. Cheap pay for small gigs, with no real future to them. IF you have a real agent with real connects who can get you infront of real people then by all means. Classic example YOUR TV...

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Simon © Simon

I Gotta go buy a lottery ticket.

Daniel Barnes

People will argue the old adage that luck is simply when preparation meets opportunity. In Hollywood, there is some truth there, but luck is a major factor. That said, luck may get your foot in the do...

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