Today I had this meet and greet sort of thing for some casting directors. Nothing to get excited about. This is what I learnt:

1. I’m terrible at waiting
2. The waiting room at the casting agency is THE weirdest place on the earth
3. Some people, particularly some actors, are incredibly eager
4. Some people, particularly some actors, are incredibly weird  (I already knew that one to be honest)
5. I shouldn’t drink long blacks
6. I shouldn’t drink long blacks before heading into a waiting room
7. Women dress up for the role they are auditioning for; men just rock up
8. I’m still no good at waiting
9. Always bring a book … or something …
10. Shoes maketh the outfit
11. I need some new shoes
12. Scrap Number 7. Some men do dress up for the role they are auditioning for … Some do a better job at it than others
13. I need to get better at waiting
14. Talking to camera is an art in itself
15. Be yourself but brush your hair (occasionally … and I did … and I was happy I did)
16. I am interesting
17. Don’t worry about the unknown – just enjoy the ride … Like Marty in the DeLorean
18. Lots of people wear yellow – you just have to be on the look out for it

All in all, a  pretty insightful day I think.

Here’s to the next waiting room …