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Trusting an Actor? Would you know ?

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Chestnut Thu 19-Dec-19 16:10:16

Tony Blair was apparently a very good actor...........and I'm sure still is. Say no more.

Nannarose Thu 19-Dec-19 15:17:16

Just remembering the Big Bang episode where Penny says "and you thought those acting lessons were a waste of time...."!

annodomini Thu 19-Dec-19 12:55:47

My ex was an amateur actor who had a high opinion of himself. I didn't share it!

M0nica Thu 19-Dec-19 12:41:31

lbc1955 I doubt it, you would be one of hundreds, if not thousands thinking the same thing. I think some writers get overwhelmed with letters/emails from people claiming that because the author had met them once, or knew their 6th cousin twice removed they heard their story and were now using it in a book.

We have a trained actor in her family, she does not use her acting skills at all now as her most recent character change has been from television subtitler to engineer - unless she is acting as if she were one and her OU degree certificate is a forgery.

Bridgeit Thu 19-Dec-19 12:01:04

You are absolutely correct Lovebeigecardigans1955.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Thu 19-Dec-19 11:14:27

I don't know any actors but I feel we should be wary of writers. You may end up as fodder for a story and no matter how well some personal details are disguised your secrets could be spilled.

Fiachna50 Thu 19-Dec-19 11:07:30

The public persona is usually very different to the private one. Acting is their work. I think most are just ordinary people like us.

Bridgeit Thu 19-Dec-19 10:58:34

Yes that’s so true MissAdventure.

MissAdventure Thu 19-Dec-19 10:48:56

It's surprising how non actors can keep up with their pretence when they don't want to get found out.
Some should win awards!

Bridgeit Thu 19-Dec-19 10:48:20

Plus we are attuned to reading body language, but actors are trained to emulate this & make it seem real.

Bridgeit Thu 19-Dec-19 10:45:24

Very true, I suppose it depends on how well/ long you have known someone.

jaylucy Thu 19-Dec-19 10:42:47

Someone doesn't have to be classed as an actor to cause problems in a relationship! Some people just can't stop telling lies anyway!

GrannyGravy13 Thu 19-Dec-19 10:41:13

Speaking from experience, we know two "actors" and all their families, they are both quiet and unassuming when not acting, and it would be blatantly obvious to anyone in their "family/circle" if they were "putting on an appearance/acting"

Bridgeit Thu 19-Dec-19 10:37:15

I have just watched a film clip showing the brilliant actress Helen Mirren.
It occurred to me that the talent of some actors , professional or amateur could be problematic within a relationship , how would you know if their words & actions we real or not.?
Is there an Thespian lurking in you or one of your loved ones. ?