Strange Brew by John Deering for November 10, 2020

Money always works out in the end.

Actors (and ladies (and laddies) of the night) were the first gig workers. As a person who’s held salaried jobs, been employed by the hour, and worked gig, I can tell you that there’s absolutely NOTHING wrong with going for the money when you can. Because you’re buying your own bennies (if any), and there’s absolutely no security. Not that other jobs have a lot, but it feels more secure if you have a contract.

This is when an actor gives a feeling of real truth to his performance!

Honesty in Hollywood?

Steven Seagal

Money talks….

Nothing wrong with it. There are only two motivations: will it bring money? Or, if it doesn’t pay much, will it bring awards… that will help ask for more money on the next high paying job. Actually there is a third, will it bring personal pleasure. But this one is available only when money isn’t a problem anymore… Or as a moral comfort when no one offers you high paying gigs.

“No one but a blockhead ever wrote, except for money.”

—Dr. Samuel Johnson

Sounds scripted.

Yes, just as much artistic integrity as required by “Ars Gratia Artis.”

With proper printing press.