Well, I went to my "friend"'s going-away party. She, two years ago, decided to become an actress too. Except, she decided that after doing a couple of student films and visiting LA ONCE that she is now an expert in acting and that she'll move to LA and be a huge success.
I mean, she is my friend, but it hurts when she does this because it tells me that she doesn't respect my profession and she doesn't take it seriously. I have been acting since I was 14 years old, it's what I wanted to do my whole life. She has only been acting for two years, if that. She thinks she knows more than me about acting when I was the one who "inspired" her to decide to act too.
You guys may not remember that episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? It was the episode where Will's friend, who was a comedian, had gone to an audition and then Will got into the showcase too. Then Will started acting like he knew more than his friend about comedy. His friend felt bad, well, that's exactly how I feel.
I feel like she is just rubbing it in my face that she is going to be "more of a success" than me, when I have been acting for so much longer and have a more impressive resume than she does. I also spent years building up relationships in LA so when I get there I will have jobs right off the bat. She had a going-away party... I know so many people in LA I am having a welcome-to-LA party.
You know, I mean, she used to be my best friend, but it really hurts that she's acting like she knows more than me. It feels like all she wants is the fame and glory of being an actress, but that's not what acting is about. I know people who were lead characters in HUGE indie productions, and they STILL haven't moved to LA yet.
I love her, but she's making a horrible mistake and all the while acting like she knows everything. I wish I could be happy for her, but she's in for a rude awakening when she gets to LA and realizes that no one knows her and she knows nobody.
Your friend sounds like she has another thing coming.
Even I know LA isn't easy. I follow alot of people who are actors/actresses in the area.
I'd personally stay away from your friend and make your peace with yourself concerning her. Let her learn the life lesson on her own. Don't let it get to you. You're the better person.
Unless it's acting related, or music related... I get so nervous I just smile and nod.
It's funny because when I perform music for people, I don't mind singing out loud or even off-key. It's all in good fun.