No, I do Sharon

Today, I auditioned for Billy B a famous Make-Up Artist in the print world of make-up. He had an open casting call for his new assistant for a reality t.v. show. I wasn't booked so I decided to go. I waited in line for 2 hours. His people kept coming out to check the line and pulling the men in first. Is he looking for a new boyfriend or an assistant.

Suddenly, the production assistant asks, "Is there anybody out here with additude? To many of you are kissing his ass." I just signed a release form and I'm confident not an actress plus I got dropped off because my tags are expired and Hollywood is great for tickets. So, I wait with my portfolio in hand and my high heels. Finally, after 2 1/2 hours he finally decides to interview the line. Several Make-up Artist leave the interview saying, "He's looking for a local Make-up Artist." Several flew out for the interview. With 2 1/2 hours your forced to get to know the other make-up artists in line. The girls next to me were local one in Culver City the other in Pasadena. One girl I had worked with at bloomies a few years back. She was a Mac girl and didn't really respond when I tried to make conversation. But the other two girls were very nice and sweet. I really don't know what happened with them but I can tell you what happened with me.

EXT. HOLLYWOOD BLVD. - DAY

After two and a half hours of freaks and tourist and the male make-up artist being pulled to the front of the line, it's finally my turn. I'm next.

INT. WORLD OF WONDER - HOLLYWOOD BLVD - CONTINUOUS

I enter and give Billy B my portfolio and shake his hand and his assistants hand.

Billy B - Where are you from?

Me - Alaska.

Billy Assistant - I was just there.

Me - Really, what did you think?

Billy Assistant - I loved it, it was...

Billy B interrupts.

Billy B - How long have you been a Make-up Artist?

Me - For along as I can remember, my grandmother was my first model. I've been strictly freelance for the last 2 years.

Billy B - Would you consider yourself a rookie artist.

Me - By all means no not in the slightest.

Billy B - why would you make a good a assistant?

Me - I'm the best there is. I'm a good listener and a good teacher.

Billy B - (shocked and irriated) You think you can teach me something?

Me - Of course. What make-up artist thinks they know it all. Every make-up artist that i have come across I have learned one new technique or trick. Do you think you have nothing else to learn?

Billy B - Where do you live?

Me - West Hollywood.

Billy B's Assistant - you live in West Hollywood.

Billy B - What do you want to be known for?

Me - I want to be know in Film and Print.

Billy B - That's impossible!

Me - Why?

Billy B - It's just not possible. You have to choose.

Me - That's not true.

Billy B - You think so?

Me - I know so, because I'm doing it.

Billy B - ( off kelter) Have you ever assisted a famous Make-up Artist?

Me - Yes I have. (I will call her TS)

Billy B - Never heard of her.

(Well the night before my cousin was reading an old Make-up Artist Magazine and pointed out an article of Billy B with the cover of Harpers Bazaar with Sharon on the front.)

Me - Well, she's been her personal for the last twenty years.

Billy B - (shaking his head no) I don't think so. I've been her personal for the last twenty years.

Me - No she's been her personal since Basic.

Billy B - Oh, you mean a movie make-up artist. Well, you should just stay with TS.

Me - And why's that?

Billy B - Film is different.

Me - Why do you think I'm here? I work with the best in film and now I am here introducing myself to you. I'm going to do both and be known for both.

Billy B - Well, if you're my assistant you probably wont do make-up, you might do hair.

Me - That's fine, I did all the hair in my book.

Billy B - You might have to go shopping?

Me - Who doesn't like to shop.

Billy B's Assistant smiles at me.

Billy B's Assistant - We have your information don't we?

Me - I believe so.

I walk up to the desk and get my portfolio and Billy B smiles at me.

Me - (reaching out my hand) It was nice to meet you.

Here is the email I sent Billy and his response.

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It was fun meeting you face to face today. I didn't mean to offend you regarding Sharon, I'm well aware of the division between Film and Print Make-up Artists. Print is alot more detail oriented where Film has little more leeway with imperfections.

Anyway, I do have a lot more work up on the web for you to consider.

Sincerely,

Me
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Billy's

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
It was nice meeting you as well.
You did not offend me whatsoever ;)
TS does do Sharon and does an AMAZING JOB
Thanks again!
xox
b.


P.S. the TS was the only thing changed