[US Entertainment] Actor

"Jinglebells,jinglebellsJingleallthewayOhwhatfunitistorideinaonehorse..."Christmas is approaching, the streets and alleys are filled with a joyful atmosphere, and the crowded city of Los Angeles in the past shows a rare depression because of the flow of people.Ebert was holding a cup of hot milk tea, wrapped in a red cashmere coat, with a snow-white scarf around his neck, and a beard can perfectly disguise Santa Claus.Lin En was dressed similarly to him, but this guy who was afraid of the cold was wearing a down jacket. With his slightly fat body, he looked like a chubby brown bear.

Lynn was holding a box of French fries, and after a while he stuffed one into his mouth, making a "creaking" sound.

"Two poor bachelors." Lin En sighed heavily, and then sang along with the music in the window: "Singleboyssingleboyssinglealltheway..."

Ebert frowned, and reached out to grab two chips from the chip box: "Uncle Lynn, I must emphasize that I'm not even half your age, and I'm not in my forties like you." Still single."

"Impolite young man." Lynn grabbed Ebert's hand that continued to reach into the French fries box in time, "If you want to be a star, you have to control your weight, understand, Ebert, I don't want to see you After the new year, the weight soared and turned into a big fat man, control it once in a while, okay?"

The reason Ebert and Lynn were still out and about in the two days before Christmas was, of course, to shop.The festival is approaching, and various discounts are coming in the nearby commercial streets. Ebert also feels that it is necessary for him to purchase some "tshirts" for next year's development. He has a discount card with a [-]% discount in his hand. In addition to the activities of the store itself, the discount The price that comes down is very impressive.

"You actually have a card like this." Lynn leaned over and looked at it again and again, "I happen to have a Prada lady's bag in my shopping list, my daughter has wanted it for a long time, and I can give it to her as a Christmas present. I'm also planning to buy a suit, a few shirts, a dozen of underwear...the life of a bachelor is like this, you need to prepare everything yourself."

Ebert has very few sources of income this year. Excluding part of the money used to pay rent, he only has a few thousand dollars left in his hands.For him now, every purchase must be very restrained, and he must spend every penny wisely.

"You can go to a big-name store to buy one or two suitable suits and shirts, and leave the rest to mass brands. Although those clothes are cheap and may be suspected of copying big-name brands, as long as you match them properly, one day you can also be on the board." In the fashion magazine column. If you don't know how to match at all, if you just wear hundreds of thousands of dollars of accessories, you will be completely abandoned by the fashion industry. It is a group of mean and tricky tomboys, sissies and gays. Even if you're Tom Cruise, you don't get any favors." Lynn suggested, "I'm so glad you're just an actor now, if you're an actress, all you need to buy now is clothes Plus, there are bags, shoes, jewelry and skincare that can take you from a pauper to a complete pauper.”

Ebert patted his head: "Lynn, you don't have to be so straightforward."

"What I'm saying is the truth, you have to face it, young man." Lynn smiled slightly, "All you need to do now is work hard, once you succeed, we don't need to be crowded in crowded clothing stores for one Stretch your legs with a piece of clothing with the biggest discount, and a big-name designer will design clothes for you, and call you his 'muse of inspiration'."

"These words would be a little more convincing if your expression wasn't so disgusting."

"Be honest, Ebert, how was your performance in "White Night"?"

"not bad."

"Very well, at least your net worth will increase slightly after the movie is released, and I can also use this to negotiate the price with the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean". Seeing that my stars are so poor, I will not be able to bear it myself. "

Because of the strong Christmas discounts, these usually empty men's clothing stores are full of people. After picking out clothes, Ebert and Lynn have to stand outside waiting for a space in the fitting room, Lynn complained. : "I doubt that all the housewives on this street have run out, but these brands will never be able to offer discounts for the new season, these are just old models."

"We can all wear the new style next year." In fact, the blazer that Ebert is holding in his hand is also a new style, not discounted, and the lines of the cuffs and waist are very delicately designed. Next—this coat fits his figure very well. Although the price is a bit expensive, it is within his tolerance.In addition to this suit, Ebert also picked out two shirts, and he planned to hand over the rest of the clothes to old Louis for making.

After shopping, Ebert and Lynn went to the supermarket to stock up a large bag of food, enough for two bachelors to spend a fulfilling Christmas in the apartment.

"Hopefully next year will be better, happy new year, Lynn."

"Happy New Year, Ebert."

The two of them raised their wine glasses and drank it down. At some point, snowflakes fluttered in the sky, covering the world into a piece of pure white little by little.The fireworks in the distant city center reflected in the sky like daytime.Ebert and Lynn simply went out to the street, watching various performances and parades, both of them felt extremely happy.

After Christmas, Mark and Bradley returned to the apartment quickly, Lynn also returned to his home with his valuable bag, and Ebert's life quickly returned to its original state.In view of a series of topics in the second half of 01 that brought Ebert back into the public eye, he also received invitations to some activities, including some commercial shootings and commercial endorsements.

Of course, most of the activities were pushed by Lynn.Although Ebert now has a certain degree of popularity, the fame is like a mirror image, and cannot really change his situation. Lynn will not use some unknown advertisements to destroy Ebert's already unstable reputation. .Lynn made the decision to let Ebert participate in two launch events of men's light luxury brands. In his words, as long as Ebert stops there, it will be a beautiful scenery. Get some praise in the circle.

Both Lynn and Ebert understand that the most important thing right now is to make movies.

"If you're going to get a role in Pirates of the Caribbean, you've got to have all the time in the second half of the year, so we're going to have to go and find a movie that can be done in the first half of the year. Nicholas Nickel Bay, you know Well, a film based on Dickens's works, oh no, this film is said to have selected Anne Hathaway as the heroine, Hathaway herself is very interested in starring in a British film, the heroine has been decided The proud Brit will not allow the leading actor to be an American." Lynn immediately rejected his original proposal.

""Homecoming Alabama", another chick movie, the heroine is said to be Reese Witherspoon, do you dare to take it Ebert?"

Ebert shook his head: "At least now I don't have the courage to take this risk, and the director of "Love to Alabama" won't allow it either. He won't let me ruin the whole movie."

"This is a little troublesome." Lin En scratched his hair, rarely showing a frowning expression.

Ebert smiled: "Before confirming the signing of Ebert Dawson, you have to be mentally prepared for this."

In general, Ebert's current position is very awkward.He has a pleasing face, which should have been a favorite of Disney's youth films, but the painful lesson of "The Girl Cheerleader's Puberty" made this type of film completely close the door to Ebert.Even if the authenticity of his appearance in the movie "White Night" is confirmed, no movie dares to use Ebert as the leader, especially those who hope to get a high box office in the summer or Christmas file, or in the awards ceremony. Seasons make a difference in movies.

Hollywood produces so many movies a year, it is impossible not to have one that meets Ebert's requirements, but his requirements for the script are also very strict, he will not let himself act in those worthless, just reading the script is enough to make People sleepy movies.

So he can only do what Lynn said, pick some movies with development potential to act as supporting actors in them, gain the trust of the market and film critics bit by bit, and then seek opportunities for leading actors.But even this is not easy. He has to audition like every newcomer until he can really achieve his wish.

"I'll study it again, you wait for my news."

"It doesn't matter even if there is no movie shooting in the first half of the year, I can put all my energy on the audition for "Pirates of the Caribbean", not to mention that "White Night" will be released in May, and my situation will definitely be worse than that of the film. It's much better now and you have more options."

"Sounds like a good idea, but as a qualified agent, I would not let my employer be idle all the time. This is a huge waste of time and resources. Ebert, you can treat yourself as A donkey pulling a mill, I'm behind you holding a rope and urging you desperately."

"Ha ha."

Ebert silently glanced at his agent, the expression made Lin En feel hairy, but the next moment he understood that Ebert didn't feel insulted, he just looked at him with a foolish look Just myself.

Lynn rolled his eyes: "Okay, okay, I admit, I always failed the language class when I was in elementary school."