The top of fame and fortune [Comprehensive British and American]

New Year's is not a very lively holiday in North America, especially at Parker's house, the way Erica and Peter spend their time, not to mention how deserted——

The young Mr. Spider-Man once again put on his Spider-suit, troubled by the "hidden truth" that is difficult to confirm, and ran to the streets of New York to deal with various "little troubles".

But Erica stayed at home and spent the morning reading "Microeconomics" borrowed from the library. This book, the most outstanding contemporary economist Pindick, just came out not long ago.

Her lunch is a small chicken salad with lettuce leaves, paired with a light Americano coffee. In the process, the "Microeconomics" that she didn't finish reading in the morning is naturally her "food program".

After Erica finished her lunch, she finally turned to the last page of this heavy book. She returned to her bedroom and put it back in the bookcase. Her beautiful slender fingers slid across the entire row of economic and financial books. Finally, But it stayed on the cardboard box that was placed in the deepest part of the cabinet.

Her eyebrows tightened and she hesitated a little, but she still chose to pick up the cardboard box and take it out.

Erika sat cross-legged on the carpet, in front of her was a half-worn light brown cardboard box, which was filled with drama books she had read countless times.

On the top of the pile of books is "Actor's Self-cultivation" written by Mr. Stanislavski, the founder of the contemporary theater performance system. When she first tried to read this great book, she seemed to have just turned seven years old.

She took it out, and the title of the next book was revealed, "To Actors."

Ingrid Bergman and Marilyn Monroe have been deeply influenced by Michael Chekhov, the great performance training master of this century, and Michael Chekhov's acting method has always been Erica's favorite .

But she is also a fan of the "alienation method" drama theory highly praised by the world-renowned German playwright Brecht, as well as "Analysis of Laban's Actions", "Spooring Improvisation", "Linklater's Voice" Training," "The Meissner Acting Technique," and so on and on.

Those world-class books on acting teaching techniques are almost all gathered in Erica's semi-old cardboard box.

She thought she shouldn't open any of the books inside, because it would make it difficult for her to close, and I'm afraid the whole afternoon would be spent on those drama titles and acting skills.

"However, I just finished reading an economics book. I should find something else to do to change my mind, shouldn't I?" Erika's voice is low and melodious, very convincing and credible, "For example, practice for a few minutes Michael Chekhov's 'mental pose'?"

The "psychological posture" widely used in the modern performance industry can effectively help actors use their creative imagination to lead to the subconscious, so as to obtain acting skills that unite body and mind.

Erica was so good at doing these exercises that she performed "Mental Posture" exercises in "Hamlet" when she was at Broadway camp when she was ten years old.Today, she chooses "Beauty of the Comet" by [-]th Century Fox Film Company, telling the story of a woman who does everything to get on the Broadway stage and how to set foot on the pinnacle of Hollywood fame and fortune.

Erica was the only one in the bedroom, but she was able to switch between the roles of Bette Davis and Anne Baxter with ease, and sometimes even imitated Marilyn Monroe's performance. Performance, arrogant, unrestrained, sincere, vulnerable, sensitive, without reservation.

And when she practiced the lines of these characters perfectly, Erica finally realized that the time was approaching evening.

Looking down at the cardboard box that looked like Pandora's box, she felt a little headache.

At this time, there was a rush of phone ringing outside the bedroom.

Erika had to temporarily let her 'Pandora's Box' unfold on the carpet beside the bed, she walked out of the bedroom and connected the telephone in the living room, "This is Parker."

"Hello, Ms. Parker, please forgive me for calling rashly," a deep female voice came from the other end of the phone, "I'm Annie Leibovitz, and I work for Vanity Fair."

Annie Leibovitz?Erica looked surprised, the famous top photographer who took photos of John Lennon and Yoko Ono naked kissing in the 80s?

This lady is not only a leader in the fashion photography industry, but even the entire American photography industry, which is considered as '100 people who have important influences in the field of photography'.

Leibovitz didn't pause. After explaining his identity, he straightforwardly explained his purpose, "I hope you can participate in the cover shooting of this issue of "Vanity Fair."

After the publication of the pastime daily with a circulation of more than 70 copies this morning, Erica had expected that people in the news industry might know her real identity and even her contact information.

After all, these news predators have countless 'informants'. Whether they are Hollywood stars or wealthy celebrities like Wayne and Stark, there will always be a few around them who are willing to disclose news to the newspaper, so as to Employees or so-called friends in exchange for high salaries.

And after the "New York Daily News" produced the hot news this morning, if the newspaper or magazine has an 'informant' in the Wayne Group and wants to obtain Erica's identity information, it is not a big deal Difficult.

However, she did not expect that Vanity Fair would be the first to call.

This old high-end magazine was founded at the beginning of this century and once led the fashion pioneer. However, due to the collapse of the US economy after the 29 stock market disaster, Vanity Fair, which was keen to praise the upper class, ceased publication in the mid-30s.

Until the 80s, with the gradual recovery of the American economy, "Vanity Fair" finally made a comeback and continued to focus on reporting the private lives of celebrities. Whether it is a big Hollywood star or a group of political and business celebrities, it is always the focus of pursuit.

In just a few years, "Vanity Fair" not only became the fashion vanguard of New York social circles again, but was even rated as the "best-selling magazine" in the United States. Americans love such comeback stories.

And now, the chief photographer of this legendary magazine personally called Erica and invited her to shoot the cover.

But Erica didn't seem to be dazzled by this "dream invitation", her tone was still steady, her low female alto was sexy and calm, "If it's because of this morning's news, it's just an exaggerated falsehood report, I don’t intend to be the protagonist of any sexual news.”

"It is undeniable that it is because of this entertainment news that I found your face and made this call," Annie Leibovitz continued, "but I decided to invite you to shoot the cover, but I was standing with you at the time. The two big people next to you have nothing to do, Miss Parker, the style and style you display are more eye-catching than any celebrity effect."

Erica didn't appear to be flattered by the other party's praise, she didn't even seem to be affected in the slightest, she just replied politely, "Thank you very much for your compliment."

And Leibovitz obviously wanted to persuade her very much, because Erica's very calm attitude forced her to throw out chips early, "Vanity Fair is very willing to pay 10 yuan as a reward, or if you have any publicity As for the character's plan, whether it is me or the editor-in-chief, Ms. Brown, I am very willing to introduce you to a Hollywood agency."

The $[-] filming remuneration is undoubtedly an extremely high "non-celebrity" price tag, after all, the current monthly cover girl of "Playboy" is only paid $[-].

And this 10 yuan is almost a huge sum of money for the Parker family. Aunt Mei often works overtime and can only get a salary of [-] yuan a month. Erica’s current internship salary is [-] U.S. dollars .

I have to say that the filming remuneration offered by "Vanity Fair" is an impressive enough figure.

But Erika still didn't agree with it, and she talked about Leibovitz's second "theater", "Working for a photographer, being introduced to a Hollywood company, which sounds like Ms. Monroe's resume. "

On the other end of the phone, Annie Leibovitz's expression at this time has changed a lot from when she first made the call. She did not expect that this 19-year-old Miss Parker would be like this The will is deep and unshakable.

What surprised Leibovitz even more was that during the entire conversation, he, who had always worked and acted tough, was led by the other party throughout the conversation, while Erica Parker's words were concise, introverted, and very polite, but she was absolutely dominant. dominant.

At this time, Leibovitz could only continue to follow Erica's thoughts, "Monroe was also 19 when she met photographer David Connor and was recommended to sign a performance contract with a model agent and Twentieth Century Fox. age."

The well-known photographer finally showed her ambition, "I hope you can become my Monroe, and I will have the honor to create a new generation of sex icons."

Leibovitz threw the final chip and waited for an answer.