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* If you're playing a cute character... ''Don't. Squeak.'' (see [[Final Fantasy XIII|Oerba de Vanille]].) And playing a [[Yamato Nadeshiko]] does not require an annoying breathy voice.
* Just because you get the lead does ''not'' mean that you can do whatever you want and be a total ass about it. You are not irreplaceable. Treat your fellow cast, crew, directors, and character with respect and work hard. If two people can play a role just as well as the other, they will choose the nicer one. Even if you're the best actor in the world, if they hate working with you, chances are slim that you'll be hired often.
* Just because you're an extra does not mean that nobody's looking at you. Therefore try not to do anything that you would regret like picking your nose or something. Either be serious about walking that dog through the shot over and over or do something awesome/hilarious so that you'll be forever remembered as a really cool extra. Especially do this when the movie isn't all that great. ([[Futurama|"And you extras, wave your arms and make faces. What is this, a morgue?"]]) However...
* Extraing
* Doing any of the following will ensure that the public will get really sick of you and will only see ''you'' onscreen, not the character you are supposed to be playing. It will also ensure that no one ever takes you seriously. So knock it off:
** Calling the paparazzi every time you leave the house.
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** Blaming anyone and everyone but yourself when you screw up. Similarly, "apologizing" by saying you're sorry everyone was offended by what what you did or said.
* When you're on a talk show or radio interview and the host asks you to describe the movie you just did, don't tell us all the parts that didn't make it into the movie. Tell us what's ''in'' the movie.
▲* Extraing. It is a valuable part of acting and can be a decent path into larger roles if you are good enough. But extras are not supposed to draw focus, they are meant to be human set. If you try and make an impression the only impression you will make is that you are unprofessional. This is true to a lesser extent with all acting, just because you are in shot does not mean you have to be the centre of attention. The best actors can often be identified by the way they can elevate other actor's scenes to great ones.
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