The result of all this? Nothing, really. Contrary to what people say, I was treated very nicely the entire time I was on the set. No one went out of their way to be mean or spiteful, and when I mentioned that I hadn’t done this before, they were more than willing to help.

What have I learned? I understand how so many people fall by the wayside in this industry. From what I’ve seen, you hit the ground running, and there’s really no place to stop until you’re done. No matter what you might think, Hollywood works hard, man. They’re there from 6 am to 7 pm on a good day, and let’s not even talk about the bad days. They’re sticklers for detail, but they have to be, because working today doesn’t mean you’re not already trying to line up work so that you’ll have a job next week. It’s a hustle, that’s all.

I actually found out as I was leaving that the people who’d called Central Casting had heard my name on the callback lists for the next week. Lovely as that was, I’d already decided that Hollywood just isn’t the place for a delicate soul like me, and didn’t bother to call and arrange my next spot next to the spotlight. So, much to Sam’s dismay, the world is to be denied the joy that would be Entertainment According to Claris.

But hey - there’s always the internet.
And for those of you wondering - yes, I have a job now. (sort of)