This reminds me of the time I auditioned for a part in "The Abysmal", an underwater movie starring some wop actress whose name I can't remember and James Woods. I was trying out for the role of "The Subsea Alien". So of course, meticulous as ever, I "immersed" myself in the character. I practised holding my breath underwater in the bath for weeks, and eventually I could manage more than four seconds - pretty fucking impressive, eh? My wife said that if I gave up the cigarettes I might have managed even longer, but what the hell. Anyway, I turned up for the audition wearing speedos and flippers with a snorkel and face mask on, hoping I'd impress the producer. Sadly, a security guard thought I was a child molestor and refused to let me on the lot. Not wanting to waste the day, I went for a swim in the Hudson River, stupidly forgetting that I couldn't actually swim. I had to be rescued by a passing stockbroker who gave me the kiss of life and ten dollars for letting him stick his tongue down my throat when I came round. So it wasn't a completely wasted day.
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