The topic that impacted me the most during this forum was the emphasis on the Hollywood lifestyle. Bill Draper, an executive at Warner Brothers, stressed that he didn't get a job. He adopted a lifestyle. The Hollywood life takes a certain personality and sacrifices, especially when it comes to family time and vacations. This only makes it more apparent that to do what he does, you need to love it. If you don't love it then the job will not be worth all the hard times and the sacrifices it requires both physically and emotionally. I think this translates to film life in general. Production and deadlines always cause late nights and early call times. If you aren't enjoying the process, then why do it? The road to Hollywood sounds too long and hard to be something you don't want. Too many people are passionate and want it, there will always be competition that has just as much talent as you. If you don't think you want it, or don't think you have the stamina to live it, then there are other roads to explore. Hollywood isn't the only destination worth considering.
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