“Keep working,” Ernie said. “Don’t turn anything down. Porn flicks, slasher movies, free stuff for friends. Don’t get precious. You’re young. You’re learning. Keep working.” Ernie cited three reasons: “One, working means you’re getting paid. Every buck means you’re a working pro. You’re toiling in your chosen field. “Two, when you work, you learn. Everybody has something to teach you. A grip will show you something about lighting, an editor will drop some pearl about what to keep and what to cut. Even actors know something. “Three, you’re making friends. Some kid who’s schlepping coffee today
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