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First and foremost, show business must create, develop, and present shows that people want to see. Whenever the show business industry forgets this simple rule, it tends to produce bombs that flop and waste millions of dollars in the process (while also tainting the careers of everyone involved in the flop).

Paradoxically, although the show business industry has no problems lavishing millions of dollars on actors, producers, writers, and directors who have a history of working on blockbuster hits, these same show business executives are extremely reluctant to risk any money on unknown talent.

In the past, an unknown actor often had to struggle for years in low-budget productions that were more receptive to newcomers. Gradually, as the actor gained more experience, she could get the more visible and lucrative roles and, from the general public’s point of view, suddenly be “discovered.” But now with diversity coming into play, everyone has more opportunities that weren’t available before, which we discuss in greater detail in Chapter 10.

That’s why at times breaking into show business can seem so intimidating and difficult. Until you can make money for someone else, few people will be interested in you. Agents may turn you down, casting directors may tell you no, and even acting coaches (who you pay) may tell you that you’re lacking talent in some area or another. Given all this discouragement, does an aspiring actor have any hope to make it in show business?

Obviously, the answer is yes. Show business may like working with established stars who can (almost) guarantee them money, but the world of film, TV, and theater devours talent as quickly as talent scouts can find them. Every year, newcomers break into the ranks of show business, and every year, the public celebrates the new faces until the next new celebrity comes along.

You must accept rejection graciously in order to succeed.