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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud
YOU are the one that has stated time and time again throughout your time on the 'Planet how morally bankrupt, twisted and "liberal" the people of SoCal were during your stay. Obviously, you weren't meant to be here because you're not. I know several people that came to LA and couldn't take it. It was far too different from the midwest. Too many ethnicities, too many gays, too much competition. They all went home. The few that stuck it out are now very happy and very successful.
Additionally, you don't know anything about me either. I've shared very few stories here because too many people take offense to my experiences. Trust me, I've only shared about 1% of what's happened to me and my life since moving to LA 14 years ago and at times, that 1% is too much.
As I stated previously (though you seemed to ignore it), I'm sorry your stay in SoCal didn't meet your expectations. That's life. If you're so talented and should be working in the entertainment business, you should certainly get your ass back out here. You don't want to be 65 years old and look back and say "What if...".
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Yes, living in Hollywood, i saw many things that turned my stomach. As for me using the term 'liberal', its never happened...because i dont think thats some dirty word. It has a lot of positive aspects to it.
I've known several incredibly talented musicians & actors, many of whom are still there & are still struggling like hell just to pay the bills. Theres an INCREDIBLE amount of luck that plays into finding success in that business. There are thousands of talentless hacks who made it on sheer, blind luck alone. Talent often has nothing to do with it.
Living there taught me that you dont have to live there to break into the business. At this point in my life, i've decided that being present & active in my kids lives is more important than those dreams. That could well change in time, and if it does, i'll make the 3 hour drive to Chicago to pursue it...major network shows & movies are filmed there on a daily basis.
The wild variety of cultures & people out there hardly deterred me, in fact, it excited me...its the entertainment biz types, wannabe's & hangers on that spoiled me.
As for you, i fought fire with fire when i felt i had to...thats how i am...but i am NOT a naturally hateful person.