A: 1. Why did you become a child actor? B: I wanted to become someone else on camera. When I was little, I was one of the kids who liked those computer games where you could imagine you were a wizard or something. A: 2. B: Well, sometimes you get a lot of presents. But there are other things I like about the job, too. It’s very creative. You often meet very interesting people. A: 3. B: That’s a good question. There are some people who think they are very interesting, but really aren’t. Some people in Hollywood just don’t have anything interesting to say. I’ve met a lot of directors, producers and actors. Some were very nice, really creative and a lot of fun, others … well, not so much. Sometimes you meet people who are in love with themselves and are difficult to work with. A: 4. B: Of course. I mean, when you’re an actor, you actually have a job. This means you have to be on time, do what the director wants, sit there for hours while the make-up artist is trying to make you look good. And some people say that actors don’t have any real friends. I don’t think that is true for me. I can talk about everything with my friends. But for some child actors, the job is not the right thing. Hollywood can be a difficult place! Not everything that glitters is gold. Don’t tell anyone I said that. A: 5. B: Well, the good thing is that nowadays you can learn anything you want anywhere you are. Sometimes I skype with my teachers, sometimes I do some online research on topics which I would normally learn about at school. I don’t really remember what it’s like to be at school every day. A: 6. B: Hmm … all films with action scenes are my favourites. For an actor they are hard work but also great fun. I love cars, you know, and in road movies you often have the coolest cars on set. I also like watching road movies. A: Thanks for the interview! B: Sure! b) Highlight phrases in the interview which have the meaning of … c) Write down other words starting with some and any that you have learned in this unit in your exercise book. Then use them in sentences about you. I know someone who works in the entertainment industry. d) Would you like to be a child actor? Before you start your conversation, write down positive and negative things about being a child actor. Use the text and your own ideas. Tell your partner what you think. have no real friends a few positive things tell no one have nothing interesting to say + − earn money be on time … … 35 4 thirty-five Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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