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Martini Shot

The Boss

Rob helps actors with their headshots and writers with their pitches and even executives with their office politics. He says to stop worrying about the boss, because the boss is only worried about the boss one level up.

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By Rob Long • Jul 6, 2016 • 3m Listen

Actors spend a lot of time worrying about which headshot to use. They'll fret over the right smile or eyebrow angle — they'll wonder if the jeans are too casual or if the shirt is too "young dad" —or maybe it is too young dad and they're just not ready to go for those parts and give up the boyfriend roles. I know an actress who basically focus-grouped her headshot — through a Facebook post, which was admirably efficient — trying to pinpoint a specific age and personality.

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    Rob Long

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