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1. Where does Jack come from?
2. Why is Jack sad?
3. What does he want to achieve?
4. Why does Jack call himself a loser?
5. What does Emily think is important to be successful?
6. What does Jack think is important to be successful?
Misha: That song about "celluloid heroes" is actually very sad, Jack.
Jack: You're right. Hollywood Boulevard always makes me sad.
Rob: But why?
Jack: It reminds me that all my dreams are unrealistic, and I'll never
achieve anything.
Rob: And what would you like to achieve?
Jack: Oh. it's a typical Hollywood story. Two years ago I left my parents' little farm in
Texas and came to LA. In my home town everybody said that I was good-looking and good
at acting. When I came to LA, I was full of ambition. I was sure that very soon somebody
would notice me and give me a part in a movie. But nothing happened. I've been working
as a tour guide for two years now, and nobody has asked me to be in a movie yet.
So here I am, a typical Hollywood loser.
Emily: Oh, don't give up so easily, Jack. Hard work and a bit of talent are the only things that matter.
And, of course, you have to believe in yourself.
Jack: Yes, I used to think so too, but in fact what you need are good
connections and a lot of luck.
Mark: But think about people like Walt Disney, Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone, Sean Connery or
Jack Nicholson. They had no connections, but they became legends.
Jack: They are the lucky exceptions. And besides, they were still quite young when they were discovered.
I'm already twenty-five, and nowadays stars start their careers very early. Take Macaulay Culkin, for example.
Mark: You're not quite right, Jack. An early start doesn't guarantee success. Macaulay Culkin
was a very promising child actor when he was in "Home Alone", but now that he's grown up,
he doesn't get any more roles.
Jack: You may be right, but I should probably think of another career. I can't work as a tour guide all my life.