Had a very interesting (and varied day today)...
Main points were that I got up at 5.30am, trying not to wake the youngster of course, and drove to pick up Iain Softly (director of Hackers, Backbeat, Skeleton Key) to drive him to LAX in his E500. He was quiet but very polite and he shared a few behind the scenes secrets of various auditions he'd been at for his films - intriguing! Dropped him off and went back to pick up my car atop the Hollywood Hills. Traffic was chocka all the way down Laurel Canyon so I headed for the 101 and the 405 only to see even more traffic - big surprise in LA of course. I was heading for a singing telegram job and eventually arrived to be met with a very nervous looking lady! She knew I was coming but she thought her sister had booked a stripper for her. So I had some fun removing my jacket and tie before telling her that I was only there to sing. She seemed grateful for the fact that I wasn't about to get naked but her workmates seemed a bit disappointed - I think they were aiming for full-on embarrassment. Anyway, that done, headed for class at PHW and enjoyed a 3 hour sess with Tony Savant. Maybe an industry party to go to on Saturday night. Fixed up a lunch date with Jack and Patty. After that, went and saw my new agent to show her my new headshots. She very excitedly picked out three which I'll put up on LA Casting early next week. Off home again to see the missus and the monkey. We all had a jolly time playing around and littl'un headed for his bath. Mel has had a revelation about a new business idea which is very exciting. I had a driving job up at the Bel Aire Country Club and was pleased to see I'd be driving the new fully loaded luxury Audi!! Chatted to Doug, the car wrangler (who was a very nice guy) until the client came out. Interesting drive home. When I was unpacking the bike again outside the client's house, chatted to a lady who drove up to her house opposite. She turned out to be a producer and told me to call her very soon - sounds good.
Got home only to have to go out again on a rescue mission to pick up another HJ driver, Chris. Really great chap and nice company. Blogged and then passed out - ultra tired. Email from Chris L to say he'd be happy to introduce me to his manager (who apparently loves Brits in LA).
High: Mel being happy, seeing monster happy, chatting to a producer, working in class, long crisp ride home from Mulholland overlooking the Valley all lit up - soooooper
Lows: LA traffic!