Vogue
Well, not really on the cover of a magazine. But try spotting me in one of the men mags in town. I have just been notified by a friend who spotted me. LOL.
And today I got stopped by a certain Kim/Jiayi who was VERY persistent to have my number.
While making my way to lim kopi with the bad idea bears, I got hijacked by someone, whom I thought was an old friend cos she looked so friendly and like she recognized me. Perhaps I was too tired. Instinct had it I just shot a smile back and said "hi!".
Then came the pitch.
Talent agency.
They want ordinary looking people to front print ads and TV comm.
My bad idea bears walked on!
Me: I am not in town next week.
K: Oh, its ok. Gimme your number when you are back we will get in touch with you for casting call.
Shoves namecard at me and flips open a little black notebook
I stole a peek.
Jerry 25 etc etc
the list goes on. Its quite extensive.
But the last column clearly indicates their age. None of them are above 30.
K: How old are you?
I smugly replied my age, thinking since I am out of range she would give up.
K: Can. Do you wanna give me your number?
Oh no....
Me: Erm, I don't think so.
K: Its just a number.
Me: Why don't I call you? Thanks a lot.
K: Its just a number. etc etc
Me: I'm sorry, I am just not used to giving number like that.
I smiled a polite smile and said bye.
And I wonder...
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