Not a Good Career Leverage

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Although Overnight Talent (OT) has been in showbiz since she was a child, the movie (TM) that paired her with Comeback Performer (CP) propelled her into instant fame. The management of OT and CP took a big risk in producing TM, which was based on a popular publication (PP), and the gamble paid off. Thus, OT and CP are believed to be the next popular loveteam and producers hoped that their partnership would consistently reap box office hits.

As TM was based on PP, OT and CP are sometimes required to attend promotional tours, such as book signings and other related events. Naturally, they are introduced to the authors of the works from which their movies are based. Thus, it is expected that OT and CP should acknowledge these authors to give a little respect. However, that is not how OT saw it.

During a concert of an all-female Asian group, the author (TA) of the book, which the pair made into a movie, called OT as they were supposed to know each other. Instead of acknowledging TA, OT turned her head away and snubbed TA. The reaction of OT shocked TA, who could not believe that OT was not even friendly.

Now, when the snubbing incident reached the fellow authors of TA, they resorted to a united action whenever OT would show up for promo events. Thus, when the latest movie of OT was being promoted, the authors staged a walkout in support of TA. Someone even commented that OT, who has yet to go beyond her one-hit wonder, has the gall to act like a prima donna.

Did OT really not recognize TA during the concert, which prompted her to not return the smile? Or is OT really snotty and uncaring of anything but her career? While rumors are already circulating about the negative personality of OT, she should be oriented as to how to behave properly. Perhaps, someone might remind her that TA and the other authors have a huge fanbase, and that their novels can be made into movies even without OT playing the lead female role. 

Attitude is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than what people do or say. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. – Charles R. Swindoll

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