Take Eight

Hesitation will get you nowhere...
It's been said and in my case it's been proven.  I recently submitted to a project where there was an intense sex scene.  I was hesitant because I am still not severely confident in my body appearance and that lack of confidence came through in my words.  I made my self consciousness known to the  casting directors.  They advised that I take a day to think about it and get back to them when I have made a decision. 
I thought about it and laaate the next day I sent an email to let them know that if they felt that I was right for the part, I would gladly take the role.  Early in the wee hours of the next morning, I received a response that read...

"Your(e) fearless and we like that.  Since I knew you were hesitant and we didn't hear back from you, we decided to cast someone else.  I'm sure we will work together in the near future and thank you."

So, that turned out to be an opportunity missed for me.  I let my own doubt get in the way of what could have been something great.
The kicker was that although I submitted to this project, they advised me that I had already been recommended to them.  At one point during our conversation, my work was brought up.  I asked, "Oh you've seen my work" and was informed no you were recommended.
Lesson learned, hopefully...

EJ