The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #127679   Message #2852239
Posted By: EBarnacle
28-Feb-10 - 10:47 AM
Thread Name: Music Mystery - 'You're so Vain' subject
Subject: RE: Music Mystery - 'You're so Vain' subject
One of the things which Lady Hillary and I do is extra and commercial work, as well as voice overs on my part. We and those we act with have come to the understanding that the best thing you can have is something which brings in residuals.

Some of the best commercial actors work two or three times per year and bring in millions of dollars from the residuals. They have become instantly recognizable. Are they great actors? Probably not. Are they well known? Yes. Are they living well? You bet.

Same goes for anyone who has had an evergreen hit. The definition of greatness is lasting ability. Carly Simon is best known for writing from her gut in a way that the public could appreciate.