After the death of Mother last December and Michael Jackson in June I've been deep in thought about my place in the show biz world and the types of people drawn to show biz. I've been performing onstage and screen for decades now and isn't that something considering that I'm 21, heh. So naturally I have information to share about who to invite into your life and who to avoid.
1) The showbiz narcissist:
It's all about them and they ain't about shit, self-centered is an understatement. There is a woman "artist" who breezes into a room practically demanding compliments oh my gawd if you dare ignore her she morphs into a witch. Oh and the producer smugly basking in praise yet never opens his mouth to form a kind word about anyone other than himself. The musician (which one?) who thinks he's the spawn of Dylan, Lennon or Stevie. Dare suggest they develop their own style and honey hush, it's like you slapped their mama.
2) The showbiz druggie/booze hound/junkie:
No more enabling morons it's nonsense... after helping Vodka Ham into rehab I was *done*! In the past year I've kicked several showbiz druggies, booze hounds and junkies out of my life. Just cause you can't stop over serving yourself doesn't make you talented.
3)The showbiz entourage:
As long as you get 'em in free, give 'em freebies and treat them as a VIP they will TCB. Of course, during a downward spiral they'll leave you feeling like Trent Reznor at a funeral.
4)The showbiz hypocrite:
Smiling faces tell lies. How do you know they're lying? Their mouth is open. Take anything they say in reverse. You can tell they're a hypocrite cause they bad-mouth folks to you. Guess what is said behind your back!
5)All about Eve:
Watch those young/little/"naive"/quiet ones. They're sneaky taking notes and names, checking your phone for contacts, hanging up your coat then going through your pockets, going behind your back asking your hard earned contacts for information.
6)The showbiz appropriators (aka they will steal your ideas!):
Fuckas! I know alot about these types as I've had my art/TV show bitten and ripped off forever it seems. It is cool to ask permission to ape but don't monkey see monkey do or if you do don't expect to be considered my friend.
7)The showbiz racist/misogynist/homophobe:
If N, F, and C routinely fall from their lips Houston, we've got a problem. Of course, what they say they hate they love. This type is as easy to spot as a closeted, Black man loving, anti-gay pro-family white Republican male.
8)The showbiz flake:
They could teach Sly Stone how not to show up for gigs. Always an excuse on why they aren't rehearsing performing or showing their art.
9)Showbiz as a hobby:
These people have been born with a sliver spoon up their ass: wealth, connections. Nepotism is as normal as having Uncle John or Cousin Cynthia hook 'em up with the gigs others so richly deserve.
10) Coat-tail riders
Your success is their success you're they're friend as long as you're a success otherwise feel the breeze they're off to find another coat-tail to ride.
Live and learn don't worry be happy and the hell with the bullshit.
Dee Dee Russell
Little Saigon, San Francisco
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