I wish Patrick Micallef all the best in his role in the movie The Penalty Kick (The Argus, November 18).
But I would just like to say on behalf of all out-of-work actors that this seems a bit unfair as Patrick already has employment so does not need the money. Is he a paid-up Equity member and has he an agent to pay?
Most actors spend years training, paying their own fees and living on a shoestring. I'm sure they would love to just walk out and, Hey Presto, they're a star.
It's enough to make one want to cut up one's Equity card, luvee. Plus he gets a free plug in The Argus. I have been in showbusiness for 30 years, darling, appearing in soaps, commercials, films and many other bits and pieces and have never got that sort of free publicity.
-Paul-John Harris (struggling actor and equity member), Newhaven
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