I was 38 and he was 47 when Buffalo NY came alive when the movie the “Natural” was being filmed here. The Producer offered me a job because I was more than qualified. I dressed up, took my portfolio and I could have been a PA, (production assistant). I was making 4 or 5 times the money they offered me and I knew it wasn’t worth my time and effort. I had worked in advertising for at least 10 years as a stylist. Probably the equivalent of a PA for stills and TV commercials. I would fill in the gaps as a stylist for whatever the any major art director or Photographer would want. No I didn’t cut hair unless it was in the way of a photo need. A glorified prop person.
Robert Redford and Glenn Close were to star in the perfect period piece for we had two older stadiums. I came dressed for my application. The man who interviewed me actually apologies for the salary he offered me and was very gracious when I refused the job. At the time I didn’t feel I needed the experience.
Little did I know I would have a better experience:
To be continued!!
