other worlds

Acting Simon Callow on appearing in love scenes:

"I was introduced to the actress, there was a brief discussion about how much would be exposed (my bum, her breasts) and how long it should last (30 seconds). The furniture was quickly adjusted and, like a couple of mating dogs, we leaped on each other, our orgasm hailed by the director shouting: "Cut!" Great satisfaction all round, hands shaken, off we went. I never saw the actress again – and indeed, to my embarrassment, I can't quite remember her face, let alone any other part of her anatomy. A typical one-night stand, in other words."

Yes, actors not only help portray other worlds, but live in them as well.