1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Summer 2001. I quit my job. A temp agency side-eyes me. Then a one-day notice for a “gay Sex and the City” pilot. TV-MA: comedy, cold reads, no nudity clause, and a director in chaos.&amp;nbsp; I got the call: a spontaneous one-day notice to audition for a TV pilot the producers called a “gay Sex and the City.” This episode is a comedy of errors on a soundstage. I break down the mechanics: hitting marks, bad auditions, cold readings that go sideways, plus negotiating no nudity clauses when you’re still working a 9-5.&amp;nbsp; The director was a mess. The network wanted stereotypical interracial couples on cable TV in 2001. The pilot was never made. The story? Still teaching me how to outlast Hollywood. Inspired by Sharon Gless' audiobook&amp;nbsp; memoir (and great physical book) &quot;Apparently There Were Complaints&quot; If you’ve ever tried to act and pay rent in the same week, this one’s for you. 💖 Let's Keep Talking About Hollywood! 💖 This podcast is a labor of love, funded entirely by incredible listeners across the globe. If you love the intimacy and honesty of these stories, you can help protect our independence: Donate to the Podcast: Any amount, no matter how small, fuels the engine! Drop a tip here: letstalkabouthollywood.com My Hollywood Reset GoFundMe: Help me rewrite the rules! Every dollar or social media share means the world: GoFundMe Link &amp;nbsp;https://gofund.me/9fa60a3b2 Rate This on Your App &amp;amp; Share: If you have a moment, tap what you think the show deserves on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and share your favorite episode with a friend! Let’s Talk About Hollywood™ https://sites.libsyn.com/593375 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38372100/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/193652845