There’s no business like show business.
And even being on the fringes of the action, working as an extra, can be glamorous and exciting.
Sometimes. Most of the time it’s a lot of waiting around.
Here’s 12 other things you only know if you’re an extra.
1. Contouring
Watching the makeup lady transform your face can be truly terrifying, especially when she gets to the part where she draws on brown lines round your nose, cheek bones and side of your face then wanders off to get something.
2. The games
It’s amazing what boredom, innovation and a large pile of ketchup sachets can produce.
3. Your phone is always on silent
Friends always text as there’s no point calling – you never turn your ringer back on.
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