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BTW, all...

I've got a new NSV.

I've gotten two... count'em... two film acting gigs recently, outside of the Farragut stuff! And... I have 4 more auditions coming up in the next two weeks! It is all independent or short film stuff (i.e. no-pay), but will allow me to build up a demo reel to go after paying stuff, and so far, it has all been speaking parts, and leads.

I NEVER would have had the confidence to do this last year at 371lbs, and besides, not too many casting calls for huge guys out there... not for good roles, anyway!

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Heathergurl, where have you been woman? Your daughter is beautiful and she looks like her hot polka dot wearing mamacita!

You look straight out of the 1950's in that dress. You know, the way models/women had real nice curves back in the day? You've got that look in that photot. It's a great picture.

What a great idea, to buy a dress. Damn, I can't remember the last time I actually wore one.

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PNut--

Your new pics are amazing! What a transformation. You look so young!!! Next time you go buy wine, you may be carded!!!

Telly--

I'm so glad ur back. You are one motivational gal.

To everyone who posts regularly here--THANKS!!! You are brave, inspirational, entertaining, handsome, beautiful, funny, witty---need I go on?

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

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Paul....what wonderful NSVs - playing with your daughter and more acting parts! woo hoo!

Heather wow girl - you look wonderful and your daughter is a beauty too!

Yep Telly -good to have you 'kickin ass' again lol

P'Nut - is that really YOU? seriously -- omg you are one hot chick!

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Aww Heather, that dress looks so fun and carefree for the summer! Love it and you are looking so good. I'm so happy for ya gurly. And yup, that babe of yours is a looker like her mom.. adorable!

Paul - wow!! Great news about the independent film gig NSV thingie! That absolutely rocks!

Again, thanks for all of the sweet comments. Trust me, the first day I get carded there will be one very noticable NSV thread on the board! LOL

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P'nut you look pretty as a peach

Paul, congrats, It's so cool I tell all of my family and friends that I personally know a movie star. I feel cool now.

Heather you look awesome too.

And of course does Telly EVER not look good, I don't think so!!!!

Have a great week everyone!!!!!!

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Well.. does a newly shaved headed Telly sound wrong? I'm about to do it. Any final words? Think *G.I. Jane*

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