Shooting a feature film in NYC has been wonderful. From on-location shoots at Radio City Music Hall to iconic fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo’s three-story townhouse on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, this experience has only reinforced my love for being an artist. I am truly grateful and I want more. I will have more.
And in a massive city filled with millions of people everywhere, it was amazing to see how much I stood out. At first, I thought it was because I wore an LA hat. Then, I quickly realized it was because of who I am. My spirit, my life force, my joy of what I do and who I am. Many people were intimidated, inspired and drawn to me. My influence wasn’t just limited to the world of LA. So witnessing my impact on others confirmed even more the power I have as an artist and how I can truly change the world.
And since this blog is about my weekly experiences as an artist, I thought it would be cool to share with you some of the funny things I said on set. Enjoy! And see you soon LA!
I said on set:
“Okay!”
“Okaaaayy!”
“Hold on, I’m still putting on my strap on.”
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Lead Actor: “I read a book that started with the line, "Joe inserted his big black dick inside her taunty pussy.”
Me: “Do you still own that book?”
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“I would eat that salmon all night long.”
“Okaaaayy!”
“Shake it, bitch!”
“I thought she was spelling ‘Dietrich’, as in ‘Marlene Dietrich’”
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As we’re getting shuttled to the next location, I sat next to a crew member in an Infiniti SUV:
Crew member: “Ouch, your ass bone just poked me.”
Me: “That’s not my bone.”
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“I’ve been told that I’m the size of a baby’s arm.”
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A crew member looks at the hashtags I used on an Instagram post:
Sound Operator: “Hashtag Gay Mexico?”
Me: “Yeah, I’m international.”
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“You think I’m going to pay $40 million for a townhouse on the Upper East Side of Manhattan only to look out at all of this horrid, loud, nasty traffic?! Get the hell out of here!”
“Okaaaayy!”
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Me: “Sorry, I keep digging into your butt.”
Director of Photography: “I don’t mind.”
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“Okaaaayy!”
“He’s in the Bronx where he belongs.”
“Not today, Satan, not today.”
“Okaaaayy!”
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Towards the last day of filming, I walked around in a red towel because NYC got hit by a tropical rain storm and my pants had gotten wet.
Crew Member: It looks like you’re walking around in a bath house.
Me: We’re all family at this point.
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“Okaaaayy!”