for Friday Fictioneers … on a Wednesday!
I’m a sought-after TV and film extra. You’ve no doubt seen me enhancing the background.
Due to my amazing physique, I’m also a body double. That’s not Bonkiono’s butt bobbing up and down his latest naughty scene, it’s mine. Poor chap had a boil as big as a baseball on his bum-cheek so I bobbed instead!
I’m a stunt double too. Yesterday I enacted a knife fight. Tragically I pricked my little finger, so sadly you won’t be seeing my gorgeous hand in the upcoming advert for ModernMan nail gloss.
Naturally, I regularly walk the red carpet … ‘cos I’ve one in me bedroom!
Thanks to Rochelle for hosting, and for providing the photo, ‘Hollywood crowd’.
Click Froggie to see what others have come up with!
Dear Keith,
Tis the lot of the double. All the work and none of the glory. Love the ending line and, of course, the Oscar-winning frog.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I wonder if any of today’s A-listers started as extras. Thanks so much Rochelle.
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As usual, brilliant
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You are so kind Sadje.
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👍😉
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No doubt you also have a few ‘nods’ too! Great take.
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I’d like to think so! Thanks Di.
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Hope you take solace in the decent pay the doubles get, better that and remain anonymous than have the press chasing you everywhere.
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A very good point Iain!
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Somebody has to be behind the scenes (no pun intended!)
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Pun appreciated Mimi!
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Haha. This was a good one, Keith.
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Delighted you liked it Shweta!
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Naturally.
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Cheers Danny
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Some people have a high opinion of themselves. I loved that last line!
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They certainly do! Thanks Gabriella
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He he – that was fun to read and I loved the last line.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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thanks so much Susan
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Good for you for still having that stunning bun. Ha.
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I’m very proud of it!
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👍
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Well, at least ‘you’ get some of the fun, even if not the fans … 😉
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That’s true Na’ama!
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🙂
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what would be hollywood without folks like him? 🙂
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Absolutely! Cheers plaridel.
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My BS radar flipped. He sounds full of it. haha. Enjoyed the story.
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I’m pleased! Thanks Tannille
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Funny yet poignant at the same time. Good one Keith.
https://natashamusing.com/2020/08/women-honouring-women-on-janmashtami-wordlesswednesday-wednesdaywisdom/
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Thanks so much Natasha.
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Nice one 🙂
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Thanks Reena!
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One day the director will call your name – “Keith, can you say this line too?”
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Living in hope! Cheers Liz.
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Well, Keith. You did it again. I rolled my eyes and laughed my way through this one. Well done.
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Delighted to have amused you sir!
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Yet again, you did.
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I knew we were in for a bum tale when I saw “a cheeky tale” in the intro. Funny, with just a hint of sadness and frustration. A red carpet in the bedroom may be the best most of us will ever do!
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I’m sure it is Linda! Thanks for your delightful comment.
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Doubles are unsung artisans!
Ronda
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Perfectly put! Thanks Ronda.
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I loved the upbeat joyfulness of this. The idea of walking the red carpet every evening is a deserved reward.
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It certainly is! Thanks James.
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This was a great take on the prompt, made me chuckle, thank you.
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I’m pleased! Thanks so much.
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The oft-forgotten people that keep the magic alive!
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It wouldn’t be the samewithout them! Thanks Draliman
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Cracking story, I enjoyed it,
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Cheers Mike!
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I think they work harder than the actors sometimes.
A lot of bumps and scrapes to keep up with too.
I enjoyed your tale, Keith. They’re always a pleasure to read.
Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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Thanks for your kind words Isadora. Be happy!
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I have seen you, and your performance was outstanding. I do wish you’d stop doing those pharmacuetical commercials, though. Stick to the ones for hemorrhoid and toilet paper, that’s where the real money is.
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Haha! I’ll definitely think about it!
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That’s entertainment! I loved the “b’s” part. Cute Froggie Icon (stand-in for Kermit, no doubt!)
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Indeed it is! Thanks so much.
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Ha! Ha! I am sure he is not going to be palmed off roles for a while. And Bonkiono – now that’s a name for a naughty star.
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Bonkioyes! Cheers subroto.
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Being a star in one’s own mind can be better. All the “fame” without those pesky paparazzi.
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Very true! No selfies either. I’d prefer it.
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He may not be humble but at least he’s happy
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Absolutely! Cheers Larry.
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