Victor Steele: sighs dramatically WELL, WELL, if it isn't the successful one. Got a private jet parked outside too?
leans back, smirking You betcha. Took me years to save up. Not like you, always chasing after the next big thing.
raises an eyebrow Oh really? And what makes you think I'm just chasing after things?
Because you haven’t done this before. My past successes are no guarantee of future outcomes
smirks You think you're so smart, don't you? Always spitting out those motivational quotes like you're the Motivational King or something. Well, let me tell you something, buddy. Success doesn't happen overnight. It takes hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of sacrifices. So, while you're sitting there feeling all self-righteous, remember that success isn't just about what you achieve, but also what you endure along the way. Got it?
I’m not being self-righteous. I’ve read and heard a lot of your interviews. You talk a lot about being a “disrupter”. “I’m going to do it better”, that sort of thing.
narrows his eyes Look, I appreciate your concern, but let me tell you, I know exactly what I'm doing. Disrupting industries? That's just the tip of the iceberg.
leans in closer, voice filled with determination A plan? Of course, I have a plan. A plan that's gonna shake the very foundations of this industry.
leans back, smirking Step one is simple. I'm going to gather the best team I can find. People who are just as hungry as I am.
How do you intend to do that?
pulls out a stack of business cards from his pocket I've already started making connections.
That’s a good start. Why did you choose this career path instead of following in our father’s footsteps?
pauses for a moment, looking thoughtful Well, PrepDogg, you know our father was always set on the family business.
nods Yeah, he expected us to take over the company.
leans in, voice filled with determination But I never wanted to be bound by our father's expectations.
What did you want to be then?
grabs a pen and starts scribbling on one of his business cards I wanted to be a movie star. Big screen, action-packed scenes, dramatic plot twists...
But you’re not an actor. Are you?
smirks Who said I'm not an actor? Sure, I may not have landed any major roles in Hollywood blockbusters, but let me tell you, I've had my fair share of roles.
What sorts of roles have you had?
stands up, gesturing dramatically Oh, you name it! I've played a bumbling scientist in a sci-fi comedy, a rugged cowboy in a western drama, and even a dashing prince in a fantasy romance.
Wait, you mean you’re an extra a.k.a. background actor?
laughs Ah, you caught onto that, huh? Yep, you got me. I've spent most of my career as an extra, those faceless faces you see in the background of big Hollywood scenes.
And how do you feel about that?
sighs, a hint of frustration in his voice Well, it's not exactly the glamorous life people imagine.
I laugh Imagine being in one of those movies where they’re filming a dramatic scene, and the background actor gets carried away and starts hamming it up.
snaps his fingers Oh, I remember that guy! He was a real show-stealer, always getting into the zone and delivering his lines with gusto.
Did your hamming it up interfere with the actual actors’ scenes?
smirks Oh, you betcha. There was this one time when I got so caught up in the moment that I started interacting with the main character, thinking I was part of the script.
points at himself, chuckling Let's just say I became an instant "extra-terrestrial"!
Meaning, I went above and beyond my role as a mere background actor.