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ARCHIVE INTERVIEW 2 - Liz Fell (Agent)

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The shelf life of a talent agent is a short one. You only
need to go through recent publications of Agents Listing
or Management Publications to discover that 10% of the
agents listed a year ago no longer exist!

It is a risky business but a rewarding one just the same.
One such person who is throwing herself into the murky
waters of entertainment representation and management
is Liz Fell.

I spoke to her recently about the ups and downs of working
in a unpredictable arena:

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A. WHAT COMES AS A SHOCK TO MOST ASPIRING PRESENTERS?

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LIZ: When they sign with an agent they think that
everything will happen immediately. Overnight success
takes years of work. There are more hours of sitting around
and waiting than actually working. The waiting will often
kill off people's energy and enthusiasm.

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B. WHAT SKILLS DO THEY NEED?

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LIZ: A good showreel is imperative. A good showreel that
is well produced will go a long way in this business. In
fact it will often outdo a good audition if you can prove
that your on camera presence is strong.

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C. YOUR ADVICE TO PRESENTERS?

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You need to be persistent and be determined. You also
must be prepared to turn rejection into a positive result.
Always ask what you can do better - ask why you didn't get
a job or audition!

Liz Fell's website can be found at www.lizfellagency.com
An extended video interview with Liz can be viewed on the
How To Be A TV Star product 'Your Big Break' DVDV Series
- out now!

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