HURRY UP AND WAIT

It's a common phrase used in the entertainment industry especially on live sets. I acted a few times on sets where this has happened and it also happens at comedy shows where we are rushed to check in 15 minutes before a show, which sometimes starts late and, even if it starts close to on time, we wait until our sets, which may be another 45 minutes later.

Recently, I had to submit for a project that I waited weeks to hear from. Of course, as I am away from my computer driving to a show, they call me and request all the follow up documents by 3pm (it was 2:47pm) so I have to pull over, try to access my files in the middle of farmland and get them the files in a timely manner. I get it done with a few minutes to spare. Still, two weeks later, no response from them. Wait.
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If good things come about, obviously the wait is worth the hurry. Otherwise, I'll just hurry up for the next round of waiting. #standup #formerlawyer #comedian