Brian Bentley

I have been extremely busy lately and I need a break. I had over a dozen auditions the last 3 weeks and 3 bookings last week. I have decided to take advantage of the holiday weekend and stay close to home and recharge. I’ll be out of touch for a couple days catching up on some movies and hanging out with Melinda and the pups.

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This weekend started with my Fantasy Football draft at 9:00 am in Denton. I had the #1 pick, so I took LT. It’s always good to see everyone and the season starts in 2 weeks. After the draft, we had a quick lunch at Hooter’s in Denton then I had to rush to Carrollton for a North Texas Honda spec commercial at 1:00. I was planning on going straight to the airport for a 3:25 flight, but unbeknownst to me, I was stationed in a sand trap for an hour with 2 reflectors on me wearing a golf shirt and cargo pants – ugh. Once the shoot was over I was drenched and had to go home to shower so for the 2nd consecutive week, I moved my flight and left out at 7:00. I did get to some time to hang out with my driver, who drove me to the airport. I decided to upgrade to first class so I could eat on the flight and I also finished Jay Mohr’s book.

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Hurricane activity in the Gulf has sprung bad weather on the Metroplex and this weekend started off with the threat of some severe storms. That’s fine, I’m used to it, but I had a print shoot scheduled for Dick’s Sporting Goods downtown on the top of a parking garage. I had was scheduled to shoot from 3:00-8:00, but had a 4:00 flight out to LA. I hadn’t changed my flight yet just in case the storms rolled through and washed out the shoot. Lucky for me, the clouds broke around 2:00 and on the way downtown I moved my flight to head out at 10:30 pm.

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My babies mamas wanted me to let everyone know you can keep up with Dirk and LeBron at their website.

This week’s travel started just like last week’s, through Austin again. Upon arrival in LA, I headed straight to Sherman Oaks for a lunch meeting with Paul Ryan. I met Paul a couple of years ago at a workshop and we’ve stayed in touch since. I’m going to help him with a redesign of his website and he’s been very helpful with advice and contacts for me. Paul’s new book, “The Art of Comedy” is available on Amazon.

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What started over a year ago last July is now heading into the home stretch. The final 12 weeks of The Second City Conservatory started this weekend and it started Saturday with this note on my suitcase:

Dearest Actor,

When I learned that you’re going to be taking the red eye back from Level 5 every Sunday night, I became concerned about the demands on my job as your driver. It is with a heavy heart that I must resign from my position as Actor’s Driver. I have enjoyed my time as your transportation consultant. If I could be so bold as to make a recommendation for the filling of this position, I would suggest that you drive yourself to the airport from now on and pay the necessary parking expenses. I hope this will not affect my current standing as employee of the month.

-MB

PS: I’m 6 months pregnant.

PPS: It’s twins.

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