Historically, acting was one of the least well-regarded professions, right down there with prostitution. And not coincidentally, a large number of actors in centuries past were prostitutes on a part-time basis (and still are).
For good reasons. Acting is a pretty vile craft when you think about it. What kind of person wants to earn a living pretending to be other people? It'll always attract the worst.
Yes, but the pay is better.
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