Los Angeles

Why is Los Angeles the best place in the world? This is why:

After my soccer game last Sunday, I decide to hang out and watch the beginning of the next game. Part of me wants to scout this team I'd really like to beat one day - however unlikely. Part of me just likes sitting out in the sun relaxing after a hard game. Part of me wants to watch this guy who I played one year in college with play a little bit (very good player - on the team I want to beat). Behind me, two dudes are sitting, talking, and catching up. I can't help but overhear their conversation, it's right in my ear, after all. They are talking about working on film shoots, different kinds of film stocks and cameras, and getting hired on jobs, etc, etc. I'm rolling my eyes. Actors. Typical LA actors.

But as the conversation goes on and they discuss the relative merits of the Red camera and 8mm and wonder aloud how in the world the movies they are working on are going to make money...suddenly the discussion turns towards actors with HIV and how worrisome the whole situation is. One guy told a story about his friend who was "new to the industry" and is all freaked out about the HIV thing. And then suddenly, I realize - holy shit, these guys are porn stars.

This is LA.