Download or read book Actor. Writer. Whatever written by Mellini Kantayya and published by . This book was released on 2013-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An honest, inspiring exploration of the New York acting world, ambition, and success, delivered by a fresh, bold insider's voice. In her critically acclaimed essay collection, writer Mellini Kantayya exposes the pinnacles and pitfalls of pursuing artistic ambitions and life as a rank-and-file actor. Her unflinching depiction of show business, backstage anecdotes, and self-deprecating humor will resonate with both the creative and the curious-and inspire anyone who has ever juggled making art and making rent.