I can do that.... or not?

Maybe thats what reality TV does to us.

All of us begin to believe we have what it takes to be on tv, to be an actor/actress.
OK fine I admit. I was getting too full of myself. The lure of fame....

I abruptly fell back down to earth today. I finally re-experienced what REAL actors are like. And how good they can really be. None of this rubbish reality TV.

Oddly enough.
It was at a communication skills teaching session at St. Mary's.

But first, I should qualify that I am quite impressed with medical training at imperial. We were given an opportunity for small group training in communication skills. Before anyone starts slagging it off as an utter waste of time (which most of my arrogant coursemates do), I actually found it extremely useful. Probably those strange times when I really appreciate the "soft skills" that the medical school attempts to impart because of new GMC guidelines / medical school curriculum reviews.

They brought in professional actors as simulated patients. Professional actors. Those who lose themselves in their role. Those who morph into different creatures. And yet still remain utterly and completely believable. You forget who they introduced themselves as a minute ago. Its such an amazing talent. I think they're not given credit enough for their jobs.

I don't think I can do that anymore.
I'm losing touch with my theatrical roots.