Hollywood Tour

"So you want to come to Hollywood and see what it's like? Are you thinking about this kind of thing? Maybe you should switch careers and become a big star? I can guarantee you have a great chance." Henry said, taking a sip of coffee.

"Haha, a lot of people have told me that. They say that a genius's mind has no expiration date, but beauty does. If you don't make a fortune now and create the best memories, you'll only have regrets later," Barbara Morse said.

Henry said, "It would be more straightforward to film Penthouse or Playboys. Being an actor isn't so easy. In this world of fame and fortune, intelligence and beauty are only part of the factors for success."

"You also need someone to support you, and you need to be lucky enough. Of course, you also need to have decent acting skills. If your acting is bad and you end up with a lot of criticism, you'll really regret not entering this field in the first place."

"Ha, that's right," Barbara agreed.

Stopping dwelling on the idea, Henry moved on to something more practical, saying, "I heard you've been in Los Angeles for several days now. Is there anywhere you'd like to visit but haven't yet?"

Are there any places that are really chaotic, where street thugs pull out guns and start shooting all the time?

Henry's smile froze. Was this some kind of open test, not even bothering to act anymore?

Barbara Morse's feigned serious expression suddenly broke into a smile, tinged with the smug satisfaction of a successful prank, as she said, "I was just kidding. I've only been to a few landmarks downtown these past few days. Could you take me to Hollywood?"

After finishing his coffee in one gulp, Henry asked, "Of course. My car is parked not far away. Do you want to come over together, or wait for me to drive over?"

Seeing that the other person was dressed very casually in a T-shirt and jeans, with a coat over their shoulders and running shoes on their feet, making it very convenient for them to move around, Henry asked that question.

What If...? she were wearing stiletto heels, making her look like she was on stilts, Henry would tell her to wait while he drove over.

Barbara Morse wasn't so pampered as to insist on being picked up by a car. She said casually, "Let's go together. You didn't stop too far, did you?"

"It's just across the street, only a few steps away," Henry said casually, pointing in a certain direction.

"Let's go then."

Since this wasn't a date-like meal, the two tacitly agreed to pay their own bills, neither taking advantage of the other nor being overly generous.

However, when they left the coffee shop, Henry still gentlemanly opened the door for her. He also walked ahead of Barbara, about half a body length ahead. This was because he was the only one who knew the way, so he had to lead the way.

During their casual conversation on the road, Barbara asked, "I heard from Gary that you've acted in movies in Hollywood. Is that true?"

"They're just background roles, and not in any big-budget theatrical releases. Just B-movies that are released directly on videotape," Henry replied.

"I heard there's a big production coming out?"

"Are you referring to Stephen Seagal's * Demon Fighter *? I did participate in that film, but it was just a background role. And some things happened during filming that I had to leave early. I did see the theatrical release, but I didn't have any scenes."

"It's all cut off?"

"Editing is the producer's prerogative. As a minor actor, I received the full amount of my due salary. What else can I say?"

Don't you feel angry?

Henry said calmly, "What's there to be angry about? There are so many people in Hollywood, so many excellent actors, so many handsome and beautiful men and women, but opportunities are limited. It's either me or him."

"And everything comes at a price. It's not about spending time and outperforming others; it's about giving something else in exchange for this opportunity. It could be money, it could be dignity."

"I just came here to see the world, I never expected to give anything in return. So what's there to be jealous of when the opportunity falls into someone else's hands? Isn't that just natural?"

Barbara looked genuinely surprised and said, "You don't want to be famous? You're just here to see female celebrities?"

Henry looked helpless and said, "Actually, I don't know what to do either. You see, this is what happens when you don't have a degree; it limits many job possibilities."

"For the past six months, I've been working odd jobs to make ends meet. So if you have the opportunity to get a degree, you should still get it, unless you're absolutely certain about your future after dropping out."

The number of patients at Black Clinic is inconsistent, as is the amount of money they receive. Since the FBI started targeting them, their opening hours have become irregular, so calling it "odd jobs" is perfectly accurate.

Honest Kryptonian never lie.

Before Barbara could say anything more, Henry interrupted, "Ah, my car's here. It's this Cadillac. Don't let its age fool you, it's actually quite comfortable."

As he spoke, Henry opened the back door for Barbara, inviting her to get in.

Barbara Morse smiled and said, "Can I sit in the passenger seat?"

Sitting in the back seat signifies the host or guest, while sitting in the front passenger seat implies treating the other person as an equal friend. Henry was slightly surprised but didn't object. He closed the back door, opened the front passenger door, and said, "Please get in, Ms. Bobbie."

"Thanks."

Henry got into the driver's seat, started the car, and began a guided tour of Hollywood.

A must-see destination when visiting Hollywood is, of course, the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It features over two thousand stars inlaid with the names of notable figures honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

In fact, just by looking at this road, combined with Henry's memory, he could recount the achievements of the owners of each star.

Because this includes not only filmmakers, but also outstanding contributors in television, music, radio, theater, and other fields.

To be honest, this road would take more than a month to traverse.

At this time, Barbara Morse was just a college student, and her interest in celebrities was limited to the movies she had seen or the big stars she knew. She would spend a little more time looking at their star-shaped medals.

The rest of the time it's just a cursory glance. At most, they'll mention a few movies the owner starred in, to see if Barbara recognizes them.

Another important attraction on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is, of course, the Chinese Theatre, which hosted the Oscars Awards ceremony. It is also the venue for many film premieres. Its unique architectural design has earned the Chinese Theatre a place on the Los Angeles historical and cultural landmark list.

In front of the Chinese Theatre, the handprints, footprints, and signatures left by celebrities on the cement bricks are also a major attraction.

Then it moved to Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and even the whole world, becoming a representative and symbol of wealth and fame.

Besides being home to many celebrities and the wealthy, Rodeo Drive in the city is lined with luxury boutiques that are all decorated in a glittering and dazzling style.

Even if you can't afford anything here, just viewing it as an art gallery is enough to leave you breathless. You might even bump into a big star on the street.

Griffith Observatory is also worth a visit. It offers panoramic views of Los Angeles, including the famous landmark "HOLLYWOOD," one of Los Angeles ' iconic landmarks.