So, you have got a big dream, and you want to run off to Hollywood and become a famous movie star. But there is one looming problem on this quest. There are, literally, millions more just like you. It does not matter how talented you are, either, there are many more that will always be better, and this is a fact that simply must be faced.
However, there is a way you can set your self apart, and increase the odds of finding success along the way.The whole story can be found at http://apocalypsefit.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/does-hollywood-have-a-steroid-problem/ It is unfortunate to note that most actors are on the, shall we say, eccentric side of life. To not put too fine a point on it, most actors are flaky and strange. And this is where you can find your edge over the rest.
To court success, simply be the rare professional in this strange world. Always be on time, and know your lines. Do not argue with directors and producers. Do what you are told to do, and do it to the best of your ability. Do not fall in to the traps of drugs and alcohol. Do not sleep with those you are working with. These simple things will put you far ahead of the rest. True professionalism is rare in actors, so be that true professional.