Chapter 202 First Signature
The press conference continued, and John chose a black woman from the crowd this time.
"Hello Mr. Chris Deng, I'm a reporter for USA Today. The black woman took the microphone and introduced herself before asking. "Mr. Chris Deng, according to what you just introduced, Ms. Audrey Hepburn will be the main supporting role, and Ms. Katharine Hepburn will be a guest, does this arrangement mean that in your heart, Ms. Katharine Hepburn is not as good as Ms. Audrey Hepburn in acting skills or other aspects, so one is an important supporting role and the other is just a guest?"
When the black woman finished speaking, the whole hall fell silent, and everyone focused on John, because the question was very tricky, and if it was not answered well, it would get into trouble.
After hearing this question, John took the microphone and frowned slightly, and glanced meaningfully at the black woman who asked before speaking. "Mr. Stanislavsky once said: there are no small roles, only small actors. Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Hepburn are both seniors I respect very much, and the arrangement of the characters is because of the needs of the plot and the characters, and there are no other factors. ”
Hearing such an answer, many people couldn't help but nod their heads, and sat together Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Hepburn glanced at each other, and then smiled playfully.
John's answer was clever, first bluffing everyone with Stanislavsky's words, then telling everyone that he respected Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Hepburn, and finally throwing this tricky question on the plot needs.
John didn't answer from beginning to end because the black woman's question was very tricky, and it seemed to be asking the character, but it was actually asking John to evaluate Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Hepburn.
So if John dares to evaluate Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Hepburn positively, saying that one of them is a world superstar and the other is a top artist, then he is looking for excitement.
Because it seems that there is no problem in saying this, but in fact, it indirectly tells everyone that Audrey Hepburn's acting skills are not as good as Katharine Hepburn, and Catherine Hepburn's appeal is not as good as Audrey Hepburn.
You must know that there are some things that others can say, but it does not mean that you can say the same thing. Just like evaluating Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Hepburn, ordinary fans can evaluate it, because ordinary people's words are harmless, but John can't, as a public figure, a junior in the industry, if he evaluates Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Hepburn in public, it will be a bit self-defeating.
After answering the black woman's question, John then called out a blonde woman from the crowd.
The blonde woman was a rookie reporter, and after being called, she looked a little excited and stammered when she spoke.
"G... Mr. Chris Deng, you... I am... It's an HBO reporter, I want to ask you, "Forrest Gump" is an art film full of positive energy, will you take it to the Oscars?"
"Yes. John affirmed. "It is my dream to be recognized by my peers and get a little golden man. ”
"Do you think Forrest Gump is sure to win an Academy Award?" asked the blonde woman again.
John smiled, he could only ask one question per person, but he saw that the blonde woman was a rookie, so he didn't care. "This will be verified by time, what I want to do is to shoot "Forrest Gump" well. ”
The blonde woman nodded. "Then I wish you a success at the Oscars. ”
"Thank you. John replied with a smile.
Then John called a few more reporters, and after answering the questions of these reporters, the opening ceremony press conference finally came to an end.
After the press conference, the reporters in the audience rushed back to their respective companies with the materials, and everyone on the stage also said goodbye to John one after another, Sophia was arranged to send Audrey Hepburn back to Purple Star Manor, Nancy was arranged to send Katharine Hepburn home to each other, and finally John was left alone.
Just as John was about to leave with KA and the others, he suddenly saw that there was still a person sitting in the empty stage, and this person was none other than Charles.
"Why, haven't left yet?" John walked up to Charles.
"Wait for you!" Charles said, standing up.
"Let's go together. John said as he and Charles walked out of the hotel.
"I didn't expect you to invite so many people to help today, and you also made the film "Forrest Gump" into a charity movie. Charles said as he walked. Today's press conference was a bit of a surprise to him.
"What, throwing in the towel?" John glanced sideways at Charles.
"Huh...... You're thinking too much. Charles sneered. "If I were you, I wouldn't have revealed the formation of the Foundation so early, I would have waited until the day before the movie was released to announce it, so that I could catch my opponent off guard, and now that you released this news so early, it is equivalent to giving me time to respond?"
"Yes!" replied John lightly. "It's good to give you time to deal with it, lest you lose and be unconvinced. ”
Charles squinted at John. "It's good to have confidence, but sometimes don't overdo it, or you'll be embarrassed to lose. Charles smiled coldly after speaking.
That's what I want to say to you. John smiled as he spoke
The current expressions of the two people who don't know it think that it is a pair of friends chatting, but in fact, it is you coming and going,-for-tat, and no one is willing to suffer.
Just as the two of them were secretly arguing and walking out of the hotel door, a blonde woman suddenly rushed towards them.
"Mr. Chris Deng......" shouted the blonde woman, who wanted to run in front of John, but was stopped halfway by a group of men in black.
John looked around, and the blonde woman who called him turned out to be the rookie reporter who asked her questions at the press conference.
After seeing who was coming, John motioned to KA and asked KA to let the blonde woman go.
"G... Mr. Chris Deng, you... Good!" The blonde woman was a little out of breath because she had just trotted out.
"Hello, is there something wrong?" John smiled and looked at the blonde, who he thought might be trying to interview him. Originally, he didn't want to accept any interviews, but when he thought that the other party was a rookie reporter, he couldn't bear to refuse.
As the so-called gift of roses has a lingering fragrance, like this kind of rookie reporter, John wasted a few minutes answering a few questions, which might allow her to change from a realization reporter to a full-fledged reporter earlier, so why not.
"Mr. Chris Deng......" After a period of recovery, the blonde woman's aura gradually calmed down, and she did not stutter when she spoke. "I'm your fan, I like your "Stealing Love" very much, can you sign me?"
The blonde woman looked at John with a worried face after speaking, for fear that John would refuse.
"Absolutely. John agreed very simply, because this was the first time he had encountered a fan asking for an autograph.
When the blonde woman heard John's promise, she hurriedly handed John the pen and diary in her hand.
"Sign somewhere. John asked, taking the pen and journal.
"Just sign it on the first page. The blonde woman said as she helped John open the journal, the first page of which was a blank sheet of paper just right for his signature.
"What's your name?" asked John, holding his pen.
"Amelia Roy. ”
"Okay. ”
John nodded and danced on the blank page, and after a short time of writing, he returned the journal and pen to the blonde woman.
"Thank you!" the blonde woman excitedly took the journal and pen.
"No, I don't. John smiled, and then walked with Charles towards the car parked not far away.
After John and Charles left, the blonde woman couldn't wait to turn the page of John's signature, and a few beautiful lines of words came into her eyes.
"Because the world is full of fog, there is a need for a group of detectives with pens. I wish Miss Amelia Roy the best of luck in journalism and winning a Pulitzer Prize, John Criss Deng. ”
The blonde woman was so excited that when she looked up to thank John again, she found that John's car had disappeared at the end of the road.