Re: Joe Robinson
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:13 pm
Hi Phil,
My reason for wondering if there were any problems between Joe & Tommy is that I've been "behind the scenes" many times in situations like this and it wouldn't be that unusual. I agree wholeheartedly that there is no reason to assume any conflict based upon a single interview lacking any mention of Tommy's name, but you are talking about reality rather than perception. The reality is that Joe is good enough to stand on his own merit, but at this stage in his career it is much more customary to "play the game" and create a perception and "kiss the right feet" to get places. Climbing the ladder of fame requires a lot of networking and depending on others more established to help to make it all possible. Look what "American Idol" has done for people who were "superstars" only in their own communities.
My nature is to be against all of that and that's probably why I myself haven't gotten any further than I have. I'm a terrible self-marketer but anything significant that I've done has been as a result of being helped by someone else. Through my association with "those who have made it", both in acting and in music, I've learned over the years that they have stood on the shoulders of others who are successful. It turns my stomach to know that pure talent isn't enough and that all of these "political games" have to be played along the way, but that's the way the world is. Very talented people remain undiscovered by avoiding all of this.
But don't get me wrong, I agree that Joe Robinson SHOULD be able to make it purely on his own merits and God given gifts.
My reason for wondering if there were any problems between Joe & Tommy is that I've been "behind the scenes" many times in situations like this and it wouldn't be that unusual. I agree wholeheartedly that there is no reason to assume any conflict based upon a single interview lacking any mention of Tommy's name, but you are talking about reality rather than perception. The reality is that Joe is good enough to stand on his own merit, but at this stage in his career it is much more customary to "play the game" and create a perception and "kiss the right feet" to get places. Climbing the ladder of fame requires a lot of networking and depending on others more established to help to make it all possible. Look what "American Idol" has done for people who were "superstars" only in their own communities.
My nature is to be against all of that and that's probably why I myself haven't gotten any further than I have. I'm a terrible self-marketer but anything significant that I've done has been as a result of being helped by someone else. Through my association with "those who have made it", both in acting and in music, I've learned over the years that they have stood on the shoulders of others who are successful. It turns my stomach to know that pure talent isn't enough and that all of these "political games" have to be played along the way, but that's the way the world is. Very talented people remain undiscovered by avoiding all of this.
But don't get me wrong, I agree that Joe Robinson SHOULD be able to make it purely on his own merits and God given gifts.