BE HONEST.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16350, 12 February 1921, Page 2

BE HONEST.

(Questionnaire for a Man Who Wantsto l>e a Slap-Stick Movie Comedian.) Have you cross eyes or any other prominent facial blemishes? If iiot, state why you feel yourself competent to be a slap-stick comedian. Have you ever worked in a boiler shop or been used a 3 wadding in a dyke during a time of flood, or been subjected to any other wear * and tear which , would be good training for the position you are applying for? ..... How many times can you stumble over your own feet ill walking across State the ■ approximate amount of your diplacement, and distance the displaced material is thrown when you fall in a bed of mortar. ...... Have you any objection to losing a half-dozen or so teeth every now and then in the cause of Art? Can you flat jpur ears or wiggle your nos©? If not, state some other artistic qualifications you possess. Can you bounce a ten-pound Bhot off your cranium with ease ? • If not, state approximate thickness and tenile strength of your skull hav« you any objection to staying under water for an hour or two when the scenario call for it P ....... Have yon any preference as to being kicked by horses or mules? . . . . Which is your favourite hospital? Do you prefer ether or local anaesthetics? . r- • > ... In ease of death, to whom shall what , reuiains of ron..bq sent ? • .. .... , New York “ Life.” . C ‘ . . . .