CHAPTER 11, MARK,S PARTY

The sunset is like gold, and the remnants are like fire.

Under the setting sun, the palm trees on both sides of the road seem to be burning, each leaf is plated with a fiery red halo, and the billboards are colorful and colorful, and the night scene belonging to West Hollywood gradually descends.

One of the billboards has a big CK logo, skinny Englishwoman Kate. Mousse is showing her young carcass to everyone, and she has led a weird pop that is spreading rapidly in the fashion industry.

Some time ago, the protagonist on this billboard was Markey, who acted in a short film with Josie. Mark, his strong upper body along with that CK panty, became an overnight success in town.

And tonight, it's the big man behind Markey who wants to meet Josie by name.

For this, Josie asked Martha's opinion.

After signing the contract, Martha specially explained that it was best for her to report to the agent, which is a kind of protection, because many things are impossible to prevent.

Josie didn't know how the others did it, but she liked Martha doing it.

Martha explained a little about the popular social ways in circles, and that parties held in public such as hotels were usually cleaner, at least cleaner than the kind of party Josie had heard of organized by upperclassmen on the Upper East Side, and at most they drank, smoked, and slept with people who were good at all.

And going to the kind of private party of a stranger's house requires extra care, some people in the circle are having crazy fun, and no one can guarantee what will happen there.

She also suggested that if Josie was bored, she could go to the Screen Actors Guild's anti-submarine rules course, which was somewhat useful, but not many people went.

It is worth mentioning that upon receiving Lily. After the check White sent, Josie became a member of the Screen Actors Guild, although it cost her an extra expense because it cost money to sign up as a member.

But it doesn't matter, anyway, the company will pay for her for the time being, and it only took her ten minutes to accept the debt.

Because she believes it won't be long before the money can be repaid.

On the Sunset Strip, a Elvis rose-pink Cadillac sports car turned a corner under the envious eyes of others and stopped at the gate of the Manor Marmont Hotel.

Josie got out of the car and tossed the car keys to the doorman.

"What a good car." The porter looked at Josie's face, then at the car, and complimented, "Beautiful 'Pink Cadillac'." "

Josie smiled at him, "Thank you, please take care of it." "

This classic car is one of Josie's grandfather's collections.

Between the filming of "Perfect Victim", Josie got her driver's license in hand, and her recent pleasure has been driving her classic car along Route 66, by the way... Thinking about life?

The doorman was stunned.

Before he could react, the beauty in front of him had already left.

"Which Hollywood star is this?" He couldn't help but think, "Her temperament is really impressive. "

In the detached pool villas at the Manor Marmont Hotel, the party atmosphere is in full swing.

Professional DJs, bartenders and resident singers, beautiful young boys and girls, and some familiar faces that only appear in Hollywood TV movies: Brad, who is about to become a big hit. Pete, little Robert in the spring breeze. Downey, up-and-coming Kevin. Spacey, the obscure Russell. Crow, the inseparable Madaben... The future middle-generation male stars of Hollywood are almost all together.

It can be imagined that the big man behind Markey is not only very popular, but also has an excellent eye for picking friends.

Josie even saw Chariz, who was still round-faced, in the crowd. Theron.

However, people with heads and faces in the movie industry are all here to go through the scenes, and they basically come to meet the real owner here, not the eighteenth-line actor Markey. Mark.

Markey. Mark has just crossed the line from the music industry, and the coffee position is at the bottom of the film industry, and the invitations are all friends who used to play music, or young actors who have met in Hollywood, and the majority of young people in their twenties who come here.

There are hundreds of handsome men and women, which makes this party look wonderful.

"Wow, I recognize you-" Unexpectedly, the first person to talk to Josie was Donny, "How much did you pay for the emergency room that time?" "

Josie remembered it all at once.

She subconsciously flattened her mouth and said dryly: "Nine thousand knives, Mr. Downey, thank you so much for helping me." "

That's nine thousand dollars, that's impressive!

She was sure that she would not forget the person in front of her for at least ten years, and lost nine thousand dollars for this.

"Emmmm, the acting skills are too pompous and have no sense of truth." Downey commented, he glanced at Josie, "You don't look bad at money, and you don't look like you can't pay the bills." "

Almost a month ago, Downey was driving in Malibu in the middle of the night when Josie suddenly popped out and fell in front of his car.

Thankfully, he was awake at the time.

The first reaction was whether he was accidentally hi again, and then when he got out of the car, he found that the fool crossing the road fell two meters away, so he thought a little about the possibility of being blackmailed and called an ambulance.

Oh, he's such a kind guy, and he hasn't called a helicopter directly.

Josie pulled a smirk: "It's nothing, it's just nine thousand knives." I still thank you very much, if there is anything I can help with in the future, you can always contact me, I owe you once. "

In any case, Downey saved her life in every sense.

This time to thank you, Josie seemed much more sincere.

However, Downey was surprised, "I asked you for help?" Ha, who am I, I'm little Robert. Donny, little one! If you don't watch "Chaplin", you should always watch "Shuttling Through the Yin and Yang Realm", right? Otherwise, what Hollywood are you messing with. "

Josie was a little helpless.

Now is when Downey is popular, it seems that he has also won the nomination of the Oscar actor, naturally it is in the limelight, so she is like a conversation.

She casually rounded over: "Just to express my own heartfelt gratitude, after all, if it weren't for your help, I really don't know if I would be able to stand here." "

Donny glanced at Josie, "It's better to be like this." "

Fortunately, Downey has no interest in making small talk with unknown newcomers, especially since the other party is still a female, he just comes over and shakes.

So he shrugged his shoulders and said, "Okay, I should go home to accompany the child's mother." Goodbye, little one. "

Josie immediately said, "Goodbye, Donny. "

At this time, Markey, who invited her to the party, also discovered her.

Markey came over and asked, "Hey, Josie." Do you know Bob? "

- He refers to Robert Jr. Downey.

"No, just met once." Josie still felt a little pain in her heart, and she lightly mentioned the topic and said hello: "Good evening, it's really lively here." "

Markey casually took an alcoholic drink from the waiter tray on the side and shoved it directly into Josie's hand.

Is it legal to drink alcohol under the age of twenty-one?

Well, no one in the school will really abide by this.

Josie took it and took a slight sip.

Markey didn't pay attention, he laughed: "Come on, let me introduce you to a big man, he likes your movie very much, you're going to be lucky!" "

Josie certainly didn't refuse.

In fact, this is also the ultimate purpose of her appearance here tonight -

David. Geffen, one of Hollywood's countless Jewish producers.

Geffen started out as a music company, and many legendary bands such as Eagle, Gunflower, Nirvana and many other legendary bands were under his Geffen Records, even John Smith. Lennon worked with him.

However, the record company was later acquired by MCA Records, and Geffen received $550 million.

In fact, since the eighties, his eyes have gradually turned to Hollywood movies and made Tom popular. Cruise's "Good Boy is Crazy" was concocted by him, and this year Geffen Pictures has a "Night Visit to the Vampire" will be released, also by Tom. Starring Cruise, as well as Brad. Pete et al.

The above belongs to David. Geffen's official profile, any Hollywood journalist, can blurt out this standard answer.

But according to information provided by Martha, in "David. The most feared title before the name "Geffen" was not filmmaker, but "Hollywood's most powerful gay."

As we all know, Hollywood is a gay place, where gays are all over the stage and behind the scenes, especially makeup artists, stylists, etc. who are close to stars, which is the hardest hit area of this group, and the dressing room is also the most well-informed place in Hollywood gossip, so these people secretly organized a GayMafia, a same-sex secret society.

Geffen is the head of this secret society.

His energy is immeasurable.

The king of pop music MJ introduced him as a confidant, and he himself was MJ's economic adviser, even MJ's later manager Sandy. Glenn is someone else too.

The music scene is Geffen's own home, and Hollywood is his hunting ground.

He looks like he's retired, but one word can still shape most people's careers, because the entire circle of executives, as well as the top of various TV stations, are full of his friends or people who have helped him.

It was clear that Geffen was ambitious.

He is planning to further expand his career with the famous director Steven. Spielberg, former Paramount and Disney executive Jeffrey. Katzenberg, who co-founded a film company targeting Hollywood giants, needed to run his network for the next ten or even twenty years ahead of time, which is the main reason why he has worked tirelessly to bring new people in recent years.

"Nice to meet you, Miss Horton, your 'Iris' is glorious."

So said the Jew in his fifties.

Geffen was neither tall nor handsome, but his temperament looked gentle and personable, wearing a very ordinary Hawaiian-style shirt, sitting on a lounge chair by the pool, and shaking hands with Josie.

Surprisingly approachable.

"It is my pleasure to have your compliment, Mr. Geffen." Josie smiled.

Geffen smiled and said, "Please sit down." "

Josie sat down across from him.

Markey sat on the other side.

Geffen held a glass of martini and said in an easy-going tone: "Maybe you don't believe it, I've seen all your performances so far, whether it's the chewing gum commercial that just debuted or the latest audition." I have to say that you play the piano very well, but what I am more curious about is that you seem to have suddenly opened up in the performance, can you tell your story? "

Josie certainly couldn't have refused.

The smile on her face remained the same, and she replied half-heartedly: "Yes, because of some not very good experiences, I have almost given up on becoming an actor." Until one day I woke up in the hospital, there was no one around me, I felt very dazed, and even thought about saying goodbye to the world for a moment. "

"But I retreated." Josie paused slightly, as if organizing the language, and after a moment continued: "I swear that I will give those people a good look, and the first step, I must change my life, so I said to my former agent in the garbage heap: shut up, get out." "

"From that moment on, I found that my world suddenly opened up. Acting doesn't seem to be a difficult thing anymore. If I have to describe it, I feel empowered and I can do whatever I want. "

"Then I got my role, and an agent."

This story was told by Josie quite wonderfully.

Encountering setbacks, torturing the heart, growing, and finally reaching a happy Hollywood ending, at least the audience should seem satisfied, because Geffen obviously doesn't really care about Josie's journey.

——Although she is ghosting from beginning to end, it does seem that Josie herself is young and simple, impulsive and conceited, with a little talent in acting, and is not a scheming ruthless character.

"I think you're going to be a good actor." Geffen commented, "Being able to be a great movie star too." "

Josie said calmly: "Thank you, I think so too." "

Geffen laughed and didn't speak.

Playing with the cocktail glass in his hand, he extended his gaze to the young men and women at the party, who had a lot in common, including being very young and good-looking.

After a short while, he suddenly asked, "Do you like these boys, Miss Horton?" "