Here’s a point of view to think about. Be a professional. Keep in mind the writers who have spent several hours, weeks, months, or years to put the project together. Think of the talented actors and actresses who are doing their best to make the thoughts on paper come to life. A great deal of time, effort, and money have been expended to set up the show on which you are working and for which you are being paid. It should be given every chance at success. Don’t screw it up by talking and lollygagging while the others are doing their jobs. Be a professional.

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