When I was younger, many times I was asked “why don’t you join show business?” No, I’m not a good singer nor they have seen me act. So I suppose they just found me pretty. Ahem! Like I said, that was when I was younger. I do not wonder why nobody asks me this question anymore. (Translation: I was cute. When you’re older, cute means you’re stout or something like it. Not showbiz material.)

Many aspire to join show business. Why not? You’re going to get famous. You’ll be able to afford a lavish lifestyle, get home theater seating at your own home and have the best wardrobe for free. In short, you get paid for being famous.

So why did I not join show business? I have few reasons of my own.

• My nose is big. I’m not kidding. Ok, ok, Simply put, it’s because I may sometimes be photogenic but never telegenic. (Naks, feeling maganda pa din ano?)
• I’m a private person. Unlike other people, I don’t like to be famous. Well, maybe but not the type that people would like to know who you’re dating.
• I want real friends. Being famous is like being rich. You don’t know if people who want to be friends with you have other motive.
• Last but not the least, my father would hate me if I do. My father has an aunt and 2 cousins (one actor and one director who is married to a talent scout) in show business. And he always reminded us how “filthy” show business is.