i often think about those street performers that i sometimes see on times square and other places. before they swallow their swords or juggle their flaming torches, they make a great play of the danger they're about to put themselves in. yet they do this everyday. deep down within, they know precisely how to carry out the feat and feel extremely confident of their own ability. but they have to make it look scary so that the audience will be impressed.

what great actors!