Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Orpheus on January 22, 2010, 02:24:28 PM
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Hey all, brand new. A picture tells a thousand words here at Sly, and so by now you know I'm not quite bald yet but am slowly (not slow enough!!) but surely getting there. I have thought of going "slick" as you guys call it (still learning all the terms heh) but as an Actor I have to be mindful of the different roles I'm expected to play. Granted in a few years I'll probably be phased out of the "Don Juan with blazing eyes and a thick head of dark hair" parts, but I think there are still a few roles left to conquer!! Thank God for men like Patrick Stewart, eh? :)
I'm a relatively positive and upbeat person. Being an actor, a handful of my thoughts on self-worth UNFORTUNATELY have to do with my looks (weight, skin-tone, HAIR) and I soooo wish I hadn't been burdened with this ridiculously obvious genetic malfunction, BUT - what can you do. I decided long ago that as long as I had my health (and a decent sex-drive) I could handle going bald. But as soon as my camper stops pitching its tent, it's CURTAINS for me :)
I'll hopefully be popping in from time to time for some uplifting advice from fellow bald eagles. But until I need any, I have one question - how the hell is everyone today?? :)
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Welcome to the Forum Orpheus! You're definetily on your way!
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Welcome, but your "new look" days are probably here to be perfectly frank.
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Welcome Orpheus; I'm doing fine. How the hell are you ?
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Welcome to the forum, Orpheus! O0
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welcome. A picture speaks a thousand words: but good on you for putting one up O0 You would look great SLY 8)
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Welcome O. Glad that you came to us for inspiration. We have plenty to spare. We all know your plight. As far as bald actors, just check out how many are bald. 007 Sean Connery for one. I believe he has been voted numerous times as one of the sexiest men. His past rolls have not been bad either. Personally, hair is just a frame of mind. John Travolta has a new movie coming out where he is bald, and he does look good. Take the leap and cross over to the bright side!
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Welcome aboard Orpheus! O:O
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Welcome, but your "new look" days are probably here to be perfectly frank.
Honestly, your "new look" days should have arrived some time ago. I don't mean that to sound blunt or rude, but there's just no way to sugar-coat it. A lot of us, myself included, have made the mistake of waiting too long for the Big Shave. You're a good looking guy, but thinning hair doesn't suit anybody. You've got good chiseled features and you will look amazing bald. It's the weekend, no better time to do it. We're here to offer any support that you need. Just do it; you'll be thanking us afterwards.
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hey orpheus: welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya joined us. keep us posted 2 your road 2 slyness. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Welcome to SBG!
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Hahaha do you call this support or peer pressure :D haha I kid!
the reason I can't slick it yet, or for a while probably, is because I'm an actor with quite a few roles that demand at least SOME hair :)
I agree with the lot of you that thinning hair doesn't suit anybody, but as much as you guys are happy to be slick, I'm just as okay being Thin for the time being.
Like I said, when the time, or the role, comes, I won't hesitate. Contractual obligations withstanding though, you're gonna have to look at the Thin for a while >:D
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Like I said, when the time, or the role, comes, I won't hesitate. Contractual obligations withstanding though, you're gonna have to look at the Thin for a while >:D
There are roles I guess for balding men--you've got a good look for it. >:D
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Welcome to SBGs!
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If you are happy we are happy.
Nice avatar though, professional "acting" style I suppose.
P.S. Welcome. 8)
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Welcome to SBG's Orpheus. I agree with Razor on this, you should definitely have it shaved if not closely buzzed.
There are many actors out there who have realized it's better to be true to yourself. Look at Billy Zane, it looks like he's finally embraced his baldness on his new TV show. He looks great.
John Travolta, while he looks awesome shaved, is probably not going to keep it. I could go on with the list, but you get the idea.
Shave it close, and let Costume and Makeup worry about it.
Meanwhile, you let everybody know "this is me, and this is how I want to look".
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There are many actors out there who have realized it's better to be true to yourself. Look at Billy Zane, it looks like he's finally embraced his baldness on his new TV show. He looks great.
I'm glad to see that Zane has gone back to the sly look. The MPB thing he had been experimenting with for the past couple of years wasn't working for him at all.
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Orpheus !
Your interesting name comes from musician and son of Apollo and a Muse; he was an expert lyre player; the most famous story about Orpheus concerns his wife Eurydice who died shortly after their marriage ? Is this corect ?
Would you mind offering any YouTube or Website links where your acting performances can be viewed?
We're not here to make you sly but offer advice and support in making a better change for yourself and soul.
You mention that your acting job requires "quite a few roles that demand at least some hair"? There are awesome hairsystems that most actors have access to for stage/movie productions and have accepted mpb in private life.
Your promo shot shows a very handsome face but those balding sparse sprigs of hair giving you more of a satrical look in your eyes than theatarical male model look. Just my opinion. Please accept.
Alas, the stage / acting / theater and communications profession always will be critiqued just like any pro sports, etc. That is part of the business.
We all appreciate that you took time from your busy acting career to join this sly site and we take great pride to offer you various advice and support !
---Stasiu
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Isn't that what costumes & makeup is for, wigs included? I agree with Razor - you will look great shaved.
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You will look great SLY - - -You are a good looking guy --- - - - - - Thats the way mine looked in the back
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Welcome to SBGs!!! 8)
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Welcome Orpheus
I am not an actor but I was concerned about being sly in the business world
My balding pattern was similar (many years ago) to yours
Know what?...since going sly, most of my associates think I look younger
Most important, I feel good about myself
By the way, nice photo..sly will fit you
Stay in touch and let us know how things are going
steve
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you guys are all awesome 8)
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you guys are all awesome 8)
Hey! I resemble that remark! :*))