Have you ever thought of being a film extra. The qualities are keenness, ability to be quiet when not required to utter a word, and to keep out of the way when not wanted. Oh, you have to have some control over your behaviour when asked to do something. Do not expect to become a film star; you are in the background and only needed when the director wants you. You will have to have patience as there is a lot of waiting around. Not much money either : about £71.35 a day, out of which you pay the agent 15%. You will earn more for night work, early calls, dancing, getting wet, firing a gun. For speaking fewer than ten words you get £26. You must be available at short notice and be at the studio before 6 am next day. If you have a selection of uniforms, a dinner jacket or a posh car so much the better. Still want to try, well here are the people to get in touch with.

Join the Film Artistes Association Telephone : 020 7346 0900

Get an agent: The Spotlight lists extras' agents. The agent should belong to the National Association of Supporting Artists Agents. Well established agents such as Ray Knight and 202 Casting stand out amongst the rogues who take your money and give you one job then forget you.

Equity the actors union have a sub committee that looks after the interests of walk on actors - Telephone: 020 7379 6000.

Good luck and enjoy it.