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To: SmithL

"Johanna Goldsmith, an Austin, Texas, actor..."

Actress, not actor.


6 posted on 11/08/2006 12:43:37 PM PST by jaime1959
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To: jaime1959
Actress, not actor.

Since we're being nit-picky here, "actor" can be (and often is) used as a generic term that applies to any theatrical performer: male, female or anywhere in-between. The article's use of the term was perfectly acceptable.

32 posted on 11/08/2006 1:02:47 PM PST by ConfusedAndLovingIt
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To: jaime1959
actor is also correct for a female.
36 posted on 11/08/2006 1:12:22 PM PST by stylin19a ("Klaatu Barada Nikto")
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To: jaime1959

Women in showbusiness are called actors more often nowadays. Yeah I know. Dumb.


51 posted on 11/08/2006 3:49:31 PM PST by Democratshavenobrains
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