Js big break.

J went through a phase where he got into amatur dramatics.He got a minor part in a short student film,though he was miffed to discover on viewing it that they recorded over his dialogue with music.His big break was when he got the part of Father Mathew in an outdoor production about Famous Cork Characters of old,to be staged in the coal quay.(For the benefit of non Cork readers Father Mathew was a nineteenth century Cork priest who campaigned against alchohol)His part entailed him performing a monologue where Father M bewails the plight of Famine victims.I went along to see the show,it consisted of a narator who would tell a bit about the history of the Coal Quay then introduce an actor who would perform a monologue.Js turn came,the narater introduced Father Mathew and J started his speech."When i see all the starving people""I".He stopped dead!A look of fear came into his eyes as he went blank and couldent recall his lines.After a protraced pause the narater said"Well folks ,that was Father Mathew"."Now lets ......"Before she could say anymore J interupted her with the rest of his speech which he blurted out as quick as he could.The play continued.Js acting career never quite recovered.