American actor James Marsden, who is well-known for his parts in hit television series and motion pictures, told a funny story about how he used to approach auditions. He clarified that although he was always successful at auditions, there were moments when he thought he had a cunning plan.

Marsden claims that he frequently pretended that the material he was given by his agent was unsuitable for the part when he went to auditions. He thought that by doing this, the people running the auditions would feel a little sorry for him and give him the appropriate lines and scenes. Marsden would pretend that he had never seen these lines before, once he had the right materials. Because he had practiced them beforehand, he was able to perform fairly well despite this pretense.

This story demonstrates a cunning tactic that gave Marsden an edge at the audition process. To have someone open the door for you is like acting as though you've misplaced your house key when you actually left it inside. In this manner, you appear impulsive while also receiving assistance.

James Marsden illustrates in this story how a little imagination and acting prowess can occasionally make all the difference in conquering obstacles or leaving a positive impression.