A single prop that does not look real to an audience can louse you up. The same is true of the smallest flaw in setting up the motivation in a story line. (Desi Arnaz)

A single prop that does not look real to an audience can louse you up. The same is true of the smallest flaw in setting up the motivation in a story line.

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