Freddy Perkins comes to California hoping to become a movie star. Changing his name to Les Banister, he surrenders his principles as he gives into the demands of a casting director to secure his first role. He relinquishes control of his personal life so the studio can build an image of him as the next American heartthrob. This means giving up Russ, his loving and supportive boyfriend, to hide the truth from his fans. He’s gay.<br><br>These sacrifices pay off for the young actor and he becomes a star. But as Les continues to pay the price for fame, he realizes at the height of his success that it’s cost him too dearly. Will he have the courage to take the chance of losing it all to be true to himself?

The Price of Fame

Sid must have noticed Freddy’s reaction. He came over and said, “It’ll be a real test for you, Les. If you’re gonna go anywhere in this business there’ll be times when you’re gonna play opposite someone you don’t like. Take it as a challenge.”


“Les, you ready?” the director called. 


Freddy took a deep breath. Ready as I’ll ever be, he thought. He mustered up his confidence. “Yes, sir, I am,” he said. He walked onto the set where Tina sat on a couch waiting for him. She smiled and ran her tongue over her lips, raising an eyebrow as she did. 


Oh, brother, Freddy thought. I hope I can pull this off.He sat down.


Chapter 7