"I don't know if going back to entertainment full time would make me happy. It's always been... an all or nothing deal. Either acting was my whole life, or I was a has-been who couldn't get work in the field."

She dabs at her eyes with the handkerchief.

"Do you know... well, at home, some places would have an 'open mic night'. Performers sign up for a slot, just on that night, and provide some entertainment. If there's something like that at one of the venues here... maybe I could try that." She glances up at him. "Maybe you could come see me? I wouldn't be so nervous, I think, with someone in my corner."