In an interview with a London newspaper, actor Christopher Walken revealed that he likes to bring a little fun to a movie set by pretending that it’s his birthday. In the morning, as the makeup crew is preparing him for the shoot, he will act a little sad. Invariably, some kind-hearted makeup lady will ask if he’s feeling all right. Walken will mention off-handedly that today is his birthday, but he swears the makeup lady to secrecy. In a matter of hours, the cast and crew of the movie throw together a big birthday party for him, complete with cake and champagne. Everyone has a great time, and no one suspects that Walken planned the whole thing just to inject a little fun in his colleagues’ day. (1)
What a great idea! Who doesn’t like a party--even if it’s for no reason at all. In…