In those countries with centuries of a craft tradition behind their building methods, techniques are tightly coordinated under the direction of the architect.
Homer's whole language, the language in which he lived, the language that he breathed, because he never saw it, or certainly those who formed his tradition never saw it, in characters on the pages. It was all on the tongue and in the ear.
I think actors always have that fear of unemployment so when the opportunities are there, you just jump on them.

