The Diving Board

A bit-part actor finally got his first leading role in a major film. In one scene the actor had to jump off a high diving board in to a swimming pool. He climbed to the top of the board, looked down and promptly climbed down again.

- What's the matter? - asked the director.

- I can't jump from that board! - said the actor.

- Do you know there's only one foot of water in that pool?

- Yes - said the director.

- We don't want you to drown, you know.