Which is why us smart english boys live in the country - you can keep London / manchester.
My brother works with an agent and swears by her. She DOES get him work and lots of it, they also invoice jobs 'by the book' and so he says they actually pay for themselves. She also arranges all travel and connections for him - she's like a personal secretary - really good service. I've been approached by two but work every week anyway so why do I need an agent? If I get the urge to move back into features then it may be useful, but I doubt that will happen, I prefer commercials. I think its a chicken and egg situation as David said, if they want you, chances are you dont want them...........
I'm shooting in LA at the moment - (not exactly warm here either by the way Phil), froze my butt off in a helicopter for 5 hours yesterday.