[She...wasn't expecting that, actually, and his response was enough to surprise her on two different levels. First, by claiming to not have heard of THE most famous troupe...and then to follow it up by claiming his own father was "famous" as well.]

Following in his footsteps, then. [It was a guess, but not that huge of a leap.] I can't say I disapprove.

Although if you want to make it in showbusiness, kid, you should really learn the big names out there.