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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Happy Birthday
Happy birthday, Ella Fitzgerald. You were my muse. I abandoned you. No more. Sing it.
If They Told You It Would be Easy, They Lied
“Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank piece of paper until drops of blood appear on your forehead.” – Gene Fowler There’s more than a measure of truth Fowler’s words. There are days when I cannot … Continue reading
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Tagged funny or die, Gene Fowler, Michael Arndt, Screenwriting, Star Wars, writing
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Boston
I came home from a meetup to see all of the horrible news. Immediately, my mind went to April 19, 1995. A day that began almost mundane… and within a minute, turned into a horror. I remember flying into my … Continue reading
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Tagged Anne Frank, Boston Marathon, OKC Bombing, writing
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What’s Your Essay?
I am taking a wee bit of a break, to take some needed rest and to prep for a busy shoot week. Last week, through a friend, I was re-introduced to Joan Didion’s breathtaking collection of essays, Slouching Towards Bethlehem. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Joan Didion, Screenwriting, self-respect, writing
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