tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post6279384039575373178..comments2023-10-09T02:10:23.911-07:00Comments on Writers Rehab: “Bad fortune enlightens and good fortune deceives.”*D.B. Gilleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08447146770300397434noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-49203654521155578742010-01-23T10:27:35.084-08:002010-01-23T10:27:35.084-08:00Cautious optimism and healthy cynicism. Throw in a...Cautious optimism and healthy cynicism. Throw in a martini and in for the ride.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699541582042859619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-22000243277271444932010-01-23T10:19:56.916-08:002010-01-23T10:19:56.916-08:00I don't know whether to laugh at this story or...I don't know whether to laugh at this story or cry. I guess it falls under the ironic category. BTW, I loved The Portable Film School.:-)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686267990580744976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-31989497282034796862010-01-22T21:28:11.960-08:002010-01-22T21:28:11.960-08:00Been there. Done that. So, like, is this supposed ...Been there. Done that. So, like, is this supposed to be a unique experience? I know 50 people with stories like this. We should form a club.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448194779080239461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-30553494894532565652010-01-18T17:34:58.141-08:002010-01-18T17:34:58.141-08:00This forces the question: Why do I write? I feel g...This forces the question: Why do I write? I feel good when doing so. I often lose my sense of existential isolation. It's the best part of my day. I love telling stories that engage and amuse people. It gives me purpose. Think of how many people I could engage and amuse if my screenplay was produced. I love actors, and want to give them things to say and do that use all of their talent. Am I hopelessly naive?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17524359556451128217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-56047429341060689242010-01-18T15:34:16.556-08:002010-01-18T15:34:16.556-08:00Hope he continued exploring his other options :)Hope he continued exploring his other options :)Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-91124848695050908902010-01-18T13:41:06.914-08:002010-01-18T13:41:06.914-08:00great story - and all too common.
i can't cou...great story - and all too common.<br /><br />i can't count the number of "deals" i've had that have suddenly vanished when it came time to write the actual check. or fallen apart because of a clash of egos.<br /><br />as i like to now say, "I'll believe it when the trucks are there."David Benullonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-90587686788987051542010-01-17T08:47:16.979-08:002010-01-17T08:47:16.979-08:00I have missed not being in DB's class this sem...I have missed not being in DB's class this semester but being able to read DB's inspirational and informative blog is just as helpful!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02300089356134293547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-83396106295412910432010-01-17T07:12:44.895-08:002010-01-17T07:12:44.895-08:00Life itself is a crap shoot.
Lots of acorns fall ...Life itself is a crap shoot.<br /><br />Lots of acorns fall every year.<br />They don't all turn into oak trees.<br /><br />The tree doesn't get discouraged and<br />decide to become an accountant instead.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208774153339985495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-79134918163484799932010-01-16T18:55:06.072-08:002010-01-16T18:55:06.072-08:00Unbelievable.Unbelievable.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814057183076547481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-71490053492064410712010-01-16T04:24:28.274-08:002010-01-16T04:24:28.274-08:00cool story... look forward to following this blow....cool story... look forward to following this blow.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924316929739878589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-60533703636738741262010-01-15T21:41:53.426-08:002010-01-15T21:41:53.426-08:00glad to see you're finally writing a blog. lo...glad to see you're finally writing a blog. looking forward to more.nickhttp://www.nickcobb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-54411119976784676152010-01-15T11:10:08.798-08:002010-01-15T11:10:08.798-08:00Definitely enjoying this. Look forward to more.Definitely enjoying this. Look forward to more.jackmoore424https://www.blogger.com/profile/06933220497291145511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-60525208351292215352010-01-14T20:07:23.437-08:002010-01-14T20:07:23.437-08:00Boethius? I haven't heard that name since grad...Boethius? I haven't heard that name since grad school. This sounds like a fun ride.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563521149237075814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-51849305574664245122010-01-14T18:40:45.988-08:002010-01-14T18:40:45.988-08:00I love hearing this kind of stuff. It makes me fee...I love hearing this kind of stuff. It makes me feel less insignificant when I think about trying to network. I suck at networking. I need an agent to do my networking.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542245205880300629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-46054002482047270192010-01-14T16:10:43.333-08:002010-01-14T16:10:43.333-08:00I'm in.I'm in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789036394669568807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-35888599259639728922010-01-14T15:03:47.914-08:002010-01-14T15:03:47.914-08:00I knew someone, who knew someone, who knew someone...I knew someone, who knew someone, who knew someone who dated the ex-husband of a highly respected actress in her 40s (but not a star and probably without much clout) and was convinced that he could get his script to the actress even though she divorced the guy like twelve years earlier.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10605057211387609406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-11983243075342781822010-01-13T21:19:22.329-08:002010-01-13T21:19:22.329-08:00Great story with many lessons. Thanks for passing ...Great story with many lessons. Thanks for passing it along. Oh, and thanks, as always, for all your help. Hello, people, you gotta work with this guy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207390578220878887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-82574652219584465172010-01-13T19:40:24.488-08:002010-01-13T19:40:24.488-08:00hope the writer learned something about follow up ...hope the writer learned something about follow up as well.jonathan bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-77354765974131599972010-01-13T17:53:00.981-08:002010-01-13T17:53:00.981-08:00Why is it that so many people who seem to not have...Why is it that so many people who seem to not have real qualifications get into the movie business? I've heard stories, not as extreme as this, but close enough.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399907175026273709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093823009085222853.post-54046699917960381892010-01-13T14:32:36.738-08:002010-01-13T14:32:36.738-08:00Cool story. Creepy, but cool.Cool story. Creepy, but cool.AShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04652256454255020381noreply@blogger.com