He's writing a screenplay.
...and suddenly, the other guests got very interested in the smoked salmon and melon salad we were feasting upon.
What did you say was in this salad again? It's delicious... Oh, is that my son breaking something in the other room? I better go... Hey, I had a really good poop today. Anyone wanna to hear about that...
Okay, maybe not that last thing, but almost anything to avoid talking about this guy's screenplay.
He brought it up again, but only to admit that he hadn't actually written anything yet, but merely purchased the special, super-duper software for it.
To which I replied, "You mean, Microsoft Word..." (Smart Ass) I got a huge laugh, but don't think he appreciated that comment...
We probably could have been more supportive of our friend. So why weren't we? Pondering this incident, I realized it's because I'm jaded and cynical.
There comes a point in every bourgeoisie existence where everyone you know has, at one point or another, had aspirations to do something creative... without actually doing anything creative.
In other words, that whole "planning to write" a screenplay... No one plans to become a writer. They write.
No huge proclamations. No fanfare. No premature pats on the back. They simply write.
Come see me when your first draft is completed. I'll be happy to press "spell check". Just don't think I'm going to get all googly-eyed and impressed when you talk about all the special formating your new software will automatically do.
Luckily, my husband, with his USC film degree and years of working in the film industry, was not in the room when the screenplay was brought up. I can only imagine the dose of "reality" he would have provided...
Later in the privacy of our own home, when I told him about our friend planning to write a screenplay, he merely said, "Yeah, him and everyone in L.A. Pfff... Good Luck!"
What did you say was in this salad again? It's delicious... Oh, is that my son breaking something in the other room? I better go... Hey, I had a really good poop today. Anyone wanna to hear about that...
Okay, maybe not that last thing, but almost anything to avoid talking about this guy's screenplay.
He brought it up again, but only to admit that he hadn't actually written anything yet, but merely purchased the special, super-duper software for it.
To which I replied, "You mean, Microsoft Word..." (Smart Ass) I got a huge laugh, but don't think he appreciated that comment...
We probably could have been more supportive of our friend. So why weren't we? Pondering this incident, I realized it's because I'm jaded and cynical.There comes a point in every bourgeoisie existence where everyone you know has, at one point or another, had aspirations to do something creative... without actually doing anything creative.
In other words, that whole "planning to write" a screenplay... No one plans to become a writer. They write.
No huge proclamations. No fanfare. No premature pats on the back. They simply write.
Come see me when your first draft is completed. I'll be happy to press "spell check". Just don't think I'm going to get all googly-eyed and impressed when you talk about all the special formating your new software will automatically do.
Luckily, my husband, with his USC film degree and years of working in the film industry, was not in the room when the screenplay was brought up. I can only imagine the dose of "reality" he would have provided...
Later in the privacy of our own home, when I told him about our friend planning to write a screenplay, he merely said, "Yeah, him and everyone in L.A. Pfff... Good Luck!"
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my sister is JUST like this. she's always talking about the next big plan for her life. she's going to write a murder mystery novel! she's going to write a tv show! she's going to write a movie screenplay! and yet she never actually sits down to write. i've told her over and over again to start a blog, just so that she has a place to write every day - it doesn't even have to be coherent, just a place to jot ideas and stuff. and yet she always just says "yeah yeah" and doesn't do it. i HATE it. :(
sorry, you got me riled up and i had to vent there. didn't mean to vent all over your comments section.
I love it. I love that he is talking about
1. getting software
2. writing a screenplay
Sounds like that should be done in a day or two...he is a few steps away from actual completion. Couldn't you just jot a few things down on non-special software to make sure your purchase would be used? hmmmmm.
So I am trying to figure out how you casually bring up the fact you are writing a screen play over Easter Brunch!
Oh I loved that you asked if it were Word. Heh heh.
I really dislike it when people promote themselves shamelessly like that. OY. VE.
Well... I guess he's taken the first step with the software and all.
Just wanted to say "hi" and tell you that I'm enjoying your blog! Love the screen play story! BTW I'm writing a screen play myself...still needs a title...and some characters...and a plot would be good.....JK!
Ut oh. I think this might make us frenemies. I didn't realize you were a Trojan family. Oy vey.
Oh the screenplay thing. Gah. Living in Los Angeles chances are half the people you talk to are working on a screenplay. But you've got to be nice about it because you never know who's screenplay is actually going to get picked up. It's definitely annoying though.
That's too funny--I can feel the awkwardness! I would have called hubby in but then I'm just mean.
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