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The Case of Klipspringer’s Shoes–Part 3 of 3
What if Fitzgerald had written a total of 10 chapters instead of 9? What if he’d originally shown his editor an alternative chapter 6 with more scenes of Gatsby and Daisy as a couple, but set to a groan-inducing sub-plot–like a visit from Nick’s adorable tow-headed cousin Lil’ Oliver, and you would not believe the […]
The Case of Klipspringer’s Shoes–Part 2 of 3
March 2, 2011
When I’m reading an all-time great like Gatsby for the second or third time, I begin to imagine what the first draft of the story looked like when the author submitted it to his editor for review. What if the author purposely inserted an undeniably awful sub-plot or chapter to gauge if the editor had […]
The Case of Klipspringer’s Shoes–Part 1 of 3
March 1, 2011
The Comedy Rule of Three is a structure for setting up a punchline: you give two straight lines to establish your meaning is going in one direction, and then the third line is a joke or ironic twist going in another. There’s a musicality and rhythm in listing three that always works better than two […]
What I’m Thinking About While You’re Talking
February 27, 2011
My wife thinks I take too long picking a shirt in the morning…but in the movies, when someone dies, his ghost is stuck wearing those same clothes for eternity.
I’ll Never Sell Out!
February 26, 2011
When I was a kid I swore I would never sell out… …but nobody ever asked me to. Not even once. Now I would give anything to have that chance. If you hear of any sell-out opportunities, let me know.
Larry King Septuagenarian Hipster Genius
February 24, 2011
I eat blueberries every day and I am better off for it… –Larry King For years Larry King has been mocked and parodied for his unique don’t-learn-anything-about-the-guest interviewing style and his laundry list columns, a rambling catalog of non-sequiturs, name-dropping, plugs, and shamefully obvious observations: I’d buy Britney Spears’ new album, but the store was […]
32″ Samsung HD TV, perfect for watching TV!
February 23, 2011
Here’s an ad I recently posted on Craigslist: Samsung LA32C350D1 HD TV for sale! Do you like watching television? Then why not watch television on your very own 32” Samsung HD TV? Use this TV for watching movies starring Ben Affleck! Or Matt Damon! Or maybe a movie starring both Ben Affleck and Matt Damon! […]
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