
[Bad] Ideas for Writers (& Life)
Bio
Stuff from 25+ years in Hollywood trenches. Also producing stand-up comedy tours, mostly in the Middle East and Asia with comedians from LA and NYC (for the most part) bridging cultures through laughter. They say I'm a dreamer…
Stories (12/0)
Sometimes Writers Wear Capes (and Spandex)
DO YOU KNOW WHO YOUR ENEMY IS? Imagine you’re the star of a movie based on your life. And maybe it’s not a movie, but it’s real. Okay, basically, I’m asking you to imagine that you’re in your own life, which is like, duh.
By [Bad] Ideas for Writers (& Life)7 months ago in Motivation
Vegan Vampires, Rainbow Horses and More! [Bad] Writing Tips from Teenagers
TEENS SHARE TIPS FOR WRITING ALPHONSE D. (13, Bellevue, WA): Don’t write long stuff. If what I’m saying right now were something I had to read, I’d be out. Bored off my gourd.
By [Bad] Ideas for Writers (& Life)7 months ago in Interview
In the Gutter with Woody Harrelson and Robin Wright
Woody Harrelson Did What? Cheers………>………Natural Born Killers How does someone go from playing Woody Boyd in Cheers (Woody was called Woody!) to Mickey Knox, his character in Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers?
By [Bad] Ideas for Writers (& Life)7 months ago in Interview
Writing Tips from Toy Story’s Randy Newman
This is the 100% true story of my accidental contribution to a classic Destiny plays a big part. I didn’t appreciate this at the time, as I was new to Hollywood, but Toy Story would turn out to be one of the most successful films I’d ever have a credit on. And, wow, was my credit amazing! :)
By [Bad] Ideas for Writers (& Life)7 months ago in Interview
Writing Tips from Toy Story’s Randy Newman
Destiny plays a big part This is the 100% true story of my accidental contribution to a classic I didn’t appreciate this at the time, as I was new to Hollywood, but Toy Story would turn out to be one of the most successful films I’d ever have a credit on. And, wow, was my credit amazing! :)
By [Bad] Ideas for Writers (& Life)7 months ago in Interview
Let Salman Rushdie’s Writing Tips Inspire You
Salman Rushdie is a masterclass act This is a story about coming close to Mr. Rushdie and sharing some of his well-honed advice for writers. I also share a private observation he made that has inspired me for decades.
By [Bad] Ideas for Writers (& Life)7 months ago in Interview