Tag Archives: Hollywood

A Screenwriter’s Life

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Neil

  Health stuff, marital ups and downs, the sarcastic wit of the gods, and especially — my own poor mental focus, have not been kind to my writing. Except for blogging, of course, which flourishes in times of chaos, I … Continue reading →

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Reading Scripts

Posted on April 7, 2007 by Neil

I have a cold and don’t feel like writing anything, but since I know many readers, mostly women, purposely stay home on Saturday night in order to read my latest post, much preferring my urbane, albeit virtual, charm, to facing another dull Saturday … Continue reading →

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Comedy and Modern Science

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Neil

  Last Friday, Sophia and I went with blogger-pal Danny and his wife, Kendall, to the Hermosa Beach Comedy and Magic Club.  It is one of the best comedy clubs in Los Angeles, well-known as the club Jay Leno performs every … Continue reading →

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Why I Moved to Los Angeles

Posted on February 3, 2006 by Neil

"It Never Rains In Southern California" by Albert Hammond Got on board a westbound seven forty-sevenDidn’t think before deciding what to doOoh, that talk of opportunities, TV breaks and moviesRang true, sure rang true … Seems it never rains in … Continue reading →

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Imagine

Posted on August 26, 2005 by Neil

Imagine one day — when liberals and conservatives can live as one. (Katie Couric at a future Hollywood benefit)

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Never Let Them See You Sweat

Posted on August 19, 2005 by Neil

Thanks to everyone who made such nice comments on my “friendship” post.  I almost deleted the post after I published it, since I thought it was too wimpy – but I’m glad I didn’t.  I’m especially pleased to learn that … Continue reading →

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For Beautiful People Only

Posted on April 19, 2005 by Neil

Today, in Craig’s List Los Angeles: H.B.O. DOCUMENTARY CASTING/THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE WE ARE LOOKING FOR EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE… FOR A DOCUMENTARY ON THE LIVES OF BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, WE ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL, WE ARE … Continue reading →

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