Thirty-five
Written by Writer guy on February 14th, 2008Yesterday was my birthday and more notes, emails and phone calls came in than I thought I had friends. Thanks to everyone for being so cool. One student even baked a cake and delivered it to my office. Totally unexpected. But seriously, much thanks!
I’m trying to learn the joy of celebrating a birthday for the sake of the day itself, rather than approaching the day with dread. Have a long ways to go with that one.And it’s doubly good news, because the strike is now history. Despite the saber rattling and threats, the writers inked a good deal which provides their members a foothold into new and emerging revenue streams. More money is always good.
I remember a few months ago industry editorials came out against the strike and warned that writers were in for a long, painful, fight that would certainly end unfavorably for them. In the meantime, the networks and the film industry lost 3.2 billion dollars. A lot of shows in the production pipeline got canned in retaliation.
But the warring parties settled.
I guess Walt the Janitor and Bobby the PA had trouble crafting television shows. Maybe it’s all the coke they snorted off the pool boy.
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Happy Birthday, a day late. I’m glad you had a nice day.
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I did! Much thanks, Pollster. And your birthday is coming, too!
We have to catch up soon.
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Happy Birthday!
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Thanks, Jaysen. I hope all is well with Connor and Jen.
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Belated Happy Birthday Wished, Sam! I hope you had a good one.
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Thanks, georgejs.
Kind tidings always appreciated.
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But of course, Sam. Many many more, buddy!