Michael's Musings

December 3, 2010

Today, at 10:45 am (CT), I will be doing an interview with Frankie Boyer on Lifestyle Talk Radio.

Then, tomorrow evening (Saturday), at 8 pm (PT), I will be interviewed on Cult Radio A-Go-Go!

So, if you're close to a radio, please give a listen.

Beyond that, I'm working away on the screenplay I've been hired to write.  I'm about half way through it.  Hopefully, I'll have it finished by the end of the year.

No jokes today.  So, have a creative weekend and I'll be back on Monday.

Michael

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December 2, 2010

True story:

Yesterday, I had a production meeting with some nice folks that I hope to do business with down the line.

They had this script, which I've not read, and they wanted to know my casting ideas (i.e. how hard would it be to get a script to and a commitment from particular actors).

During the conversation, one person said: "I think that Jack Lemmon would be perfect for this role."

I didn't miss a beat.  I replied, "I agree.  Now, the first thing we have to do is find out where he's buried."

Have you ever seen a person's face turn beet red?

 

You think that's bad?

Many years ago, an agent at one of the major agencies made a very lucrative deal with a producer to use actress Dorothy Dandridge.

A half-hour after the terms of the contract were finalized, the embarrassed agent phoned the producer back and said, "I just found out that Dorothy Dandridge died six months ago."

You have a creative day.

Michael

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December 1, 2010

The doctor said, "Joe, the good news is I can cure your headaches.  The bad news is that it will require castration.

"You have a very  rare condition, which causes your testicles to press on  your spine and the pressure creates one hell of a headache.  The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles."

Joe was shocked  and depressed.  He wondered if he had anything to live for.  He had no choice but to go under the knife.

When he left the  hospital, he was without a headache for the first time  in 20 years, but he felt like he was missing an important part of himself.  As he walked down the street, he realized that he felt like a different person.  He  could make a new beginning and live a new life.

He saw a men's clothing store and thought, "That's what I need..  A new suit."

He entered the shop and told the salesman, "I'd  like a new suit."

The elderly tailor eyed him briefly and said, "Let's see, size 44 long."

Joe laughed, "That's right.  How did you know?"

"Been in the business 60 years," the tailor  said. 

Joe tried on the suit, and it fit perfectly.

As Joe admired himself in the mirror, the salesman asked, "How about a new  shirt?"

Joe thought for a moment and then said, "Sure."

The salesman eyed Joe and said, "Let's see, 34 sleeves and 16-1/2 neck."

Joe was surprised, "That's right.  How did you know?"

"Been in the business 60 years."

Joe tried on the shirt and  it fit perfectly.

Joe walked comfortably around  the shop and the salesman asked, "How about some new underwear?"

Joe thought for a moment and said, "Sure."

The salesman said, "Let's see, size 36." 

Joe laughed, "Ah ha!  I got you!  I've worn a size 32 since I was 18 years old."

The salesman shook his head, "You can't wear a size 32.  A size 32 would press your testicles up against the base of your spine and give you one hell of a headache."

You have a creative day.

Michael

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