Michael's Musings

October 11, 2010

Since I'm flying out tomorrow morning to Los Angeles and my book signing on next Sunday (17), today will be a busy one.

First thing, the animals will be taken up to the kennel, then it's final errands to run and, lastly, home to do the packing.

Just so my Los Angeles readers remember, the book signing for MY FORTY-FIVE YEARS IN HOLLYWOOD AND HOW I ESCAPED ALIVE will be on Sunday, October 17th, at 2 pm, at:

Mystery and Imagination Bookshop
238 N. Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91203-2610
(818) 859-1729

Even if you already have the book...don't want the book (can't imagine why)...or whatever, please drop by and say "Hello". 

It will be fun to catch up, and I'll tell y'all about Texas.

You have a creative day.

Michael

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October 8, 2010

I am, once again, a working screenwriter.

Yesterday, I signed a contract and received a nice check to write a screenplay for a gentleman from California.  He has this idea for a script and has hired me to write it for him.

I can't go into details about the plot, except to say that it will be an action/thriller with a definite point to make.  Indeed, it deals with a topical subject that the public should be very concerned about.

Since I've been primarily writing books the past 2-3 years or so, I'm really looking forward to getting back to telling a story in the screenplay format.

This will be a busy weekend, getting ready for my trip to Los Angeles on Tuesday (12) and my book signing on the 17th.  Already, my publicist has me set to do a couple of radio interviews and a cable TV interview while I'm there.

I was visiting a film noir website yesterday and came across this photo of myself.

It's from the documentary featurette on the Special Edition DVD/Blu-Ray of THE MALTESE FALCON, which I was interviewed for about 4-5 years ago.

It's amazing what you come across when you're surfing the Web.

Have a creative weekend, and I'll be back with you on Monday.

Michael

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October 7, 2010

My wife sent me this one.  Enjoy!

What Women Want In a Man, Original List
1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially successful
4. A caring listener
5. Witty
6. In good shape
7. Dresses with style
8. Appreciates finer things
9. Full of thoughtful surprises

What Women Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32)
1. Nice looking
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner
4. Listens more than talks
5. Laughs at my jokes
6. Carries bags of groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal
9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries

What Women Want in a Man, Revised List (age 42)
1. Not too ugly
2. Doesn't drive off until I'm in the car
3. Works steady - splurges on dinner out occasionally
4. Nods head when I'm talking
5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture
7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach
8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down
10. Shaves most weekends

What Women Want in a Man, Revised List (age 52)
1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed
2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public
3. Doesn't borrow money too often
4. Doesn't nod off to sleep when I'm venting
5. Doesn't re-tell the same joke too many times
6. Is in good enough shape to get off the couch on weekends
7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear
8. Appreciates a good TV dinner
9. Remembers your name on occasion
10. Shaves some weekends

What Women Want in a Man, Revised List (age 62)
1. Doesn't scare small children
2. Remembers where bathroom is
3. Doesn't require much money for upkeep
4. Only snores lightly when asleep
5. Remembers why he's laughing
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself
7. Usually wears some clothes
8. Likes soft foods
9. Remembers where he left his teeth
10. Remembers that it's the weekend

What Women Want in a Man, Revised List (age 72)
1. Breathing.
2. Doesn't miss the toilet.

You have a creative day.

Michael

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