This is why it's really just a namedrop, not a Story.
The Bay City Rollers, now that's music.
Giles ,'Sleeper'
What Happens in Natter 35 Stays in Natter 35
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Apr 30, 2005 8:06:14 pm PDT #350 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Allyson - Apr 30, 2005 8:07:12 pm PDT #351 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Which reminds me that Tim watched him walk away and mumbled, "polite kid, UNTIL I KILL HIM."
And then it occured to me that Tim was the Dred Pirate Roberts.
Allyson - Apr 30, 2005 8:07:46 pm PDT #352 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
This is why it's really just a namedrop, not a Story.
I bet I can make it a story.
Allyson - Apr 30, 2005 8:08:35 pm PDT #353 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
In fact, it's a fanfuckingtastic story.
Dear god, I had so much coffee.
Jesse - Apr 30, 2005 8:10:56 pm PDT #354 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
You could totally make it a story, Allyson.
Actually, I'm pretty sure I'll make it a story, but not yet -- it's too close still.
Jesse - Apr 30, 2005 8:24:16 pm PDT #355 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Mother's Day isn't until next Sunday, right?
pleasesayyespleasesayyes
Nicole - Apr 30, 2005 8:27:25 pm PDT #356 of 10001
I'm getting the pig!
Yes, Jesse. May 8th.
Jesse - Apr 30, 2005 8:30:53 pm PDT #357 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Awesome, thanks. Luckily, in my family Mother's Day is just a card holiday, but that card better get there on time!
Alibelle - Apr 30, 2005 8:43:53 pm PDT #358 of 10001
Apart from sports, "my secret favorite thing on earth is ketchup. I will put ketchup on anything. But it has to be Heinz." - my husband, Michael Vartan
Is there any chance that anybody near by happens to have a copy of Albee's "The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?" (And before anyone mentions it, YES, I'm aware that it recently had a run at the Taper.) I'm required to read and write a paper on it, but the libraries on campus do not have copies, the bookstore does not have a copy, the Barnes and Noble at the Grove does not have a copy, and the internet does not have an online copy. I have not yet checked the LA public library, simply because it was really difficult for me to get a library card the last time I tried, and I haven't tried since then. I was supposed to go to Samuel French this morning, but the friend I was supposed to go with ran out of time for the trip, so we have plans to go Monday, but I'm nervous that those might fall through as well.
So... by any chance, does anyone have a copy of "The Goat" by Edward Albee?
Edited, because I forgot to mention that I enjoyed Jesse's namedrop story.
DavidS - Apr 30, 2005 9:12:22 pm PDT #359 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Sorry, Alibelle. In my plan I am Goatless.
Hec, I forgot to say, one of the scientists recommended your book to me.
I said, "I know him!"
Coool! I love stories like that.
And then we were talking about books, and I mentioned mine, and what it's about. And he looked shocked, like I was a weirdo for the online friend stuff. Like I am a crazyperson.
That's how all the non-writers think of writers. Exept for the readers.
I think publishing this may be an uphill battle.
You may be surprised. If nothing else, Buffistas would pad your sales quite a bit. My co-editor, Kim, is also a master of promotion which has helped our books a lot. You already have that skill, so you can pitch to small publishers by noting they're getting an experienced event-planner in the bargain.