But they sure as hell did afterwards.
That's a damned shame. Tubbs's style was much more emulation-worthy. And he's not worn plaid yet.
Photos of the table?
Wash: I didn't think you were one for rituals and such. Mal: I'm not, but it'll keep the others busy for a while. No reason to concern them with what's to be done.
'Bushwhacked'
The Minearverse 4: Support Group for Clumsy People
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls and The Inside), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
§ ita § - Dec 13, 2005 1:31:01 pm PST #7048 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
libkitty - Dec 13, 2005 1:45:21 pm PST #7049 of 10001
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
Fantabulous Kristen!
Kristen - Dec 13, 2005 2:02:01 pm PST #7050 of 10001
Um, hello. DETAILS PLEASE.
I don't know what else to say. Let's see...
We talked about how I got started writing (Buffy), how I heard about the program (Jane), what I was hoping to get out of the program (be a better writer).
They thought my script was wonderful, very well done, and that I got the character's voices spot on. They really liked the the story and thought it was unique and that Kathleen was a character they'd never seen before. We talked a little about where the idea for her came from and why I picked Without a Trace to spec.
They did ask me what was on TV that I hated (hi, Killer Instinct) and what I loved. Which was funny because one of the shows I mentioned turned out to be the show that one of them works on. Go me! Bonus points!
We laughed a lot, which I think is a good sign. All in all, it was really cool and fun.
Kat - Dec 13, 2005 2:04:34 pm PST #7051 of 10001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
YAY! So, they're deciding by the end of next week, which is Friday? Cause of the holiday?
DavidS - Dec 13, 2005 2:05:56 pm PST #7052 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Wow, that's an excellent report, Kristen. I think you'd have to be considered a frontrunner after that kind of interview. Fun interviews usually mean connections were made. Also, the kind of things they loved about your script are very telling. (Back me up on this Scrappy.)
Congratulations and well done!
Kristen - Dec 13, 2005 2:11:11 pm PST #7053 of 10001
That's what they thought, Kat. So it's either gonna be a very merry christmas or a really depressing one.
Thanks, Hec! And, yes, I made a point of thanking everyone (even the assistants) all at the end of the interview. Because, regardless of the outcome, the whole experience has been wonderful and I truly appreciate every compliment they paid me.
It's all so cool!
Kat - Dec 13, 2005 2:13:53 pm PST #7054 of 10001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
YAY for COOLNESS!
Lee - Dec 13, 2005 2:21:40 pm PST #7055 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
YAY KRISTEN!!
joe boucher - Dec 13, 2005 2:29:41 pm PST #7056 of 10001
I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve. - John Prine
So it's either gonna be a very merry christmas or a really depressing one.
First, congrats because it sounds like it went well. Second, I second David's idea about good connections being made. Committee decisions are notoriously wonky because the uniqueness that causes a strong positive reaction can just as easily turn off someone else and committees by definition need to accommodate all the reactions somehow, & one way of doing that is gravitating toward the mean and staying away from the margins, even if that means not going for something half of the committe thought dusted everything else. BUT it's not all about Disney. If you get it fantabulous; if not you've still met and impressed rainmakers and/or those who have the ears of rainmakers so something great will result. Ergo it will be a GREAT Xmas either way. QED.
Congrats again & sorry 'bout the longwindedness.
Kristen - Dec 13, 2005 2:44:49 pm PST #7057 of 10001
Thanks Perkins!
And thanks, joe! Someone did make a comment during the meeting that seemed somewhat promising, regardless of the fellowship outcome. So if this door closes, I'll just find another one to open.
I won't lie. If I don't win this, I am totally going to cry my little eyes out. But then I'll get over it and go back to working on my next spec.
I think it's gonna be dark.