Another of my artistic fantasies is being fulfilled next week.
I've been invited to sing at the "Gypsy Fest", which is an annual musical event here in Austin. I got talking to a guy last year about singing in a Stones tribute band, but never got around to it as my sister died around that time and I went into a bit of a depression. On top of that I kinda chickened out, too.
But this time I just have to do it. Still sh*****ng a brick, because I haven't sung in public for years (apart from karaoke) and I know I'll have to read the lyrics at least some of the time.
Plus I'll really have to familiarize myself with Stones songs until then - and I don't have much time as I'll be in Buffalo next week and am busy this weekend shooting a wedding and stuff.
But I certainly am busy doing good arty stuff.
And that's great!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
The painterly progress - Day 5
Day 5 into the challenge and I finished my first painting. It was finished in a fit of despair and anger. Why? Because what I was trying for didn't materialize and I swooped down upon it in righteous rage. We shall see if this ends up being one of the three, or if I decide to make another to take it's place.
Acrylic 18x25
on hard board
Acrylic 18x25
on hard board
DAY 4 & 5 - Thank You, Jack!
For Day 4 as with Day 3 I didn't do any writing.
(Not even a blog entry - hence the doubling up)
I watched two musicals but that was it.
Oh, and it seems my computer's SuperDrive had died. Meaning the only way for me to now backup is by emailing something to myself and also meaning I can't burn any music demos.
But today (Day 5), I read Jack's posting on his progress and he sounded so excited about his new idea/script, I guess it rubbed off a little. He also left me a note reminding me to feel free to write garbage - so I actually told myself I was going to throw away whatever I wrote today so it wouldn't matter WHAT I wrote. And it turned out to be a VERY productive writing day! Thanks, Jack! Needless to say I will be keeping what I wrote. I was also done earlier than usual which is a nice feeling- having the day's work already behind you.
Thank you God, Jehovah, Buddha, Rip Van Winkle...and all the ships at sea.
:-)
(Not even a blog entry - hence the doubling up)
I watched two musicals but that was it.
Oh, and it seems my computer's SuperDrive had died. Meaning the only way for me to now backup is by emailing something to myself and also meaning I can't burn any music demos.
But today (Day 5), I read Jack's posting on his progress and he sounded so excited about his new idea/script, I guess it rubbed off a little. He also left me a note reminding me to feel free to write garbage - so I actually told myself I was going to throw away whatever I wrote today so it wouldn't matter WHAT I wrote. And it turned out to be a VERY productive writing day! Thanks, Jack! Needless to say I will be keeping what I wrote. I was also done earlier than usual which is a nice feeling- having the day's work already behind you.
Thank you God, Jehovah, Buddha, Rip Van Winkle...and all the ships at sea.
:-)
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The screenplay - update
Well I was continuing with a screenplay I'd been doing that I really didn't know what I was doing with, and then I got all moody about the film I'd been working on a couple of months before, and how badly I felt I'd been treated, and then I came up with another idea for a screenplay. Not going into details, but it's a revenge and retribution story, and I have to say it's rather good.
Well, I started writing the screenplay direct to the software, scene by scene, then I realised it kept changing, so I decided to rough draft the outline of the story which I've been doing the past few days. Today I pretty well nailed the whole story and most of the scenes, so now it's a matter of writing the scenes and expanding the outlines I've devised so far. It all came to me really pretty much in a flash, and I ran it past the girlfriend who thinks it's fabulous, too. Really enjoying the process of imagining the scenes, camera angles, characters and plot, as well as looking for possible locations (it's a small town, probably in Texas).
I have to see the creation of the story has been really fun to do. It's loosely based on a fairy tale, but updated and adjusted with characters and slight plot changes, and music will be integral to it. At the moment I'm working on how the whole thing will begin (I already have a pretty clear idea) and how the opening scenes will establish the characters and what's going on.
It really is an excellent story, and the next thing I'll be doing is making the dialogue, and making the scenes more concrete.
It'll mean catching up a bit on the actual writing of the screenplay itself, of course. It now means I have to write about three pages a day.
But it's fun!
Well, I started writing the screenplay direct to the software, scene by scene, then I realised it kept changing, so I decided to rough draft the outline of the story which I've been doing the past few days. Today I pretty well nailed the whole story and most of the scenes, so now it's a matter of writing the scenes and expanding the outlines I've devised so far. It all came to me really pretty much in a flash, and I ran it past the girlfriend who thinks it's fabulous, too. Really enjoying the process of imagining the scenes, camera angles, characters and plot, as well as looking for possible locations (it's a small town, probably in Texas).
I have to see the creation of the story has been really fun to do. It's loosely based on a fairy tale, but updated and adjusted with characters and slight plot changes, and music will be integral to it. At the moment I'm working on how the whole thing will begin (I already have a pretty clear idea) and how the opening scenes will establish the characters and what's going on.
It really is an excellent story, and the next thing I'll be doing is making the dialogue, and making the scenes more concrete.
It'll mean catching up a bit on the actual writing of the screenplay itself, of course. It now means I have to write about three pages a day.
But it's fun!
DAY 3 - Sooo Hard
I didn't work at all on the play today.
Fear. Unwilling to write.
I didn't even write this blog til Day 4.
OK, so what DID I do? (which is the important thing)
I was willing to watch two musicals and listen on CD to a couple more.
I DID discover the topic for possibly the next musical. (It's always easier to plan the next thing than work on the present one.)
The funny thing is, I'm planning future musicals when I haven't even finished the first one to see that I can do it.
Ain't procrastination grand?
My critic is making me feel bad about not writing anything yesterday and is planting the seed that I won't accomplish anything today.
I won't listen! All I hear is 'Blah, blah, blah.'!
My fingers are in my ears and I'm singing my own tune.
Let us pray...
Fear. Unwilling to write.
I didn't even write this blog til Day 4.
OK, so what DID I do? (which is the important thing)
I was willing to watch two musicals and listen on CD to a couple more.
I DID discover the topic for possibly the next musical. (It's always easier to plan the next thing than work on the present one.)
The funny thing is, I'm planning future musicals when I haven't even finished the first one to see that I can do it.
Ain't procrastination grand?
My critic is making me feel bad about not writing anything yesterday and is planting the seed that I won't accomplish anything today.
I won't listen! All I hear is 'Blah, blah, blah.'!
My fingers are in my ears and I'm singing my own tune.
Let us pray...
Procrastination
I've been procrastinating, big time.
I did a film yesterday, which was great, and got to play a fun part. Very professionally shot, nice little short, nice crew. But I didn't do anything towards making the screenplay. And I know that even now, writing this, it's an excuse to procrastinate rather than get on with the project.
It's fear. I know it is.
I'd much rather be chatting to the girlfriend online than actually making this screenplay/film work.
But when I consider the pros of doing it: that there'll be a screenplay leading to a film - then it motivates me.
I just gotta get on with it. Bum on seat, and just get on with it.
OK, then. Coffee's hear. I have no more excuses.
I did a film yesterday, which was great, and got to play a fun part. Very professionally shot, nice little short, nice crew. But I didn't do anything towards making the screenplay. And I know that even now, writing this, it's an excuse to procrastinate rather than get on with the project.
It's fear. I know it is.
I'd much rather be chatting to the girlfriend online than actually making this screenplay/film work.
But when I consider the pros of doing it: that there'll be a screenplay leading to a film - then it motivates me.
I just gotta get on with it. Bum on seat, and just get on with it.
OK, then. Coffee's hear. I have no more excuses.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
DAY 2 - A Hard Day
I actually felt nauseous this morning thinking about working on my play.
I didn't want to work on at all. AT ALL.
Around 4:30 pm I decided to write Morning Pages.
I asked myself: 'What is the truth? What are my thoughts/feelings toward working on the script right now?'
Listening to THAT voice in my head, I heard:
"I don't know what I'm doing."
"My script structure is flimsy and lacking clarity."
"I don't know what I'm doing." (It apparently bore repeating.)
"Fool. It's a foolish attempt."
"It's about to rain. No use working on a rainy day. All they're good for is watching an old movie and listening to the rain."
"What would the other people in the group think if I posted these thoughts?"
I don't know if writing that helped, but putting the critic aside, I said I would look at my script for 5 minutes. I ended up working on it for 1/2 an hour. (Even when I got a phone call in the middle of it, I was able to go back for another 15 minutes.)
I had a meeting at 7 pm so I again decided to get out of the house and work at a coffee shop before my meeting.
I got another hour's worth of work done on my outline at the coffee shop.
My creative day didn't go as I envisioned it or rather as I think it 'should' have gone or rather as my critic thinks it 'should' have gone. But I did work an hour and a half on it today. And that's an hour and a half longer than I thought I would.
So we'll say Hooray! (mostly 'cause I won't have to worry about it again until tomorrow.
'Worry' doesn't sound right- in regards to creating, in regards to play.
Who worries running to the sandbox? To the swings? To the Merry-Go-Round?
I think I may post pictures of a sandbox, swingset and such around my computer...as a reminder.
Anyway, tomorrow's another day and it can take care of itself.
Tonight I am free!! Free to enjoy!!
I didn't want to work on at all. AT ALL.
Around 4:30 pm I decided to write Morning Pages.
I asked myself: 'What is the truth? What are my thoughts/feelings toward working on the script right now?'
Listening to THAT voice in my head, I heard:
"I don't know what I'm doing."
"My script structure is flimsy and lacking clarity."
"I don't know what I'm doing." (It apparently bore repeating.)
"Fool. It's a foolish attempt."
"It's about to rain. No use working on a rainy day. All they're good for is watching an old movie and listening to the rain."
"What would the other people in the group think if I posted these thoughts?"
I don't know if writing that helped, but putting the critic aside, I said I would look at my script for 5 minutes. I ended up working on it for 1/2 an hour. (Even when I got a phone call in the middle of it, I was able to go back for another 15 minutes.)
I had a meeting at 7 pm so I again decided to get out of the house and work at a coffee shop before my meeting.
I got another hour's worth of work done on my outline at the coffee shop.
My creative day didn't go as I envisioned it or rather as I think it 'should' have gone or rather as my critic thinks it 'should' have gone. But I did work an hour and a half on it today. And that's an hour and a half longer than I thought I would.
So we'll say Hooray! (mostly 'cause I won't have to worry about it again until tomorrow.
'Worry' doesn't sound right- in regards to creating, in regards to play.
Who worries running to the sandbox? To the swings? To the Merry-Go-Round?
I think I may post pictures of a sandbox, swingset and such around my computer...as a reminder.
Anyway, tomorrow's another day and it can take care of itself.
Tonight I am free!! Free to enjoy!!
Austin FIlm Race
I just signed up to produce, write and direct a shot for the Austin Film Race September 19th. Another 24 hour thing, it's a great way to be intensively creative.
Did one last year, and it was great fun:
That won got second place. Shooting for an easy win this time!
Did one last year, and it was great fun:
That won got second place. Shooting for an easy win this time!
44 more days to go
Hi there everyone ;)
I am happy to report that i am motivated by this challenge to actually accomplish something every day, at least here at day 2.
Yesterday after a bit of reservation and apprehension, I began the mural on my daughter's wall. She is going for a surfer/beach theme. She wanted a realistic beach and ocean view. I do not paint well enough to do photo quality paintings, so this has been difficult for me to start. But after much debate with myself, and help from my husband in the way of soothing music playing in the background, some copies of photos for inspiration, a cold Vernor's, and getting the paint cans open.... I began. Whew-hew!
My intention is to take a photo of the whole thing when it is done. Meanwhile, I am on some new medication that is keeping me pretty lethargic. I will do a postcard today, in watercolor, I think. I will try to keep this one simple and utilize the paper as the majority of the work. At least that's what I hope for. I tend to fill spaces up.
Good luck to all of you.
Pams
I am happy to report that i am motivated by this challenge to actually accomplish something every day, at least here at day 2.
Yesterday after a bit of reservation and apprehension, I began the mural on my daughter's wall. She is going for a surfer/beach theme. She wanted a realistic beach and ocean view. I do not paint well enough to do photo quality paintings, so this has been difficult for me to start. But after much debate with myself, and help from my husband in the way of soothing music playing in the background, some copies of photos for inspiration, a cold Vernor's, and getting the paint cans open.... I began. Whew-hew!
My intention is to take a photo of the whole thing when it is done. Meanwhile, I am on some new medication that is keeping me pretty lethargic. I will do a postcard today, in watercolor, I think. I will try to keep this one simple and utilize the paper as the majority of the work. At least that's what I hope for. I tend to fill spaces up.
Good luck to all of you.
Pams
24 hour creative workshop
Just to remind you guys of the 24 hour creativity thing I suggested on Sunday.
Basically up for 24 hours and JUST BEING CREATIVE for the whole time. Non stop, no breaks except for bathroom and eating.
Runs on from Experimental art workshop on September 6th (4pm, Spiderhouse cafe) until the meet at 7pm at Artist's Way, Genuine Joe's, the next day
Plan is to likely move from one house to the next, and take taxi(s) if we're too tired.
Please get back to me if you're up for it.
Jack
Basically up for 24 hours and JUST BEING CREATIVE for the whole time. Non stop, no breaks except for bathroom and eating.
Runs on from Experimental art workshop on September 6th (4pm, Spiderhouse cafe) until the meet at 7pm at Artist's Way, Genuine Joe's, the next day
Plan is to likely move from one house to the next, and take taxi(s) if we're too tired.
Please get back to me if you're up for it.
Jack
Monday, August 25, 2008
DAY 1 - What have I gotten myself into?
Today was day one of the 45 Day Creative "Challenge".
My first thought this morning was, "Oh my god, what have I gotten myself into?"
My next thought was "OK, what's first."
This evening, I felt like I wasn't going to be productive at home so I went to a coffee shop (Genuine Joe's, of course). Getting out of the house and going to a coffee shop does wonders for focusing my attention and jump starting my productivity.
I worked a solid couple of hours on the outline for ACT I and am ready to start writing script pages tomorrow.
I am satisfied with what I got done today and allow myself to put it away until tomorrow.
For some reason the immortal words from the end of the film 'Babe' come to my mind: "That'll do pig. That'll do."
Today's job accomplished.
:-)
My first thought this morning was, "Oh my god, what have I gotten myself into?"
My next thought was "OK, what's first."
This evening, I felt like I wasn't going to be productive at home so I went to a coffee shop (Genuine Joe's, of course). Getting out of the house and going to a coffee shop does wonders for focusing my attention and jump starting my productivity.
I worked a solid couple of hours on the outline for ACT I and am ready to start writing script pages tomorrow.
I am satisfied with what I got done today and allow myself to put it away until tomorrow.
For some reason the immortal words from the end of the film 'Babe' come to my mind: "That'll do pig. That'll do."
Today's job accomplished.
:-)
45 Day Creative "Challenge" Begins
Hello all you Artist's Wayers!
For those of you who weren't in attendance at last night's meeting, I want to let you know about what we are doing.
Today we are beginning a 45 Day Creative "Challenge". (Hooray!)
For this "Challenge", we are committing to ourselves and to each other (and despite our critics) to complete a creative goal of our own choosing. The goal can be anything that we have been procrastinating on or any project that we're currently inspired to undertake.
As Ann wrote in her last email, "pick goals that are a stretch but reasonable (to your heart but not your censor). Let's set ourselves up for "success" (whatever that word means for you!)".
Goals that people voiced last night included everything from writing the first draft of a script, to someone writing 3 songs, another is committing to create 3 paintings, and another to write a certain amount every day.
Your goal can be anything that you know you can accomplish in the 45 day time period and that your inner artist is now moved to bring into the world.
Along the way, anyone can share their journey (successes and hurdles) or read about others experiences here at our group's Blog.
If you wish to contribute to the blog, you need to send your email address to Ann or Frank in order to get posting access.
You can reach them individually in the Members section of our MeetUp page: http://artistsway.meetup.com/217/members/
Officially, the "Challenge" is beginning today (8/25), and ending at 'high noon' on October 9th.
But don't think you can't participate if you hear about this 'late'. Getting our creative feet moving at any time is a reason to celebrate!
Speaking of celebrating, it looks like we'll be having an end of challenge celebration a couple weeks after the official close of the challenge to congratulate ourselves and each other and to share our creations.
And just as a reminder, this "challenge" is not meant to provide our critic with more ammunition with which to beat ourselves up.
If anything, it's a time to "challenge" our critics.
This experience is simply meant to help us prioritize jumping into the 'play' of creation.
We have a community around us to cheer us on and to remind us that what we have to say is worth saying and of value to the world.
I hope you all have an inspired day!!
John
For those of you who weren't in attendance at last night's meeting, I want to let you know about what we are doing.
Today we are beginning a 45 Day Creative "Challenge". (Hooray!)
For this "Challenge", we are committing to ourselves and to each other (and despite our critics) to complete a creative goal of our own choosing. The goal can be anything that we have been procrastinating on or any project that we're currently inspired to undertake.
As Ann wrote in her last email, "pick goals that are a stretch but reasonable (to your heart but not your censor). Let's set ourselves up for "success" (whatever that word means for you!)".
Goals that people voiced last night included everything from writing the first draft of a script, to someone writing 3 songs, another is committing to create 3 paintings, and another to write a certain amount every day.
Your goal can be anything that you know you can accomplish in the 45 day time period and that your inner artist is now moved to bring into the world.
Along the way, anyone can share their journey (successes and hurdles) or read about others experiences here at our group's Blog.
If you wish to contribute to the blog, you need to send your email address to Ann or Frank in order to get posting access.
You can reach them individually in the Members section of our MeetUp page: http://artistsway.meetup.com/217/members/
Officially, the "Challenge" is beginning today (8/25), and ending at 'high noon' on October 9th.
But don't think you can't participate if you hear about this 'late'. Getting our creative feet moving at any time is a reason to celebrate!
Speaking of celebrating, it looks like we'll be having an end of challenge celebration a couple weeks after the official close of the challenge to congratulate ourselves and each other and to share our creations.
And just as a reminder, this "challenge" is not meant to provide our critic with more ammunition with which to beat ourselves up.
If anything, it's a time to "challenge" our critics.
This experience is simply meant to help us prioritize jumping into the 'play' of creation.
We have a community around us to cheer us on and to remind us that what we have to say is worth saying and of value to the world.
I hope you all have an inspired day!!
John
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Another Brain Drain
This is in the same vein of the Morning Pages. I started playing with the idea of using big sheets of paper or boards to write down words and phrases, little drawings or sketches. Just something you might like to try when the sentences aren't coming or things that stick in your mind.
I put some more info on my blog but here one of my pics.
I put some more info on my blog but here one of my pics.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Hi Artist Way'ers,
Thanks to all who attended last night's meetup. It was a smaller group (about 8 of us), but we had a juicy discussion about the Week 2 reading. The topic was "crazymakers." We all know those kinds of people "who take over your whole life... (who) like drama." Sometimes, they can even be ourselves!
For our next meetup, I've assigned a little homework assignment. Please do either tasks 3 and 4 - or tasks 8 and 9 - from the Week 2 reading. At our next meetup, we'll talk about our experience after check-in.
Also, I want to thank the group for being such an amazing inspiration to me. Last night, I was feeling a bit frustrated about the next step on my artist journey. Being with you and reviewing the chapter reminded me that all long journeys starts with a single step. I believe the homework for next time may help to "ground" this little gem. I look forward to hearing how it goes for you!
I encourage you to invoke the magic of "Rules of the Road" on page 55. Pick one of the rules, and apply it to your life - especially when your censor is having a field day.
Today, I was working with "Pray for guidance, courage, and humility." During my morning chant, I asked, "What's the next step on my journey as an artist?" and saw an image of glass blowing pop (despite every desire I have to pick an art form that is less demanding, expensive, or timing consuming!). I'm learning how to surrender to my passion and not dictate it's path. Thank you for your support!
Finally, special thanks to
* All those who shared creative break-throughs by e-mail or in person
* All those who served as mirrors and gave me great "food for thought"
* Stacy for recommending a wonderful auto-biography exercise based on 3 word sentences
* David for showing how horrible teen experiences can be mined as artistic gold later in life
Blessings,
Ann
Thanks to all who attended last night's meetup. It was a smaller group (about 8 of us), but we had a juicy discussion about the Week 2 reading. The topic was "crazymakers." We all know those kinds of people "who take over your whole life... (who) like drama." Sometimes, they can even be ourselves!
For our next meetup, I've assigned a little homework assignment. Please do either tasks 3 and 4 - or tasks 8 and 9 - from the Week 2 reading. At our next meetup, we'll talk about our experience after check-in.
Also, I want to thank the group for being such an amazing inspiration to me. Last night, I was feeling a bit frustrated about the next step on my artist journey. Being with you and reviewing the chapter reminded me that all long journeys starts with a single step. I believe the homework for next time may help to "ground" this little gem. I look forward to hearing how it goes for you!
I encourage you to invoke the magic of "Rules of the Road" on page 55. Pick one of the rules, and apply it to your life - especially when your censor is having a field day.
Today, I was working with "Pray for guidance, courage, and humility." During my morning chant, I asked, "What's the next step on my journey as an artist?" and saw an image of glass blowing pop (despite every desire I have to pick an art form that is less demanding, expensive, or timing consuming!). I'm learning how to surrender to my passion and not dictate it's path. Thank you for your support!
Finally, special thanks to
* All those who shared creative break-throughs by e-mail or in person
* All those who served as mirrors and gave me great "food for thought"
* Stacy for recommending a wonderful auto-biography exercise based on 3 word sentences
* David for showing how horrible teen experiences can be mined as artistic gold later in life
Blessings,
Ann
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Creative bursts, and creative support
Well, I went on a bit of a creative downer in recent weeks. Not sure entirely why, but I stopped the morning pages, and stopped running, etc.
One thing that's happened is that I've reconnected with an old girlfriend who's very creative herself, and we've been doing a bit of mutual back slapping and talking about the business of creativity in very useful and supportive ways. She's been getting me to write my screenplay daily, so it's taken over from doing the morning pages. Plus, I've got working on the two documentaries as well as getting more work for myself in film, and doing other creative projects, too.
Another thing I do is sing, and I've reconnected with a band who were looking for a singer for their Stones cover song band. I do a rather good Mick Jagger, although I say so myself, and I've always wanted to front a band and sing. So this is my chance. I know that if I get into it, I'll do really well. I do probably need a bit of a warm up to get there, though.
One thing that's happened is that I've reconnected with an old girlfriend who's very creative herself, and we've been doing a bit of mutual back slapping and talking about the business of creativity in very useful and supportive ways. She's been getting me to write my screenplay daily, so it's taken over from doing the morning pages. Plus, I've got working on the two documentaries as well as getting more work for myself in film, and doing other creative projects, too.
Another thing I do is sing, and I've reconnected with a band who were looking for a singer for their Stones cover song band. I do a rather good Mick Jagger, although I say so myself, and I've always wanted to front a band and sing. So this is my chance. I know that if I get into it, I'll do really well. I do probably need a bit of a warm up to get there, though.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Do you backup your Data?
I suspect everyone in our group uses a computer to some degree in our artistic work. Even if it is storing document files of stories and poems. How or even are you backing these up? If you are not, then go do it as soon as possible. Your data files are your work and dreams You don't want to lose them. This is specially important for laptop users.
I see 3 realistic options in order of data storage capacity:
I see 3 realistic options in order of data storage capacity:
- CDRom - This is a good option and may be the one option everyone has right now, today, on their computer. Blank CD's are cheap. Probably the perfect solution for writers. Blank CD media can hold up to 700 megs. Not so good if you want to backup large amounts of data.
- DVD-R - In many of the newer computers, there are now DVD writers. This has all the same advantages of CD Roms with the ability to store a much larger amount of data. The disadvantage is that not all computers have them and the blank DVD media is more expensive.
- External Harddrives - Small flash drives are great but I really don't see them as a backup medium vs. a method of getting files from point A to point B. My favorite backup method is external hard drives.They range from 100 gigs on up so so you can backup just about everything on your computer onto it. When not in use, you unplug it and safely store it in the closet or somewhere else. If I had to pick one disadvantage, it is more difficult to have multiple copies.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Joke ala'mode
Bad Jokes, Dead Comics
I was watching a comic at little hole in the wall club down on 6th street. And he is picking on people who live in Austin because of the public smoking ban. Yes they did it. No, the courts haven't stopped it. Anyway he is playing with a coffin nail, I'm sorry, a finally crafted tobacco product and says he likes to smoke just because it pisses people off.
He says, "So people may not like second hand smoke, they think it may be dangerous. ewwwww. Well I say then don't come to bars! What do you think?" and he waves in my general direction.
First off, don't ever include the audience in an open ended question, even if you meant it rhetorically. it's just asking for trouble. Second mistake, he pointed to me.
So I said, "I like to shoot bad comics, smoking ones for extra points. Just to piss them off. Perhaps bad smoking comics shouldn't come to bars. Besides this is Texas. There is an unspoken rule here that if it moves, there's probably a huntin' season for it."
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Enjoy or groan, as long as it brings a smile!
Michael
I was watching a comic at little hole in the wall club down on 6th street. And he is picking on people who live in Austin because of the public smoking ban. Yes they did it. No, the courts haven't stopped it. Anyway he is playing with a coffin nail, I'm sorry, a finally crafted tobacco product and says he likes to smoke just because it pisses people off.
He says, "So people may not like second hand smoke, they think it may be dangerous. ewwwww. Well I say then don't come to bars! What do you think?" and he waves in my general direction.
First off, don't ever include the audience in an open ended question, even if you meant it rhetorically. it's just asking for trouble. Second mistake, he pointed to me.
So I said, "I like to shoot bad comics, smoking ones for extra points. Just to piss them off. Perhaps bad smoking comics shouldn't come to bars. Besides this is Texas. There is an unspoken rule here that if it moves, there's probably a huntin' season for it."
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Enjoy or groan, as long as it brings a smile!
Michael
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