Category: LA Agent | Slomo
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Socrates Gone Mad in Southern California
Slomo is a 69 year old man who roller blades in slow motion along the boardwalk in Pacific Beach, California. He does this daily, unceasingly, and is known by nearly everyone who frequents the beach, bars or coffee shops. Many…
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Prostitutes and Playwrights (Another Conversation with my LA Agent)
I called my agent to tell him I’d finished another play. He wasn’t pleased. He thought plays stole time from screenplays that he might be able to sell. It was an ongoing debate. One time, I mentioned the value of…
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‘Pitching and Kissing’ (Meeting Producers with my LA Agent)
My agent organized pitch meetings with a few production companies. “Make it short and sweet,” he said. “Just give them your f—ing pitch and see if they bite.“ “So you know,” he added. “The more important they are, the worst…
