Writing

I wanted to break up with television. From the marathon of serial killer documentaries to the rash of dystopian dramas based on a metaphor involving a post-apocalyptic viral outbreak run by zombies and a mutant scientist caste system. And of course, the familiar trope of the indie turned mainstream actor/actress in the superhero-of-the-moment anthology. read here

Let’s explore for a minute why a person becomes a hate activist, how they recruit a following and why anyone would follow them. The answer, quite simply, is a tweaked version of Einstein’s famous formula: E = MC². Momentum (energy) is created when the susceptible are manipulated into an organized lethal conspiracy against a group of people based on their ethnicity or race and is increased by an ego. Square that and well, you’ve got a real problem on your hands or, in Spencer’s opinion, a final solution.  A resolution he likes to call ‘peaceful ethnic cleansing.’

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As soon as the house lights go up the musicians — rock stars just five minutes prior — pack up. The  drum kit seperated and hauled offstage, and  electric guitars from the massive speakers. The saxophonist lingers longer, it takes time  to dismantle his instrument. One by one, the musicians disappear from the stage.  One by one teenage girls in spaghetti straps and fitted jeans  line the outer edges of the stage  like icing encircling a birthday cake. read here

Audiences should be familiar with show creator Simon Rich. He’s the creator of the hit show “Man Seeking Woman." Still not ringing the familiarity bell? Rich’s father is the legendary columnist, Frank Rich. Unfortunately, there’s no known diagnostic test to determine if writing skill is hereditary.  read here