Finishing up with the third cocktail question: “Would you like to hear a great idea for a movie?” For some reason, when people know you are a screenwriter they feel compelled to tell you their story or ask your opinion on their idea. As you are listening, realize you are sitting in the place of… Continue reading Third Cocktail Question
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Three Cocktail Questions
I have a theory that every professional gets asked three annoying questions at a cocktail party. These differ by profession. If you are a screenwriter the questions are some variation of: “Where do you get your ideas?” “How do you find time to write?’ and “Would you like to hear a great idea for a movie?” If we move past the irritation these questions turn out to be quite profound.