My article offends me

[eleanorigby]

@CalMeacham

I know that – that’s why I asked the question. (I don’t think it’s hideous). And hideous or not, and no matter how cute a story it is, the lamp shouldn’t get top billing. You can hardly see Carnick in that picture.

I agree–I thought you hadn’t read the caption. (and the lamp is hideous).

In fact, with all the other “human” interest going on–the bit about the lamp is sorta odd. Is it in there to show how “normal and friendly” their relationship is? What is the purpose of even dragging the lamp into it?

[Carnick]

First of all, thank you all for the well wishes. Now on to ze quotes.

@astro

You’re a talented writer… *what with being crippled and all! *

Thanks for making me spit OJ on my new monitor.

@Otto

Now obviously some of that was elicited by the interviewer, and it’s completely ridiculous for her to be asking you about your toilet capabilities (although you apparently answered some of those personal questions, such as whether you’re able to dress yourself), but I don’t think it’s wrong for her to think that you had something of an agenda in writing the story that you did.

True, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have some sort of emotion I was trying to convey, but I wouldn’t necessarily call it an agenda. I tried to have my story remain truthful, and it contains many other facets and story arcs besides a crippled character.

@Marley23

Now, despite my first response, I can see why you’re unhappy and uncomfortable with that, and you have every right to be. My advice for next time (and here’s hoping there are many ‘next times,’ you successful sumbitch) is to explain that you aren’t comfortable talking about it. Steer the conversation in a different direction, or flat-out say “I didn’t do this to send a message.” I think most journalists would keep that in mind and maybe even print it.

@zagloba

Of course, these successes will probably bring more interviews. Probably other interviewers will ask questions you don’t want to answer (as do people in your everyday life, right?). You can be assertive in redirecting the interview and refusing to answer questions on subjects you don’t want to discuss.

Yes, I was very open and honest with the interviewer, mostly because it was my first time and I was swept away by it all. It’s also the way I am (I’ll openly discuss my poo habits with anyone who asks), it just didn’t hit me at the time that anything I said would be fair game for the world to see. I’ll definitely be more guarded and assertive if there’s a next time.

@CalMacheam

What’s wrong with your professor’s lamp? It looks fine to me, yet it gets more space in the picture than either of you. Has the lamp won any awards?

The captain got it wrong. I have already bought him a new lamp, but he has yet to assemble it. It’s a much better lamp than the one he currently has, thank you.

@Batsinma Belfry

I’m sorry you have to put up with assholes like that.

The author of the piece was not an asshole. She’s a very kind woman who, on the whole, wrote a nice article about me. It’s just the physical description part that bothered me, and the emphasis on my disability. The judges had no idea I was disabled until award night, so it was the first time I could be sure that I won something that didn’t have anything to do with being PC or feeling pity. For once my disability was secondary, but the article puts it in the spotlight.

@NurseCarmen

Write a letter thanking the writer for the story. Then tell her how you thought she had wonderful tits. Tell her how you thought worked masterfully into her interview skills. Describe the actions of her tits during your interview in every bouncing, gently upward curving, perky, detail. Wrap it up noting that living with such spectacular tits must have given her insight as a writer, and that you hope to read more of her work.

Thank you, this thread has really given me a laugh

[Batsinma_Belfry]

Forgive me for making an offensive remark about the lovely woman you’re complaining about in the OP.

I was also refering to the people you’ve had to deal with on a day to day basis.

[Carnick]

@Batsinma Belfry

Forgive me for making an offensive remark about the lovely woman you’re complaining about in the OP.

I was also refering to the people you’ve had to deal with on a day to day basis.

Well in that case, yes, they’re all assholes.

[DMark]

First of all, big congrats! I used to work for a major studio, and getting a foot through the door ain’t easy and you now have both feet and a chair holding that door open!
I hope you realized this is a BIG fuckin’ deal, and don’t minimize it.
Humble people don’t last long in Hollywood. And this is horrible to say, but if it takes your disability to get you all the way through that door and getting a few films made, then by all means, use it. People claw there way up; they will sell their souls and grandma if necessary- it is a rough business to get into.
But you also need the talent, which you obviously already have.
Let them pat you on the head and call you Fido if they want - keep your eye on the goal, dude!

Regarding the two variations of articles - welcome to celebrity press. Now you know how Jennifer Aniston feels at this moment. She could be starring in an Oscar worthy role as Mother Teresa and the interviewer would start off the article saying, “For a woman recently dumped by Brad Pitt, she looked fine with her perky breasts squeezed into a tight nun’s habit…”

You job is to get in there, get some scripts sold, hopetogod one is actually produced (there are people who have sold dozens and never seen one made) and win that Oscar.

I’ll be rootin’ for ya!

[gigi]

I’m just pissed that they spoiled the ending, at least to some extent. That sucks.