The writer will remain unnamed, because privacy is something to be respected, even by reporters.
I wont give titles, because some of those might tip the owners identity.
But suffice it to say thebookswere consistently remarkable for their breadth, depth and unexpected subject matter.
Native & Indigenous Writers takeover at DisneyRosy Cordero
Odd bits of history.
The history of corporate media is clearly out of fashion.
Another time I went withA Biography of the English Languageby Melvyn Bragg.
Theres not much in there right now, I need to fill it up, he said.
Actually, I told him, this is the best book box in town.
Well, Im a writer, he said.
People give me books.
I couldnt help asking.
What do you write?
Maybe you like my movies?
I could only hope so.
But in for a dime, in for a dollar.
I rolled the dice: I dont know, because I dont know who you are.
He told me his name.
Yes, I do like his movies.
More, we actually knew each otherwe had spoken over the years by telephone, but had never met.
One thing led to another.
His front-porch forum, he said, had become something of an institution thanks to Covid.
Interesting people of all kindsfilmmakers, thinkers, Nobel Prize winnerswould stop by for a visit.
He actually kept a little log, where most of them signed in.
Iknewthis box was special.
But I bring it up for a reason.
The encounter reminded me how much I like and admirescreenwriters.
Ive known a lot of them, some famous, some not.
Actors make your head spin.
Executives give you the run-around.
Producers, a lot of them, will pick your pocket if you dont watch out.
Directors, well, direct.
But writers, like my friend with the book box, tend to be almost painfully human.
They have heartthey have to, because without it theyd have nothing for the business to break.
They are interesting, and they are interested in everything.
