The Screenplay Diary: “Between Love and Orgasms”… Just Keep Typing
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- Ken Jeong, “The Hangover, Part 2″ (Warner Bros. Pictures)
A couple of days ago, I got an exceptionally nice mention in a blog post written by a very dear friend, in which she mentioned my ongoing efforts at writing a screenplay. After reading the post (and spending another day mulling over the idea that sometimes people recognize you as much for your attempted accomplishments as they do for the ones that you have actually accomplished), I realized that it had be months since I posted my own article on where I am in the process of taking an idea, and turning it into a finished, 100 plus page manifestation of the original spark inside my dimly lit writer’s mind.
My conclusion (after the day of mulling) is that, while life can be life’s own biggest ball and chain, there comes a time in the writer’s life when he just has to take the advice of his 9th grade typing teacher and (thank you Mr. Wanous), “Just keep typing”. There will never be a better time for putting your story on the (computer) screen, than the moments you have right the hell now. It doesn’t matter if it’s a few words out of a character’s mouth, scribbled in the margin of a work report from the night job you blame for keeping you from writing in the first place… it doesn’t matter if it’s an illegally thumb-typed (remember that texting to yourself while driving is also a finable offense in California) memo on the notepad app on your cell phone. And it sure as hell doesn’t matter if it’s one brilliant plot twist that you have on a wallpaper post-it on your laptop. Script is script. And writing is writing, even when it doesn’t feel anymore like writing than Cheetos feels like food.
“Just keep typing”.
As always, I will leave you with a small portion of the unfinished script of Between Love and Orgasms. In this scene, between Robbie, the main character, and his best Tagalog-speaking, Filipino work friend Buddy (a character I always see being played by the one and only Ken Jeong), Buddy is attempting to explain why the only thing worse than sex with your next-door neighbor’s Russian wife is sex on the internet.
BUDDY
Paano ko ito sinasabi? It’s kinda like bragging
about a 3 inch penis in a roomful of porn stars,
and getting away with it… until you decide to
meet for real, and then Ikaw ay fucked sa
pamamagitan ng hindi pa fucked.
ROBBIE
Google translate that one for me please.
BUDDY
You get fucked by not getting fucked.
So, I’ll keep typing… and see you next time.
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First, I adore Ken Jeong.
Second, it’s about time you got back to this. I was waiting very patiently.
Third, keep writing the screenplay/novel. I can’t wait to see/read it.
And finally, don’t stay away too long with the next installment.
Katy,
First… Ken Jeong IS the character of “Buddy”.
Second… you are a very patient person.
Third… you are on the short-list of readers (always were).
Finally… How’s next Friday?
Next Friday is perfect!! That means today, right??
You should be my best friend.
That is all.
Elisa,
Message received… Friday out.
Just Keep Typing…I should sing again.
I’m with Katy, please don’t let us wait too long again.
TJ,
Just keep singing… and stick with Katy.
Okay, I’m giggling already. I’m glad to see you working on this, Bill. You’re such a talented writer.
Janene,
I had no idea you spoke Tagalog
And compliments like that will get you… well… another installment.
The advice about keeping on with the typing is true, but man it sucks sometimes. To sit down at your keyboard and wish to do anything else but that is something I struggle with regularly. Having said that, you better keep *your* fingers busy.
Great installment in this series. There will be another one sooner rather than later, right? RIGHT?
Lastly, if you’re going to be Elisa’s best friend, I think you should be mine too.
Jenny,
I promise to keep *my* fingers busy. And yes, sooner rather than later. As for the last request…
…it goes without saying, right? RIGHT?!!
I am finding solace in your words Bill. I started a novel shoot.. I think two years ago now… and just put it down. Not sure it’s my thing. Maybe…? I just need to keep typing.