Writing A Comedy Screenplay
Posted on May 31, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
Isn’t it funny how the court jester has become the superhero of the entertainment world. Yes, the comedian, the funny man, has surpassed the movie star or rock musician in the popularity league. Think of the likes of John Cleese, Steve Martin or Woody Allen and you are seeing writer/actors that people aspire to be. A far cry from the local fool or village idiot.
So what drives people to comedy? Many comedians have told of how, as youngsters, they used comedy to defuse potentially violent encounters. But surely not all comedy geniuses sprang from the ranks of the bullied. To my mind the comedy impulse operates on a much simpler basis, the need to be liked. We court popularity by giving people the safe, non-addictive, drug of laughter.
Read More..>>Case Study - Teasing Your Customers
Posted on May 13, 2008 - Filed Under Business | Leave a Comment
Every December for six years the Marketing Manager for a Midwest company held a presentation in Florida at a famous resort. Current and potential customers from across the country flew to the resort for three days of educational seminars, usually staying over a few more days for personal time at the theme park.
The presentations were educational in nature and were not meant to be blatant company promotions. The seminar group gave each presenter the following:
1. A 45 minute block of time to present their pre-approved educational material.
2. Four hours of time in a booth following their presentation to answer questions.
Read More..>>Creativity And The Truth- Are You Having A Love Affair With An Imaginary Mistress?
Posted on March 7, 2008 - Filed Under Self Improvement | Leave a Comment
Creativity is for life, not just for a mistress. Is that true for you?
Many of us tell ourselves we live a life of great creativity, and are actively creative each and every day. But how honest are we being? Who are we trying to impress?
Think about your creative life for a moment. Which of these two descriptions best describes your relationship with your creativity:
1. The Mistress: My creativity is alluring, exotic and exciting. All the time we spend together is completely thrilling. We run wild together, discover new landscapes, stay up until the dawn, laugh and play and dance until we both fall exhausted and sleep in each other’s arms.
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