Where I've gone wrong: no babies.

Dan Slott · 01-08-2009, 11:09 PM

Earlier today...

Wrapped up my all-nighter. Got my script in. Started a re-write on a Spidey plot-- and stopped to do one of those WIZARD round table interviews. This was with 3 big name writers whose work I greatly admire. And, as the interview went on, I became sharply aware of 3 key things:

1. I was the oldest guy there.
2. Everyone gets WAY more work done than I do.
3. Everyone else has babies.

And the last two points were constantly intertwined:
"I don't have a choice, I've got to get the work done. I've got mouths to feed."
"I don't work, the babies don't eat."
"Got to do it. For the babies."

There you go. I'd get more work done if I had babies. Someone get Angelina Jolie on the phone for me. I've gotta get me some babies.

Well... My cold finally caught up to me. Soon after the interview, my body shut down and I crashed. I'm up again. Typing this annoying note to remind myself that, somehow, EVERYONE else can do this job. And they do it with babies. (Which, LOGICALLY, should give them MORE points for difficulty). Sooooo.... I have NO excuse in the world. It's 3:09 in the am. and Spidey and the FF HAVE to save the day-- WITHOUT causing any plot-holes!

And really, how tough is my job when I get to type stuff like "It's CLOBBERING TIME!", "Flame on!", "Spider-sense tingling!", AND get paid?
ttyl
Dan

Dingo · 01-09-2009, 01:18 AM

Hey Dan.

I don't know if that was some underlying sadness about not having kids. I know that it sucks when everyone else has kids. My wife wants to finish her anaesthesia training before kids, so if it was underlying sadness, I understand.

As for how everyone else writing faster than you. Meh. They aren't you. They aren't my favourite writer. They aren't the ones that write the stuff I read first every time. They write well, but it's obvious that they don't love the stuff like you do.

That doesn't mean I don't want more stuff from you. It just means I like your stuff best.

Also - WOOT! SLOTT WRITING THE FF AGAIN!!!!

tom daylight · 01-09-2009, 01:33 AM

you want to eat babies?

Dingo · 01-09-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tom daylight

you want to eat babies?

I need to change my screen name

Dave Horvath · 01-09-2009, 04:37 AM

Dan - speaking as someone who just had their first child, a boy which we named Grayson, just six weeks ago, it is an absolutely remarkable experience. You would never think that you could marvel at the most insignificant things like smiling but it is amazing. My wife and I must be the luckiest two people on the planet. Well, I'm even luckier because a.) my wife is incredibly hot and extremely intelligent and b.) our son is the best kid in the world.

Okay, I'll stop now.

Dingo · 01-09-2009, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Horvath

Dan - speaking as someone who just had their first child, a boy which we named Grayson, just six weeks ago, it is an absolutely remarkable experience. You would never think that you could marvel at the most insignificant things like smiling but it is amazing. My wife and I must be the luckiest two people on the planet. Well, I'm even luckier because a.) my wife is incredibly hot and extremely intelligent and b.) our son is the best kid in the world.

Okay, I'll stop now.

Not helping!

Dave Horvath · 01-09-2009, 05:34 AM

You'll get there. My wife and I waited a little bit and it was well worth it.

Dingo · 01-09-2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Horvath

You'll get there. My wife and I waited a little bit and it was well worth it.

Eventually sure, but anaesthetics is a five year training program. *sigh*

I have a vagina, don't I?

Dave Horvath · 01-09-2009, 06:29 AM

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I have a vagina, don't I?

Not at all. It is the biggest decision you will ever make in your life. One of those very rare 'life changing' events. Take your time. Remember, you want both yourself and your wife to be completely ready and on the same page.

I have been told that patience is the most important virture. Not being a patient man I cannot say that for certain.

Dingo · 01-09-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Horvath

I have been told that patience is the most important virture. Not being a patient man I cannot say that for certain.

Did I mention we've already been married 4 years.