Category: But I Digress…

The Big Fish

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digresssmlOriginally published August 23, 1996, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1188

A great personal tragedy had just struck at the household of Bill Mumy.

Mumy and I were up in his office, working on a script for Space Cases, when Bill’s 6-year-old son, Seth, appeared at the door. Tears were rolling down his face as he sobbed out the heartrending news, “George the Third is dead and Ming ate him!”

Bill was promptly consoling. I, of course, said the same thing that you doubtless said upon being presented with that declaration. Namely: “Huh?”

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Movie review: The Phantom

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digresssmlOriginally published August 16, 1996, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1187

It was about six or seven years ago, when I was first probing the possibility that I might become a full-time writer.

It was not a decision that I was making lightly. After all, I had a secure “day job” at Marvel as the direct-sales manager. There was no particular reason to go anywhere—no reason except that writing the comics seemed to be developing into a more fulfilling job than selling them. And, if I became a freelance writer, it meant no more commuting, no more staying late at the office. I could spend more time with the kids. Yes, there seemed to be any number of practical reasons to try my hand at being a full-time writer.

Nevertheless, I had a great deal of trepidation.

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Movie review: Independence Day

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digresssmlOriginally published August 9, 1996, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1186

Independence Day is one of those rare beasts. It’s a “Yet” film.

It’s the kind of movie where people don’t ask you if you’ve seen it, or if you plan to see it. They say, “Have you seen Independence Day yet?” Of if you’re simply asked, “Have you seen Independence Day,” the inevitable response is, “No, I haven’t seen it yet.”

But you will see it. It’s a given. It’s a mandate. It’s a fact of life. Death, taxes, and Independence Day.

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Thank Yous

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digresssmlOriginally published August 2, 1996, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1185

Thank you:

As is the case, I suspect, with many of the writers presently working in the industry, there is a fanboy within me who’s always bubbling away just below the surface. And the point at which he really comes slopping over comes when I have the opportunity to work with artists who drew the comics I read when I was a fan.

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Wolf 359 convention, part 1

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digresssmlOriginally published July 12, 1996, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1182

Various and miscellaneous goings-on at Wolf 359, a Star Trek/Babylon 5 convention held in Blackpool, England, the weekend of June 10. Although I’ve attended conventions in both Ireland and Scotland, this is the first time I’ve spent any more time in England than was required to change planes at Heathrow.

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