WORDS OF WISDOM
Don’t Write It Down
And other advice from a professional writer
You meet many well-known and successful people when you live in places like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, especially if you’re involved with theater, sketch comedy/improv, or writing groups.
I’ve met famous people on their way up when they’re well past their heady days of major success or in the throes of stardom.
Before she was a big star, I was in a variety/comedy show with Jane Lynch at Bang Improv Studio, a theater run by my friends Aliza and Peter Murieta. Although Jane wasn’t a household name yet, you could tell she was going places—she had the stink of success all over her.
Now, was she the friendliest person I’ve ever met? No, but she was extremely professional, hilarious, and captivating. Years later, after she made a name for herself in Glee, I saw her at the Burbank airport. I didn’t go up to her, even though she’s quite good friends with a friend of mine.
I knew she wouldn’t remember me and would be annoyed that I’d delayed her getting to her gate.
Not everyone who has achieved fame, fortune, or success will remember the people they met along the way or want to help them, but you never know who will if you don’t ask.
