File today’s strip under Pisses Me Off: a whole stupid week of Les fretting over what “that Hollywood producer” might do to his masterpiece. When at last Les grudgingly concedes to allow his book to be optioned, Ann tells him what many of you have been pointing out all week…that just because your book’s been optioned, doesn’t mean the movie will ever see the light of day.
Tag: writing
Borders, Books
In likening himself to Hemingway , Les leaves out a key element of Papa’s quote: “You throw them your book, they throw you the money. Then you jump into your car and drive like hell back the way you came.” Although in this case, instead of money, Hollywood would throw the book back. After using it for asswipe.
Dude, Too Soon
Talk about unfortunate timing! For Batiuk’s sake, I hope that casual readers of his strip realize that he writes these well in advance, and is not rushing to print in an attempt to capitalize on Friday’s horrific earthquake in Japan.
Pete Arose
…You mean it was all just a dream? Pete is jolted back to (within a quarter-inch from) reality, and looks positively inspired. Wait until the editors at DC get Pete’s latest story treatment: Superman versus Deadline Doom and Writer’s Block! Soon Pete’ll be wearing a red apron and bussing tables downstairs with Wally.
Procrasturbation
OK, so…procrastination is a superpower? I thought procrastination is what got Pete into this situation…Googling himself, drinking Montoni’s lousy coffee, obsessively rearranging his workspace…Oh, but Pete’s a “pro” at it. That makes sense.
Son of Stuck Funky 
